What if the success you’re working toward in five years could happen in the next twelve months—and you’ve been playing the wrong game all along?
Shirin Danesh is no ordinary executive coach. She’s a leadership strategist, a time-bender, and the founder of Advantive Advisory, where she helps ambitious and kind-hearted entrepreneurs fast-track their success without sacrificing who they are. In this bold and revealing episode, Shirin shares the exact strategy she uses to help her clients go from unseen to unstoppable—without ever filling out a traditional application.
Forget vague feel-good advice. This is the step-by-step blueprint that has helped over 1,400 executives and entrepreneurs bypass the red tape, collapse timelines, and unlock game-changing opportunities. If you’re ready to stop drifting and start owning the room, you’re about to discover how.
From Job-Hopper to Executive Whisperer
Shirin’s journey into leadership coaching didn’t start in a boardroom—it started in frustration.
She moved from role to role so frequently that her parents thought she was getting fired. In reality, she was upgrading. Constantly. Each role was a stepping stone, a strategic leap to something better. She became so good at landing roles—often without even applying—that people started coming to her for help.
“I was always the person that helped friends and family get jobs,” she shares. “Eventually, I realized I could build something bigger from this.”
That something became Executive Elevate, a coaching accelerator designed to help leaders become headhuntable—regardless of industry, title, or current visibility.
The Myth That’s Slowing You Down
If you think you need to “pay your dues,” wait your turn, and follow a rigid, step-by-step corporate ladder—you’re wasting time.
“The number one shift people need to make,” says Shirin, “is realizing they don’t have to go through every single step. That belief alone delays them by years.”
Shirin challenges clients to define what the “future” means to them—three years, five years, ten—and then teaches them how to reach that vision faster. Much faster.
She asks one powerful question: What would you need to know or do today to shave a year—or more—off your timeline?
The 5-Part Framework That Makes You Headhuntable
Inside the Executive Elevate Accelerator, Shirin uses a five-part diagnostic to position clients for elite opportunities. These are the pillars she evaluates before any transformation begins:
- Leadership Identity – Are you clear on how you lead and how others perceive you?
- Expertise Visibility – Do people know you for something specific and valuable?
- Presence Beyond the 9–5 – Are you visible beyond your company walls?
- Network Effectiveness – Is your network actively generating opportunities?
- Negotiation Power – Can you command the compensation and roles you deserve?
Not every client needs to fix all five. The program is tailored, strategic, and laser-focused. No busy work. No generic templates. Just results.
Networking That Actually Works
The word “networking” might make you cringe—but Shirin redefines it in a way that’s refreshing and powerful.
“It’s not about having a huge database of names,” she says. “It’s about knowing which circles you truly belong to—and building deep, one-on-one relationships inside those circles.”
Forget the mass LinkedIn blasts or shallow coffee chats. Shirin’s approach is personal. Strategic. And human.
She recommends creating a Networking Calendar that works with your real life—travel, family, business—all accounted for. The key is making your networking sustainable and intentional.
One of her favorite techniques? After meeting someone, she sets a mental and verbal intention to reconnect within a specific window. “May I buy you a drink before the end of June?” creates a connection far more memorable than a generic “let’s keep in touch.”
Stop Ghosting Your Network
What happens when you lose touch?
Shirin has a simple rule: Never let a cancelled meeting die. Reschedule. Follow up. Stay present.
“Networking is like accounting,” she says. “You don’t stop doing it just because it’s not quarter-end.”
The biggest mistake leaders make? Only reaching out when they need something. Shirin flips that on its head by asking a better question: What can you bring to the table?
Just like you wouldn’t show up to a party empty-handed, don’t enter a relationship with only your hand out. Give first. Give often. Be memorable for the right reasons.
From Transactional to Transformational
A lot of leaders hesitate to deepen professional relationships because it feels contrived. Shirin understands.
“This is especially true for senior executives,” she explains. “They fear it looks fake or opportunistic.”
That’s why she centers everything on alignment and belonging. True networking, she says, is about finding people you genuinely enjoy and aligning goals over time. Business becomes a natural byproduct of shared values and mutual respect—not a forced transaction.
Leadership For The Future
One of Shirin’s most powerful contributions is her focus on what she calls “futuristic, caring, ambitious leadership.”
This triangle, she explains, is rare—but essential.
You need to:
- Build the future
- Care deeply about people and the planet
- Be fiercely ambitious without losing your soul
The traditional business world often splits these qualities. You’re either warm-hearted and powerless, or ruthless and successful.
Shirin’s mission is to prove you can be all three—and that the world needs more leaders like that at the helm.
When Success Still Feels Empty
Some of Shirin’s most successful clients are the ones struggling the most. They have the big titles, the lifestyle, the bank account—but something’s missing.
“They say, ‘I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up,’” Shirin says with a smile. “And these are people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.”
Her work in those moments is deep and personal. There’s no workbook for fulfillment. But there is a process. She helps clients reconnect with purpose, realign their energy, and find joy again.
And yes, she actually includes joy as a measurable part of the plan.
Sprinkle Joy—Everywhere
If she could give her younger self one piece of advice, it would be this:
“Do all the things you’re doing. Just add a sprinkle of joy.”
As someone who’s always worked hard, Shirin understands the grind. But the difference between a burned-out executive and a fulfilled one often comes down to small, joyful choices. Dance. Play. Hike. Laugh. Call that friend.
In the end, leadership isn’t just about getting ahead. It’s about bringing your whole self to the table—and helping others do the same.
Listen Now: Shortcut Your Timeline. Own The Room.
Whether you’re building your business, scaling your career, or navigating a pivot, this episode is your shortcut. Shirin Danesh doesn’t just share advice—she gives you the exact mindset shifts and tactics that have transformed hundreds of lives.
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