Grow Fast.
Grow Strong.
Grow Together.
Breakthrough Team is a smart, scalable coaching solution to help you establish the skills, language, and behaviors that drive real results.
Transform Your Leadership, Maximize Your Impact & Unlock Your Full Potential
A Proven Performance Program for Executives by World-Renowned Leadership Coach, Ben Sands
Next cohort starts April 1st, 2025.
Special Earlybird Offer ends in:
Grow Fast
Implement proven strategies and frameworks that drive sustainable leadership growth without burnout.
Grow Strong
Equip yourself with the skills to lead with clarity, purpose, and values-alignment.
Grow Together
Discover how to build trust, accountability and high-performance within your teams.
Building An Exceptional Team
In Today's Business Environment Is Hard
Leading high-performing teams isn't just about hiring great people. To build a truly exceptional team, you must develop trust, create alignment, and establish accountability—all while navigating constant change and complexity.
And the odds are stacked against you:
75% of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional.
97% of employees believe lack of alignment impacts project outcomes.
68% of executives report their teams struggle with accountability.
Only 21% of teams have the right tools and systems to work effectively together.
In short, the likelihood of building a truly exceptional team without the right support system is increasingly rare in today's complex business environment.
However, with the right training and coaching, you can transform your team dynamics and performance.
Leading Today is Hard
Leading effectively isn't just about working harder. To become a truly exceptional leader, you must understand your values, align your behaviors, and balance all aspects of your life.
And the odds are stacked against you:
68% of leaders report feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities and demands.
75% of executives experience symptoms of burnout at some point in their career.
Only 23% of leaders feel they have the right tools to lead effectively in today's
complex environment.
In short, the likelihood of becoming a truly exceptional leader while maintaining balance is rare without the right support system.
However, with the right training and coaching, you can tilt the odds back in your favor.
BREAKTHROUGH TEAM COACHING CAN HELP.
BREAKTHROUGH TEAM is an intensive, 8-week coaching "boot camp"
designed for smart, ambitious teams who want to grow fast, strong and together.
Through a combination of live and virtual training leadership teams quickly build trust, alignment, and engagement without stopping what they're doing or waiting for things to 'slow down' (because they never will)!
Through a powerful combination of curriculum, coaching, and application, your team will develop a shared language and approach to leadership and execution that drives immediate and sustainable results.
Among them:
TRUST
Implement proven strategies to enhance psychological safety and authentic connection within your team.
ALIGNMENT
Equip your team with a shared language and approach to leadership, priorities, and execution.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Develop systems that ensure consistent follow-through and results across your organization.
BREAKTHROUGH is the Answer. An affordable world-class program totransform your leadership approach, performance, and impact.
BREAKTHROUGH is a comprehensive, 3-month executive coaching program that includes a unique blend of leadership development, performance optimization, and values-based growth that you will not find anywhere else.
Through a powerful combination of curriculum, coaching, and community, you'll learn how to lead more effectively, perform at your absolute best, and create the impact you've always wantedwithout burning out.
Meet Your Coach
Ben Sands has been helping business leaders around the world create healthier, happier, high-performing teams for over 12 years. His client roster includes executives from Morgan Stanley, Blackbaud, AT&T, Fifth Wall Venture Capital, and many more innovative organizations.
Ben has been recognized as one of the leading voices in modern leadership development, focusing on a holistic approach that aligns personal values with professional performance. His proprietary Values Assessment and Performance Index have helped thousands of leaders understand their core motivations and optimize their behaviors accordingly.
Meet Your Coach,
Ben Sands
Ben Sands is an executive coach and one of the leading voices in modern leadership development. For over 15 years, he has helped business leaders around the world create healthier, happier, high-performing teams.
His client roster includes executives from Morgan Stanley, Disney, Microsoft, Comcast, AT&T and dozens of privately-held and PE-backed businesses.
His proprietary Sands Values Assessment™ and Sands Performance Index™ have helped thousands of leaders understand their core motivations and optimize their behaviors accordingly.
What Makes the Program Unique
Most team development programs focus only on superficial team-building activities or abstract concepts without practical application.
Which is why BREAKTHROUGH is designed to address all three critical components simultaneously:
Individual & Team Development
Strengthens both individual leadership capabilities and team dynamics simultaneously.
Practical Application
Applies concepts directly to your team's current challenges and opportunities.
Sustainable Change
Embeds new habits and systems that continue delivering results long after the program ends.
What Makes the Program Unique
Most leadership coaching focuses only on professional skills. But you won't become a truly exceptional leader if you don't also understand your core values and how to balance all the key areas of your life.
Which is why BREAKTHROUGH is designed to address all three critical components simultaneously:
Self-Awareness
Discover your core values and how they drive your decisions and behaviors.
Leadership Development
Equip yourself with the skills to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.
Performance Optimization
Learn how to maintain peak performance without sacrificing your health and relationships.
Who is BREAKTHROUGH TEAM for?
This program is designed for teams facing challenges like:
Low levels of trust among teams / colleagues.
A lack of accountability + follow through.
Misalignment on priorities or direction.
Burnout or diminishing team engagement.
Over-reliance on a few key leaders.
Difficulty giving and receiving feedback.
Siloed communication.
Who is BREAKTHROUGH For?
As a senior leader or executive, you face very specific challenges:
⭐Feeling overwhelmed by competing
demands and priorities
⭐Lacking clarity about what truly matters most to you
⭐Being caught in reactive mode rather
than strategic leadership
⭐Struggling to balance professionalsuccess
with personal fulfillment
If these challenges resonate with you, then BREAKTHROUGH is designed specifically for your needs.
Program Content
BREAKTHROUGH covers the following key areas over our 3-month journey:
01 Values & Self Awareness
Discover your core values and how they influence your leadership style.
02 Performance Mindset
Develop the mental frameworks needed for sustainable high performance.
03 Prioritization & Focus
Master the "Super Habit" that transforms your productivity
04 Team Leadership
Learn how to build trust, accountability, and alignment within your teams.
05 Strategic Execution
Implement systems for consistent, high-quality outcomes
Here's What You Will Get
Group Coaching Sessions
7+ hours of live group coaching via Zoom
On-Demand Training
8+ hours of world-class on-demand training
Sands Performance Index
Benchmark your team's and individual performance and track improvement ($1,500 value)
Writing Workshop
1-hour team writing workshop
Mindset training
Learn from like-minded executives facing similar challenges
Custom Schedule
Custom coaching schedule to fit your team's needs
Here's What You Will Get
24 Group Coaching Sessions
Live sessions every Wednesday and Friday at 1pm Eastern (all recorded for on-demand access)
Personalized Values Assessment
Discover your core values and
alignment ($500 value)
Sands Personal Performance Index
Benchmark your current performance and track improvement ($1,500 value)
Personal User Guide Creation
Develop your leadership blueprint for maximum effectiveness
Community Access
Connect with like-minded executives facing similar challenges
Lifetime Access to All Materials
Revisit content and recordings whenever you need
INTRODUCING
BREAKTHROUGH
Team Coaching
A world-class coaching program to transform your team's leadership,
maximize your impact and unlock your company's full potential
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What Ben's Clients Say
What Ben's Clients Are Saying
We were growing rapidly, and we looked to Ben to help us drive alignment across the organization. Ben worked with us to create an operating system that has set Fifth Wall up for long-term, sustainable, repeatable results. Ben has helped set up Fifth Wall for success, and it was a privilege to work with him.
Brendan Wallace
Founder & CEO, Fifth Wall Venture Capital
I hired Ben to help my senior leadership team rethink our approach to engaging their teams. At the time the organization was navigating a volatile business environment, and we needed to make some changes to the way we were working together. Ben's coaching program was simple and efficient — helping us all take action to become healthier, more focused, and more intentional; improving both the way we collaborate and lead.
Travis Warren
SVP, Blackbaud
I met Ben as I was assessing a number of options during a key inflection point in my career. He helped me to 'zoom out,' serving as an important sounding board and thought partner. Following my decision to start Knox Lane, he also worked with my founding team, helping me lay the foundation for the healthy, high-performance culture that we enjoy today.
John Bailey
Founder, Managing Partner, Knox Lane
I'm the new CEO of a fast-growing education technology company and was referred to Ben by a member of my Board. I was looking for ideas and insights to help me more quickly scale the steep learning curve of the C-suite, and I got just that. I started seeing the impact of the coaching almost immediately. Implementing Ben's strategies for managing time and workload, I started getting a day's worth of strategic work done before noon
David Parkinson,
CEO, EvoText
Ben's coaching transformed the way I lead and work. It gave me the insight, data and tactics I needed to stop making excuses, and to start taking control
Brian Vanderhedyen,
CEO, Glass Lake Holdings
I had very high expectations when I began my work with Ben, and am happy to say that the reality of the experience met or surpassed them all. The curriculum and coaching have made me a better professional, partner, son, brother, and friend, plus have given me better self-awareness and peace of mind.
Will Sullivan,
Chief Of Staff, OneShield
BREAKTHROUGH offers the
following pricing option
Individual Program
$5,000 Paid Upfront
Special Offer: Apply within 24 hours
and receive $500 off
Limited to 20 participants per cohort
Frequently Ask Questions
Frequently Ask Questions
Q: How long is the program?
A: The program spans 8 weeks.
Q: How much time will team members need to commit each week?
A: Each team member should expect to commit approximately 2.5 hours per week—60 minutes of independent learning and a 90-minute group coaching session.
Q: Can we customize the program focus for our specific team challenges?
A: Yes, the program is designed to be applied directly to your team's current challenges and opportunities.
Q: Is there a maximum team size?
A: We can accommodate teams of various sizes, but the program is most effective with leadership teams of 5-15 members. Custom pricing will be discussed during your initial consultation.
Q: What if some team members can't attend all sessions?
A: All group sessions are recorded and made available to team members who cannot attend live.
Q: What makes this program different from other team development programs?
A: BREAKTHROUGH for Teams focuses on creating sustainable change through a combination of individual development, team dynamics, and practical application—not just theoretical concepts or superficial team-building exercises.
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.
Schedule a Call
Ready to transform how your leadership team works together?
Schedule a call with our team to discuss how BREAKTHROUGH can be customized for your specific needs.
Apply Now
Ready to transform your leadership, maximize your impact, and unlock your full potential? Apply now to join the next cohort of BREAKTHROUGH: The Executive Performance Accelerator.
What Happens on Your Call
Discovery
We'll discuss your team's current challenges and goals.
Program Overview
We'll share how BREAKTHROUGH can be tailored to your team's needs.
Custom Plan
We'll develop a customized approach and timeline for your team.
Next Steps
If there's a good fit, we'll outline the process for getting started.
No pressure, no obligation—just a meaningful conversation about how we might help your team reach its full potential.
What Happens After You Apply
Application Review
Our team will review your application within 48 hours.
Discovery Call
If your application is approved, you'll be invited to a 30-minute discovery call to ensure the program is the right fit.
Enrollment
Upon acceptance, you'll receive all the details needed to prepare for our April 1st start date.
Pre-Work
Complete your Values Assessment and initial benchmarking before the program begins.