Your promotion isn't taking longer because you're not good enough.
It's because you're being evaluated on something else.
A small-group programme for VPs/SVPs in banking looking to position themselves for Director/Executive Director - without relying on guesswork or waiting another cycle.
Who This Is For
- VP/SVP-level bankers targeting Director/Executive Director
- Strong performers who are unsure how promotion decisions are actually made
- Bankers feeling under-recognised despite consistently delivering
- Growth oriented individuals open to changing how they operate - not just doing more
Why This Matters
At this level level, promotion is no longer just about doing strong work.
It's also about how you are seen, what you are known for, who is speaking for you when you are not in the room, and whether you are already operating in a way that gives others confidence in your readiness for the next level.
Many capable bankers spend too long doubling down on what made them successful earlier in their career - only to realise too late that the criteria have shifted.
This programme is designed to help you understand the shift, reposition yourself more intentionally, and focus your effort where it matters most.
This isn't about doing more.
It's about focusing on what actually moves the needle at this level.
Programme Overview
- 6 sessions over 6-9 weeks, total time commitment of approximately 8.5-9 hours (full schedule to be confirmed)
- Weekday evenings, around 1.5 hours per session (SGT)
- Small group format, capped at 6 participants
- Delivered live via Microsoft Teams
- Interactive format combining focused frameworks, coaching, and real scenarios - with perspectives from peers navigating similar promotion dynamics
- Includes a guest ex-investment banking MD AMA session
Target start: Week of 4 May 2026
Designed to be focused and manageable alongside a full-time role.
What You'll Walk Away With
1.
A clear understanding of how promotion decisions are made - and where you are currently misaligned
2.
A defined positioning strategy - what you want to be known for, and where to focus your effort
3.
A target view of stakeholders - who matters, who influences decisions, and where your visibility needs to shift
4.
A practical approach to visibility - one that builds credibility and influence without feeling inauthentic
5.
Greater awareness of how you show up in key moments - so your ideas land with clarity and impact
6.
A focused plan for the next 6-12 months - centred on what will move the needle in your promotion process
Express Your Interest
I'm putting together a small, case study cohort for this programme, limited to a maximum of 6 participants to ensure depth and individual attention.
The programme will go ahead once a minimum of 4 participants is confirmed.
Programme Details
- Investment: SGD 2,500 (founding rate)
- Format: 6 live sessions over 6-9 weeks
- Start: Week of 4 May 2026
This first cohort is offered at a founding rate. Future cohorts will be priced higher.
For those who want continued support afterwards, there will be a preferential option to continue working together.