TRUSTED ACROSS FINNCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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My journey has been transformational. I’m contributing at a level I never thought possible and holding people accountable without hesitation.
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Kathryn Garbutt
Director Risk Management, Invesco
—● THE PROBLEMS
At senior levels, effort stops being the differentiator.
What determines outcomes is:
— How your presence is read under pressure
— Whose voice carries weight in the room
— Who gets trusted with decisions
This is why capable leaders:
— Get talked over
— Feel pressure hijack their clarity
— Face resistance they can't explain
— Watch descisions happen without them
And why the first months in a role quietly shape everything that follows.
“My goal was to become seen as a trusted partner and be more effective at influencing others — particularly during uncertainty.”
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Kimberley Ruddlesdin
Regional Director Banking, HSBC
—● THE SHIFT
This work isn’t about being louder, more polished, or more confident.
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Regulating pressure so your authority shows naturally
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Positioning yourself intentionally before opinions about you harden
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Building influence before you need it
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Communicating in the way senior decision-makers actually think
—● HOW THE WORK HAPPENS
I work through my proprietary 9-step “Influence under Pressure” framework
used with senior leaders stepping into high-visibility, high-stakes roles.
It integrates:
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Nervous-system regulation
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Executive presence and positioning
03
Stakeholder power dynamics
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Board-level messaging
So influence is built systemically — not situationally.
“Bianca helped me navigate complex senior environments without sacrificing my core values.”
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Cécile Retaureau
Head of Private Markets, Phoenix Group
The 9-Step Influence Under Pressure Framework
—● STEPS 1-3
Positioning Yourself
01
Nervous System Regulation
Regulate pressure and restore clarity
02
Personal Brand
Define the future version of you others trust
03
Mindset
Lock that identity in under real-world stress
“Bianca can simplify complex situations and trigger valuable actions. My promotion is the best evidence of our successful collaboration.”
Carmen Carminada
Head of Data Analytics, UBS
—● STEPS 4-6
Building Influence
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Lead Team Effectively
Lead teams without carrying everything
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Handle Resistance
Handle resistance and difficult conversations
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Communicate precisely
Communicate at board and C-suite level with precision
“Bianca helped me approach people and performance challenges from a much more strategic standpoint — skills I’ll benefit from for years.”
Mwange Malawo
Regional Retail Banking Manager, HSBC
—● STEPS 7-9
Securing Buy-In
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Lead Team Effectively
Lead teams without carrying everything
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Handle Resistance
Handle resistance and difficult conversations
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Communicate precisely
Communicate at board and C-suite level with precision
“My colleagues and leaders noticed a tangible change — testament to the effectiveness of our sessions.”
Justin Ho
Distribution Manager, HSBC
—● RESULTS
Clients typically experience:
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Increased influence with senior stakeholders
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Greater accountability from teams
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Clearer decision-making under pressure
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More time and energy outside work
“Bianca helped me understand what makes people tick — and how to positively challenge and influence them.”
Kimberley Ruddlesdin
HSBC
—● WHO THIS IS FOR
This work is for:
— Newly appointed senior leaders
— SLT and C-suite members
— Directors and partners operating in political environments
It is particularly effective in finance, fintech and professional services — where scrutiny is high and mistakes are costly.
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—● ABOUT
Two decades inside the rooms where decisions get made.
I have over two decades of experience working in high-pressure environments in the City, including a decade as a top-ranked equity research analyst at Morgan Stanley, where I advised sceptical investors, and worked with CFOs and CEOs under intense pressure.
When I started covering stocks, the intense scrutiny and public criticism had a negative impact on my mental and physical health. Doctors and mentors couldn’t help, so I looked externally and hired coaches and complimentary therapists. I discovered techniques and mindset shifts that helped me show up more strategically, influence others more effectively, and be recognised as an expert, all whilst working less and being able to switch off on the weekends.
I became a top-ranked multi-award-winning equity analyst whilst working smarter, not harder.
Over the last 8 years, I have worked privately with over 200 senior leaders navigating:
— New roles
— Executive transitions
— Visibility and scrutiny
10,000+
Pitches
200+
Clients
20+
Years City Experience
“I now express myself more clearly and authentically at work — delivering talks with ease and handling tough conversations in a way that leads to genuine collaboration.”
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Anna Krivonogova
Head of Supply Chain, Bayer
