Architect your future.
Build a life that is uniquely and powerfully yours

The CEO Academy is a tailor-made coaching program for business owners and top-tier executives. Ready to build an enduring legacy.

Vera Lewis

CEO Academy

Design and Build a Future That is Uniquely and Powerfully Yours

"Achieve your life's ambitions with an integrated strategy and profound self-awareness."

A Unified Approach to Success

This program is designed for one purpose: to seamlessly merge the processes of professional ambition and personal transformation. It is for results-driven leaders who understand that their career trajectory and their life's journey are not separate endeavours.

Using a holistic methodology at the intersection of psychology and executive coaching, this program accelerates the development of your life's grand strategy. We begin by honouring the complexities of your personal "microworld" to adapt and thrive in the external "macroworld," cultivating a powerful, sustainable balance between your inner state and your outward impact.

The Leader's Dilemma: The Vicious Cycle of Growth

Virtually all conventional transformation programs follow one of two paths, and both can lead to a systemic failure, despite significant investment.

Path 1: The Business School & Coaching Trap

You acquire world-class knowledge, best practices, and strategic frameworks. You work with experienced coaches to enhance your skills. However, this valuable knowledge often shatters against the invisible walls of your own psychology—past conditioning and deep-seated patterns you may not even see. This creates a frustrating loop of knowing what to do, but being fundamentally unable to execute it consistently.

Path 2: The Therapy Plateau

As an alternative, ambitious individuals may turn to long-term psychotherapy to work on the deep-rooted issues that block happiness. While this can lead to profound healing, it often fails to "ground" personal insights in professional strategy. I have frequently observed that a focus on resolving psychological blocks can lower the drive for ambitious life plans. A sense of peace can lead to the question, "Why strive for more? Life is fine as it is."

A vicious cycle is formed. Your professional growth may be hindered by unresolved personal patterns, while focusing solely on personal healing can sometimes slow the momentum of your professional ambition.

Our Solution: The Integrated Methodology

My extensive, successful work with top executives has led to one clear conclusion: the fastest, most effective personal and professional development happens by simultaneously dismantling personal blocks and mastering new practices in CEO Academy.

You were given the gift of this one life, with no opportunity to live it over. Why not learn to navigate it with ease, curiosity, and profound success?

The Architectural Blueprint: Core Program Sessions

The program consists of five comprehensive coaching sessions, creating a continuous process of transforming your mindset and behaviours. Each session includes preparatory work, a one-on-one meeting, and a personal action plan.

The Result: Your Personal Roadmap

Format: pre-work, 1:1 session (75–90 min), and a personal action plan every time. Optional async nudges between sessions. You will leave this program with a tangible, step-by-step project plan—a personal roadmap—for achieving your most ambitious professional and personal goals.

Is This Program for You?

This program is for:
  • Top managers and entrepreneurs.
  • Ambitious individuals ready to dream, set goals, and achieve them.
  • Anyone who has been postponing their dreams and ambitions "until a better time."
  • Those who want to achieve a significant personal and professional breakthrough in a short period of time.
This program is likely not for you if:
  • You are completely happy with your current status quo.
  • You are unwilling to step out of your comfort zone or change your usual ways of thinking and acting.
  • You feel you have already achieved everything and are in perfect harmony with yourself and the world. If this is you, congratulations! Your task is to share your successful strategies with the world.

Ready to Design Your Future?

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An Exclusive, Personalized Experience

Welcome to your personal journey! I'm Vera Lewis, and I'm delighted to see that you are ready to join my signature coaching programme. It's designed to unlock your leadership potential and foster genuine, lasting success.

To ensure our collaboration is truly productive and meaningful for you, I've designed an introductory process. This step is crucial for us to gain a mutual understanding of your unique aspirations, your current psychological readiness for deep personal work, and how well the programme aligns with the transformations you're seeking. I believe the most impactful results emerge from a strong, personalised partnership.

Please approach these questions thoughtfully and sincerely. All information you provide will remain strictly confidential and will be used solely to assess your compatibility with this programme.

1
Initial Application
Submit your application form to help us understand your goals and background.
2
Discovery Call
Qualified candidates will be invited to a private one-on-one call with Vera to ensure perfect alignment.
3
Invitation
Successful candidates will receive a formal invitation to join the next CEO Academy cohort.

A Journey of TransformationFrom Pianist to Leadership Catalyst

Vera Lewis

Warmest greetings and welcome to my space!

I'm Vera, and I believe in the power of authentic connection and shared values in driving meaningful growth.

A professional leadership coach and an INSEAD Certified International Independent Director, I have the privilege of guiding individuals and organisations toward ambitious goals and impactful strategies.

My journey has been wonderfully unconventional, shaping the unique perspective I bring to leadership development and business coaching. From concert halls where I trained and performed as a professional pianist, to the intricacies of corporate finance as a Chief Accountant, and to the strategic landscape of property development, my early career was a diverse symphony of experiences. Each chapter taught me invaluable lessons in discipline, resilience, and the importance of a balanced approach – skills I now bring to my coaching practice.

A deep desire to connect with people on a more personal level led me to a transformative shift. Inspired to blend my business acumen with a passion for human potential, I embraced social psychology and professional coaching.

Today, I share this breadth of knowledge and experience to help you and your organisation thrive. Whether your aim is to elevate leadership, refine business strategy, or unlock greater personal fulfilment, I am confident that our collaboration can serve as a powerful catalyst for lasting success.

Expertise & Credentials

As an INSEAD-certified International Independent Director, and with further coaching qualifications from Oxford Brookes University, I bring a globally informed and rigorously trained approach to leadership development and business strategy. My commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence ensures you receive the highest quality guidance and support.

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"The Business School for the World"

Key Credentials

  • INSEAD: Certified International Independent Director
  • Oxford Brookes University: Coaching and Mentoring
  • Former executive and a board member
  • • Extensive Experience in Leadership Development & Business Strategy

Empowering Leaders, Transforming Businesses

Executive Leadership Coaching
Unlock your full leadership potential. Personalized coaching to enhance strategic thinking, communication, team leadership, and drive impactful results.
Strategic Business Consulting
Develop winning strategies for sustainable growth and market leadership. Leverage proven methodologies and international business insights.
Resilience Coaching
Build mental toughness and adaptability to thrive under pressure. Develop coping strategies and bounce-back skills for challenging situations.
Wellbeing Coaching for Leaders
Achieve sustainable peak performance through holistic wellbeing practices. Balance professional demands with personal health and fulfillment.
Team Development & Dynamics
Transform team performance through enhanced collaboration, communication, and trust. Build high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results.
Change Management Leadership
Lead organizational transformation with confidence. Master the skills to navigate change, engage stakeholders, and drive successful transitions.

What My Clients Say

"Working with Vera over five sessions was truly life-changing. She helped me reframe my thinking, break free from old patterns, and reconnect with my inner drive. During this time, we managed to make a big move as a family, and with her guidance I found new career opportunities. Vera gave me the clarity, motivation, and energy I needed to step into the next chapter of my life with confidence."
- Paul, CTO, UK

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