An 8-Week Accelerator to Turn Cost Centers Into Enterprise Value Drivers
Clout8 is a structured, fast-paced accelerator that equips cross-functional teams and leaders with practical lateral influence frameworks. In 8 weeks, we equip your team to eliminate cross-departmental friction, establish shared enterprise goals, and build horizontal alignment without waiting for formal top-down authority.
High-Impact Horizontal Execution in 8 Weeks
Designed for teams that need to break through organizational friction fast. Backed by diagnostic insights from Clout180, Clout8 targets the exact horizontal habits, cross-functional communication strategies, and peer-alignment techniques that move complex initiatives forward in weeks, not years.
Decades-Tested Tools, In Your Back Pocket
Created by Lydia Schimmelpfenig and Daphne Woolfolk, two of the most respected voices in influence-based leadership development, CloutX distills decades of coaching across 80+ Fortune 500 companies into a system you can use anytime, anywhere.
What You’ll Gain
- A field-tested 8-week masterclass series for building trust and increasing your influence
- Microlearning masterclass-style videos with the context and examples to shift how you think about your workÂ
- Tools to help you navigate resistance, clarify your value, and lead more decisively
- Weekly prompts and real-world challenges designed to embed key behaviors
- Monthly drop-in coaching with CloutLab coaches and supportive peer community, to help you stay consistent and inspired
Influence-Based Leadership Made Easy
We’re here to make accessing Clout8 as seamless as possible. Whether you’re ready to jump in, exploring team options, or need approval from leadership, we’ve got you covered.
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This option is for those ready to invest in themselves and unlock the full potential of the Clout8 program.
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Does your company provide paid professional development? Many of our coaching and program participants found us directly, and got approval through a manager. We partner with you and your manager to make the approval process simple, and ensure the investment is worthwhile for you and your organization.
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This option is perfect for managers, department heads, or organizational leadership ready to scale impact across their people.
Let's Have a ConversationClout8 Is for You If
- You want to grow your influence without stepping away from the work.
- You’re looking for leadership content tailored to leading people who don’t report to you.
- You’re navigating high expectations and limited clarity about your role’s impact.
- You’re ready for small, actionable shifts—guided by structure, supported by peers, and built into your day-to-day.
This isn’t another course. It’s a practical system for becoming the kind of leader people trust, follow, and bring to the table.
Let's Have a ConversationWhat Our Clients Have To Say:
At The Select Group, we are focused on helping our employees grow in business and in life. Lydia’s ability to coach and mentor our future leaders has been instrumental in building a culture of trust, learning, development, and has helped increase confidence and performance for those who have the opportunity to work with her.
George Karakostantis CEO, The Select Group
Lydia had made a massive impact on both my personal life and the development of my skills as an executive and leader. Her coaching and support have helped me break through limitation, understand specific areas where I need to work on myself, and she has challenged me to prioritize growth as a leader. Her insights and wealth of knowledge have helped to enhance my decision making, strategic thinking, and overall vision. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to push their game to the next level.
Josh Mastel, President at Innovien
Lydia is a highly effective executive coach! I had the privilege of working with her in 2022 and early 2023, and found her insights to be invaluable. Her counsel on topics such as leadership, partnering, cross-functional collaboration, and communications was always clear, actionable, and contextual. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her and I look forward to doing so again."
Carey Boethel President, Allied Universal Technology Services
Through Influence Coaching, I enhanced my ability to effectively communicate the value and potential of [new initiative] pilots to key leaders. Initially, we aimed for 4 pilots but have now expanded to 14, identifying $2.36M in synergies. The initial pilots exceeded expectations, and I leveraged those results to build momentum and inspire other leaders to participate. Given the challenging nature of these pilots, it required significant influence to help leaders see the long-term benefits and get excited about making these tough but impactful decisions.
Eric McGarty, Executive Vice President of Operational Business Transformation, Allied Universal
As an executive, I’ve found the challenges we face are rarely straightforward—they’re often layered with competing priorities, complex dynamics, and the weight of long-term decisions. Working with Lydia has consistently helped me center on what matters, clarify my thinking, and dial in communication that is both authentic and effective. She is a trusted sounding board and a coach who has meaningfully challenged and supported my evolution as a leader—both personally and professionally.
Suzanne Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer, The SEER Group