Leadership Development

with Kayla Figone

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Kayla Figone

Staff Technical Recruiter at VulcanForms

$149 one session

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About this session

Great leadership is not just about managing people. It is about building trust, making better decisions, communicating clearly, and helping others do their best work. This MentorCruise session is designed to support professionals who want to grow into stronger leaders, whether you are stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to become more effective in an existing role.

You’ll work with an experienced mentor to navigate real leadership challenges and develop a clearer sense of your style, strengths, and growth areas. Together, you can work through topics like communication, delegation, feedback, team dynamics, decision-making, and executive presence. The goal is to help you lead with more confidence, self-awareness, and effectiveness in the situations that matter most.

Your mentor

Hi! I'm Kayla, a technical recruiting professional with experience supporting leaders and hiring teams at companies including Google, Rivian, Anduril, Ford, and VulcanForms.

Throughout my career, I've partnered closely with hiring managers, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders, gaining valuable insight into leadership expectations, employee performance, organizational dynamics, and challenging workplace situations.

**My Leadership Growth & Development sessions focus on navigating difficult performance situations, managing expectations, and developing practical strategies for moving forward.**

Whether you're a manager struggling with an employee's performance or an individual contributor navigating challenging feedback, workplace conflict, or unclear expectations, I'm here to help you approach the situation thoughtfully and strategically.

During our session, we can explore:

- **Managing underperformance:** Identifying performance gaps, understanding potential root causes, and developing constructive approaches to improvement.
- **Difficult conversations:** Preparing for sensitive discussions involving accountability, expectations, feedback, or workplace conflict.
- **Performance improvement strategies:** Establishing measurable goals, clear expectations, and actionable next steps.
- **Navigating challenging managers:** Understanding how to respond to difficult feedback, changing expectations, or communication breakdowns.
- **Leadership communication:** Strengthening your ability to communicate clearly, provide feedback, and navigate uncomfortable conversations professionally.
- **Career protection and growth:** Learning how to advocate for yourself, document progress, and approach challenging situations without unnecessarily damaging professional relationships.

My approach is practical, empathetic, and solutions-oriented. I believe difficult performance situations don't have to define someone's career or leadership abilities. With the right preparation, communication, and accountability, they can become opportunities for meaningful growth.

**My goal is to help you walk away with greater clarity, confidence, and an actionable plan for addressing the situation.**

Please note that this is professional career and leadership coaching, not formal HR, legal, or employment relations advice.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is a session?

A session is a focused one-on-one call with your mentor. Use it to get feedback, work through a specific problem, review your work, or get unstuck. You reserve up to 1 hour of their time.

How do I pick a time?

After checkout you pick a slot from Kayla's live availability, and it's confirmed on the spot.

How does the session take place?

Sessions happen over video call. Your mentor shares the meeting link ahead of time, so all you need is a quiet spot and a stable connection.

Can I reschedule?

Yes, up to 24 hours before the session. Message your mentor and find a new time that works for both of you.

What if my mentor doesn't show up?

You're protected. If a mentor is a no-show, it takes one click to cancel and get your money back, no questions asked.

How do refunds work?

You pay securely by card at checkout. If the session can't go ahead, you can cancel and get your money back instantly from your dashboard.

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