The Peer Network for Enterprise Lateral Leaders
Leading downward is baseline table stakes. Modern executive impact requires mastering matrixed dynamics and earning buy-in across peer groups. Clout Mastermind brings together senior leaders navigating complex, matrixed organizations to solve real-world cross-silo challenges in a focused cohort environment.
Collaborate Across Industries. Master Matrixed Power Dynamics.
Traditional executive groups focus on isolated management challenges. Clout Mastermind analyzes high-stakes lateral politics, peer buy-in strategies, and matrixed execution. Supported by peer advisory, executive coaching, and diagnostic insights, you will sharpen the exact skills needed to drive alignment at the highest levels.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- The ability to drive more impact - strategically and operationallyConfidence and tools to advocate for your function and team
- A private peer community of leaders working through the same challenges—together
- A benchmark of your clout (yes, you’ll feel it)
- More partnership, more buy-in, and more recognition
Built on Experience That Matches Yours
Led by Lydia Schimmelpfenig and Daphne Woolfolk, industry leaders in influence-based leadership with decades of experience developing global leaders inside 80+ Fortune 500 companies, Clout Mastermind is rooted in practical frameworks and battle-tested insights.
This Is for You If
- You lead a matrixed function—people, talent, marketing, communications, or other internally-facing department.
- You’re responsible for business-critical outcomes, but your role and team isn’t always understood or fully leveraged.
- You face higher expectations and visibility, with less strategic guidance from above.
- You feel caught between being essential and being undervalued.
- You’ve considered coaching but haven’t found the right fit.
What 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
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You don’t need more information—you need clarity, traction, and credibility. Clout Mastermind isn’t leadership 101 or generic coaching. It’s a high-trust, high-accountability space for experienced leaders to sharpen influence and elevate the function they lead.Â
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