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Senior marketing leader in a global services firm who owns B2C strategy and database marketing, with influence on client engagement design and targeting.

Who is the Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands course for?

Senior marketing leader in a global services firm who owns B2C strategy and database marketing, with influence on client engagement design and targeting.

What do you take away from the Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands course?

Identify which client opportunities have hidden margin potential and position yourself to lead them Shape incoming RFPs and briefs so they align with your strengths and differentiation Build internal credibility that routes high-value opportunities to your desk first Articulate a data-led narrative that makes your team the default choice for premium work Deploy repeatable positioning templates that compound across client conversations.

How does this map to your situation?

When shaping a new client engagement Before responding to an RFP After winning a high-value project During internal strategy reviews.

What's included with your purchase?

12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters) Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access 30-day money-back guarantee.

What does the Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands cover on delivery and format?

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access. Time investment: Approximately 4-6 hours total, designed to be completed in short sessions over two weeks.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Unlike generic marketing strategy courses, this is tailored to senior practitioners in services firms who must compete internally and externally for high-margin work, and win.

What does the Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands cover on frequently asked?

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands on the desk

Strategic client work with higher margins and stronger positioning

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

The situation this course is for

Who this is for

Senior marketing leader in a global services firm who owns B2C strategy and database marketing, with influence on client engagement design and targeting

Who this is not for

Entry-level marketers, agency coordinators, or teams focused solely on campaign execution without strategic input

What you walk away with

  • Identify which client opportunities have hidden margin potential and position yourself to lead them
  • Shape incoming RFPs and briefs so they align with your strengths and differentiation
  • Build internal credibility that routes high-value opportunities to your desk first
  • Articulate a data-led narrative that makes your team the default choice for premium work
  • Deploy repeatable positioning templates that compound across client conversations

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Defining premium engagements
What differentiates high-margin, strategic client work from run-of-the-mill assignments. Identify patterns in scope, budget, and influence.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What makes an engagement 'premium'
  2. Margin profiles of top-tier projects
  3. Client types that initiate strategic work
  4. Duration and follow-on potential
  5. Decision-makers on the client side
  6. Internal visibility and executive exposure
  7. How these projects get scoped
  8. Timing within client fiscal cycles
  9. Signals of budget flexibility
  10. Positioning before the RFP drops
  11. Tracking informal client signals
  12. Mapping opportunity precursors
Module 2. Auditing current engagement pipeline
Assess today's workload through the lens of margin, influence, and strategic value to isolate leverage points.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Classifying active engagements by margin tier
  2. Separating strategic from tactical work
  3. Identifying client decision timelines
  4. Pinpointing where influence shifts
  5. Tracking budget ownership paths
  6. Recognizing handoff bottlenecks
  7. Mapping team credibility signals
  8. Assessing client escalation paths
  9. Evaluating internal support depth
  10. Benchmarking against peer workloads
  11. Spotting under-leveraged capabilities
  12. Diagnosing missed pickup points
Module 3. Positioning before the brief
Shape client conversations early using data-led insights that position you as the natural owner of high-value work.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Sources of early market signals
  2. Building proprietary data views
  3. Packaging insights for executives
  4. Sharing forward-looking analysis
  5. Creating demand with data
  6. Positioning without overreach
  7. Timing your input correctly
  8. Using past results as leverage
  9. Framing proactive recommendations
  10. Aligning with account goals
  11. Documenting strategic reach
  12. Creating traceable influence
Module 4. Crafting compelling client narratives
Turn data and experience into a narrative that makes your team the obvious choice for premium work.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Starting with client pain points
  2. Linking data to business outcomes
  3. Using benchmarks effectively
  4. Highlighting differentiated capabilities
  5. Structuring a persuasive story
  6. Incorporating social proof
  7. Tying to strategic initiatives
  8. Avoiding generic claims
  9. Using specific campaign examples
  10. Referencing past results
  11. Framing scalability realistically
  12. Closing with confidence
Module 5. Building internal sponsorship
Gain advocates across functions who route high-value opportunities your way before they’re widely distributed.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying key influencers
  2. Mapping internal power dynamics
  3. Sharing value proactively
  4. Delivering early wins
  5. Creating visibility on results
  6. Building trust with peers
  7. Offering support without overcommitting
  8. Establishing reciprocity
  9. Documenting contributions
  10. Positioning as a go-to expert
  11. Leveraging cross-functional wins
  12. Growing influence organically
Module 6. Shaping RFP responses strategically
Move beyond reacting to briefs, reshape the opportunity so it aligns with your strengths and margins.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Reading between the lines of RFPs
  2. Identifying unstated needs
  3. Proposing scope expansions
  4. Reframing success metrics
  5. Introducing new solution areas
  6. Using data to justify premium pricing
  7. Collaborating with pricing teams
  8. Anticipating client objections
  9. Strengthening client relationships
  10. Building optionality into bids
  11. Increasing win likelihood
  12. Setting the tone early
Module 7. Creating repeatable positioning assets
Develop templates, decks, and narratives that compound across engagements and reduce lift for future wins.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Designing modular client insights
  2. Building adaptable case studies
  3. Creating data visualization packs
  4. Standardizing success stories
  5. Developing positioning checklists
  6. Organizing internal knowledge
  7. Updating assets quarterly
  8. Tailoring without starting over
  9. Scaling proven messages
  10. Integrating feedback loops
  11. Tracking what resonates
  12. Reducing time to proposal
Module 8. Negotiating scope and margin
Secure better terms by anchoring on value, not cost, positioning your team as essential, not optional.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding client cost sensitivity
  2. Articulating unique value
  3. Benchmarking against alternatives
  4. Using competitive tension
  5. Highlighting risk of inaction
  6. Framing investment as protection
  7. Linking to revenue impact
  8. Showing long-term savings
  9. Negotiating with confidence
  10. Protecting margin intentionally
  11. Avoiding race to the bottom
  12. Walking away strategically
Module 9. Expanding influence across accounts
Grow your footprint within key clients by becoming the default partner for strategic initiatives.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping client stakeholder roles
  2. Identifying expansion triggers
  3. Tracking client milestones
  4. Anticipating upcoming needs
  5. Sharing forward-looking insights
  6. Building trusted advisor status
  7. Delivering incremental value
  8. Creating stickiness
  9. Positioning across business units
  10. Leveraging existing wins
  11. Aligning with client goals
  12. Growing engagement depth
Module 10. Measuring engagement quality
Track metrics that reflect strategic value, not just activity, so you double down on what works.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining quality markers
  2. Tracking margin by engagement
  3. Measuring influence on scope
  4. Assessing client retention
  5. Evaluating follow-on work
  6. Scoring executive visibility
  7. Benchmarking peer performance
  8. Reviewing win reasons
  9. Analyzing loss feedback
  10. Adjusting targeting strategy
  11. Prioritizing high-potential clients
  12. Refining playbooks quarterly
Module 11. Scaling credibility without scaling headcount
Amplify your team’s reach by making insights and assets reusable across client teams and geographies.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying leverage points
  2. Packaging insights for reuse
  3. Creating internal distribution paths
  4. Training advocates
  5. Using success stories widely
  6. Highlighting team contributions
  7. Reducing dependency on individuals
  8. Building institutional memory
  9. Creating templates that travel
  10. Ensuring consistency
  11. Tracking adoption rates
  12. Optimizing for scale
Module 12. Implementing your premium engagement playbook
Deploy your customized playbook, integrating positioning strategies, internal sponsorship, and repeatable assets into daily operations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Selecting a pilot opportunity
  2. Applying positioning templates
  3. Engaging internal sponsors
  4. Tracking early signals
  5. Refining messaging
  6. Adjusting scope proactively
  7. Capturing client feedback
  8. Documenting wins
  9. Scaling to additional accounts
  10. Updating internal knowledge
  11. Reviewing margin outcomes
  12. Iterating the playbook

How this maps to your situation

  • When shaping a new client engagement
  • Before responding to an RFP
  • After winning a high-value project
  • During internal strategy reviews

Before vs. after

Before
Opportunities come to you unshaped, often reactive, leaving margin and influence on the table.
After
You shape which engagements you win, positioning your strengths early to claim higher-value work.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 4-6 hours total, designed to be completed in short sessions over two weeks.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic marketing strategy courses, this is tailored to senior practitioners in services firms who must compete internally and externally for high-margin work, and win.

Frequently asked

Is this focused on external marketing or internal positioning?
Both, this course teaches how to position externally to win better work, and internally to get first access to it.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with pricing and margin?
Yes, specifically how to justify premium pricing through positioning, not just negotiation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 4-6 hours total, designed to be completed in short sessions over two weeks..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours