For managers and HR · UNBOUND
Employer sponsorship
Leadership development coaching for senior women
UNBOUND is a science-informed leadership coaching programme delivered by Daniela Sota of SOTA Neural Edge. It helps senior women make clear decisions, set professional boundaries, communicate with authority and sustain high performance under pressure. Because it develops skills for the participant's current role, it can be funded through a professional development, leadership development or learning budget.
What participants work on
Participants work on the automatic responses that get in the way at work, such as second-guessing, over-explaining, overcommitting and holding back, and practise new responses in their own workplace situations. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Recognise how pressure affects their decision-making, communication and leadership presence.
- Make and stand behind decisions with less second-guessing and fewer delays.
- Set and hold professional boundaries with stakeholders, peers and direct reports.
- Speak up, delegate and take visible ownership in high-stakes situations.
- Manage workload and priorities in a sustainable way that protects performance over time.
- Apply a structured, repeatable method (Stabilize, Orient, Transform, Anchor) to new workplace challenges after the programme ends.
Benefits to your organization
- Faster, more confident decision-making by senior staff
- Clearer communication and stronger leadership presence
- Better delegation and workload management
- Retention of high-performing women leaders and reduced risk of burnout
- A development investment tied directly to the participant's current role
Format
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Individual coaching | 4 sessions of 1.5 hours, one-on-one |
| Group coaching | 4 sessions of 1.5 hours, in a small group of senior women |
| Total contact time | 12 hours |
| Delivery | Online by video (Google Meet) |
| Dates | Confirmed at enrolment |
| Between sessions | Applied practice in the participant's own work situations |
Investment
US$4,000 + HST
Per participant, in US dollars. Payable in full or in two instalments, by the organization, the participant or shared between them.
What your organization receives
- An invoice issued to your organization, with your purchase order number if required
- Supplier set-up forms on request
- Confirmation of enrolment and attendance, if requested and with the participant's consent
- A certificate of completion listing 12 contact hours
Coaching, not therapy
UNBOUND is professional development coaching. It is not psychotherapy, and it does not diagnose or treat health conditions.
Confidentiality
What participants discuss in sessions stays confidential, so they can work openly on real challenges. With the participant's consent, we share only what is needed to administer the sponsorship: her name, invoices and payment details, and confirmation of enrolment, attendance and completion. We never share session content or notes. Progress updates come from the participant directly, at her discretion. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Questions approvers ask
Why coaching rather than a course?
Courses teach concepts. UNBOUND applies a structured method to the participant's own work situations, so the skills carry over into the role.
Is HST charged?
Yes. HST is added to the programme fee and shown on the invoice.
Can the cost be shared?
Yes. The organization can pay the full fee or a portion of it, with the participant paying the rest.
Facilitator
Daniela Sota began her career as a psychotherapist, where she learned to understand the patterns that shape how people respond under pressure. She then spent years in leadership roles, managing performance, decisions, stakeholder expectations and visibility. UNBOUND combines both perspectives into a structured coaching method for senior women.
Next steps
Participants usually begin with a free introductory conversation. Managers and HR are welcome to contact Daniela directly at daniela@sotaneuraledge.com.