You didn’t come this far to plateau


Hi Reader,

You’ve outgrown the climb.

Let’s stop pretending that this is about career moves.

You’re not here to tweak a resume or tinker with your LinkedIn headline. You’re here to change the f*cking landscape.

You’ve already proven yourself. Again and again.

You’ve risen. Led. Broken barriers they swore couldn’t be broken.

You’ve been the first. The only. The anomaly they dismissed.

And you’ve done it with grace so sharp it could cut glass.

But here’s the truth I know you feel in your bones:

You’ve outgrown the traditional game.

The path you’re on? You paved it.

Now you’re ready to stop climbing, and start claiming.

⚔️ What No One Prepares You For

The higher you go, the more invisible your needs become.

As your title expands, your circle shrinks.

The expectations multiply, but the support? Not so much.

And that exhaustion you feel?

It’s not burnout.

It’s misalignment.

You’re meant to operate at a higher frequency—but no one taught you how to thrive there.

That’s where my VIP Day comes in.

👑 This Is Not Coaching. This Is Coronation.

I built my VIP Day for the women of color who don’t need help

They need a throne.

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If that’s you, here’s what we’ll do together:

  • 🔥 Build your Power Narrative––so the world feels what you already know: You’re undeniable.
  • 💼 Craft a Thought Leadership Strategy––that lands five-figure speaking deals and board seats.
  • 🤝 Expand your Executive Network––with intentional, next-level, high-value connections.
  • 👑 Refine your Presence––so you move rooms without sacrificing a damn thing about who you are.
  • 📈 Design your Ascension Roadmap––custom-fit to your next level of influence and wealth.

And yes––there’s a private dinner included. Because you deserve more than just a pat on the back. You deserve to be celebrated by someone who sees all of you.

The Details:

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What You Receive:

  • 4 hours of 1:1 strategic power mapping
  • Done-for-you leadership and branding assets
  • Executive frameworks tailored to your exact challenges
  • One follow-up consulting session
  • Two “emergency” support calls
  • A private dinner to debrief, deepen, and toast your future

This is not for everyone. It’s not supposed to be.

But If This Is You…

You already know.

You’ve been waiting for something worthy of the woman you’ve become—

Not another self-help session.

Not another generic exec coach.

Not another network event full of people who don’t get what it costs to be you.

This is your moment to step into sovereign power.

Let’s make sure your next breakthrough is as legendary as your rise.

Reply to this email with “Legacy” and I’ll reach out to schedule a private call.

To your fierce, free, future-shaping leadership,
Cynthia

Real Women. Real Results.

“I came in foggy. I left with a crystal-clear plan to expand my visibility and impact––and the confidence to execute it.”
– Jasmine
“Cynthia’s coaching was the first space where I could be all of me. I secured my Executive Director role and reclaimed my voice.”
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I look forward to being in the front row of your Coronation.


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The Trajectory: Career and Negotiation Advice for Women of Color, by Cynthia Pong, JD

Hi! I'm Cynthia Pong, JD, Forbes contributor, LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search & Career, and Anthem Award winning executive coach. It's my mission to get all women of color––and people of color––the money, power, and respect that we deserve in the workplace. I'm fiercely committed to sharing knowledge and career strategies (including around leadership, negotiation, career change, and entrepreneurship) that are normally gate-kept to hold us back in our careers. Join our community today to give your career the boost it needs!

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