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A 90-DAY MENTORING PROGRAM FOR AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONALS, LED BY FORTUNE 50 PRESIDENT, SOPHIE BLUM
Define What's Next
Without Compromising Who You Are.
You have the competence. You have the ambition. What you may lack is strategic clarity, expanded influence, and the positioning your next chapter demands.
With 30+ years of C-Suite and transformation leadership experience across Fortune 100 corporations, scale-ups, and venture boards, Sophie Blum becomes your strategic thought partner cutting through complexity, sharpening your positioning, and helping you define your next move, on your own terms, with precision and confidence.
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Monday - October 26, 2026
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CLARITY
Define and own your next move with precision.
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VISIBILITY
Become intentionally known for your next level.
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ACTIVATION
Turn ambition into measurable results.
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Clarity
Define and own your next move with precision.
02
Visibility
Become intentionally known for your next level.
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Activation
Turn ambition into measurable results.
complexity rises. Clarity gets rare.
You've built the experience. You've earned the results. But somewhere between where you are and where you're capable of going, the path stops being obvious. Simply put, the next chapter demands a different strategic posture, and that posture rarely shows up on its own.
You Might Recognize Yourself If:
You've built real experience and results, yet you're struggling to translate that into visible authority.
You are in a transition, and exploring opportunities.
You keep discounting your own value in rooms with decision-makers who have decades less experience than you.
You're busy and high-performing, quietly telling yourself you'll invest in this "when things calm down."
You want your next role or your next chapter to reflect who you actually are, not a smaller, safer version of it.
Waiting feels safe. Growth rarely happens in the waiting. The people who move first are the ones who shift their trajectory.
Introducing C-FORWARD Mentoring Academy
Your Career. Your Life. Your Legacy. On Your Own Terms.
C-FORWARD Mentoring Academy is a pioneering platform built to help ambitious professionals excel in leadership and business without sacrificing who they are. Sophie has distilled 30+ years of business and leadership experience into a small, elite, 90-day mentoring program that gives you the clarity, skills, and network to architect your next chapter with confidence and impact.
A structured system. Not just inspiration.
Over 12 weeks of a 90-day journey you move through the FORWARD framework: seven modules, live group sessions every two weeks, and practical exercises, role-plays, and real-time feedback.
Meet CFORWARD Founder, Sophie Blum
Meet Sophie Blum;
Your Personal Strategic Mentor
For more than 30 years, Sophie has operated at the highest levels of global business from Fortune 50 President to venture boards, scale-ups, and billion-dollar family enterprises.
She has led large-scale transformations across Fortune 50 organizations, advised founders and CEOs, and spent 15 years on startup boards shaping growth, digital acceleration, and strategic repositioning across B2C and B2B markets.
“Experience built her credibility. Clarity is what she now builds in others, spotting the patterns other advisors miss, finding leverage points fast, and turning ambition into focused strategic direction.”
“Nobody willing to grow should reinvent the wheel to reach their full potential.”
- Sophie Blum
Vision, Mission & Values
VISION
A world where every ambitious professional reaches their full potential without reinventing the wheel.
MISSION
Help ambitious professionals fast-forward their success by transmitting 35 years of hard-won wisdom across career, family, and leadership
Family
Positivity
Continuous Growth
Generous
Caring
Getting Things Done
What Makes This Program Unique; 3 Main Outcomes
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Role Clarity & Strategic Direction
Define and own your next move with precision.
Identify 2–3 target roles or directions
Build a clear roadmap to get there
Articulate a differentiated leadership positioning
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Executive Brand, Presence & Visibility
Become intentionally known for your next level.
Craft a powerful personal brand narrative
Strengthen your executive presence
Build visibility that aligns with your future step
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Turn Ambition Into Measurable Results.
Turn ambition into measurable results.
Activate a strategic network
Implement a 90-day action plan
Build the mindset, structure, and accountability to create real career acceleration
The Process of How C-FORWARD Works
A Structured System, Not Just Inspiration.
Over 12 weeks, you move through the FORWARD framework:
7 modules (the FORWARD system)
Group sessions every 2 weeks
A weekly implementation check-in support
Practical exercises, role plays, and real-time feedback
You'll Work With Proven Frameworks
Personal Branding
The FLARE framework
Executive Presence
The PRESENCE framework
Strategic Networking
The CONNECT framework & strategic network MAP TOOL
Career Roadmap
Dynamic Action Plan + Execution Tracker
You'll work with proven frameworks
Personal branding
The flare framework
Executive Presence
The PRESENCE framework
Strategic Networking
The CONNECT framework & strategic network MAP TOOL
Career Roadmap
Dynamic Action Plan + Execution Tracker
Each module produces a tangible output you can use immediately.
What's Included in The 90-Day Journey with Sophie
Fully Flexible & Transformative
Learn & Practice the FORWARD Framework:
6 live sessions designed to teach and apply each module
Deep, transformative learning experiences
Personal stories, teaching points, and practical tools
Business & Leadership Mentoring:
1 fully dedicated Business session tailored to your challenges
1 Live “Ask Me Anything” session, personal & business mentoring, no taboos, no filler
Guides & Resources Per Module:
Resources crafted to enhance your growth
Step-by-step insights to accelerate your career and leadership impact
And So Much More:
Exclusive bonuses, community access, and personalized support
Accelerators & Bonuses
One-to-one, 1h30 Personalized Business & Career Session with Sophie tailored advice for your career and business challenges
Unlimited access to Sophie via email and WhatsApp, 100% of questions answered during the program
Lifetime access to the C-FORWARD community, a support network that believes in you and helps you break through the ceiling
NEW: Invitation to C-FORWARD's exclusive private events, one online, plus in-person in Paris, Dubai, Geneva, and Los Angeles
Curriculum: The FORWARD Framework, Module by Module
Seven Modules, Delivered Live Across 12 Weeks.
Foundation of Personal Branding
Get clear on the personal brand you want to be known for, before you try to be visible for it.
Optimize Your Mindset:
Identify and dismantle the “soft ambition” and self-limiting beliefs quietly capping your next move.
Refine Your Presence:
Sharpen how you show up in the rooms that matter, your executive presence, on camera, on stage, and around the table.
Work–Personal Life Harmony
Build a plan that lets your career and personal life reinforce each other, instead of competing.
Amplify Your Network
Turn your network from a contact list into a strategic asset that opens doors.
Roadmap to Career Success
Translate clarity into a concrete, sequenced plan for your next-level career.
Dynamic Action Plan
Leave with a 60-day action plan and execution tracker to start living your future self, now.
Two modules are coming on top for personalized role plays. Topic is defined by the cohort based on the needs (examples of role play sessions: Executive presence during interviews, Executive narrative at a networking event)
An open letter
From Sophie Blum
With the right tools, you can transform your career faster than you ever thought possible.
Have you ever felt doubt hold you back from making the changes you wish to see in your career?
You’re not alone, and being here today means you’re ready to embrace more opportunities and possibilities.
Imagine harnessing your self-doubt as a catalyst for an unstoppable and empowering mindset.
I've been where you are, and I've seen how transforming uncertainty can lead to a successful C-suite executive career, still, without compromise.
Equipping yourself with this unfair advantage of an unstoppable mindset is key.
While I can't predict the future, I can assure you that reaching your goals requires taking decisive action, regardless of past or current challenges.
💡 You've always figured things out on your own but this time, something is keeping you stuck. What if the only thing standing between you and the career you want is hesitation?
It's time to break free ✨ and make this a year of unstoppable growth. And that's exactly why I'm doing this Masterclass Live so I can help you unlock the must-have skills that will create unlimited opportunities, for you, your family, and the world at large.
Let's overcome your self-doubt together. Let's create your career roadmap. No regrets, no playing small, no hesitation.
Join me live so I can show you the three things you must do to get new career opportunities.
Success Stories
'My biggest aha moment came when Sophie asked me a simple question: ‘Could her mother understand my personal brand statement?’ That question completely changed the way I thought about strategic clarity. I realized that having a successful career story isn’t enough, you need to be able to articulate your value with simplicity, precision and confidence.
Throughout the CFORWARD Academy, I experienced a real transformation in my strategic clarity. I gained a much clearer understanding of my strengths, my positioning and, most importantly, what I want to move towards next. And beyond the tools and frameworks, Sophie’s energy and the energy of the community were incredibly inspiring. I’m leaving the program with much more clarity, confidence and excitement about what’s next. I can’t wait to join the live event!”
Arushi,
CMO – Dubai
“Before joining C Forward, I struggled with positioning myself and embodying my value in front of decision-makers with decades more experience. Midway through C Forward with Sophie Blum, I've discovered a new path. C Forward has equipped me with:
Strategic Brand Management: Building my personal brand as a strategic asset.
Leadership Mindset: Breaking down 'soft ambition' and neutralizing biases.
Executive Presence: Embracing my value in critical settings..
A Supportive Tribe: A community of ambitious leaders rising together.
Thank you, Sophie, for your high standards and generosity.”
Camille Consultant in Transformation,
France & Dubai
"Wow. Being part of the C-FORWARD Academy is a transformative experience.”
“C-FORWARD Academy was perfectly timed for gaining clarity on what's next and belonging to a community of women ready to lead with heart.
Sophie's mentorship is a game-changer, shifting how I see myself and how I show up. I feel supported and activated."
Camille Consultant in Transformation,
France & Dubai
Before joining FORWARD, I had already worked on my personal brand with several coaches and programs, I've always been addicted to growth.
But Sophie's program is in a different league: deeply practical, rigorous, and in-depth in a way I hadn't experienced before. It's the one that finally helped me distill what was truly authentic to me and let it shine through. Sophie shows up with rare generosity, sharing her own playbook, her live learnings, and a clear roadmap that gives you the impact and momentum to elevate your professional positioning.
Even as someone already advanced in public speaking, I now deliver appearances with noticeably more confidence and presence. This is genuine C-suite level preparation. Thank you, Sophie, for the transformative experience.
Olesya,
VP Global Brand, Switzerland
I'm incredibly grateful for everything I learned with Sophie and at the CFORWARD Academy.
That experience has truly shaped how I'm approaching my next chapter, both personally and professionally.
Embracing my complete reality as a businesswoman, has given me the confidence to be a CEO and integrate my personal and professional identities seamlessly.
This journey has been about planting seeds for future growth, and I am excited to see them flourish.
Vanessa,
Founder & Entrepreneur, Spain
"Wow. Being part of the C-FORWARD Academy is a transformative experience.”
“C-FORWARD Academy was perfectly timed for gaining clarity on what's next and belonging to a community of women ready to lead with heartThe CFORWARD tools provided me with invaluable clarity in a very short time.
Through Sophie's mentorship, I gained a simple, structured, and aligned business framework. Today, I'm making decisions easily with a clear direction. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your business approach..
Sophie's mentorship is a game-changer, shifting how I see myself and how I show up. I feel supported and activated."
Desi,
Leadership Coach for Change, Dubai
The program unlocked a new level of self-awareness, helping me consider my values and refine my storytelling. It taught me how to leverage my strengths, providing strategic clarity and boosting my self-confidence.
A breakthrough moment came when Sophie assured me I could exceed my own expectations, and through her guidance, I learned how to frame with intention my personal Brand statement.
The unique value of C-FORWARD lies in Sophie's challenging approach, caring, actionable and mind opening guidance combined with her extensive executive experience.
The personal reflection was profound, even for someone who thought they had done a lot of self-work.
Anne,
Global People and Culture Director, Switzerland
My breakthrough came when we worked on my personal brand statement.
Suddenly, everything clicked. My positioning became clear, and my roadmap forward was obvious. It helped me to be very clear later whenever I needed to talk about myself being it in conference, with head-hunter or even with friends.
Sophie's mentoring is deeply caring yet challenges you to step up to your next level.
Vika,
International Commercial Director, Switzerland
Who This Is For
Designed For Ambitious Professionals Ready To Move Forward Intentionally.
Mid-career women in leadership who've hit a ceiling they know they're ready to break through
Professionals defining their next role, transition, or chapter and want to do it with a clear strategy, not guesswork
Leaders who want a personal brand and executive presence that actually reflect their value
Anyone ready to grow their career without sacrificing their personal life, values, or sense of self
Investment & Enrollment Details
C-FORWARD: 90 Days to Your Future Self
Investment: €2997
Over 90 days, you will:
Clarify your unique value with a personal brand statement
Align your priorities with a personalized Harmony action plan that integrates your personal and professional life
Expand your influence with a strategic, personalized networking plan
Create your future roadmap, a four-step plan to reach your next-level career
Start living it immediately, with a 60-day action plan to embody your future self now
+ Your 4 Accelerators
Next Cohort: Monday - October 26, 2026 Only Limited Seats Available
FAQs
I'm working a lot right now. Should I wait for a better moment?
You could wait but when exactly is that “better moment” coming? C-FORWARD was designed for high achievers like you, who already carry a lot. The program fits into your reality; it doesn't compete with it. Waiting feels safe. Growth rarely happens in the waiting, the ones who act first are the ones who shift their trajectory.
I'm looking for a new job. Will this really help me?
Absolutely but not in a superficial way. If you're job-searching without clarity on your positioning, your narrative, and your unique edge, you're competing on effort alone. Inside C-FORWARD, you'll work on:
• Clear positioning, so you stand out with confidence
• Strategic confidence, owning your authority
• A Personal brand foundation that opens doors
• Network activation, leveraging connections strategically
Bold decision-making that turns clarity into action
What results can I expect?
Clarity, conviction, and a powerful narrative that guides every decision. Members go on to land new roles, negotiate what's next differently, redefine their positioning internally, and stop shrinking to fit others' expectations. The transformation isn't just external, it's internal alignment. From there, everything accelerates.
What's the time commitment?
Six 90 Minutes live sessions plus one dedicated 90 Minutes business session and one live 120 Minutes AMA, spaced roughly every two weeks across the 12-week program small and elite by design, with resources and tools to work through between sessions.
What's included in the investment?
The full FORWARD framework across 7 modules, 6 live teaching sessions, 1 dedicated business session, 1 live AMA, guides and resources per module, one accelerator exclusive to this class, plus 4 additional accelerators from a 1:1 session with Sophie to lifetime community access (see Sections 11–13).