The Influential
Project Leader Academy Program
for Project & Program Managers who want to...
Influence with impact.
Lead with confidence.
Deliver results.
Accelerate their careers.
You are in the right place if:
you are asking yourself...
"How do I get people to listen when I’m not their manager?"
"How can I push a project forward when stakeholders keep ignoring me?"
"How do I handle resistance from senior stakeholders?"
"How do I get cross-functional teams aligned?"
"How do I get authority without having the job title?"
If this sounds familiar, your days probably look like this:
Sitting in meetings, watching your ideas get ignored… until someone else repeats them and gets the credit.
Sending reminder emails that never get answered, leaving you chasing people constantly.
Stressing before stakeholder meetings, knowing you’ll face pushback no matter what you present.
Staying late to fix delays caused by others, while your own priorities fall behind.
Trying to lead projects without formal authority, only to feel blocked at every turn.
and the cost is real...
You feel unheard, unseen, and frustrated.
Your confidence and influence are slipping away.
You are stuck in firefighting mode instead of driving strategic impact.
Career growth stalls, and opportunities pass you by while others move ahead.
Burnout is creeping in, and the passion you had for your work starts to fade.
It doesn't need to be like that
From...
you feel invisible in meetings, your ideas ignored until someone else repeats them. Stakeholders stall your projects, resistance from senior leaders drains your energy, and you’re stuck firefighting instead of leading. Your career feels stuck, and the stress is slowly eating away at your confidence.
Into...
a role where people actively seek your input, cross-functional teams align without you having to chase them, and decisions move forward because of your influence (not your title). You lead with confidence, shape outcomes, and make an impact, all while keeping your work-life balance intact.
This is the transformation the program delivers...
moving you from stressed, overlooked, and stuck in delivery mode…
to a project leader who is respected, influential, and thriving.
The Influential Project Leader Academy
...is built for project and program managers ready to move from delivery to leadership.
Here, you will learn how to...
Master stakeholder relationships
Transform dynamics into strong partnerships
Communicate with strategic influence
So you can...
Elevate your impact
Shape decisions
Accelerate your career
and finally feel respected, valued, and in control of your growth, without political battles, unnecessary pressure, or relying on authority or approval you don’t have.
The Influential Project Leader Academy
Here's what we do inside
Create Trust & Respect
Build strong, trust-based relationships, especially with challenging stakeholders.
Lead, Steer & Shape Decisions
Run meetings and conversations that create alignment, resolve conflict, and steer decisions with authority (even without formal authority).
Strategic Influence
Learn how to influence decisions and shape stakeholder behaviour using ethical and strategic influence techniques.
Communicate for Impact
Communicate with clarity, confidence, and intention so stakeholders act, align, and commit.
Here's how you are supported inside
Strategy + Hotseat calls a month
This is where we get you unstuck fast.
Bring whatever’s is bothering you: difficult stakeholder, misalignment, lack of buy-in, team drama, decision paralysis, and hidden agendas.
Nothing’s off limits. You are guaranteed the hot seat, every time.
And we don’t wrap the call until your questions are answered.
This isn’t project management theory. You are learning influence through real stakeholder scenarios, live feedback, and strategic communication frameworks proven in practice.
Practical Feedback
Share your challenges and possible solutions, and get practical feedback that turns uncertainty into "it worked".
Influential Curriculum
Get 6 months of access to the full Influential curriculum with trainings on everything you need to go from unseen to an influential project leader.
A Peer Community
The Influential community is filled with awesome project leaders who are always ready to give you an additional pair of eyes and to cheer you on.
The Investment
Frequently Asked Questions
That’s common. Most leadership programs stay theoretical or focus on generic skills that don’t translate into real influence at work. This program is different. Everything you learn is applied to your real projects, real stakeholders, and real challenges.
You don’t just learn concepts. You practice influence, communication, and decision-shaping in situations you are already dealing with.
Confidence is a result of clarity, skill, and repeated wins. This program builds confidence by helping you influence effectively, handle resistance, and communicate with authority. As your results improve, confidence follows naturally.
The program includes live sessions, reflection, and applying what you learn directly to your day-to-day work. There is no busywork. Everything is designed to integrate into your existing role, not sit on top of it. I would recommend around 1-2 hours per week for the lessons and calls.
If you commit consistently, you can expect clearer stakeholder conversations, faster alignment, fewer firefights, and stronger influence in key decisions. you will find you actually save time because projects move forward more smoothly and resistance decreases. This isn’t about doing more; it’s about leading smarter.
Hey! I'm Raquel
I’m a Project and Program Management coach, consultant, and instructor with over 20 years of experience leading complex, high-visibility initiatives across small, large, and global organizations.
I began my coaching practice by working 1:1 with project and program managers, helping them navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, gain influence, and step confidently into leadership.
I don’t buy into generic “leadership hacks.” My approach is rooted in real-world experience - running complex programs, leading teams, and advising executives - so I know what truly works when it comes to impact and results.
Project management isn’t just about delivering on time and on budget. It’s about creating meaningful impact, earning influence, and leading with confidence. That’s exactly what we focus on inside my program.
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