Unlock The Strategic Mindset That Gets You Noticed
Build the mindset and skills to lead conversations, influence decisions, and grow your career—no leadership title required.
Are You Working Hard But Not Getting Recognized?
Do any of these sound familiar?
- You’re the go-to person for getting things done, but not invited to strategy conversations.
- You feel invisible in meetings or get great feedback, but no new opportunities.
- You solve problems, but it’s not translating into visibility, influence, or growth.
- You’ve hit a ceiling, and don’t know how to break through.
You’re not alone. A lot of smart, capable professionals get stuck in execution mode. The work gets done, but not much else. It’s not because you’re not making an effort. It’s because the skills that got you here aren’t the same skills that get you seen as a strategic thinker.
Without a shift in mindset and approach, even the best work can go unnoticed—especially come promotion time.
You’re Ready to be Seen Differently
You want your ideas to matter, your voice to carry weight, and your work to lead somewhere bigger. To:
✅ Feel more confident sharing ideas with leadership
✅ Be known for your insight—not just your ability to execute
✅ Play a bigger role in the conversations that shape your organization
✅ Stop waiting for permission and start showing up like a leader
The truth is, you don’t need a new title to be seen. You need a new approach.
INTRODUCING
Strategic Advisor Blueprint
This online, self-paced course gives you the mindset, language and behaviors of a trusted advisor—so you can confidently show up, speak up and step up into more strategic roles.
It’s practical. It’s focused. And it’s built for busy professionals who want to grow.
Hey, I’m Mal
I’ve spent over 20 years helping professionals think more strategically, communicate with impact, and bring creative solutions to complex challenges.
I know firsthand how shifting your mindset—and learning to act like a consultant—can transform your career. It’s what helped me get noticed, trusted, and invited into bigger conversations while working at large global organizations. It also gave me the opportunity to lead high-performing teams and mentor others who went on to build impactful careers of their own.
Whether you’re looking to grow your influence, solve problems in smarter ways, or feel more confident speaking up with ideas that matter, I can help you build the mindset and skills to take your career to the next level.
From Tactician to Trusted Advisor
Being a trusted advisor is not about faking confidence. It’s about developing the skills that make leaders trust you with higher-level work.
By the end of this course, you’ll know how to:
- Think strategically, not just tactically
- Ask better questions that shape the big picture
- Communicate with clarity and influence
- Build trust with decision-makers
- Show up like a strategic advisor—even without a title
Is This Course Right For You?
You don’t need to be in a leadership role. You just need the right mindset, tools, and approach.
This course is for you if:
- You’re mid-career and ready for the next step.
- You want to grow without switching jobs.
- You’re good at getting things done, but want to get seen differently.
- You want to build influence, not just output.
What This Course Can Help You Achieve
The mindset and frameworks in this course are the same ones I’ve used myself, and shared with team members I’ve led and mentored over the years.
They’ve used these strategies to:
- Secure promotions and expanded roles
- Gain visibility with senior leadership
- Get invited to strategic conversations
- Build stronger relationships with key stakeholders
- Present ideas with more clarity and confidence
When you show up differently, people treat you differently. This course helps you make that shift.
The Strategic Advisor Blueprint approach is trusted by professionals who’ve worked at large global companies, startups, and everywhere in between.
90-Day Action Plan +
1:1 Coaching
You’ll walk away with a personalized 90-day action plan to implement what you’ve learned, and you won’t do it alone.
Take advantage of a private 45-minute 1:1 coaching call to review their plan, get feedback, and receive tailored advice for their specific work environment.
This isn’t just theory; It’s support in action.
What You’ll Learn
This course is designed to help you build a 90-day action plan to shift from tactical executor to a trusted strategic advisor by building the mindset, skills and credibility to lead strategically—regardless of your title.
Module 1: Unlock the Consultant Mindset
Learn how to adopt a consultant mindset that positions you as a strategic partner—not just an employee. This module lays the foundation for thinking beyond your role and building long-term career visibility.
Module 2: Strategic Thinking
Sharpen your ability to see the big picture. You’ll learn to connect your work to broader business goals, analyze trends, and ask better questions to influence strategic outcomes.
Module 3: Creative Solutions
Strengthen your ability to generate ideas, explore options and approach workplace challenges with practical, creative problem-solving techniques that get noticed.
Module 4: Technical Proficiency
Your expertise is your edge. Learn how to strengthen the technical skills that support your credibility, efficiency, and ability to execute strategic work with confidence.
Module 5: Social Influence
Influence doesn’t require a title. This module shows you how to build trust, navigate relationships, and communicate with impact so others are more likely to buy into your ideas.
Module 6: Case for Change
Ideas need advocacy. Learn how to build compelling business cases that clearly communicate the value of your proposals—and move stakeholders to act.
Module 7: Demonstrate Organizational Impact
Metrics matter. You’ll learn how to choose the right data points, measure outcomes, and present your work in ways that clearly show the value you bring to the organization.
Module 8: Become a Strategic Advisor
This final module helps you solidify your mindset, apply everything you’ve learned, and step confidently into your role as a strategic advisor in real-world settings.
Your Career is Worth the Investment
This course helps you build the skills to stand out, speak up and grow your influence. Whether you want a seat at the table or just want to lead from where you are, this course gives you a clear path forward.
Here’s what’s included:
🎥 64 Short, focused video and text lessons
🧰 Weekly workbook exercises
📄 Easy-to-implement frameworks and action plans
📞 One 45-minute 1:1 coaching call
🔁 Lifetime access to all content + future updates
💡 Bonus resources to help you go further
Everything’s designed to help you apply what you learn at work—fast.
Total Value: $750+
Course Price: $497
(+ applicable taxes)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course best suited for?
It's designed for professionals who want to build strategic influence within their organizations, regardless of their current title or role. If you're looking to move beyond execution and grab that promotion, this course is for you.
How long will it take to complete the course?
The course is self-paced. Most participants complete it within 90 days or 3 months by dedicating a few focused hours each week to the videos, readings and workbook exercises. You can move as fast—or as slowly—as your schedule allows.
What will I be able to do after the course?
You’ll learn how to think and act more strategically, influence leadership conversations, and create a 90-day action plan. You’ll leave with practical tools—and a personalized plan—you can start using immediately.
Are there any prerequisites to enroll?
No formal prerequisites are required. The course is designed for working professionals who have some experience in a corporate setting and a basic understanding of business concepts.
How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll have full, lifetime access to all course materials plus any future updates. That means you can revisit the content anytime you need a refresher or want to update your action plan.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of the materials, all sales are final once access is granted. If this course helps you get one raise, promotion, or new opportunity—it pays for itself.
If you have any questions before enrolling, feel free to reach out at support@theideasaccelerator.com.
What Our Participants Say
This course helped me step back from the day-to-day and truly embrace the role of a trusted advisor. The content is clear, relatable, and full of real-world examples. I especially appreciated the workbook and 90-day action plan—these pushed me to reflect and apply the concepts immediately, and take strategic steps in my work.
I didn’t realize how much I was operating on autopilot until I took this course. It made me slow down and really think about how I show up in meetings and with my team. The idea of managing up, down, and across felt abstract before—but now I actually have tools I can use. It’s already changing how I approach conversations with stakeholders.
I got so much out of the reflection questions and workbook. They made me think about past situations and how I could’ve handled them differently. The part on navigating difficult personalities really hit home. I’ve already tried one of the techniques and it made the interaction a lot smoother.
Are You Ready to Accelerate Your Career?
You’re already great at what you do. Now it’s time to be seen differently. Start building your strategic edge today.
No fluff. No corporate speak. Just real tools for real growth from someone that’s been there and done that!