Your next senior role starts with a plan.
The MSK Ascent is a private executive development platform built for senior leaders who are serious about their next career move. Track your readiness, build your brand, and get the coaching that gets results.
Free tier available · No credit card required · Sign in with LinkedIn
Drue DeAngelis
Executive Career Coach · MSK Careers
"I built this platform because I kept seeing the same pattern: talented leaders who were absolutely ready for the next level, but didn't have a clear strategy for getting there."
Who it's for
Built for leaders who are serious about what's next.
The MSK Ascent was created for senior managers, directors, and VPs who know they're ready for more — but need a structured, strategic approach to get there. If you're thinking 18–36 months ahead, this is your platform.
Drue DeAngelis
Executive Career Coach
MSK Careers · Placing Breakthrough Leaders
"I built this platform because I kept seeing the same pattern: talented leaders who were absolutely ready for the next level, but didn't have a clear strategy for getting there. The MSK Ascent is the structured approach I wish I'd had."
100s of leaders placed
VP & C-suite focus
18–36 month horizon
What you get
Everything in one place.
The free tier gives you the core development tools. Upgrade to unlock coaching, market intelligence, and executive sustainability resources.
My Development Hub
Everything +
Results
Leaders who made the move.
Real outcomes from senior leaders who used the MSK Ascent framework to land their next role.
"I had been stuck at Director for four years. Within six months of working with Drue, I had a clear strategy, a sponsor at the VP level, and an offer in hand. The structured approach made all the difference."
Sarah M.
VP of Sales Operations
Fortune 500 MedTech
"The readiness assessment was a wake-up call. I thought I was ready — the data showed me exactly where I wasn't. That clarity alone was worth it. The coaching that followed was exceptional."
James T.
Regional Director → VP
Global Healthcare
"What sets this apart is the combination of a real framework and someone who has actually placed people at the VP and C-suite level. Drue knows what decision-makers are looking for."
Michelle K.
Director of Marketing
Medical Devices
Inside the Portal
Everything you need to make your next move.
A purpose-built career intelligence platform for MSK and orthopedic executives — not a generic tool.
Your Command Centre
Next session, goal progress, DISC profile, and coaching history — all in one view.
Coaching Archive
Every session, transcript, and breakthrough — searchable and always accessible.
Industry Insights
Strategic intelligence — comp data, market moves, and VP-level leadership analysis.
Skills & Visibility Tracker
Map your competency gaps against your target role — and a clear plan to close them.
Executive Workbooks
Career Audit, Executive Presence, Target Role Builder, and more — structured frameworks for every stage.
Behavioural Profile
Your DISC natural and adapted styles — connected to your coaching and target role readiness.
Executive Sustainability
Quarterly wellbeing check-ins — because sustainable ambition is the only kind that works.
Leadership Map
Your 3-year career trajectory — past roles, present position, and the path to your next move.
Free Assessment
Where do you stand right now?
Take our free Executive Readiness Assessment to get an honest snapshot of your current position across the eight dimensions that matter most for senior career advancement.
Answer 8 honest questions about your career position. Get an AI-powered personalised analysis in under 3 minutes.
No sign-up required · Takes 3 minutes · AI-powered analysis included
How it works
A structured path to your next role.
Assess your readiness
Start with the free assessment to understand where you stand across 8 dimensions that matter most for senior career advancement.
Build your development plan
Use the free Development Hub to map your career history, set strategic goals, track your skills gaps, and visualise your leadership journey.
Accelerate with coaching
Upgrade to unlock coaching sessions with Drue, access market intelligence, track your opportunity pipeline, and get the strategic support to land your next role.
Ready to take your career seriously?
Join the MSK Ascent for free. Take the assessment, build your development profile, and start tracking your readiness — no credit card required.
Free tier available · Sign in with LinkedIn · Upgrade anytime for $399/year
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