The Intentional Leader™
The advanced leadership system for high-pressure leaders
Trusted by organizations who invest in strong Leaders
Leaders from these companies have trained with Russo Leadership—building skills in clarity, presence, and team performance.
What is The Intentional Leader™?
The Intentional Leader™ is the complete leadership experience for mid-to-senior leaders navigating high-stakes roles—where credibility, clarity, and influence are non-negotiable.
Whether you’re leading multiple teams, steering strategic change, or operating in rooms where every word counts, this program gives you the advanced frameworks, Strategic Identity™ coaching, and pressure-tested tools you need to lead any room intentionally—without self-betrayal.
We don’t do theory.
We don’t do generic “executive presence” checklists.
We do advanced, system-aware leadership built for the realities of power, politics, and pressure.
And once the program is over?
You’ll still have 12 months of monthly Practice Labs to refine your skills, pressure-test strategies, and lead with steadiness—no matter how the landscape shifts.
Just imagine leading with...
Strategic Clarity
Always knowing which version of you needs to lead in the moment—and how to match your presence to the room.
Influence Without Posturing
Shaping decisions and direction without forcing authority or slipping into borrowed leadership.
Composure Under Fire
Holding steady in high-stakes, high-visibility moments—no spiraling, no reactive overreach.
The Intentional Leader™ will help you…
Lead across power, role, and context—without losing yourself in the process.
Navigate complex politics, competing agendas, and high-stakes conversations with precision.
Expand your influence without overextending or eroding trust.
Build organizational alignment without diluting your leadership identity.
Make high-speed decisions with clarity, even in uncertainty or crisis.
Show up as the leader people trust—especially when the stakes are highest.
How does The Intentional Leader™ work?
Advanced leadership curriculum
8 proprietary practices for pressure-ready leadership
Strategic Identity™ coaching
To help you match presence to the moment without losing yourself
Monthly live Practice Labs
Real-world scenarios, role plays, and skill refinement with live feedback
Premium tools and decision frameworks
Scripts, templates, and processes for high-stakes leadership
Lifetime access to the curriculum
Return to the material any time your role or challenges shift
When you join The Intentional Leader™, you don’t just get a leadership training—you get an advanced operating system for leading at the highest levels.
Is The Intentional Leader™ right for me?
The Intentional Leader™ is built for high-pressure leaders who are ready to stop reacting from habit and start leading from intentional identity.
The Intentional Leader™ works for…
Executives in high-stakes roles
You make decisions that move markets, teams, and careers. You need precision and presence every time.
Leaders navigating complex power dynamics
Cross-functional influence, boardroom politics, and stakeholder alignment are your daily reality.
Change drivers and culture shapers
You’re leading strategic change, navigating resistance, and building alignment without losing momentum.
High achievers ready to lead on their own terms
You’ve outgrown generic leadership advice. You want tools that work in real power and pressure.
What Others Are Saying
“Nayli’s encouragement and constructive feedback pushed me to step outside my comfort zone, building my confidence and resilience as a leader. She helped me create an impactful leadership model I still use today.”
Andy Giambroni
– Director, CRM & Consumer Strategy
“This experience made me more intentional with my time and more aware of how I lead. Nayli pushed me to get comfortable being uncomfortable—because that’s where real growth happens.”
Jackie Riggleman
– Sr. Project Manager
“Nayli helped me move from understanding leadership concepts to developing my own personalized leadership style—and actually implementing it. Her coaching made it seamless to apply strategy in real time.”
Justin Newman
– Head of Player Analysis
Who teaches The Intentional Leader™?
The Intentional Leader™ is led by Nayli Russo, PharmD, MBA—executive coach, former healthcare and sports executive, and founder of Russo Leadership.
With 15+ years leading high-stakes teams and coaching managers across industries—from healthcare systems to pro sports—Nayli doesn’t teach theory. She teaches what actually works under pressure, when your team is watching and your margin for error is razor-thin.
You won’t just get insight—you’ll get tools, scripts, and strategies that are field-tested, not fluff-filled.
And you won’t be doing this alone. Nayli and her team of expert coaches will guide you through live sessions, role plays, and monthly support calls—so the content doesn’t just stick, it shows up in how you lead.
When does The Intentional Leader™ start?
Enrollment Opens Twice a Year
Questions?
Reach out at [email protected]. We’ll help you figure out if this is right for you.