Learn to lead at the

speed of private equity.

Develop the skills, systems, and strategies to scale fast—

without burning out.

>>> NEXT COACHING COHORT STARTS JUNE 1, 2025 <<<

You’re Doing Everything Right—

But Something’s Wrong.

You’re smart.

You’re proven.

You’re in your role because you deliver.

The board trusts you.

The team looks to you.

The pressure’s high—and the expectations are higher.

But here’s the truth:

You’re working harder than ever…

and it still feels like you’re behind.

You’re scaling the business…

but your energy’s not scaling with it.

You’re always “on”…

but rarely present where it matters most.

You’re exhausted.

You’re overloaded.

You’re running out of margin—and you know it.

You’re not broken.

You’re just stuck.

And something needs to change—

before the wheels come off.

was created for this moment.

An executive coaching program for ambitious, PE-backed leaders who want to drive great outcomes—without sacrificing their energy, health, or personal life in the process.

Watch below ⬇️ as Head Coach Ben Sands breaks down the program.

High Growth Leadership

is a comprehensive executive coaching experience

designed for leaders operating at the pace of private equity.

You’ll get access to world-class leadership training

—some of the most thoughtful, intuitive,

and practical content you’ve ever encountered.

But training alone isn’t enough.

That’s why we pair it with elite executive coaching.

— to help you apply what you’ve learned to real-world challenges,

like leading to aggressive growth targets, aligning your team at speed,

navigating board and investor expectations,

and making high-stakes decisions under pressure.

Still, coaching isn’t enough either.


You need accountability.
Someone to follow up. To ask the simple but powerful question:


Did you do what you said you’d do?

The growth happens when we take action.

And we all need help getting going.

And finally, you won’t be doing this alone.

You’ll be surrounded by a high-caliber peer group

—other sharp, driven leaders who are scaling fast and solving big problems, just like you. You’ll learn from their insights, share your own, and sharpen one another in the process.


This unique combination—

world-class training,

personalized coaching,

strong accountability, and

peer-based learning

—is what makes "High Growth Leadership" so effective.

It’s not just leadership development.

It’s a complete system for scaling yourself and your business—

and it works.

Meet "High Growth" Coach,

Ben Sands

Ben Sands is an executive coach and trusted advisor to dozens of PE-backed organizations—helping CEOs and their teams scale faster, lead better, and sustain high performance under pressure.

His client roster includes organizations owned by elite firms such as TPG, J.F. Lehman, American Securities, and Pacific Lake Partners, as well as a wide range of founder-owned and publicly traded companies.

SUCCESS STORIES

What Past Clients Say

A Defining Moment

"High Growth Leadership was a defining moment in my leadership journey. I recommend it to any executive serious about sustainable growth."

Scott Johnson

Regional President, Quarterra

A Must For Any New CEO

"Ben helped me scale the CEO learning curve fast. His tools for time, focus, and execution delivered immediate results. A must for any new CEO serious about growth."

David Parkinson

CEO, EvoText

Nothing Short

Of Incredible

“[HGLA] was nothing short of incredible. It changed how I live, not just how I work. The habits I built brought clarity, peace, and real momentum.”

Casey Prohaska

VP, Darcy Partners

Exceeded Expectations

“[HGLA] exceeded my expectations. The program helped me focus, clarify my vision, and take action. The impact was immediate—and lasting.”

Julian Dickinson

VP, Pacific Lake Partners

Took Me Next Level

"Breakthrough was excellent. It pushed me to identify and build the skills needed to take my organization to the next level. The program was full of actionable insights I use every day.

Russ Tomlinson

President, Sportsman Boats

Accelerated My Growth

"Breakthrough is terrific. It accelerated my growth as a leader. Today I’m clearer, more focused, and better at managing my energy and priorities—despite the chaos of startup life.

Travis Foster

Co-Founder, WorkShield

Built To Last

“The [HGLA] coaching program is a game-changer. Ben’s system helped me find clarity in both work and life—and his tools keep me accountable week after week. It’s built to last.”

Keiley Johnson

Director, Omatic Software

Unique Program Design

World-class training, elite executive coaching, accountability and killer network!

A combination designed to work with any schedule and learning style.

World-Class Training

("discover what the best do")

Live, 90-minute masterclass every Wednesday at 10:30a EST / 3:30p UK

Elite Executive Coaching

("turn insights into impact")

Group coaching & mentoring

every Friday, 10:30a EST / 3:30p UK

Accountability

("make progress even when it's hard")

Weekly commitments and daily check-ins. A simple system that works.

High-Caliber Peer Group

("iron sharpens iron")

Sharp, driven leaders who are scaling fast and solving big problems, just like you

High Growth Leadership

Program Syllabus

Here's what we'll cover...

Week 1: Working? What's Not? 🎬

In Week 1, we will give you something you've been craving (but may not have known it): CLARITY.

Using our proprietary Sands Performance Index you'll discover what's working in your life and business right now, and what's not. Even more, you'll learn a simple way to identify the specific problems to solve so that you can move forward with confidence.

Trust us, you are going to love this! 😊

Week 2: How To Make Things Better, Fast 🧱

Based upon the results discovered in Week 1, we are going to start making things better, immediately.

We will take highest priority issues and workshop practical ideas and strategies to help you stop the bleeding and create space in your days for deep thinking and problem solving.

You are going to feel as though you've already gotten your money's worth by the end of this week 😉

Week 3: Productivity Best Practices 🚀

Success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.

Building on last week, you will discover how to cut through distractions, set meaningful priorities, and focus your energy where it counts. No more "I'm sooo busy."

This week you'll learn practical strategies to boost productivity and increase impact and reduce the "overwhelm" in your life at the same time!

Week 4: Self-Awareness 🤯

Great leaders know themselves first.

Here, you’ll dive into self-reflection exercises that uncover your strengths, blind spots, and leadership style.

By developing a deeper awareness of how you think and operate, you’ll be better equipped to make intentional decisions and lead with clarity.

Week 5: The Secret Weapon 🧭

What is the difference between leaders who thrive, and those that just (barely) survive?

That's what you'll learn this week! I don't want to ruin the surprise but know this: you will (finally) learn what drives you.

This knowledge will change the way you work, make decisions, manage your time and allocate your resources. (Yeah, it's a big deal.)

Week 6: How To Manage Your Mind 🧠

Your mindset is the foundation of your success.

Here, you’ll learn how to overcome limiting beliefs (a.k.a. "mindtrash,") develop resilience, and adopt a growth-oriented perspective.

By shifting how you think, you’ll unlock new opportunities and lead with greater confidence.

Week 7: Work Smarter, Not Harder ✅

We don't rise to the level of our ambition, we fall to the level of our systems.

If you're like most business pros, your operating system needs an upgrade...and that is what we are going to do this week!

We will review and improve the way you: set targets, execute, create accountability and review your progress. It's smart, fun and fast.

Week 8: How To Make Better Decisions 🔭

The secret to making great decisions? Clarity.

Specifically, a clear understanding of the impact and outcomes that you want to create in your life. We call it a "personal Vision" and, tragically, most people don't have one!

This week, we solve that problem. You discover a simple process to create a vivid description of the impact and outcomes you want to achieve and, in so doing, massively improve the quality and speed of decision-making.

Week 9: Execution Best Practices 🎯

It feels good to feel like you are making progress towards your Vision. So, this week you will learn to set goals to help you do just that.

We will set smart 12-months goals and a great 90-plan to get started making them happen.

We'll also introduce a smart accountability system to accelerate the speed at which you get where you want to go.

Week 10: Leading Others 🤝

Leadership isn’t a solo journey, but leading others can be hard.

This week, you'll discover how to create a culture of trust, navigate difficult conversations, and empower those around you to succeed.

We will give you $1 if you don't say "wow, I wish I had learned all of this earlier in my career."

Week 11: High-Performance @ Home 🏡

Great teams and great families have a lot in common.

This week, we'll apply all that we've learned about high-performance to the home front; exploring smart, simple strategies and tactics to build connection, trust and alignment as both a partner and a parent.

Your spouse and kids will thank us for it.

Week 12: Creating Lasting Peace ✌️

We've been doing this long enough to know that what most people are really after is not pleasure, power, money or fame...it's peace.

This week, we wrap up our group coaching with a deep-dive on how to create and sustain a sense of peace...even when the world is going crazy.

After three months of working together, we promise this will be a beautiful, emotional and transformative final session.

HIGH GROWTH LEADERSHIP

What You Will Get

12 High-Impact Leadership Master Classes

Live 90-minute workshops every Wednesday

(with on-demand access anytime)

12 Executive Coaching Sessions

No theory—just real problems, real coaching, real results.

Group format to ensure maximum learning and engagement.

World-Class Executive Network

Connect with like-minded executives facing similar challenges. Solve problems and find new opportunities - fast.

Personal Performance Benchmarking

Spot gaps. Find wins. Indentify data-backed

solutions to solve problems, fast.

High Speed Trust-Building

We've discovered the "cheat code" when it comes to building trust.

You'll never have an awkward first conversation again.

Proprietary Tools & Templates

Don't reinvent the wheel. Access 10+ proprietary tools and templates to help you get your most important work done, faster.

Individuals

A three-month leadership academy for senior leaders (director-level and above) at PE-backed companies. World-class training, executive coaching and an unrivaled peer network to help you transform your business, and life.

$4,495

Teams

High Growth Leadership Academy tailored to teams who want to learn and grow, together. Build trust, alignment and performance—fast—and lay the foundation of a healthy, high-performance culture.

$1,495+ per team member

APPLICATION

Answer the following questions to help us determine if Breakthrough is right for you.

Once submitted, you'll receive an answer within 24 hours.

Email

Schedule a call to discuss bringing

High Growth Leadership to your organization.

What Happens After You Apply?

1. Review & Selection

Our team will review your application within 24 hours and email you with the decision.

2. Discovery Call

If approved, we'll schedule a 30-minute discovery call to ensure the program is the right fit.

3. Enrollment

Upon acceptance, you'll receive all the details needed to prepare for the program kick-off.

4. Pre-Work

Complete your pre-work and initial benchmarking before the program begins.

Frequently Ask Questions

Frequently Ask Questions

When does the next cohort start?

The next cohort begins on June 1st, 2025.

How long is the program?

The program spans 3 months.

What is the time commitment per week?

Participants should expect to dedicate approximately 4 hours per week, including two 90-minute group coaching sessions.

Are the coaching sessions recorded?

Yes, all group coaching sessions are recorded and made available to participants who cannot attend live.

What makes this program different from other leadership coaching?

BREAKTHROUGH provides a uniquely balanced approach focusing on understanding your values, aligning your behaviors with those values, and ensuring all major aspects of your life are fulfilled.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee within the first 14 days of the program.

When does the next cohort start?

The next cohort begins on April 1st, 2025.

How long is the program?

The program spans 3 months.

What is the time commitment per week?

Participants should expect to dedicate approximately 3-5 hours per week, including two 90-minute group coaching sessions.

Are the coaching sessions recorded?

Yes, all group coaching sessions are recorded and made available to participants who cannot attend live.

What makes this program different from other leadership coaching?

BREAKTHROUGH provides a uniquely balanced approach focusing on understanding your values, aligning your behaviors with those values, and ensuring all major aspects of your life are fulfilled.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee within the first 14 days of the program.

Learn to lead at the speed of private equity.

Click the button below to apply to be a part of the next High Growth Leadership Academy cohort.

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