Lead. Influence. Impact. Transform.

Every exceptional leader reaches a crossroads.

The Crossroads of Exceptional Leadership

On one side: continuing to do what has always worked—delivering results, meeting expectations, staying in motion.

On the other: stepping into a new realm of leadership where every decision, every conversation, every presence moment multiplies impact.

At this crossroads, two leaders emerge.

One leader had the authority, the track record, the results. But in the biggest board conversation of his career, he leaned on what had always worked: more data, more detail, more proof. The room listened… but it didn’t move. His contribution was noted, but not remembered.

Another leader faced the same moment. She didn’t have the longest résumé, but she recognized the weight of the opportunity in front of her. With clarity of presence, credibility, and timing, she reframed the conversation—and changed the direction of the entire organization. The room didn’t just hear her. They followed her.

Both leaders were capable. Both had power.
But only one transformed the moment into legacy.

Why This Lab Exists

At the top, competence isn’t the differentiator. Every leader here can deliver results.

The question is: can you see—and seize—the opportunities others miss?

The Strategic Opportunity Lab™ exists to illuminate those moments. To give exceptional leaders the clarity, presence, and influence to step beyond delivering outcomes and into defining legacy.

What You’ll Gain

  • Lead with Vision – Surface untapped opportunities to amplify your leadership footprint.

  • Expand Your Impact – Align your presence, authority, and credibility in ways that command respect.

  • Deepen Your Influence – Master the subtle dynamics that decide outcomes in high-stakes rooms.

  • Transform Outcomes – Convert your power into lasting contribution and legacy.

Inside the Lab

  1. Opportunity Scan – Uncover the openings most leaders miss, where your leadership capital has exponential impact.

  2. Strategic Solution Map – Build a tailored plan to seize your opportunities and multiply your results.

  3. Executive Debriefing – A high-touch session that translates insight into decisive, legacy-shaping moves.

The Deeper Truth

Power alone is not enough.
Results fade.
Titles change.

But the opportunities you seize—or miss—become the story of your leadership.

Every leader will face the crossroads.
Some will be respected but forgotten.
Others will be remembered for generations.

The Spotlighting Strategic Opportunities Lab™ is where respected leaders step into transformation—
where you move from leading with authority… to leading with legacy.

What Leaders Are Saying

  • “Sharalyn's profound thinking and structured approach consistently unlock new ideas and elevate decision-making to a higher standard.”

    Vicente Armendariz, VP of Strategy

  • “Dr. Sharalyn Payne’s leadership insights are always valuable. Her wisdom challenges me to think differently about my role and equips me with strategies I can apply immediately to become a better leader. If you have the opportunity to learn from her, take it—it will shift how you lead.”

    Susan Thomas-Jeffries, VP of Legal

  • “The current situation and its criticality will be an experience I remember for a long time. Sharalyn truly impressed me—she helped me recapture the salient points that will sharpen and focus my conversations going forward.

    John Kleckner, Controller

Lead. Impact. Influence. Transform.

The Spotlighting Strategic Opportunities Lab™ is not about doing more.


It’s about seeing and becoming more.


And stepping into the kind of leadership that changes people, changes companies, and impacts the world around you.