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This is for you if you’re an ACD or CD who’s leading the work, but tired of guessing, fixing, firefighting, or faking it.

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Join this free masterclass and get guidance
from an Emmy-winning ECD with 26 years
at big agencies, small shops, and in-house teams.

Stay creative while leading the creative
Build trust quickly with juniors and clients
Protect the work and your team
Lead as yourself – not as who they expect you to be
Avoid burnout and actually enjoy your job again
(yes really!)

What got you here (talent, hustle, and late-night magic) isn’t what helps you thrive now

Learn what the best creative leaders do differently.

Designed for creative leaders by a creative leader

I’ve sat in your seat and the one across the table. From junior copywriter to ECD, I’ve led teams, pitched CMOs, and felt the pressure to inspire even when I was running on empty. This everything I wish someone had taught me…back when I was winging it too.

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I've helped talented folks from
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Mayan Ami – Creative Director

Steve is an excellent mentor. He was generous with his time and insights. We exchanged ideas on brand, advertising, and building high-performing creative teams, and he frequently drew on his years of experience in advertising and creative direction to offer practical, actionable advice.

Madeleine Heaven – Art Director

Working with Steve marked the beginning of my journey into creative leadership.
I was ready to advance but needed guidance on presenting ideas with leadership and navigating agency dynamics to be seen as a leader. Through group sessions, 1:1 support, and stories from his own experience, Steve helped me identify growth areas and reframe my mindset in high-stakes situations. Most of all, his guidance shaped my future direction and gave me the confidence to trust my own abilities.

Justin Barnard – Sr. Copywriter

Steve was a fantastic mentor and I came away with a lot of valuable information.
Our conversations felt very fluid and it was obvious he truly cared about my concerns and listened to my responses before giving clear and actionable advice. I'd highly recommend working with Steve for any senior creative looking to make it to the next level.

Ellis Murray

“He recognized my potential when others overlooked it."

Diana Garcia

“He fosters career growth & lets creativity run wild.”

Gracie Saucedo-Rivera

"His mentoring was a huge role in shaping my career."

Helen Mishchenko

"He had some great ideas for my career development."

Nicole Boysen

"He gives insights that go beyond the conventional.”

Jimin Shim

"His impact on my career and growth cannot be overstated."

Your Coach,

Steve Molnar

Over 25 Years of Creative and Leadership Experience:

Delivered award-winning campaigns for global brands: Kellogg, Cottonelle, Pringles, General Motors, DISH Network, Sling TV, Carhartt, Huggies, and more
Guided teams through high-stakes creative challenges on multi-million dollar campaigns
Mentored & coached ad creatives worldwide

This isn’t another fluff-filled workshop. It’s built by someone who’s pitched, lost, rebounded, promoted, and mentored others to do the same.

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The Proof is in the People

FAQ

Q: Who’s this actually for?
Stop being the midnight hero.
Senior creatives who are done being the “2am fixer” and ready to be the leader everyone trusts to steer the ship. Think ACDs, CDs, and anyone still polishing headlines instead of building the team that nails it without them.

Q: I’m already a CD. Am I going to hear anything new?
If you’re still playing creative whack-a-mole, yes.
This is the stuff no one taught you when you got the title. The behind-the-curtain strategies the best CDs use to sell big ideas, keep their sanity, and get teams performing without babysitting.

Q: How’s this different from other leadership trainings?
No accountant advice here.
Most “leadership” courses are built for middle managers and corporate lifers. They don’t touch the high-speed, ego-heavy, politics-rich reality you live in. This one does. It’s packed with campaign war stories, agency truths, neuroscience tricks, and tools you can drop straight into Monday’s meeting.

Q: What am I walking out with?
Stuff you’ll actually use.

Frameworks for leading without micromanaging
Ways to sell ideas to CFOs, CMOs, and anyone else with a veto stamp
Resilience tools that keep you and your team from unraveling
Decision-making skills for when it’s all on the line
Influence and persuasion tactics for the toughest rooms
A plan to stay relevant and recession-proof no matter what the industry throws at you

Q: Does this cover AI?
AI as your second brain.
Yep. You’ll see exactly how to use it for briefs, pitch prep, feedback, idea stress-tests, and spotting trends before they hit the trades.

Q: How much time are we talking?
About an hour a pop.
Each module takes around an hour. You can binge them, go week-by-week, or jump to the one you need right now. Every lesson comes with an optional action you can use in your actual work that day.

Q: Is this theory or real-world?
Real-world with brains behind it.
You’ll know why it works (neuroscience, human behavior) and exactly how to use it when your client just killed the work you love.

Q: Do I need my company to sign off?
Pay yourself now, expense it later.
Plenty of people invest in themselves and get reimbursed later. You’ll even get a short “make the boss pay” note you can send to your manager or HR.

Q: When will I actually see results?
Faster than you think.
A lot of people notice a shift after the first two modules. This isn’t “someday” learning. You’ll be trying the tools in your actual job while you’re still in the program.

The testimonials, examples, and results presented on this page are not intended to serve as a guarantee for your business. They’re presented to give you an idea of what’s possible when action is applied to a business scenario. Results in any business require work, application, study, correction, growing skill levels, and consistent dedication.