The Elevator®
Career Acceleration for Senior Women Leaders
Sell Yourself Better. Reclaim Your Power, Accelerate Your Career, and Rise Into the Role You Deserve in Just 12 Months.
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Why Should You Strive to Future-proof Your Career Right Now?
Play It Safe – or Play to Win?
Right now, companies all over the world are in major turmoil. Geopolitics are shifting, polarization is increasing, and shareholders are getting more impatient. Clients’ expectations are changing overnight. AI is reshaping the world of work, making numerous people and roles redundant. Executive teams are shrinking. C-Suite level mandates are getting shorter.
For you, the senior woman leader, this deep transformation can be an imminent threat – or a major opportunity.
In fact, here is the biggest risk you are facing right now: hoping that doing good work is enough to bring you your next promotion. This attitude is not leadership; it’s playing Russian Roulette with your own future.
For you to experience the type of work, compensation, and satisfaction you desire in your senior role, you need to future-proof your career right now. Get behind the wheel of your life, take full charge of your career journey, and craft a plan that will take you where YOU want to go within the next 6 to 12 months.
You design your next move. I provide the strategy, structure, and support.
Is the Elevator® the Right Program for You?
Find Yourself!
Are you a senior woman leader who is concerned about her future and eager to take her next career step powerfully and strategically within the next 12 months on her terms?
If yes, seek no more.
The Elevator® is ideal for:
- Women in C-1 who strive to grow into the C-Suite (the executive team) of their organization at the local, regional, or global level.
- Women in the C-Suite who contemplate the end of their current contract, a deep restructuring of their company that could potentially lead to a downsized C-Suite, and who contemplate their next power move inside their current organization or on the market.
- Women CEOs who consider their next step into a similar or higher CEO role in the same company or in a new organization. The Elevator® also helps women CEOs step confidently outside of corporate life, start their own businesses, or develop a rich portfolio career made of fractional leadership, non-executive board memberships, academia, philanthropy, and/or politics.
What’s Holding Senior Women Leaders Back?
The Real Challenge
Since May 2010, when I started working with women leaders to build their visibility, personal brands, and career tracks, I noticed several disconcerting patterns that hold senior women leaders back.
- They do exceptional work, but they forget to talk about it. In fact, they expect that somehow, someone will notice their good work automatically and this will bring them their next well-deserved raise and their next promotion.
- They are extremely hands-on, deriving a personal sense of satisfaction and psychological safety from operations rather than from high-level strategic thinking. This mindset can backfire, as operational excellence tends to attract more operational work and glue women to the roles they hold today.
- They make little to no time to build their personal brands and top leadership/CEO narratives inside their companies and outside on the free market.
- They shy away from reaching out to key stakeholders and invite them to become their allies, mentors, and coaches.
- They fail to develop strong networks and alliances inside and outside their organizations, then they are surprised that their impact is limited and their initiatives fail to gain momentum.
They build healthy relationships, but fail to leverage them when they need support for themselves.
In other words, women – even senior women leaders – keep putting everyone’s needs and expectations ahead of their own. Then, they are surprised when life is not yielding according to their own expectations and they become deeply unhappy or – worse – physically sick.
Above all, women leaders work almost exclusively IN THEIR ROLE, and almost not at all ON THEIR ROLE in order to advance their careers and lives in the direction of THEIR OWN CHOICE.
This is exactly the mindset The Elevator® is here to change – with a plan.
The Elevator® is a six-month career accelerator – a high-level individual executive development program that was crafted for senior women leaders active in corporate organizations in Europe. The program draws on my 15+ years of experience serving over 20,000 senior women leaders individually and in group settings. The Elevator® uses advanced executive coaching and mentoring techniques, impactful individual training, and rich executive support to help you craft a strategic plan to advance your career and take your work, leadership, and life to the next level – all this within the next 12 months.
Since May 2010, when I started working with women leaders to build their visibility, personal brands, and career tracks, I noticed several disconcerting patterns that hold senior women leaders back.
- They do exceptional work, but they forget to talk about it. In fact, they expect that somehow, someone will notice their good work automatically and this will bring them their next well-deserved raise and their next promotion.
- They are extremely hands-on, deriving a personal sense of satisfaction and psychological safety from operations rather than from high-level strategic thinking. This mindset can backfire, as operational excellence tends to attract more operational work and glue women to the roles they hold today.
- They make little to no time to build their personal brands and top leadership/CEO narratives inside their companies and outside on the free market.
- They shy away from reaching out to key stakeholders and invite them to become their allies, mentors, and coaches.
- They fail to develop strong networks and alliances inside and outside their organizations, then they are surprised that their impact is limited and their initiatives fail to gain momentum.
They build healthy relationships, but fail to leverage them when they need support for themselves.
In other words, women – even senior women leaders – keep putting everyone’s needs and expectations ahead of their own. Then, they are surprised when life is not yielding according to their own expectations and they become deeply unhappy or – worse – physically sick.
Above all, women leaders work almost exclusively IN THEIR ROLE, and almost not at all ON THEIR ROLE in order to advance their careers and lives in the direction of THEIR OWN CHOICE.
This is exactly the mindset The Elevator® is here to change – with a plan.
The Elevator® is a six-month career accelerator – a high-level individual executive development program that was crafted for senior women leaders active in corporate organizations in Europe. The program draws on my 15+ years of experience serving over 20,000 senior women leaders individually and in group settings.
The Elevator® uses advanced executive coaching and mentoring techniques, impactful individual training, and rich executive support to help you craft a strategic plan to advance your career and take your work, leadership, and life to the next level – all this within the next 12 months.
See What’s Possible Through the Success Stories of My Former Clients
Companies I Serve
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Over the Last 15 Years I Served…
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Take Inspiration From Their Stories
Concrete Examples of Career Elevation
The cases below are concrete executive development clients with whom I worked over the last three years. For reasons of confidentiality, their names and pictures have been changed. The story remains.
- When we started our program, Ramona felt burnt out. She was so exhausted she was even considering early retirement. When we investigated the root cause of her exhaustion, we discovered a major misfit between her agenda and team capabilities. We investigated what needed to happen for Ramona to develop more sustainable team capabilities and she reached the conclusion that it could help if she grew into the C-Suite and brought two teams underneath her. We started preparing the case for her potential C-Suite role. After two months, she presented the case to her CEO. Five months into our program, Ramona joined the C-Suite. “Thanks to this move, I can now pay off my mortgage five years earlier. I can finally enjoy my life so much more,” she said.
- On paper, Elena checked all the boxes for belonging into the C-Suite. She was in charge of her company’s strategic transformation programs and she was answering directly to the CEO. And yet, her role was C-1. This meant that she was earning less, but also that C-Suite level stakeholders would not take her seriously and push back on her ideas. How could we get her unstuck? We assessed the strategic needs of her company and we crafted a plan to bring together AI, technology, and transformation in one role under her roof. Elena mapped her stakeholders and heard their thoughts. Then, she presented her case. Nine months after our program started, at the beginning of the next fiscal year, Elena joined her company’s C-Suite as the new Chief AI, Technology and Transformation Officer.
- Aga was in charge of a team of 100+ salespeople when she realized that her impact in her company would always be limited because of misunderstandings with her CEO. So, she decided to leave. She updated her LinkedIn profile and started featuring more sales, strategy, and leadership posts filled with relevant keywords for her next role. This got her on the radar of leading executive search companies on the market. One of these approached her with a new CEO role. We worked together on shifting her mindset from a narrowly-focused C-Suite level executive to a broadly-focused strategic CEO. In January, Aga was appointed the CEO of the largest competitor of her previous organization.
- When she got appointed the CEO of her organization for Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary, Marie thought she had won the lottery. After all, these three markets were a powerhouse in her organization. Little did Marie know, that for a Black Muslim woman from Morocco, leading her company’s transformation could become a hornet’s nest. “Nothing is moving, they are not taking me seriously,” she shared when we met. We started working on unconscious bias and her cultural adaptation to the specific environments of Central Eastern Europe. We focused on her need to communicate better internally and to drive more psychological safety in all subsidiaries. With weekly video streams, Marie managed to convince people that the changes she stood for made sense. When she left Prague for a regional leadership role, she was transformed. “Who would have guessed? I came here to transform the company, and they transform me instead.”
Client Endorsements
Testimonials
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If you are looking for a mentor/coach to guide you through the journey of finding your true vision and navigate smartly in this complex world, Cristina is definitely the right choice. Cristina is a natural coach and facilitator. She is patient, intuitive, and wise beyond her years. And she has a masterful knack for knowing when to invoke these various skills to bring out a clarity of purpose and desire that is often hard to pinpoint on your own. She has a way of repackaging your own, sometimes confusing, thoughts in a way that adds meaningful direction. I’m very grateful to have worked with her during a challenging period professionally throughout 2019 and the result is remarkable. Thank you Cristina for joining me into my “big leap”!
I started working with Cristina in a period of multiple changes in my work and private life. I needed to identify my values and key priorities. With Cristina I was visiting different areas of my work and private life step by step. During our sessions we discussed topics ranging from business, philanthropy, and my personal life. I was able to name and describe the challenges and consequently decide for my concrete steps and actions. Cristina is able to help with a wide scope of questions starting with personal daily routines to hiring strategies, PR and communication, target setting, embracing diversity etc. With her great questions she helped me find my own answers. Cristina is more than a coach; she is a psychologist, a communication specialist, a lifestyle advisor, and a friend.
Cristina had a great impact on my communication style and my emotional intelligence during an important development time in my life. She helped me get to the next, higher level in my professional and personal life. She was extremely patient and flexible while serving my needs. Cristina opened my “analytical mind” and broadened my perspective to include the importance of seeking to understand. Cristina can point very sensitively to all the aspects that need improvement or focus in your communications and she can fully respect your personal needs at the same time. Emotional intelligence and psychology is a very abstract science to me, yet Cristina managed to change my perspective on the importance of improving these skills.
It takes a rare gift, outstanding knowledge of the media world, and the skill of a coach to teach a person to craft a message both interesting to journalists and memorable to the reader. Cristina Muntean does an outstanding job of teaching you to be a media-savvy CEO while still being yourself.
Just have to rave about The Elevator coaching program with Cristina! The way it started was a pure accident (read: luck)☺️ As part of an Accelerator that I joined the Vornica – The CEO Elevation Circle community and thanks to my active participation I won an exclusive 6 week coaching program with her. And I’m really glad I did it, because least to say, it came at the right moment😉
The established safety made me feel I can talk about anything, without judgement. The best part – Cristina is this amazing mix of being totally honest, pushing you to think outside the box, asking all the right questions (to many I had no freaking clue!) and giving exact, practical tips (differentiating her from others, really☝️). Plus, she is fantastic listener. She helped me improve my “growth mindset” (which in other way just means, feeling pumped to tackle anything).
My favorite quotes I took from it:
- “Realize your own size in the system…”
- “Nurture your energy and direct it where it serves.”
- “Be patient, this is part of their development, not yours…”
I can only but recommend this program, even if you think you’ve got it!😎 Thank you, Cristina🌸
Cristina has the talent to tune in to a specific group or individual and to design a program according to very specific needs. She creates relationships based on trust that are a good basis for the development of individuals or groups. Her language skills and multicultural experience are also an added value. Cooperation with Cristina is very rewarding and at the same time very pleasant. Cristina will not push anyone to achieve their goal; everyone must find the will to develop within themselves. Yet she will gently accompany and support you in this whole process.
Cristina demonstrated a wide experience leading communications during our common projects. She supported the generation of creative ideas and concepts that contributed to our success. Cristina also managed and maximized the company’s social media presence by facilitating interviews and providing regularly published content on select media outlets. Above all, it was a pleasure working with her.
Book a Short & Sweet 15-Minute Call to Assess Your Career Growth Readiness
Ready for Us to Talk?
Take a quick peek at my calendar and choose a time that makes the most sense for you.
To get the most out of our free conversation, I invite you to come prepared. Here is a list of questions I recommend you reflect upon in advance:
- How am I feeling about my career right now?
- By when would I like to take my next career step?
- What should that next step be?
- What’s holding me back?
- Where are the opportunities that could propel me forward in my career and leadership?
I look forward to talking to you about your next bold, strategic, and meaningful career step.
Detailed Program Content
How Will We Work Together?
When you decide to join The Elevator®, here is what you should expect.
- 1.A hands-on, dynamically paced, mindset and career transformative experience. “The kind of program that makes you want to go home and scream: Why didn’t I do this years ago?,” a client said.
- 2.A white-glove onboarding experience. As soon as our contract is signed and your invoice paid, we can move on to set you up for success.
- 3.A 2-hour career management strategy session. During this intense meeting we will identify your deepest needs, concerns, risks, and present opportunities for your career. Based on the outcome of this session, we will set up your strategic objectives and goals for the next 12 months and we will craft the tailor-made plan for your development.
- 4.A total of 12 1-1 60-minute executive mentoring and coaching sessions. The sessions are paced in a way that will generate most momentum for your growth.
- 5.Regular feedback via quarterly and mid-program check-ins.
- 6.Rich support under the form of on-demand video courses, career management templates, and downloadable assets.
The Elevator® provides an intentional framework to drive fast momentum in your career. It also leaves room for tailor-made topics and interventions based on your specific needs. Ultimately, this is your program, so it will be crafted in a way to meet your needs and help you reach your goals the fastest and easiest way possible.
Optional program add-ons:
- Extra sessions that you can dedicate to training interview simulations, preparing for impactful presentations, podcasts, or media interviews, or to receiving feedback to specific matters relevant to you etc.
- A 360° stakeholder assessment, including live interviews with your key stakeholders.
- A detailed emotional intelligence profile with the Enneagram.
- Program extensions (grace periods of up to 6 months for finalizing your program).
The Elevator® is provided primarily in English. Yet, should you so choose, we can conduct the individual sessions in Czech or Romanian as well.
Here is an example of the topics we may choose to cover together:
Session 1:
Personal purpose and vision and how to communicate them with clarity
Session 2:
Personal values and how to leverage them in your career growth process
Session 3:
Essential stakeholder identification
Session 4:
Stakeholder engagement strategies
Session 5:
Strategic positioning for your next career step - messaging and case building
Session 6:
Strategic storytelling for career growth
Session 7:
LinkedIn career & network management strategy
Session 8:
LinkedIn - thought leadership and content management strategy
Session 9:
Interview preparation with key stakeholders
Session 10:
How to maintain a positive attitude and stay emotionally resilient during the senior job seeking process
Session 11:
Further resources needed for your success
Session 12:
Your next steps - concrete action plan for after our program.
Want Something on Top?
Exclusive Perks
When you decide to join the Elevator®, on top of the program you also get:
- 1.Up to 3h of emergency access and consulting via text, audio, and video messaging with me personally via WhatsApp.
- 2.Lifetime access to the entire VORNICA® on-demand video course library.
- 3.3 e-books on executive team coaching, personal branding, and strategic media relations I published over the last 10 years.
- 4.Access to 3 exclusive VIP Q&As with me that you can place in your agenda. These Q&As are small, intimate, and dedicated only to the participants in The Elevator® program.
- 5.For self-funded clients: the possibility of 3- and 6-month instalment plans available.
- 6.And more.
Before / After
If you are here, it’s probably because you want less of something, and more of something else. Let’s take a look at how you will experience work and life after The Elevator®.
Imagine How Your Life Could Feel 12 Months From Now…
Before the Elevator®:
- 1.You stay up at night questioning what’s next for you.
- 2.You feel confused and uncertain. You doubt yourself.
- 3.You wonder where the years have gone and whether you have done the best with your time, talent, and life.
- 4.You feel frustrated that no one sees the good work that you do and offer you a meaningful raise and promotion on a timeline that is aligned with your private life priorities.
- 5.You see your company restructuring, but you don’t know how this will turn out for you. In fact, no one knows how anything will turn out in your company in the future.
- 6.You are anguished by the constant level of heat and challenging you are taking from your key stakeholders.
- 7.You sense your boss wants you where you are now because you do good work and this is making their life easier – but not yours.
- 8.You feel afraid to look out on the market for new opportunities because you question whether you are good enough. Or you simply don’t know where to start.
- 9.You don’t have a solid network of allies and mentors inside your companies or outside on the market.
- 10.You question whether you can earn the same money if you change roles – or companies.
After the Elevator®:
- 1.You feel crystal clear on the direction where you are heading in your career – and life.
- 2.You have a long-term perspective for your work, leadership, and life deriving from your vision of your future self.
- 3.You feel supported and energized.
- 4.You experience a renewed sense of purpose.
- 5.You understand better what’s happening on the market beyond the walls of your company and what CEOs, CHROS and headhunters look for right now in their next hire.
- 6.You have a better understanding of your current market worth and how much you could – and should – earn in the next role.
- 7.You feel empowered and courageous to reach out to internal and external stakeholders and invite them for meaningful conversations. You’ll even have templates for your initial conversations.
- 8.Your LinkedIn profile shines with meaningful posts and authentic thought leadership.
- 9.Your LinkedIn posts and comments are chockfull of keywords that attract the right kind of attention to your profile.
- 10.You feel optimistic and positive – as if you can breathe after a long, long time. You are back on track and this time it’s on your terms. You are glad you decided to prioritize yourself and invest into something transformational for yourself.
Why the Elevator® Works?
Further Proof
The Elevator® is a six-month career accelerator for senior women leaders. It is an individual executive development program that includes executive mentoring, coaching, and training of specific skills such as personal branding and storytelling for leadership.
This program is the sublimation of my 15+ years of work with senior women leaders across Europe.
Given my specific focus on career acceleration for senior women leaders and unique understanding of culture and market dynamics in Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe, I am in pole position to support senior women leaders from Europe to grow in their careers to regional and global headquarters and beyond.
Cristina has been my executive coach during one of the most pivotal periods of my career, particularly while navigating the complex challenges of my role as Managing Director at Deutsche Leasing. Her skills and expertise are absolutely indisputable. During moments of uncertainty, Cristina provided me with the space to process my thoughts and feelings, while also challenging me through insightful and reflective questions. This helped me to break free from long-established patterns of thinking.
I first connected with Cristina through her book, VY JAKO ZNACKA (You, the Brand) which explores personal branding in relation to career growth. Impressed by the insights in her book, I joined her Mentoring Services for Women Leaders: NEVER WALK ALONE program. Her coaching sessions within this program, combined with the knowledge from her book, have provided me with practical strategies and profound understanding to advance my professional journey.
What sets Cristina apart is her remarkable insights and extensive experience in coaching and working with CEOs. Often referred to as a “CEO Whisperer”, her understanding of the unique pressures and responsibilities faced by top executives is unparalleled. I am also part of her THE CEO Elevation Circle initiative which is “on a mission to triple the number of women CEOs in Europe by 2030”. In this group, we exchange ideas, discuss problems, and collaborate with other CEOs and C-suite executives. This platform has been invaluable in broadening my perspective and enhancing my leadership skills. The level of trust Cristina fostered during our sessions was instrumental in enabling me to achieve significant progress. Her empathetic yet challenging approach has been transformative, not only for my professional journey but also for my personal growth. I truly appreciate having had the opportunity to work with her.
For those seeking a seasoned, compassionate, empathetic, and highly skilled executive coach, Cristina is an outstanding choice. I fully endorse her as a transformative coach. Her proficiency has inspired me to become an agent of change in my own journey. And all this, with full enjoyment and loads of fun! 😊
Let’s Talk Money
Your Return on Investment
The Elevator® is priced to reflect my 15+ years of executive coaching and mentoring experience supporting senior women leaders to grow in their careers. The pricing also reflects the level of seniority of my clients and the expected return on investment following your career promotion.
The price of the program starts at 10,000 EUR for the most fundamental basic version and it can grow beyond 50,000 EUR when you choose extra services such as 360° assessment, emotional intelligence profiling, extra sessions, executive team support, and more.
Here is what you gain when you embrace The Elevator® and choose to grow in your career:
- 1.A higher / better role in your corporate organization.
- 2.More money in fixed compensation, bonuses, and benefits because now you know what to ask for and how to negotiate. Thus, you can achieve your financial goals sooner and with more ease. In fact, we will calculate the specific ROI for you during our pre-program conversations.
- 3.A new team of senior leaders who will challenge you to grow into the next level of your leadership.
- 4.Higher authority, reach, and impact.
- 5.Alignment between your personal values, your next role, and the long-term vision for your life.
- 6.A deep sense of empowerment and influence over your own life.
- 7.Wider perspective on what is possible on the market – and what’s right for you.
- 8.The possibility to become a role model for the women in your team, organization, and industry.
The Difference Between the Elevator® and Other Options
What Happens if You Choose to Do Nothing?
Here is what happens when you choose The Elevator® versus other generic coaching programs versus doing nothing (on a scale of 0 to 10, where 10 is the maximum):
| IMPACT | DOING NOTHING / TRYING IT YOURSELF | GENERIC COACHING PROGRAM | THE ELEVATOR® |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market insights from diverse relevant sources (other companies, headhunters, community and coach experience) | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Clarity in relation to your next career step | 0 | 4-5 | 10 |
| Secure your next promotion | 0-1 | 4-5 | 9-10 |
| Higher compensation | 0-1 | 4-5 | 10 |
| Higher authority, reach, and impact | 0-1 | 4-5 | 10 |
| Alignment between your personal values, your role, and your vision of your future self | 0-1 | 4-5 | 9-10 |
| Sense of empowerment in relation to your career and life | 0-2 | 6-8 | 10 |
| Self-confidence | 0-1 | 6-8 | 10 |
| Feeling supported, challenged, and validated | 0 | 6-8 | 10 |
| Possibility to become a role model for other women | 0-1 | 6-8 | 10 |
| TOTAL | 8 | 44 - 57 | 98 - 100 |
With Whom Will You Work?
Hi, Cristina Here!
Hi! Cristina here 😊. I am a multiply certified senior executive mentor and coach specialized in career acceleration and career transition for senior women leaders. If you want to learn more about me, my specific qualifications, and my personal story, please visit the page MY STORY.
During our program, we will work together – no exceptions. This is how you can tap into my 12+ years of business journalism experience and my 15+ years of executive coaching and mentoring wisdom I acquired developing over 500 senior women leaders just like you.
The program you are considering, the Elevator®, is my work of love and a carrier of my own purpose and positive contribution to making our world a bit better. This is why I am honored that you consider choosing me to be your executive coach for your next power move and accelerated career growth.
Book a Short & Sweet 15-Minute Call to Assess Your Career Growth Readiness
Ready for Us to Talk?
Take a quick peek at my calendar and choose a time that makes the most sense for you.
To get the most out of our free conversation, I invite you to come prepared. Here is a list of questions I recommend you reflect upon in advance:
- How am I feeling about my career right now?
- By when would I like to take my next career step?
- What should that next step be?
- What’s holding me back?
- Where are the opportunities that could propel me forward in my career and leadership?
I look forward to talking to you about your next bold, strategic, and meaningful career step.
Check if You’re a Great Fit for the Elevator® – for Free
Now It’s Your Turn!
You need to know that I only accept clients whom I know I can help.
This is why, when you decide to explore the Elevator®, we will first go through two alignment calls:
- SHARED VISION: An initial 15-minute quick call to see if there is an opportunity for us to work together.
- TAKE THE ELEVATOR: A more detailed 30-minute career strategy and need mapping call that should lead to a detailed proposal for your individual career acceleration.
I conduct these calls personally because I want to make sure you are a great fit for my program and that you can truly receive the biggest bang for your buck.
Let’s check if the Elevator® is the right program for you. Please USE THIS LINK to book our initial 15-minute call to discuss your status quo and your desire for your next career step. Do it now – the free slots in my calendar disappear faster than hot bread on a cold autumn morning 😊.
To get the most out of our free conversation, I invite you to come prepared. Here is a list of questions I recommend you reflect upon in advance:
- How am I feeling about my career right now
- By when would I like to take my next career step?
- What should that next step be?
- What’s holding me back?
- Where are the opportunities that could propel me forward in my career and leadership?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions I receive regularly from potential clients. Take a look, clarify your next steps, and let’s talk.
When does the program start?
The next cohort of The Elevator® starts on July 1, 2025.
Can I join the program after July 1st, 2025, as well?
Yes, you can. Given that The Elevator® is a tailor-made program, you can join anytime you so choose. However, we highly recommend enrolling by July 1, or by January 1 of the next year so you can receive the best targeted support and be ready for the key moments when companies make most staff hiring and promotion decisions.
How much exactly does the program cost?
The Elevator® is priced to reflect Cristina’s 15+ years of experience supporting senior women leaders to grow in their careers, the level of seniority of our clients, and the expected return on investment following your career promotion. The price starts at 10,000 EUR for the most fundamental basic version of the program and it can grow beyond 50,000 EUR when you choose to add extra services such as 360° assessment, emotional intelligence profiling, extra sessions, and more. You will receive your detailed price, ROI, and payment options during the direct proposal presentation call with Cristina so you can make an informed decision.
Can my company sponsor my development?
Absolutely – in fact, over 90% of my clients are company-sponsored. Feel free to take this page to your leader and HR business partner and clarify their potential to invest in your career acceleration before the end of this year.
NOTE: If you need a letter of recommendation or program brochure for your boss / HR, please send me an email at cristina.muntean@vornica.com and I will gladly create it for you.
How exactly does the program unfold once I join?
After our 30-minute onboarding call we will schedule your strategy call. After this session you receive your tailor-made development plan that you need to approve. Once we have it, we can schedule your 1-1 calls that will take place 2x-3x / month. After using your 12 sessions we will wrap up the program with a next steps call preparing you for your “life in the wild” after our program.
How much time do I need to allocate to the program per week / per month?
During the first month, expect to spend a minimum of 3.5 hours on onboarding, the strategy session, and the first executive development session. Afterwards, our direct interactions will be limited to 2–3 hours / month depending on your degree of intensity and specific needs. On top of this, a minimum of 1.5 hours / month is recommended for you to engage in self-reflection, homework, and concrete action taking that will advance your career. There is no upper limit to the time you choose to invest in your self-reflection and follow-up exercises: in general, the more time you invest in yourself, the faster you reach your objectives.
Will I interact with my peers as well during the program?
The Elevator® is a top-of-the-shelf individual career acceleration and executive development program. Therefore, for the majority of time during the program you will interact exclusively with Cristina, your coach. However, you will also receive invitations to VIP events and Q&As for the Elevator® clients and alumnae. During these encounters you will have a chance to interact with your peers and leverage the power of community for your utmost benefit.
Is the program online or in-person?
The Elevator® takes place exclusively online. This way we can record our sessions, take AI-generated notes, and derive a maximum of value from our work together. Equally, this is how Cristina can serve a variety of clients from all over the world. Our sessions take place exclusively on Zoom, so you will need to have this app installed on your device (ideally a personal notebook).
NOTE: We will not use Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or a different online meeting platform during our work together because the program settings are closely knitted into using Zoom as the core program app. Please bear this in mind when joining our live online sessions.
What happens if I can’t make a session?
During the program you can postpone up to 4 times without repercussions. Postponements must be made a minimum of 72 hours prior to the session taking place; in the opposite case, the session is considered used and is written off. Equally, if you need to postpone more than 4 times, further requests for postponement will be considered written off sessions that will be deducted from your overall plan. This is why we recommend you to prioritize this program and to schedule our sessions during a time when you can expect least interruptions.
Does the program guarantee that I will get a new job?
No. Getting a new job is a matter of your dedicated commitment to crafting and pursuing your new role and of your specific company / industry / market circumstances. These are factors Cristina cannot influence, which is why we cannot take responsibility and guarantee you your next promotion.
Do you work with headhunters as well?
Yes. We collaborate extensively with executive search agencies across Europe. Our collaboration consists of an exchange of information and specific market intelligence, and of direct client referrals for new roles as requested by the executive search agencies.