Cate Burnett Fierbaugh is a Leadership & Personal Development Coach at ERA Coaching and Consulting (Equip, Reflect, Act). Her specialization is in empowering mid-level managers who frequently feel overlooked and pinched between the needs of executive leadership and the demands of their teams. As a certified EQ-i 2.0 professional, Cate’s core expertise centers on developing the critical emotional intelligence and leadership resilience required to successfully navigate this challenging organizational dynamic.
Drawing on over 20 years of firsthand experience in non-profit leadership roles, Cate provides practical, proven strategies rooted in the real-world challenges leaders face. In working with her, managers will build on the competencies they need to increase self-awareness, improve communication skills, and break through the self-restraint that previously held them back. Clients learn to equip themselves with new skills, reflect honestly on their performance and capabilities, and act decisively to transform team dynamics and drive both their own professional development and organizational goals. Cate holds a deep commitment to translating complex management challenges into actionable steps and to making leadership accessible and effective at every level. She currently lives in Richardson, TX.
2 topics · no fee, no honorarium, no mileage
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The middle management role is the toughest pivot in any career. You are expected to set strategy, coach your team, and manage up, often leaving you isolated and overwhelmed. This session is designed to equip managers with the tools to take control of their role. We will explore how to confidently navigate the pressure from above, effectively coach and delegate to your team, and define the boundaries necessary to protect your time and energy. Leave with practical strategies to own your influence, reduce the feeling of being pulled in every direction, and lead without risking burnout.
Leaders often feel stuck in the cycle of reaction, leading to burnout, second-guessing, and a lack of clarity. This session introduces the ERA Clarity Framework, a simple, powerful model designed to help you regain focus and lead with unshakeable confidence. Learn how to Equip yourself with the right skills, create space to Reflect on what truly matters, and take intentional Action. Attendees will leave with a practical framework they can immediately use to cut through the noise, overcome imposter syndrome, and step into their leadership role with purpose and peace.
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