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Closing
the Gap

Men’s career earnings increase until age 55 while women’s plateau at 44.

We help women build sustainable careers so they can keep on climbing.

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About 4455

A 2019 research study revealed something shocking:
Women plateau in their career earnings at age 44 while men peak at 55.

That means men get 11 additional years of growth, impact, and wealth-building. 

Since 2019, this gap has only gotten worse.

4455 Leadership Institute helps female leaders at any stage of their career extend their earnings to 55 and beyond through executive coaching, evidence-based training, and real support for the barriers women face that traditional leadership programs ignore.

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Meet Brandi

I’m Brandi Mason, an executive coach who helps women advance in their careers. My work is grounded in research and over two decades of experience in finance, social impact, and leadership development.

I founded 4455 Leadership Institute after watching talented women rise through their 20s and 30s and then stall, not because of lack of ability or effort, but because traditional leadership development ignores the realities that women face. 

Systemic bias, people-pleasing, hormonal changes, caregiving demands, and invisible labor quietly create burnout and shape women’s long-term earning potential. We help female leaders face these challenges and build the clarity, confidence, and strategy needed to advance their careers sustainably.

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Where the Women I Support Work

Bank of America

Barclays

Bloomberg LP

Boston Consulting Group

BNP Paribas

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Deutsche Bank

DRW Holdings, LLC

DTCC

Emerson

JP Morgan

Linklaters LLP

LSEG

Morrison Foerster LLP

NinjaTrader

Nomura

Pillsbury LLP

Rabobank

S&P Dow Jones Indices

Sidley Austin LLP

WHAT WOMEN SHARE ABOUT OUR WORK TOGETHER

  • “I’m sought out for leadership roles because I’ve been intentional about increasing my visibility and value proposition. I’ve had the confidence to speak up and to deploy a personal marketing strategy, and I’ve learned how to really advocate for myself."

    VP, JPMorgan

  • “The program allowed me to really self-reflect on my professional development and think futuristically on what I want my career trajectory to be.”

    Analyst, S&P Dow Jones Indices

  • “I highly recommend Brandi as an executive coach and group leader. She is exceptionally generous with her time and insights, combining deep knowledge with a resourceful approach that ensures her clients feel fully supported. Her thoughtful guidance and steady encouragement create a trusting space for growth, making every conversation impactful.”

    -Former Partner, Employment Law Practice

  • “The program gave me the confidence and tools to channel my inner critic in times when I am not confident to speak up allowing me to influence and build trust with peers, partners and management."

    SVP, Bank of America

  • “My new mantra is 'my job isn't to please everyone, my job is to protect what’s important.'"

    Manager, DRW Holdings

  • “It's made me more likely to ask for help from those around me and to have professional discussions about advancements I would like to make in my career.”

    Director, CME Group

  • “My communication is definitely better. I gained a lot of confidence and strength, as I was always feeling alone in my battle with doubts and emotions. But during the program I understood that all women are in the same battle. Thanks to this, I landed a new job where I just was told that I will build a team.”

     Manager, LSEG

  • “I learned to trust my knowledge when presenting rather than being nervous about it for 2 hours beforehand. By doing this, I can show my authentic self.”

    VP, Rabobank

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