I️ help Top 1% C-Suite operators turn reputation into momentum inside an exclusive, high-trust executive community.

The C-Suite has rules no one teaches.

You’re expected to move fast, take risks, and make calls that will follow you for years. Most days, you don’t know who you can trust. 

I know, because I’ve sat across from 10,000+ C-Suite operators (as their go-to recruiter/career therapist) right when impostor syndrome, burnout, and pressure were at their peak.

Here’s what I saw:

The top 1% built and nurture trusted relationships long before they needed help.

The rest waited to “network” until transition hit—and found themselves alone and overwhelmed.

The real problem isn’t talent or effort. 

It’s not having one or more of these connections in your corner:

1️⃣ Sponsors who will vouch for you out loud. 
2️⃣ Connectors who introduce you to the right people at the right time.
3️⃣ Collaborators who sharpen your thinking.
4️⃣ Challengers who push you out of your comfort zone and give honest feedback. 
5️⃣ Supporters who keep you grounded and confident when the pain hits. 


Without these relationships, leaders slow down, doubt themselves, and make bad decisions in isolation.

That’s my why. 

I built SuiteC so leaders don’t have to learn the hard way anymore.  It’s a curated, high-trust room where operators can speak honestly, think clearly, and make stronger decisions with people who understand the pressure of leading real companies.  

SuiteC delivers three things that you can’t find anywhere else:

1️⃣ VALUABLE CONNECTIONS
Curated, high-trust interactions with operators who’ve lived what you’re facing. No noise. No vendors. No sales agendas.

2️⃣ TRUTH
Candid conversations that surface blind spots, reframe problems, and give you the clarity you won’t get inside your own company.

3️⃣ MOMENTUM
The information you need to make better calls—so you stop learning the hard way and start leading with confidence.

“It’s the room I wish I’d walked into every time I left another ‘industry conference’ that turned out to be a string of sponsor sales pitches.”
— John McCarvel, former CEO of Crocs + SuiteC Advisory Board Member

We guide the conversations about real problems you can’t Google: what actually worked, what failed- the hard truths most never admit in public.

No noise.
No posturing.
No vendors.
No jerks.

No narcissists. 

The ROI is real:
Board seats.
$350K raises.
$10M mistakes avoided.
2 Hours back every day. 

If you want to make better decisions, go where people tell the truth. All. The. Time. 


Your reactions are your responsibility.
You have two options:

React fast…

To every word. 
To every insult. 
To every moment. 

…Or choose power.

Here’s what life keeps teaching me:
Power isn’t noise.

✔️ It’s logic. 
✔️ It’s silence. 
✔️ It’s restraint. 

Real power looks like:

↳ Responding with calm.
↳ Staying focused on truth.
↳ Breathing before reacting.
↳ Not letting words shake you.
↳ Observing instead of judging.
↳ Choosing peace over chaos.
↳ Not taking things personal.
↳ Letting “emotions” pass.
↳ Controlling your state.

Because your peace is your power.
And not everything deserves your energy.

The best advice I ever got:
“If they can control your reaction, they control you.”

That hit deep. So now…

I wait.
I watch.
I think before I speak.

And you know what happened?

Fewer regrets.
Better choices.
Stronger confidence.

Because silence isn’t weakness.
It’s leadership.

P.S. What helps you stay calm when emotions run high?

Bea Sonnendecker

I️ help middle market C-Suite operators turn reputation into momentum inside a private, high-trust executive community.

Studies show random acts of kindness improve mental health more than gratitude journaling.

That smile you gave? 
It changed someone’s whole day.

And your team feels it even in the smallest ways.
Let’s break it down:

1. Boost happiness at work:
➝ Kind acts raise happiness by 80%.
➝ It creates a space where people feel safe and valued.

Try this too: Start with one “thank you” a day, no matter how small the task.

2. Make feedback safer:
➝ 70% say kind leaders give better feedback. 
➝ Kindness lowers the fear of judgment.

Extra tip: Pause before giving feedback… lead with care, not critique.

3. Increase team energy:
➝ Kind teams are 12% more productive. 
➝ Teams that feel supported push further.

Kind tip: Celebrate small wins even on slow weeks.

4. Lower turnover risk:
➝ Kind workplaces have 31% less turnover. 
➝ When people feel respected, they stay longer.

Gentle reminder: Ask, “What do you need right now?” more often.

5. Show up when it counts:
➝ Moments of kindness are remembered for years.
➝ Even one calm word in a hard meeting can shift the room.

Remember this: Kindness has no job title anyone can lead with it.

Someone, somewhere remembers that you made their day easier.

Not for fame.
Not for credit.
Not for praise. 

Just because that’s who you are.

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Bea (Arias) Sonnendecker

I nurture private peer circles for Top 1% C-Suite execs to solve high-stakes problems—fast.

No fluff. No theory. Just what works—shared behind closed doors.

Hi, I’m Bea.

For 13 years, I supported thousands of big company execs through major career moves—and watched them make the same avoidable mistakes:

• Weak elevator pitch
• Passive strategy
• Only networking when they needed a job

As they climbed higher, isolation and impostor syndrome got worse—quietly fueling bad hires, poor decisions, and toxic behavior that infected entire teams.

I watched it cost CEOs millions.
And I watched it wreck reputations.

So I walked away from a $500K recruiting job and launched SuiteC—
A nonprofit built to stop the cycle before it starts.

Because when leaders avoid hard conversations, here’s what happens:

• Tension builds
• Decisions stall
• Everyone nods, but no one commits
• The best talent quietly checks LinkedIn
• Strategy dies in polite silence

Fixing it takes more than an executive coach. 
It takes real talk—with real operators—in real time.

That’s why I created SuiteC:
A private executive network where C-suite leaders solve high-stakes problems with peers who’ve lived through them.

No vendors.  No fluff. No wasted time. 
Just unfiltered strategy, shared in confidence.

How it works:
• Referral-only for CXOs and VPs in $100M–$2B orgs
• Includes:
 • 36 invite-only live events
 • Executive Think Tanks
 • Industry-based peer cohorts
 • 1:1 support from seasoned operators
 • SuiteC’s proprietary Dimensions of Expertise to help members articulate value and accelerate credibility

I’ve spent 2,500+ hours inside boardrooms with Fortune 1000 execs—and kept hearing the same thing:

“I can’t talk about this with anyone on my team.”

SuiteC is the room where they finally can.
It’s where strategy gets unstuck.
Where leaders grow faster.
And where trust gets rebuilt across the table—not just up the chain.

If your C-Suite needs sharper conversations, faster alignment, and fewer blindspots—let’s talk.

PS: Want to see who’s already inside?
Follow the @SuiteC Connection Concierge LinkedIn Page to explore our community in action.


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The biggest red flag in your career?

It isn’t burnout.
It’s how work feels after a break.

You go on vacation to rest.
You come back more tired.

You feel trapped. 
Disconnected. 
Off-track.

That’s not laziness.
That’s your mind saying:

❌ This isn’t it.
❌ I need something different.
❌ I can’t keep doing this forever.

Let’s name the signals most people ignore:

- You get sick thinking about meetings.
- You only feel “alive” on weekends.
- You check the clock every hour.
- You daydream about quitting.
- Mondays feel like a burden.

Ready to stop ignoring it?
Start with these micro shifts:

1. Check the Pattern
➝ Does this happen after every break?
➝ What is your body trying to tell you?

2. Redefine “Success”
➝ Is your work aligned with your values?
➝ Are you building what you actually want?

3. Create a Freedom List
➝ What feels light, not heavy?
➝ What does your ideal day look like?

4. Test a New Path
➝ One small project outside your 9-5.
➝ One conversation with someone doing what you want.

5. Use That Clarity
➝ Freedom is a feeling, follow it.
➝ You don’t need to quit, just start shifting.

The truth?

Your dream life isn’t found on vacation.
It’s built from daily decisions.

P.S. Ever come back from a holiday and question everything? Be honest

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Losing one top employee doesn’t just hurt.
It shifts everything.

— Workload spreads.
— Team trust drops.
— Momentum dies.

We don’t talk about the real cost.
What actually happens:

→ One person leaves
→ Five projects stall
→ Morale drops across the board

And then…

- Your best people carry the extra load
- Leaders stop building and start backfilling
- Growth plans freeze because you’re stuck in repair mode

What no one tells you?
That person didn’t just take their skills.

↳ They took systems with them.
↳ They took history with them.
↳ They took clarity with them.

Docs don’t cover it. 
Handovers don’t fix it.

Here’s what I believe:

Losing top talent isn’t a budget line.
It’s a turning point.

Retention isn’t about perks.
It’s about trust, pace, and care.

If you lead a team your real job isn’t filling seats.
It’s keeping the right people from ever wanting to leave.

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Most people don’t fail because they’re wrong.

They fail because they never start.
They wait for someone to say “go.”
They wait for the right time.
They wait to feel ready.

And that waiting costs them more than fear ever will.

Here’s how inaction creeps in:

1. You have a bold idea.
2. You start doubting yourself.
3. You ask for more feedback.
4. You plan every tiny detail.
5. You never hit publish.

The result?

↳ Ideas sit in your drafts.
↳ Energy drains from indecision.
↳ Momentum dies before it starts.

But it doesn’t have to go this way.

7 Ways to Beat Overthinking and Lead Through Action:

1. Act Before You’re Ready
↘ Clarity comes from doing.
↘ No one ever feels 100% sure.

2. Set 24-Hour Deadlines
↘ Give ideas a short runway.
↘ Build urgency, not delay.

3. Limit Feedback Loops
↘ Pick 1 trusted voice, not 10.
↘ More input ≠ better output.

4. Embrace Imperfect Starts
↘ Done is better than perfect.
↘ Action > approval.

5. Speak First in Meetings
↘ Build courage through reps.
↘ Let your voice be heard early.

6. Build a “Launch List”
↘ 1 bold move per week.
↘ Small action = big shift.

7. Create a Momentum Ritual
↘ Start each day with a win.
↘ Motion beats emotion.

Remember:

Thinking doesn’t change things.
Starting does.

Your power is in the move you make next.

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Starting again isn’t weakness.
It’s a decision to still believe in yourself.

Too many people think they’ve failed when they have to begin again:

“I left that job.”
“I hit reset… again.”
“I changed direction.”

But the strongest people I know?

They don’t count the tries.
They count the courage.

Because each restart means:

- You refused to settle
- You didn’t quit on yourself
- You chose to move forward, again

That’s the real win.

Not how long it took.
Not how perfect it looked.
Not how many people clapped.

But that you started again on your own terms.

Here are 6 steps to help you restart with strength:

1. Pause before rushing
➝ Give yourself space to think. Clear mind, better moves.

2. Let go of the old story
➝ What happened is part of your past. You don’t need to carry it forward.

3. Pick one small action
➝ Big changes start with one brave step. Keep it simple.

4. Focus on progress, not perfect
➝ Mistakes don’t mean you’re off-track. They mean you’re learning.

5. Surround yourself with support
➝ Be around people who remind you what’s possible, not what’s lost.

6. Remind yourself why you’re trying
➝ Write it down. Read it often. Let it guide you forward.

Your courage to begin again?
That’s what sets you apart.

P.S. What would you restart today if you dropped the shame?

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What if people remembered you…
for how you made them feel?

Title and role don’t build loyalty.
Your small, human moves do.

Most think great leadership means big talks and bold plans.

But it’s the small, daily actions that truly leave a mark.

- Saying “thank you” without a reason.
- Staying calm when things go wrong.
- Giving credit in private rooms.
- Remembering small details.
- Letting them speak first.
- Owning your mistakes.
- Giving “space” to grow.
- Noticing when they’re off.
- Showing up when it’s hard.
- Listening with no phone in sight.
- Explaining the goal, not just the task.
- Making them feel seen, not just useful.

None of that costs money.
But it earns deep trust.

You don’t need to be perfect.
Just present.

Real leadership lives in the quiet moments.
That’s what people remember.

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Clear feedback changes everything.

✖No yelling.
✖No blaming.
✖No power trips.
✖No messy drama.
✖No cold shoulders.

Just clear, kind leadership.

➝ You can name the problem.
↳ Without naming the person.

➝ You can speak your truth.
↳ Without shutting someone down.

➝ You can disagree.
↳ Without making it personal.

It’s not about being soft.
It’s about being steady.

That’s what strong leaders do.
Here’s the cheat code:

✔️ Own your words.
✔️ Speak with care.
✔️ Lead with calm.

The right words can turn conflict into clarity.
And it starts with one small switch:

Talk like a leader.
Not like a judge.

If you want to lead with more calm, trust, and clarity… 

Start using these simple swaps.
They change how people hear you.

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How to Talk Through Tough Topics:

Stuck planning the perfect next step?
Here’s the truth:

→ Most growth starts messy.
→ Most “perfect plans” die in draft.
→ Most wins begin with just one move.

You don’t need to know everything.
You just need to move.

Here’s how to begin without a plan:

1. Drop the pressure.
↳ You’re not late. You’re just early in the process.

2. Pick one small move.
↳ Action beats overthinking.

3. Expect the mess.
↳ Starting is supposed to feel awkward.

4. Talk less, do more.
↳ Action creates answers.

5. Focus on what’s next, not what’s missing.
↳ Forward is the only way.

You don’t have to be ready.
You just have to be willing.

But… the mistake many people make?

— They wait for clarity.
— They wait for confidence.
— They wait for a perfect path.

They wait so long…
they forget they’re allowed to begin without any of it.

P.S. What’s one thing you’ve been waiting to begin?

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The ego shows up quietly…
but it can ruin trust fast.

Good leadership starts with self-control.
And ego is usually the first thing to manage.

Here are 8 quick reminders to keep it in check:

1. Stop getting offended
- Not everything needs your energy. Protect your peace.

2. Don’t act superior
- Great leaders grow past their old selves, not past others.

3. You’re not your wins
- Achievements are nice but they’re not your worth.

4. Winning isn’t everything
- It’s okay to lose sometimes. Growth matters more.

5. Let go of control
- You don’t need to fix or manage everything.

6. Know when to stop
- The ego wants more. A wise mind knows enough.

7. You’re not always right
- Sometimes, letting others lead is the real win.

8. You’re still learning
- Stay curious. Ego stops when learning begins.

This isn’t soft leadership.
This is how strong leaders stay grounded.

P.S. Which of these 8 hit you the hardest today?

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Bad bosses don’t fire you.
They freeze your growth.

They:

➤ Keep you out of rooms that matter.
➤ Call only when things go wrong.
➤ Leave you out of key decisions.
➤ Give credit to someone louder.
➤ Ignore “your ideas.”
➤ Take your wins.

You stay stuck.
You start shrinking.

And worst of all…

- You think it’s normal.
- You say less in meetings.
- You lower your standards.
- You settle without noticing.
- You stop raising your hand.
- You wait for things to change.

P.S. Ever stayed in a job where you were slowly being sidelined? Let’s talk about it.

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7 Quiet Ways Bad Bosses Hold You Back:

Most people think leaders are the loudest in the room.

But great leaders don’t speak first.

They listen first.
They hear what’s not being said.
They notice who’s being left out.

And they create space for others to speak up.

Here’s what real leaders do:

1. They listen to understand
↳ Not just to respond.
↳ They pause, reflect, then speak with care.

2. They notice what’s missing
↳ Not just what’s said.
↳ They read the room and sense the unspoken.

3. They invite different views
↳ Not everyone agreesand that’s good.
↳ They ask: “What’s your take on this?”

4. They make space for quiet voices
↳ Loud talkers aren’t the only smart ones.
↳ They shine light on those who hold back.

5. They listen before they lead
↳ They don’t rush to fix.
↳ They seek clarity before action.

So:

✔️ You don’t need to be loud to lead.
✔️ You do need to make others feel heard.
✔️ Because real influence starts with real listening.

Leadership isn’t about taking over.
It’s about tuning in.

P.S. What’s one moment where listening changed everything?

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We’ve been told a lot of lies about career growth.
And most people still believe them.

But here’s the truth:

Hard work helps…
But smart moves matter more.

Let’s break some myths:

1. Your boss is always right.
2. It’s selfish to ask for a raise.
3. Job titles show your real worth.
4. Comfort means you’ve “made it.” 
5. Stay loyal and you’ll be rewarded.
6. You must have a perfect career path.
7. Burnout means you’re doing great work.
8. The best jobs go to the smartest people.
9. Working long hours means you care more.
10. If you stay quiet, your work will speak for itself.

These lies keep people stuck.
Break free from them.

Remember:

Career growth doesn’t come from working harder.

It comes from thinking smarter.

– Say no to myths that slow you down.
– Focus on what moves you forward.
– Question the advice you follow.
– Choose your path, not theirs.

Keep it simple.
Keep it true to you.

P.S. Which of these lies did you believe the longest?

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The right questions bring the right answers.
Think about that for a second.

Most people feel stuck because they stop asking questions that matter.

-> They stay busy.
-> They stay tired.
-> They stay stressed.

But never pause to check if their path still fits.

How does real clarity come?

Not through more hustle.
Not through outside advice.
Not even through major life changes.

But through small questions asked often.

Questions like:

- Is this job still good for my peace?
- Do I "pause" before I burn out?
- What’s draining my energy?
- Do I need a new path?
- Am I living my values?
- What’s still in my control?
- Where am I growing right now?
- Who can "help" me feel less alone?

These don’t just shift your mindset.
They shift your life.

This is how smart leaders protect their energy and lead with purpose…

By staying honest with themselves.

Every day.
Every week.

P.S. Want to lead better? Start by asking better questions.

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Teams don’t collapse overnight.
It happens step by step.

Stress builds in “silence.”
People stop speaking up.

Trust starts to fade.
And no one knows how it started.

The room feels polite… but not real.
Work happens… but purpose fades.

It happens when:

– Feedback is one-way.
– Boundaries get ignored.
– Some team members get special rules.
– Hard conversations keep getting pushed.
– People don’t know the “why” behind the work.

When these things stack up, good people check out.

Not loudly. Quietly.

By the time anyone notices, it’s already done damage.

The best teams don’t avoid conflict.
They create safety for it.

They don’t demand trust. 
They build it.

Culture isn’t loud.
It shows up in small, daily signals.

Watch those closely.
That’s where teams rise or slowly fall apart.

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8 Hidden Habits That Hurt Strong Teams:

Doubt is not a sign of weakness.
It’s a test of how fast you can recover.

Here’s how great leaders rebuild self-belief when it shakes:

1. They stay calm in the noise.
↳ Panic only magnifies the fear.

2.They act before they’re fully ready.
↳ Waiting too long builds hesitation.

3. They lean on their routines.
↳ Discipline makes belief easier to rebuild.

4. They speak to themselves with care.
↳ The tone in your head sets your pace.

5. They reflect on small wins.
↳ Confidence grows from evidence.

6. They move anyway.
↳ Even if it’s a small step, they take it.

7. They talk to someone they trust.
↳ Borrow belief until yours returns.

8. They separate emotion from facts.
↳ Not everything you feel is true.

9. They revisit their purpose.
↳ Clarity brings courage.

10. They reset daily.
↳ Confidence is a habit, not a trait.

Remember:

You don’t need to feel powerful to lead.
You need to move, even when belief wavers.

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Everyone talks about growth.

They read mindset books.
They set big goals for the year.
They buy new planners and routines.

But they forget what growth really feels like.

It doesn’t feel fun.
It feels hard.

You feel off.
You feel slow.
You feel like quitting.

Here’s what no one says:

- Growth feels like you’re doing it wrong.
- Selling feels like bothering people.
- Posting feels like no one cares.
- Sharing feels like oversharing.
- Learning feels like failing.
- Courage feels like fear.

But that’s how it works.

Growth feels bad before it feels good.
It feels messy before it feels clear.
It feels lonely before it feels seen.

What changed for me?

I stopped waiting to feel “ready.”
I started showing up messy.

I stopped overthinking the start.
I focused on building proof.

Growth is not a vibe.
It’s not a plan.

It’s a decision you make when it’s still hard.

You don’t grow when it’s easy.
You grow when you keep going.

P.S. What part of growth felt worst at the start for you?

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Most people think competition is outside.
It’s not.

It’s the voice that tells you you’re not ready.

The fear that stops you from showing up.
The habit that scrolls instead of creates.
The overthinking that kills your ideas.

Your real competition?

- The distractions you call “breaks”.
- The comfort zone you hide in.
- The fear that keeps you stuck.
- The goals you keep delaying.
- The growth you avoid.
- The work you skip.

Want to win?
Start with what you avoid.

Not what’s easy.
But what’s necessary.

Remember:

Growth hides where you’re uncomfortable.

- The pitch you’re delaying.
- The feedback you’re avoiding.
- The content you’re scared to post.

That’s your path.

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Everyone talks about making better decisions.
But most leaders are stuck in loops.

— They delay.
— They overthink.
— They wait for perfect.

That’s not leadership.
Here’s how smart leaders actually decide:

- They learn from each choice, fast
- They act at 70% clarity, not 100% proof
- They share the why, not just the outcome
- They ask: “Does this move us forward now?”
- They trust the person closest to the problem
- They set time limits to decide and stick to them
- They revisit past calls only if new facts demand it
- They check for team alignment before moving ahead

The goal isn’t to go fast.
It’s to move forward

✔️ With clarity
✔️ With direction
✔️ With confidence.
✔️ With your team behind the choice

- Decide with direction, not delay.
- Choose clarity, not chaos.
- Lead with intention, not reaction.

Because waiting often costs more than choosing.

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You don’t need a bigger team.
You need a faster, tighter one.

Because the best teams don’t run on size.
They run on alignment.

Here’s how you know your team’s built right:

→ Projects keep moving when someone’s out
→ People ask for help early, without shame
→ The team resets when things get messy
→ No one hides answers, info flows freely
→ People own outcomes not just tasks
→ Meetings stay short + lead to action
→ Energy gets protected, not drained
→ Follow-ups don’t need reminders
→ Docs + info are easy to find

The best teams don’t move faster by working longer.
They move smarter by clearing the path.

Strong teams don’t just move.

✔️ They finish what they start.
✔️ They move together.
✔️ They share the load.
✔️ They think ahead.

P.S. Which one does your team need most right now?

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