Executive Exit
for seasoned professionalS in FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY & FINTECH
We position experts to launch their AI-native businesses, build a $500,000 pipeline before leaving corporate
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This engagement is designed exclusively for experts with annual earnings of $300K and over. If you are not at that threshold yet, we invite you to begin with our more suitable engagements.
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Executive Exit: Fill up the pipeline of opportunities in your AI-powered business
A pre-exit 90 day runway to turn your expertise into intellectual property, validate and price it in the market, and stand up a lead engine that generates pipeline, while still at work, without conflict of interest.
What used to take a team, a budget, and 12 months now takes one quarter.
WHO
Executive Exit is for senior professionals who
Are planning a transition timeline of 3 to 6 months
Have a B2B service with a natural deal size of $5K to $50K
Have already done some paid work in the last 12 to 18 months
Want to ethically take advantage of AI to fill up their sales pipeline
Currently earning $300k+ in financial services, technology or fintech
Have deep expertise others would pay to access (VP, Executive, Director, Head of)
Have access to funds to invest in tools, and the operating rhythm to run a business
Want to de-risk their transition before leaving their job
CLIENTS & STUDENTS
Work under the radar and build the engine that fills up your sales pipeline.
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5 problems
We solve the 5 problems every expert faces after they set up their own business. We fix all 5 before you leave.
Problem 1: AI Discomfort
You know you should use it. You just do not know how. We have automations and simple agents that will help you straight away.
Problem 2: No Validated Offer
Not sure what to sell or how to price it. We put your offer through a reality check in the real market before you quit.
Problem 3: Over Investing
Building too much before you have a paying client. We install just enough systems and automation to sell, and no more. (Believe me, Iβm qualified in talking about over-investment)
Problem 4: Weak Pipeline
One sale is not a business. A warm network dries up fast. We build a repeatable process so leads keep coming after the favours run out.
Problem 5: Conflict of Interest
Worried about what your employer will think. We build everything under the radar, with no conflict, so you stay clean until you choose to launch. (In my case, for years I was doing consulting on the side. 10k here, 50k there. I was visible in public, and selling my offer in private. Until I felt strong enough to quit bank)
THE UP-spiral
When you solve these problems, you are on the winning side of what I call "The Executive Advantage Cycle".
When you resign with a validated offer and a live pipeline, you have confidence. When you are confident, you build a better presence. In real life, you speak with conviction. In the digital space, your content is more valuable to your prospects.
When you create better content, you attract qualified prospects. When prospects seek you out, you are no longer chasing clients.
When you are not chasing, you can charge premium rates. When you charge premium rates, you work with better clients. When you work with better clients, you get stronger testimonials.
That is when your work speaks for itself, through others. And the cycle accelerates.
You are either building this engine while employed (smart) or scrambling to build it after you quit (risky).
Seamless Seven
You need 7 systems in place, built layer by layer, with the Lead Gen Engine at the centre. These are our deliverables.
Thought Leadership System (You)
Digital Presence System (Your shopfront)
Product / Offer System (What you sell)
Lead Generation Engine (Your pipeline)
Sales Maximiser System (Your conversion)
Orchestration System (Your operation)
Partnership System (Your ecosystem)
HOW LONG
The Program's 3-Stage Runway to a Live Pipeline
Stage 1: Architect your offer. Sharpened, priced, and proven in the market using VC-level methodology. (Confidence)
Stage 2: Prime your presence. So the right people know you exist for what they need, without conflict of interest. (Credibility)
Stage 3: Build your sales pipeline. A lead engine running in the background before you leave. (Safety)
When you quit, day one, you sell. You do not build.
Twelve (12) Week Intensive Schedule
Setup, then 4 weeks per stage, then wrap up. Product and Offer, Digital Presence, Pipeline of Leads.
Delivery Model
This model is designed for high-performing and time poor professionals.
Setup: Onboarding & Baseline LEAP READINESS Assessment. Start with a quick but powerful diagnostic to map where you are and what you are working with. I call it a treasure hunt of untapped potential.
Strategy Session: Tailored Roadmap. We collaborate to create a bespoke execution roadmap, designed around your transition timeline, personal style, and lifestyle priorities. I have learnt that each client case is different.
Sequential System Build. Move through a simplified system architecture, because your systems need to work together. You will feel the compounding benefit two to three quarters post launch.
Weekly Accelerator Sessions. Review calls to troubleshoot roadblocks, fine-tune strategy, and keep momentum. My clients lightheartedly call this "checking your homework."
Orchestration System. Your operational backbone. This is the only system built progressively over 90 days, to give you rhythm after leaving your role, something most executives struggle with after exit.
Launch Readiness & Strategic Exit Planning. Your final milestone ensures you are not just ready to resign, but truly ready to launch. You decide: soft or bold. In my case, I chose a soft launch while still advising on a major program.
Next Steps. We wrap up by re-baselining your LEAP READINESS Assessment. Then, together, we define your post-program path, with ongoing tools, guides, and optional advanced support to keep your momentum strong.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Letβs look at the real ROI of joining this program.
Youβre likely earning around $400K per year. Thatβs roughly $100K per quarter. If you work on this program while still in your corporate role, your savings are $100k.
Hereβs what you gain:
We guide you in designing a $10Kβ$15K priced offer
Youβll build a pipeline of 20 warm prospects before you exit
With a conservative 50% conversion rate, youβre looking at $100Kβ$150K in shadow revenue.
Thereβs more to consider
Most first-time consultants waste $10k+
building the wrong assets - branding, decks, positioning, pricing, lead generation systems (Speaking from my own experience).
We give you all of that:
Proven templates, AI-native tools, and plug-and-play systems, saving you time, money, and painful missteps.
Salary kept while you build: ~$100K
Shadow revenue: $150K to $300K
- Prospects before you transition out
- 50% conversion rate
- $15K to $30K offer price point
Your Investment is 10-12 hours per week
Most experts leave at the wrong time
Leave too early and you risk the wrong offer and a network that has not been warmed. Leave too late and you pay the compound loss: momentum you never built, and competitors who moved first. Executive Exit is the third option: leave on time, with a validated offer and a sales pipeline already formed.
The 5 things you need for success
Like most things in life, a successful outcome comes down to having all factors in place. For a smooth transition, five elements are required: a personalised business model, a roadmap, a set of tested methods, feedback, and accountability.
1. Personalised
Business Modelβ
One thing I have learned after working with over 1,400 executives since 2013 is this: while goals and intentions are often similar, methods and styles rarely are. The principles for a successful business are the same, but your business model, delivery approach, communication style, financial goals, and the legacy you envision are uniquely yours. That cannot be outsourced. We work with you to decide yours.
2. The Roadmapββ
This visual, interactive board is THE heart of this program. A week-by-week action plan with clear instructions. Over 100 executives have followed it while maintaining their corporate roles. (And I am constantly updating it.)
3. AI toolsββ & templates
We do not believe in copy-paste or cookie-cutter solutions. But if something can save you even 30 minutes, we have turned it into a template, checklist, command, SKILL, or AI tool. Believe me.
4. Specific Instant
Feedback & Guidanceββ
This is the key differentiator between this program and a traditional Executive MBA. You get real time feedback on what you create.
5. Accountability & Structureββ
Rather than pushing you like a typical personal trainer or the old educational system, we look at the deeper reasons you might be stuck. Our clients do not have an "execution" problem. They are currently running large enterprises. If you get stuck, it is not for lack of dedication.
Our Promise
We hit the number, or we work for free until we do. That is our word.
WINS
Clients Results
Working together
STEP 1: COMPLETE LEAP READINESS ASSESSMENT
We baseline where you are and identify your specific transition path. Different executives need different sequences of work.
STEP 2: FIT CALL WITH US (45 mins)
The process starts with a call to determine if we can help and what you need. If it is a fit, we go under the hood next.
STEP 3: AUDIT, UNDER THE HOOD (90 mins)
We customise your build and map your 10 week timeline, then agree deliverables and delivery plans. Once we agree and paperwork is handled, we begin.
STEP 4: GAIN ACCESS & COMPLETE ONBOARDING (Kickoff, 90 mins)
Once paperwork is taken care of, you are redirected to your onboarding. You gain access to your board, Slack, one-on-one calls, and your first set of inputs.
STEP 5: FOLLOW THE 90 DAY PLAN
After onboarding, you start the 90-day plan. Each week is laid out for you and all you do is follow along. I personally have found, when it is step-by-step, procrastination disappears.
STEP 6: WEEKLY WORKING SESSIONS (60 mins)
Recurring working sessions with async review and refinements. We review progress, your work, your content, and your pipeline. These speed up your progress and help you avoid costly mistakes.
STEP 7: GO LIVE, THEN NEXT: EXPAND
Your systems go live and we finalise setup. When you are generating revenue, EXPAND is the next path: scaling the engine you built.
testimonials
and ... our clients success stories
"Shirin has been an invaluable advisor to me. She made me see that traditional management styles are based on the industrial revolution and even slavery; Shirin expertly and succinctly illustrates a new and better way to manage.β
Jacqui Lennon
Executive, Retail
βShirinβs given a really good insight into how to transform a business through an agile model and how that applies to everyday working practices.β
Jaques Van Der Merwe
IT Portfolio Manager
βShirin is authentic, warm and structured. She really helped to effectively shape our investment in a new product proposition. It was really helpful and insightful. Put me on my way through our planning.β
Nathan Taggart
Head of Sales
We cherish this wall of kind words ...
We Asked: What stood out for you? What value did you get from the 'Collapse The Time' section of the program?
DALE P.
The workshop confirmed I am on the right path and reinforced the importance of being intentional with my career. It was well-structured and organized. I would love to attend the remaining sessions!
Suri D.
Know your work and be clear on what you want to be known for. This stood out the most. It was eye-opening and inspiring.
Andrew C.
The session helped me focus on making myself the obvious choice, planning my future roadmap, and working on myself intentionally. I thought it was really well done: timely, well-organized, and achieved its objective perfectly.
JANE W.
Learned to treat career pathing with intentional focus; it is a project with a North Star that requires effort. I also gained clarity on identifying my edge and crafting a succinct narrative. I would definitely attend the next workshop!
Annand B.
The five elements to solve for when making yourself the obvious choice, and the importance of intention, were game-changing. I appreciated the workbooks, they added a lot of value.
Alla A.
Defining identity to stand out, personalizing my narrative to give myself an edge, and being intentional were major takeaways. The session was very good!
Melanie C.
Setting an intention, being an expert, and defining an edge. The framework shared was eye-opening, and the pacing felt just right.
Neelan T.
The Treasure Chest exercise was a highlight. It helped me reflect on what I'm good at and gave me tools to nurture my network
Andre K.
The tools for self-reflection and future planning were excellent, and the session was thought-provoking. I'd definitely recommend it to other
Kristen B.
Do not forget to work on your career. Specialize, make yourself better known, and keep progressing. I also loved the tangible examples and success stories, they made the lessons real. I would attend again for sure!
Sam O.
Intention, networks, and creating an edge were the key takeaways. The format was excellent and easy to follow
Paul L.
(1) Have a clear long-term goal, even if it feels challenging.
(2) Be intentional with what you do.
(3) Feedback is crucial. I also found sharing ideas in smaller groups added a lot of value
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Some Questions & Answers
We understand your situation, background and expertise are unique to yourself
Who is Executive Exit for?
Those who want to "do their own thing". All our engagements are designed for senior managers and leaders that feel the fire within. Unlike traditional marketing that targets a segment by demographics of age 35 to 55, male or female, location X, our demographic is based on values, traits and lifestyle. If you are a future-focused, ambitious, action-taker, decision-maker and high performer, this engagement is for you.
How does the Executive Exit help executives?
In essence we are a scale-up lab. We guide you to package your intellectual property (IP), validate it with the market, and build a sales pipeline before you exit. We front-load the work: architect your offer, prime your presence, and build your pipeline, so day one you sell, you do not build.
We started as a leadership development, executive branding and executive search firm dedicated to a specific type of leader: futuristic, globally focused, caring and ambitious, someone who wants to create a better world as well as a better career.
Members have established careers and are smart, creative and driven. When they meet a challenge they say, "Bring it on!"
Is the Executive Exit Engagement for me?
You are probably saying, "My story is different. With my current circumstances, my work background, my heritage, my skillset, what you are promising is possible for some people, but not for me."
This is the beauty of models: they transfer the repeated success patterns of many cases to the next person.
Executive Exit follows a modular framework, with 20+ concepts and practices to get you to the outcome. You will not need all of them. In your kick-off strategy session, you define the roadmap and choose the areas you need to work on. This program is paired with private coaching, so you get personalised advice and a tailored plan.
Isnβt everybody doing this kind of program?
Surprisingly, no. And as a result, your likelihood of success is high because others do not do this work.
How much effort do I need to put in?
The engagement is designed for time-critical executives. You know your WHY. You can feel your dream in your body. You are a high achiever, an action-taker, a "make-it-happen" type of person.
Executive Exit sessions are short and to the point. You do not need lectures and endless waffle. The work you do offline is time-boxed and very well-defined, roughly 2-5 hours per week.
There are checklists, cheat sheets, templates, and hacks, all to save you time. You do need to put in the time to do soul-searching and thinking, and you do need to take real action and follow up on your promises.
Is this tax deductible?
Yes, it is an investment in your business. Please seek advice from your accountant or financial service provider to make sure it is relevant to your case.
How does the Executive Exit engagement work with my busy calendar?
Executive Exit is designed for exactly this. We understand the demands of your life, so the work is built for maximum flexibility, with after-hours and weekend availability to fit seamlessly into your routine.
Whether you are looking to raise your profile or confidentially setting your business, we make sure our work aligns with your calendar, so you get the results without disruption.
Who is the creator of Executive Exit? About our founder Shirin Danesh
Shirin Danesh is a growth architect and Go-to-Market specialist and founder of Advantive Advisory, a boutique consultancy dedicated to working with ambitious, future-ready leaders to set up or grow their businesses.
With a background spanning software engineering, digital product, investment portfolio management and enterprise transformation in financial services, she brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic vision.
Since 2013, she has worked with over 1,400 executives, guiding them through pivotal transitions with clarity, confidence, and commercial intelligence. Shirin is known for fast-tracking growth, what is often called her "time-bending" superpower. She is also an Amazon bestselling author across 3 categories.
We invite you to visit: https://shirindanesh.com
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