If you’ve ever felt like leadership is one long treadmill that never slows down—you’re not alone.

So many leaders tell me the same story: the intensity of corporate life is relentless. And I’ve felt it too, working for Fortune 500 companies over the past 23 years. The pressure to deliver results with fewer resources, the constant organizational changes, and the endless meetings can quickly drain your energy and enthusiasm. It’s no wonder burnout and stress-related health issues are at an all time high (Forbes). 

I’m here to tell you that there is another way to live and lead. It doesn’t require endless sacrifices, overworking and saying “yes” to every demand. You don’t have to be in every meeting, make every decision or give up your vacation days just to keep the team afloat.

In fact, you’ll find it’s quite the opposite.

This is our “why” behind creating the Core Leadership Lab. For the past few months, we’ve been running a private pilot group behind the scenes—and now we’re thrilled to finally open it up to the public.

It’s a membership designed for leaders who are tired of carrying it all alone, who want to build confidence, sharpen their leadership edge, and find a way to thrive—not just survive—in today’s high-stakes environment.

My Story: How Coaching Saved My Leadership

I wasn’t born knowing how to lead—I learned the hard way.

In the early years of managing teams, I felt like I was failing more than I was leading. I went from being a high-performing individual contributor to a stressed-out manager who couldn’t seem to get it right. My team was frustrated, I was exhausted, and I became the bottleneck for everything. My to-do list never ended and I feared I’d never be able to take a vacation without things falling apart.

The turning point came in 2016, when I witnessed an executive coaching demonstration for the first time. For 45 minutes, I watched, mesmerized, as a coach helped a leader to untangle a very thorny problem without giving a single piece of advice. Rather, she used powerful questions to challenge the leader’s thinking and to find conviction in the right path forward. My jaw practically hit the floor. This was the leadership skill I’d been missing!

I dove in headfirst—practicing coaching skills with my teams, working with my own coach, and eventually earning a certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). And here’s what changed: I stopped providing direction and started providing intent. I listened more, asked better questions, and invited my teams to think and act like leaders themselves.

The results were transformational. My teams gained confidence, proposed bold new ideas, and solved problems without me needing to step in. They grew into leaders in their own right, which finally freed me to focus on strategy, innovation, and the big picture. For the first time, I could step away—yes, even take a vacation—knowing my team would thrive without me.

Coaching didn’t just save my sanity—it reshaped my leadership. And it’s why I started Worthy to Lead: to help other leaders discover the same freedom, confidence, and clarity.

Why the Core Leadership Lab?

Brian Collins, one of our early pilot members, put it beautifully when he recently shared his experience with us:

“I started seeing value within the first couple of months—just having access to this group of human-centered leaders and the resources to support my leadership. It’s not like other online networking platforms. It’s much more personal, down-to-earth, and genuine. People are open, honest, and actually want to see each other grow.”

Brian, a seasoned design leader who had experienced a dry spell in his job search for the past several months, saw transformational growth when he applied techniques he learned from the Lab. Brian attended the live trainings, group coaching sessions, and began connecting with others in the group regularly. He put in the work on his personal brand, focused on storytelling as a thought leader, and redefined his networking strategies. He was amazed to see the shift that happened in a matter of weeks. He was flooded with the right contacts, new job opportunities and had a new foundation of top tier professionals he could tap into any time he needed support.

What You Get Inside

Impact like Brian’s comes from the combination of a high quality community and practical human-centered leadership tools:

• LinkedIn and brand-building training to stand out and grow your personal brand as a thought leader (which led Brian to new job opportunities!).
  
  
• Coaching skills for leaders—learning how to coach your team to be leaders so you can focus on strategy and get out of the weeds.
  
  
• Live training workshops and group coaching sessions - time each month to learn new skills with Kristiana Corona and like-minded peers
  
  
• Bingeable course modules that are accessible anytime, so you can engage at your own pace.
  
  
• Downloadable resources to bring directly into your own team conversations.
  
  
• Discounts on 1:1 coaching, masterclasses and more
  
  

And perhaps most importantly, the freedom to engage at your own pace. There’s no attendance sheet, no guilt if you’re heads down at work for a few weeks. You get to take what you need, when you need it.

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Who It’s For

Core Leadership Lab is for corporate leaders at every level who are pulled in too many directions, juggling endless demands and stakeholders. It’s for those battling imposter syndrome, craving visibility, or seeking sponsorship. For leaders ready to rise above the daily grind and focus on strategy—but who can’t find the time. For those facing economic uncertainty, layoffs, and “do more with less” pressures. And for leaders who care deeply about their team’s well-being but feel powerless to stop burnout.

In other words—it’s for leaders like you.

You're Invited

You don’t need another generic leadership training. You need a place where you can experiment, learn, and grow without judgment. A place that equips you with modern human-centered leadership skills and connects you with peers who get it (and are for you!).

The Core Leadership Lab is a flexible, supportive space where you can:

• Build self-confidence and clarity.
• Develop your internal and external brand.
• Learn coaching tools to empower your team.
• Access a network of leaders who actually share the struggles—and the solutions.

No matter where you’re at in your leadership journey, there are resources here for you. Some seasons you’ll lean in, and others you’ll lean back. Either way, the Lab is here when you need it.

Ready to Join Us?

The Core Leadership Lab is your home base for what’s next.

👉🏼 Join Core Leadership Lab today

We’re ready when you are!