You Were the Go-To Person
Now you're leading go-to people beyond your expertise.
In the last 18 months, your span of control probably doubled. Layoffs, restructuring, and AI promises that never materialized left you responsible for teams whose work you can't evaluate. Your old operating system doesn't work here.
Leader in the Loop™ is a 4-week live cohort for senior managers navigating expanded scope. You'll bring real decisions, apply frameworks that work when you're outside your expertise, and learn to lead with AI without outsourcing your judgment.
Adora Lee
Executive Coach & Creator of Leader in the Loop™
This might be you if:
Your company restructured and suddenly you're responsible for work you've never done before.
You're leading outside your domain, making decisions without a roadmap, and expected to "do more with less" — all without a playbook.
Maybe you're approving work you can't directly evaluate.
Or giving feedback on projects you don't know how to do yourself.
Or everyone keeps asking you about AI strategy and you're not sure where to start.
You know you're capable.
But you're also realizing that the skills that got you here don't translate the way you thought they would.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
According to recent studies, the average manager's span of control increased by 30-40% between 2022-2024. All while training budgets got cut. You're not imagining it.
We start Oct 16, just in time to apply these frameworks to your Q4 planning, year-end reviews, and 2026 strategy.
What you'll walk away with
A decision-making system that works when your expertise doesn't
You'll learn the MOP Model for cutting through complexity and moving forward with clarity, even when you're leading beyond your expertise. Apply a responsible-leadership lens to decide when AI belongs in your process.
A way to lead on AI without becoming an AI expert
Experiment with AI to challenge your assumptions and support your discernment. Apply the 10-80-10 reflection rhythm to lead more confidently without overwhelm.
Real-time feedback on decisions you're making right now
You'll bring live decisions from your current role and match coaching, insight, and AI-powered role-play to sense patterns and stay centered under pressure.
Clarity on what's yours to own and what's not
You'll stop second-guessing yourself and start leading from groundedness and authority.
Why Leader in the Loop™ is different
It's built for the moment you're in
Most leadership programs are generic. This cohort is designed specifically for senior managers navigating expanded scope, the moment when everything you relied on stops working.
It puts human clarity first, AI second
You won't learn to "prompt better." You'll learn to lead better while using AI as a tool that supports your judgment, not a replacement for it.
You'll work on your actual decisions, not case studies
This isn't theory. Every session, you bring real decisions from your current role. You get live coaching, pattern recognition, and peer insight you can apply immediately.
It's grounded in 25+ years of real leadership
I led global cross-functional teams and a $40M SaaS transformation as Managing Director at Moody's Analytics.
I've lived the challenges you're facing — at scale. I know what works.
This cohort is capped at 5 participants. That's not a typo. You'll get real coaching time, not spectator seats. Every decision you bring gets attention.
I Built This Because I've Been You
Hi, I'm Adora Lee.
I spent over two decades in corporate leadership, including as Managing Director at Moody's Analytics, where I led a $40M SaaS transformation and global teams across functions I didn't come up through.
I know what it's like to be promoted for execution and then realize your playbook doesn't work anymore. I know the pressure to "do AI" without a framework. I know what it feels like to lead teams whose work you can't directly evaluate.
That's why I created Leader in the Loop™ — a decision-making system for leaders in transition. It's grounded in real challenges, not theory. And it's designed to help you lead with clarity when the path forward isn't obvious.
My clients describe me as an "oak tree" leader: stable, wise, generous. I bring that same grounded presence to everything I teach.
Program Details
Dates: Thursdays, Oct 16 - Nov 6
Time: 7:00-8:30pm Pacific
Format: Live group Zoom call with coaching and hands-on practice
Founders Beta Pricing: $397
🎁 BONUS: The first 3 sign-ups receive a complimentary 30-minute 1:1 personalized intro session with Adora Lee to personalize their leadership focus ($250 value)
Common Questions
About the Program
Is this program about AI?
No, it's about leadership. AI is one challenge you're navigating, and I'll teach you how to lead on it clearly using the 10-80-10 system. But the core of this program is decision-making, clarity, and leading work you don't know how to do yourself.
Why is this cohort $397?
This is the inaugural run of Leader in the Loop™, and you're getting founder pricing. The frameworks are battle-tested from 25+ years of leadership and years of 1:1 coaching, but this is the first time I'm offering them in a cohort format. In exchange for beta pricing, I'll ask for your feedback to help shape future cohorts. Standard pricing will be $997+ starting in 2026.
I'm not in my "first" cross-functional role. Will this still help?
If you're still figuring out how to lead work you don't do yourself, or if you're feeling the gap between execution and leadership, this will help. The "first cross-functional role" describes a moment, not a timeline.
Logistics & Format
What's the time commitment?
Four 90-minute live sessions over four weeks (Thursdays, 7-8:30pm PT starting Oct 16), plus light between-session work to apply frameworks to your real-time decisions. This is designed for busy leaders who need practical tools, not another course to "get through."
What if I can't make all the live calls?
All participants receive session materials and frameworks you can apply on your own. But the live peer coaching is where the real transformation happens, so plan to show up when you can. The cohort is small by design so you get meaningful time and attention.
What do I need to participate?
A willingness to bring real decisions from your current role, an open mind, and access to Zoom. We'll work with what you already have access to (ChatGPT, Claude, or similar). No special AI tools beyond that. This is about leadership, not learning new software.
How many people will be in the cohort?
We cap it at 5 participants. Small groups mean real coaching, not just watching someone else get coached. You'll have time to work through your actual decisions and get specific feedback.
Investment & Guarantee
What if this doesn't work for me?
If after the first session you don't feel this is the right fit, let me know and I'll refund you in full. No questions asked. I want people in the room who are ready to do the work.
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