Membership

Professional development designed by a corporate operator for ambitious women navigating visibility, leadership, and balance, at work and beyond.

Work Lunch is a virtual membership that includes monthly masterclasses, live office hours with Jeanelle and guest experts, practical career resources and workbooks, and access to a supportive community of ambitious professionals focused on growth, leadership, and visibility.

You're in good company

Work Lunch is trusted by corporate professionals at organizations like:

You have the ambition. You're missing the playbook.

High-achieving women in corporate environments often have the drive to advance — but lack:

Insider knowledge of how decisions are really made at the top

Visibility to the leaders who influence their careers

Strategic frameworks for navigating complex corporate dynamics

Practical tools for executive presence and communication

A community of peers who understand the unique challenges of corporate advancement

Most leadership development is either too theoretical, too fluffy, or taught by people who've never actually worked in the rooms you're trying to reach.

Work Lunch is different. It's built by someone who's in those rooms right now.

Let’s break down the numbers.

70%

of women report experiencing imposter syndrome.

…compared to 58% of men. Among female executives, that jumps to 75%. Source

8.3%

lower potential ratings than men, despite higher performance.

Even when women know they've outperformed, they self-promote less, and it costs them. Source

14%

less likely to be promoted, even when outperforming male peers.

And if they're mothers, their perceived competency drops by another 10%.

You’re not doing anything wrong and you’re certainly not alone.

You haven’t been taught how to navigate your growing career with visibility & strategy.

High-performers do what they’ve always done: WORK HARDER.

Which means you’ve probably…

Taken on more projects hoping it’ll finally get noticed
Said yes to everything, thinking “this will prove I’m ready”
Watched your peers get promoted with half the effort but better optics
Spent hours reading LinkedIn posts, Googling “executive presence,” or trying to reverse-engineer how other people show up
Signed up for generic leadership trainings that feel too fluffy or too theoretical
Tried a personal brand course, but it’s built for creators, not corporate professionals

And after all that effort?

You’re still unsure of what actually MOVES THE NEEDLE inside their org.

Imagine THIS instead…

You walk into high-stakes meetings (board reviews, skip-levels, cross-functional sessions) knowing exactly how to show up.
You’ve got a repeatable playbook for strategic visibility, personal brand building, and clear storytelling that doesn’t feel forced.
You’re no longer “the reliable one” — you’re the obvious next-in-line.
Your work is consistently recognized.
You finally have the language, presence, and confidence to back up your results and get paid for them.

You’re NOT PERFORMING. You’re LEADING with CLARITY, CREDIBILITY & INFLUENCE.

That’s what Work Lunch delivers.

The real career playbook behind the polish from someone who’s been in the rooms you’re trying to get into.

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Work Lunch is a career growth suite built for ambitious professionals navigating corporate life, especially those doing the work but not getting the visibility.

It’s where strategy meets polish, and where high-performers finally get the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and authority.

Why Work Lunch

You need clear guidance, real examples, and language you can use in your meeting tomorrow.

The last thing you need is more on your plate and another generic leadership course.

Work Lunch was built for ambitious professionals who:

Are doing strong, strategic work, but still feel overlooked or under-leveled.
Have grown beyond the manager track, but haven’t been given the blueprint to rise.
Want to lead with presence and influence, not just output.

WHY IT MATTERS NOW

Your next PROMOTION won't come from working harder. It'll come from SHOWING UP differently.
Work Lunch gives you the PLAYBOOK, and the POLISH, to MAKE THAT SHIFT.

Why Work Lunch is different

Built by a Real Executive

Not a consultant or coach—a Fortune 500 operator who's led global teams at Nike and Bugaboo. Every strategy comes from lived experience.

Polished but Never Preachy

Executive-level insights without the fluff. No buzzwords, no inspirational platitudes. Just what actually works in corporate environments.

Immediately Actionable

Participants use strategies the same week they learn them. Tools, templates, and frameworks ready for Monday morning.

Modular and Modern

Designed to layer over time. Flexible programming that grows with your needs and career goals.

Everything you need to advance.

Monthly Masterclasses

Pre-recorded sessions released quarterly by theme—from presentation skills to career planning to work-life alignment. Immediately actionable strategies you can use Monday morning.

Live Hot Seat Coaching

Hands-on skill development in real time. Bring your challenges, get expert guidance, and learn alongside other corporate women at your level.

Expert Guest Sessions

Negotiation coaches, personal branding strategists, communication experts—we bring in specialists for the skills that matter most.

Private Community

Connect with ambitious women at similar career stages. Share wins, ask questions, and build relationships that last beyond the curriculum.

A year of intentional growth.

Q1

Set Your Year

Executive presence and strategic planning. Set your vision, design your systems, and align your goals.

Q2

Presentation & Polish

Elevate your communication, sharpen your executive voice, and lead the room with confidence.

Q3

Turning Ideas Into Influence

Transform your ideas into impact. Learn to advocate for your work, build buy-in, and turn strategy into visible results.

Q4

Package the Year

Turn your work into your next opportunity. Highlight accomplishments, prepare for promotions, and plan ahead.

What Members Are Saying

Meet our founder

Jeanelle Teves

Fortune 500 Executive. Mentor-at-Scale. Builder of Powerful Teams.

Jeanelle Teves is a global brand leader, former Nike exec, and current Chief Commercial Officer at Bugaboo. She’s led multi-million dollar teams across corporate, private equity, and startup environments—and now she’s teaching ambitious professionals how to lead with clarity, polish, and strategic presence.

As a first-gen, Filipina-American executive and working mom, Jeanelle knows exactly what it means to navigate corporate without a playbook. Through Work Lunch, she brings the real tools she’s used in boardrooms, investor meetings, and skip-levels to help you grow without burning out or playing small.

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Is Work Lunch right for me?

YES! Work Lunch is for you if…

You're a career professional navigating leadership without a mentor or clear roadmap
You're doing strong work, but not getting the visibility or influence to match
You're tired of fluffy leadership advice and want tools you can apply in real meetings and real moments
You're juggling big goals and real life — work, family, ambition, and everything in between
You want to grow inside corporate, not exit it
You're ready to stop guessing and start showing up with polish, presence, and strategy

Work Lunch isn't for you if…

You're looking for basic career advice or beginner-level training
You want to build a personal brand for social media (this is about internal career growth, not becoming a creator)
You prefer self-paced, pre-recorded courses with no live component
You're not ready to reflect, participate, and apply what you learn inside your actual workplace

When do I get access?

Immediately. Your onboarding email arrives within minutes of joining with links to the full platform — Masterclasses, Community, Hot Seat Coaching schedule, and the resource library.
What's the time commitment?

Everything is designed for demanding corporate schedules. Masterclasses are pre-recorded, community is async, and live sessions are recorded. Engage as deeply or as lightly as each week allows.
Can I expense this through work?

Yes — many members do. We provide invoices and documentation for professional development budget requests. Email support@worklunch.com and we'll send what you need.
Is this only for women?

The content is designed for ambitious women navigating corporate environments, but everyone is welcome. Good strategy works for everyone.
What if I want to cancel?

Cancel anytime from your account. No phone calls, no retention tactics — you keep access through the end of your current billing period.
What makes this different from every other leadership program?

It's built by an operator who is currently in the room — not a consultant, not a coach who left corporate a decade ago. Every strategy is actively being used in Fortune 500 environments today.