Institute of
Influence
Elevating Leaders. Scaling Impact. Building Legacy.
From startup founders to seasoned CEOs, we create spaces where leadership evolves, brilliance is refined, and sustainable growth becomes inevitable. This is where vision meets execution—and where your next evolution begins.
We're not chasing influence. We're anchoring it—with legacy, with systems, with light.
Proven Experience, Lasting Results
We deliver clear strategies, expert coaching, powerful peer networks, and the unwavering support you need to scale sustainably—without adding more hours to your day. You'll gain strategic clarity to make smarter decisions, proven insights and tools to inspire your team, and the confidence to lead with lasting impact.
Who Refines Brilliance With Us
We partner with visionary leaders who are committed to sustainable growth and building a legacy that outlasts them.
Founders & CEOs
Leading companies with $2M-$50M in revenue who are ready to transition from operator to strategic owner and build a business that scales without them.
Executive Leaders
C-suite and senior executives who want to elevate their leadership presence, influence organizational culture, and drive transformational results.
High-Achievers
Ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for "good enough" and are committed to continuous growth, mastery, and meaningful impact.
The Hidden Cost of Leadership Isolation
Most successful leaders share the same silent struggles—but they don't have to face them alone.
Decision Fatigue
You're making 100+ decisions daily, but who's helping you think through the ones that truly matter? The weight of constant choices is quietly draining your best energy.
CEO Isolation
You can't share your biggest challenges with your team, your family doesn't understand, and other CEOs seem too busy. Leadership at the top can feel impossibly lonely.
Scaling Without Soul
Your business is growing, but something feels off. You're hitting numbers but losing the vision, purpose, and joy that made you start this journey in the first place.
Stuck in the Weeds
You built a company to create freedom, but you're more trapped than ever. Every day feels reactive instead of strategic, and you know you're capable of so much more.
Blind Spots
What you don't know could be costing you millions. Without trusted advisors who understand your world, you're making decisions with incomplete perspective.
Imposter Syndrome
Despite your success, you sometimes wonder if you belong in the room. That voice asking "What if they find out I don't know what I'm doing?" never quite goes away.
But here's what I've learned after two decades of leadership...
These challenges aren't unique to you. They're the inevitable growing pains of ambitious leadership. And more importantly—they're completely solvable when you have the right community, frameworks, and support system.
No one rises in isolation. Behind every bold decision, quiet breakthrough, and moment of clarity is a circle—of truth-tellers, challengers, and trusted guides—who help refine our brilliance and shape who we become.
Explore Our Services
Most leaders stall because their leadership doesn't scale as fast as their business. We help you build clarity, influence, and legacy—without burning out or going it alone.
CEO Coaching
Transform your business from a demanding job into a scalable asset. Work smarter, increase profitability, and build a self-sustaining company that thrives with or without you.
Executive Development
Gain the confidence, clarity, and leadership skills to drive results, build a high-performing team, and lead with lasting impact at every level of your organization.
Exclusive Peer Advisory
Join a confidential boardroom of non-competing CEOs who challenge your thinking, sharpen your strategy, and accelerate your growth through collective wisdom.
Events & Executive Venue
Host high-impact corporate meetings, team retreats, and private events in a stunning downtown venue designed for connection, collaboration, and inspiration.
What Our Clients Say
Hear from leaders who have transformed their businesses and refined their brilliance with us.
"Working with Brenda transformed how I lead my company. I went from being trapped in daily operations to having the clarity and systems to scale strategically. My revenue doubled, but more importantly, I got my life back."
"The peer advisory group changed everything. For the first time, I had a room full of brilliant CEOs who truly understood my challenges. Their insights helped me navigate a critical acquisition that positioned us for exponential growth."
"Brenda's frameworks gave me the confidence to step fully into my executive presence. I now lead with clarity, my team is more aligned than ever, and I'm finally making the impact I always knew I was capable of."
The Strategic Room
Experience our signature approach through a complimentary strategy session or mini masterclass
Strategic Clarity
Navigate complex decisions with expert guidance and peer wisdom
Executive Presence
Develop the leadership presence that commands respect and drives results
Scaling Systems
Build sustainable frameworks for long-term growth and impact