Are you ready to make your next big leap from good to exceptional.
PRIVATE 1:1 EXECUTIVE COACHING AND MENTORING TO HELP YOU LEAD WITH IMPACT IN THE MOMENTS THAT COUNT
NEXT COHORT STARTS MARCH 2026. FOR MORE INFORMATION
Are you ready to stop firefighting
and start leading.
PRIVATE 1:1 EXECUTIVE COACHING AND MENTORING TO HELP YOU LEAD WITH IMPACT IN THE MOMENTS THAT COUNT
NEXT COHORT STARTS MARCH 2026. FOR MORE INFORMATION
Leadership that stabilises performance, protects profit & unlocks potential.
Above the Line is my signature programme for founders, executives & leaders who've stepped into greater responsibility and are quietly adjusting to who they've becoming next.
Are you ready to make your next big leap from good to exceptional.
PRIVATE 1:1 EXECUTIVE COACHING AND MENTORING TO HELP YOU LEAD WITH IMPACT IN THE MOMENTS THAT COUNT
Does this sound like you?
On the surface, you're doing well. You've been promoted. You're trusted. You're delivering. You're the person everyone comes to.
But underneath, it's harder than it should be.
You're working evenings to stay on top of things. Your team isn't clear on what you expect. You take work back after delegating because it's easier than explaining it again.
You say yes to things you should say no to. You replay conversations in your head at 10pm. You hold things you're not sure are actually yours to hold.
Your decisions feel heavier than they should. Senior leaders keep checking in on things you thought you'd handled. Clients pull you into delivery when you should be leading.
You're working harder than you need to. And it's costing you time, energy and credibility.
On the outside, you show up with confidence. You're managing. You're coping.
But inside, you know something needs to shift.
I want you to know: if you resonate with any of the above, you're not alone.
This is what happens when you're promoted for delivery and nobody teaches you how to lead. You're figuring it out as you go. And that's exhausting.
I've worked with senior leaders in creative agencies—Heads of Events, Client Services Directors, Managing Directors, Founders to help them make their next big leap from good to exceptional, from doing to leading without burning out and sacrificing themselves in the process.
I'm here to help you do the same.
Your leadership confidant who understands creative agency life.
I spent nearly 30 years at 4D Design. I was promoted because I was a strong operator.
Then I was leading teams, managing clients, holding delivery standards and
making the leadership decisions that sit alongside performance and margin.
Nobody taught me how to make that shift. I was figuring it out as I went.
I know what it's like to be pulled into delivery when you should be leading. To take work back because it's easier than delegating properly. To say yes when you mean no because you don't want to let people down.
And I'm here to tell you: you can learn how to lead without sacrificing yourself.
You don't need to work harder. You need to see where you're dropping below the line and catch yourself before you spiral.
That's what Leadership Partnership gives you: a trusted thinking partner who understands creative agency life, strategic support tailored to your role, and clear frameworks that help you lead with confidence.
I know how easy it is to put yourself last. The deadlines, the client expectations, the team performance issues, the delivery pressure, everyone else before you.. and it in the it all takes over.
But there is another way. Let me to show you how.
Your leadership confidant who understands creative agency life.
I spent nearly 30 years at 4D Design. I was promoted because I was a strong operator.
Then I was leading teams, managing clients, holding delivery standards and
making the leadership decisions that sit alongside performance and margin.
Nobody taught me how to make that shift. I was figuring it out as I went.
I know what it's like to be pulled into delivery when you should be leading. To take work back because it's easier than delegating properly. To say yes when you mean no because you don't want to let people down.
And I'm here to tell you: you can learn how to lead without sacrificing yourself.
You don't need to work harder. You need to see where you're dropping below the line and catch yourself before you spiral.
That's what Leadership Partnership gives you: a trusted thinking partner who understands creative agency life, strategic support tailored to your role, and clear frameworks that help you lead with confidence.
I know how easy it is to put yourself last. The deadlines, the client expectations, the team performance issues, the delivery pressure, everyone else before you.. and it in the it all takes over.
But there is another way. Let me to show you how.
The experience
Our Partnership Together
The process always starts with you, what you need, and where you're operating right now.
This isn't a fixed programme. It's a partnership that adapts to what you're navigating.
Leadership Partnership is built around The Leadership Line framework:
You learn to recognise when you're operating above the line (coaching, strategic, intentional) versus below it (firefighting, reactive, doing).
The best leaders don't stay above the line all the time. That's not realistic in agency life.
But they catch themselves before they spiral. That's what we strengthen.
What we work on:
Some months we're focused on
🔑 Building a leadership team that actually functions
🔑 Holding difficult conversations with senior stakeholders
·🔑 Team development and progress plans
🔑 Navigating a promotion or transition
🔑 Managing a client relationship that's become toxic
·🔑 Creating boundaries that protect your time and energy
Other months we're focused on
🔑 Your leadership presence in the moments that count
🔑 Decision-making under pressure
·🔑 Delegation that actually sticks
🔑 Commercial conversations you're avoiding
🔑 Team dynamics that are undermining performance
Together we reframe situations, clarify what the role requires, and work out how to lead in a way that's grounded and effective.
You leave every session with renewed clarity and a plan.
It's Time to Step Above the Line
WE'LL SHARPEN YOUR VISION, AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES THAT WORK IN THE REALITY OF AGENCY LIFE
Together we'll help you see where you're dropping below the line and strengthen your ability to catch yourself before you spiral.
We'll work on the situations you're navigating right now, the conversations, the decisions, the boundariesso you can lead without sacrificing yourself.
It is all possible for you, and I will walk the path with you, by your side every step of the way.
It's Time to Step Above the Line
WE'LL SHARPEN YOUR VISION, AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES THAT WORK IN THE REALITY OF AGENCY LIFE
Together we'll help you see where you're dropping below the line and strengthen your ability to catch yourself before you spiral.
We'll work on the situations you're navigating right now, the conversations, the decisions, the boundariesso you can lead without sacrificing yourself.
It is all possible for you, and I will walk the path with you, by your side every step of the way.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: How is this different from the Above the Line Programme?
The Programme is group-based, structured around 9 leadership themes, and runs over 6 months with a cohort of 8-10 leaders.
Leadership Partnership is 1:1, tailored to your specific role and situation, and adapts to what you're navigating in real time. It's more strategic and faster-paced.
Both use The Leadership Line framework. The difference is the level of personalisation and pace.
Question 2: How long does the 1:1 Coaching Partnership Run?
Partnerships are typically 6-12 months, though some leaders continue beyond that. We agree on an initial commitment and review as we go.
Question 3: What's included in the partnership?
The structure is tailored to what you need. We discuss the specific details in the strategy session based on your situation.
Question 4: Is this suitable for agency-sponsored leaders?
Yes. Many leaders are sponsored by their agency as part of succession planning or leadership development.
Question 5: What's the investment?
Investment varies depending on the length and structure of the partnership. We discuss this in the strategy session once I understand your situation and what you need but the range is between £2800 - £6000
🚀 The Leadership Coach For Creative Agency Leaders Ready To Make The Shift From Doing To Leading So They Can Lead With Impact In The Moments That Count Without Sacrificing Themselves.
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Executive and Leadership Coaching for Creative Agencies
The Leadership Line helps senior leaders in creative, experiential and events agencies make their next big leap from good to exceptional, from doing to leading.
Founded by Suzy Malhotra, coaching focuses on staying above the line: making strategic decisions, holding boundaries, and leading teams without burning out.
Based in Henley-on-Thames | Working with agencies across the UK and globally
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