“Magda doesn't just teach communication — she works on how you build influence as a leader. At a certain point in your career, what makes the difference isn't how much you know. It's how you can convey it.”
Lead with influence. Move people who matter.
Twenty years guiding C-level leaders to communicate so it translates into decisions, trust, and lasting impact.
Programs that build influence.
Influence by Design
A leadership transformation path
Comprehensive, individually designed program — built around you, your business, and the influence you want to create.
Advisory & Group Programs
Transformation at scale
For HR directors, L&D leaders, and organizations building communication and influence capability across teams.
Keynote & Moderation
For global conferences and forums
Keynotes and panel moderation on leadership, influence, and strategic communication for high-stakes audiences.
Communication Masterclass
Self-paced · 27 video lessons
A signature digital program built on the same frameworks I use in 1:1 work — for leaders who want to move at their own pace.
Real influence isn't
louder, faster, or smoother.
It's deliberate.
I work at the intersection of business strategy, leadership identity, communication, and personal brand — because influence that lasts is never accidental. It is built.
Is this you?
Six recurring moments that bring leaders to me. If any of these feels familiar, the work I do is built for exactly this.
The Promoted Executive
You've been promoted — and the rules just changed
You're now in a C-level or N-1 role. Technical expertise got you here. But at this level, influence matters more than knowledge.
The Board Advocate
You need to convince the board — and it's not working
Bigger budgets, strategic direction, resource allocation. You have the data. What you need is the narrative that moves decision-makers.
The Culture Builder
You're building a culture — and it needs a voice
Your organization wants to retain talent, develop leaders, and shift behaviors. Communication is the architecture of that change.
The High-Stakes Leader
High-stakes moment ahead
A conference keynote. A critical board presentation. A media appearance. One conversation that defines the next chapter of your career.
The Transformation Lead
You're leading a transformation program
AI adoption, market expansion, restructuring — you need to bring 20, 50, 200 leaders with you. That requires a different kind of communication.
The Quiet Voice
You feel like you're fighting to be heard
You're experienced, capable, and qualified. But in rooms dominated by loud voices, your authority isn't translating. That's not a visibility problem — it's a positioning problem.
If any of these resonate — let's talk.
Book a discovery callReal influence speaks for itself.
“Magda moves you from 'correct communication' to real influence — the kind that builds relationships, shifts perception, and translates into decisions among key stakeholders.”
“130 nonprofits across 5 cohorts. Within days of Matching Day, every single organization had secured a tech partner. Magda built the storytelling capability that made it happen.”
“Her real strength is engaging demanding senior leaders in work on intangibles — values, beliefs, behaviors — and translating them into measurable change. With demanding senior leaders, that's a rare capability.”
Do you sense more is possible — and the way you communicate is what's holding it back?
I believe the difference between leaders who plateau and leaders who break through isn't talent, ambition, or even strategy. It's whether they know how to influence on purpose.
For two decades I've worked with C-level leaders and high-potential executives across IT, banking, consulting, and beyond — building the strategic communication, identity, persuasion, and visibility that turn capability into lasting influence.
Twenty years. Real influence.
From global keynotes to one-on-one work with CEOs — these are the patterns that show up again and again.
“I now communicate so that boards listen — and decide.”
— C-Level Banking Executive
“She moves you from correct communication to real influence.”
— Łukasz · Electromobility Leader
“Magda turned the intangible — culture, behavior — into measurable change.”
— Katarzyna · Chief People Officer
“Every session ends with concrete tools, not theory.”
— Aleksandra · AI & Data Leader
The framework I use in every engagement.
Most leaders come to me wanting to communicate better. What they actually need is to influence differently — across four dimensions that, together, build influence that lasts.
Strategy
Where and how you play
Influence without direction is noise. Strategy defines where you focus your energy, who matters, and what you are driving toward — so your influence is targeted, not scattered.
- Defining your arena: business outcomes, social impact, or stakeholder dynamics
- Mapping your zone of influence: where you have leverage and where you need to build it
- Identifying key stakeholders: decision-makers, allies, blockers, hidden influencers
- Aligning personal ambitions with organizational objectives
Strategy ensures your influence is not accidental. It is deliberate, targeted, and outcome-driven.
Identity
Who you are as a leader
Before you can lead others, you need internal clarity. Identity is your anchor — it defines who you are when you show up, and why people should trust, follow, or listen to you.
- Beliefs and blockers: the internal narratives that limit or expand your influence
- Values: what you stand for and what you won't compromise
- Voice: how you think, speak, and express ideas in a way that is distinctly yours
- Story: the experiences and perspectives that shape your leadership
When your identity is clear — inside and out — your influence becomes authentic, consistent, and recognizable. Instead of reactive or performative.
Persuasion
How you move people
Persuasion is the mechanism of influence. It is how you translate ideas, strategies, and vision into understanding, buy-in, and action.
- Narrative building: crafting clear, compelling stories that make ideas resonate
- Argumentation: using logic, evidence, and framing to strengthen your case
- Rhetorical skill: adapting tone, language, and messaging to your audience
- Emotional intelligence: reading the room and responding strategically
Persuasion turns intention into impact — by making your ideas understood, felt, and adopted.
Visibility
How you build your presence and reach
Visibility is the amplifier of influence. It determines whether your leadership is noticed, trusted, and remembered — in the rooms and spaces that matter to your growth.
- Personal brand: the consistent, strategic perception others form about you
- Executive presence: how you show up in high-stakes rooms and conversations
- Platform selection: choosing the right stages — conferences, advisory boards, media
- Thought leadership: visibility through ideas — panels, keynotes, articles, podcasts
Visibility ensures that the right people see, recognize, and remember your influence.
This is how I work. Influence by Design is where it becomes your reality.
The Four Pillars are the foundation. In the Influence by Design program, we work through each pillar together — in the context of your business, your goals, and the arenas where you want to lead.
Expert guidance for your path.
Engagement length, fully designed around you
Sessions plus WhatsApp support between
Assessment integrated into the program
Influence by Design
A leadership transformation path
It's not coaching, not consulting. It's a comprehensive, individually designed leadership transformation program — built around you, your business, and the influence you want to create.
We work together 1:1 across all four dimensions: where you play strategically, who you are as a leader, how you move people, and how you build your presence in the forums that matter. Everything we do is grounded in real business scenarios, real stakes, and real results.
This program is for you if
- You've been promoted or are stepping into a more visible role
- Your expertise is strong — but your influence isn't matching it
- You need to lead change, build buy-in, or shift how you're perceived
- You want a thinking partner who understands business, technology, geopolitics — not just communication
What we work on
- Strategic positioning and stakeholder influence, locally and globally
- Leadership identity and belief work
- Board-level communication and persuasion
- Personal brand and visibility in the right arenas
- High-stakes preparation: presentations, negotiations, media
Format: 1:1 sessions · 3–9 months · DISC assessment included · WhatsApp support between sessions
Resources & programs.
Tools, programs, and writing for leaders who want to keep building influence — at any level of engagement.
Insights & writing.
Why your most senior leaders aren't being heard — and what to do about it
The hidden cost of executive imposter syndrome (and a 4-step reframe)
Board-level communication: the three questions decision-makers are really asking
Ready to lead with real influence?
Whether you're stepping into a more visible role, leading a transformation, or preparing for the moment that defines what's next — let's build the influence to match.