Mastering the Middle: How to Own Your Influence and Prevent Burnout
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.
No charge, no honorarium, no mileage costs. This guest speaker is free for in-person presentations in Dallas-Fort Worth and virtual presentations nationwide.
Cate Burnett Fierbaugh
Leadership & Personal Development Coach, ERA Coaching and Consulting
Business SpeakerCate Burnett Fierbaugh is a Leadership & Personal Development Coach at ERA Coaching and Consulting (Equip, Reflect, Act). Her specialization...
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Don’t Just React: How to Equip, Reflect, and Act for Unshakeable Leadership
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...
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