From isolation to visible seniority
& leadership
High-stakes presentations and feeling isolated after moving to a small team.
Challenge
Increased leadership confidence and stronger presentation performance.
Key result
Working with Sophie
Piotr: Sophie, what did you come to coaching for in the beginning?
Sophie: I had clear goals. I wanted to strengthen my presentation skills for large audiences, and I needed targeted feedback and practice to get there.
Piotr: What else was going on for you beyond presentations?
Sophie: I had transitioned from a large design org to a very small team, and it felt isolating. I missed daily collaboration and peer feedback, and I started questioning whether this move was a step backward.
Piotr: What did we focus on in our work?
Sophie: We worked on the practical skill building for presentations, and we also zoomed out. We explored my creative interests and adjacent skills, and I had a noticeable shift in leadership confidence in how I showed up at work.
Piotr: What results did you see?
Sophie: I became more confident and intentional in my senior role. I could cut through the noise, focus on what mattered, and stay accountable to my growth.
Piotr: What would you say to a designer on the fence?
Sophie: If you feel stuck or disconnected from your work, Piotr will help you reconnect with why you entered product design in the first place. The advice is tailored, and it actually moves the needle.
Sophie C.
Senior Product Designer
Work year
2025
Company name
VIOOH
Company size
150+
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