Case Study:
Aligning a C-Level Team in a Pharma Start-Up
Client Background
A leadership team of C-suite executives at a growing pharmaceutical start-up. The company was moving fast, but the senior team felt misaligned on roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
The Challenge
The executives recognized they weren’t fully aligned on who was accountable for what. Misunderstandings were creating tensions and slowing progress. They wanted a space to:
Clarify individual roles and responsibilities
Share candid feedback with one another
Define what high performance looks like for them as a team
The Approach
I designed and facilitated a one-day offsite team coaching session with the following flow:
Individual Role Alignment
Each executive captured their own understanding of their role.
During a structured “walk-around” activity, colleagues added feedback and expectations to each role board.
Facilitated discussion helped clarify misunderstandings and generate actionable agreements.
Team Expectations
Through small-group and full-group dialogue, the team explored how they contribute to company success
What a high-performing leadership team looks like
Where they currently stand and how to close the gap
Values Integration
Company values were displayed around the room and regularly used as a touchpoint.
Whenever the group felt stuck, they returned to these values for guidance and alignment.
Systems Coaching Techniques
Applied methods from systems coaching to surface hidden dynamics, strengthen listening, and help the team see itself as a collective system.
The Results
By the end of the day, the team had:
Agreed on clear responsibilities for each leadership role
Acknowledged and addressed difficult tensions in a constructive way
Created shared agreements on how to work together as a high-performing team
Built a stronger sense of trust, with every leader feeling heard and valued
Client Testimonial
Veronica Padilla
Chief of Staff
“I enjoyed participating in a full-day team coaching session led by Yeshim. From the very beginning, Yesh demonstrated her ability to prepare a session that was meticulously tailored to the unique needs of our leadership team. She created a safe and supportive environment that encouraged open dialogue and active participation from everyone involved.
Her expertise in agile leadership and facilitation, particularly within the tech sector, was evident and invaluable during our leadership coaching session.
I highly recommend Yesh to any organization looking to enhance their leadership capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
Thank you Yesh for a transformative and enriching experience!”
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