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“Leadership is not about credentials—it’s about competencies that create impact.”

Dr. Iris Palmer
Founder, Iris

“Leadership is not about credentials—it’s about competencies that create impact.”

Dr. Iris Palmer
Founder, Iris

“Leadership is not about credentials—it’s about competencies that create impact.”

Dr. Iris Palmer
Founder, Iris

Why Smart, Qualified Professionals Get Stuck

You’ve done everything right — degrees, certifications, years of experience.
Yet, you're still in the same role, with the same title, and the same paycheck.

The truth?
Qualifications alone don’t get you promoted.

Most promotions happen because of unwritten leadership rules — not what's on your resume.

These skills aren’t taught in school.
They’re the difference between doing your job and driving real impact.

The Good News

You don’t need another degree or 10 more years.
You need the right leadership skills — and we’ll show you how to develop them.

What’s Inside the Iris Workbook?

Designed with intention. Backed by strategy. Crafted for impact.
Weekly Reflection Prompts

Mindful questions to track your growth and challenge your thinking.

Signature Leadership Vision Map

A powerful tool to clarify your core values and personal leadership style.

Goal-Setting Tracker

Built-in system to map long- and short-term leadership goals.

Weekly Reflection Prompts

Exercises drawn from real leadership experiences to build confidence.

Weekly Reflection Prompts

Exclusive audio insights to guide you through key workbook sections.

Select the Tier That Matches Your Leadership Journey

All workbook tiers include access to our private leadership community.
Ignite
$49 1 month
This Plan Includes:
Digital Iris Leadership Workbook (PDF)
Vision-setting exercises
Access to Iris Insights Community (Read-Only)
Empower
$149 1 month
This Plan Includes:
Everything in Ignite Tier
3 Live Group Coaching Sessions
Reflection Worksheets
Access to Monthly Leadership Challenges
Ascend
$299 1 month
This Plan Includes:
Everything in Empower Tier
1-on-1 Coaching Call (30 min)
Premium Workbook Companion Journal
Full Access to Mastermind Circle

Develop Leadership Skills That Bridge the Promotion Gap

Unlike generic career advice or one-size-fits-all training courses, the "Going Beyond Qualifications" workbook draws from my 15 years of global corporate experience, providing real-world strategies that will help you stand out.

Career-Focused Development

Lean leadership skills that focus specifically on career advancement.

Real-World Strategies

Understand practical strategies that align with your current stage of career growth.

Insider's Roadmap

Access a proven approach from someone who 100% understands the steps you need to take.

Middle Management Breakthrough

Receive targeted guidance for highly qualified professionals stuck in middle management.

Path to Recognition

Get a clear roadmap to help you achieve the title, salary, and respect you deserve.

Real-Time Community Access

Connect directly with Iris, her team, and members in our supportive community to develop new leadership skills and receive guidance for your next promotion.

This workbook is your gateway to our community of ambitious professionals who are actively applying these strategies to advance their careers without waiting 10-15 years or earning additional qualifications.

From a stuck manager to a director

Designed with intention. Backed by strategy. Crafted for impact.

The Stagnation

Stage-01

Cathy had the qualifications—an MD and PhD—and she was great at her job. But she remained in a low-level role with a 5-figure salary, waiting for a promotion that never came.
When challenges like angry client emails occurred, Cathy avoided them, choosing technical work over conflict. She was stuck.

The Wake-Up Call

Stage-02

Cathy saw others with less technical skill getting raises and respect. Why? They stepped up. They communicated.
Meanwhile, Cathy’s company was losing money daily over missed deadlines. She realized that avoiding problems wasn't leadership—it was holding her back. She asked, “What can I do to show leadership?”

The Leadership Shift

Stage-03

Cathy took charge. She began answering difficult emails, owning issues, and thinking like a leader.
She connected her actions to the company’s success—and it paid off.Within a year, she was offered a senior role at a new company with a 6-figure salary. Her qualifications didn’t change. Her mindset did.

The Outcome

Stage-04

Cathy’s story proves leadership isn’t about more degrees. It’s about responsibility, communication, and courage.
Her success can be yours—no matter your current role or resume.

How I Broke The 15-25 Year Corporate Director Timeline

Like you, I once believed my PhD would naturally propel my career forward. Instead, I found myself stuck in middle management while others advanced.Through my roles at Johnson & Johnson and Syneos Health, I discovered what truly matters: specific leadership skills that executives value more than additional credentials.

By developing these skills, I reached director level at a top global CRO in under 10 years, not the industry average of 20-25 years.

My approach helped secure contracts worth billions in revenue and positioned me as a sought-after leader.
I created this membership, community and learning resources because I saw too many brilliant professionals plateauing because no one had SHOWN them the unwritten rules of leadership advancement.

Your qualifications got you this far. Let me show you the leadership skills that will take you where you deserve to be.

Learn Leadership Skills That Matter

When you develop the right leadership skills with Iris Leadership Insights, you don't just prepare for promotion, you change how you're valued within your organisation.
Strategic Decision-Making

You'll learn to think at the executive level, becoming the trusted voice when important choices must be made.

Visibility Without Self-Promotion

You'll gain recognition without uncomfortable self-marketing. Senior leaders will naturally notice your contributions.

Business Impact

You'll move beyond managing tasks to driving measurable results that executives value.

Develop an Executive Presence

You'll learn the qualities that command respect in any room, changing how people respond to your ideas.

Career Acceleration

You'll follow proven strategies that can cut years off your progression timeline toward director-level positions.

These leadership skills transform how decision-makers see your potential and readiness for senior roles. As you develop these capabilities, opportunities will open that were previously out of reach.

Is This Where Your Career Should Be?

Is fear to lead stopping you, or feelings of imposter syndrome, doubt, or thinking 'I'm not good enough'? Your degrees opened doors, but something else moves you from the middle to the top.

This is your limited-time opportunity to learn the unwritten leadership rules that others discovered through decades of trial and error.

You Don’t Have To Do This Alone

Your wait for that next level promotion is over. Join our exclusive community of like-minded professionals working toward the same goal.

  • The exclusive “Going Beyond Qualifications” workbook
  • Immediate access to leadership development resources
  • Real-time community support with Iris and her team

You’re Meant to Lead Let’s Begin Together

Choose your path. Join our community. Start building your legacy today.