Lead From The Middle™
The Middle Matters Membership™ Community
LEAD FROM THE MIDDLE
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Step Into Leadership Confidence, Influence, and Career Growth ...
without overwhelm and burnout!
A leadership community designed exclusively for middle managers who want to amplify their leadership, confidence, and productivty: to lead with clarity and grow their careers.
Mid-level leadership is one of the toughest jobs in business today
57% of middle managers report working over 47 hours weekly, an obvious fast track to burnout.
[Source: LHH]
58% of managers don't believe there's a real chance to 'get ahead'; and 53% don't believe their employers are fulfilling promises made to them.
{Source: InsiderHR]
74% of managers rarely or never receive ongoing training after they're placed in managerial roles.
[Source: Capterra]
Feeling Stuck?
Middle managers often describe feeling stuck not because they lack skill, but because they’re caught in systemic tension. Here are five common ways that plays out:
1. Trapped Between Strategy and Reality
Senior leaders set ambitious goals while the frontline deals in practical limits. Middle managers get wedged between the two, expected to deliver outcomes without authority to adjust strategy or resources.
2. Invisible in the Organisational Chart
They’re too senior for front-line camaraderie but not senior enough for executive influence. Recognition, career pathways, and inclusion in big decisions often skip over the middle entirely.
3. Decision Paralysis by Dependency
Every move needs sign-off from above or cooperation from peers. Progress slows, initiative feels risky, and innovation gets strangled by “I’ll check with head office".
4. Overloaded and Under-Developed
They juggle people management, project delivery, and performance reporting yet receive the least investment in leadership development, mentoring, or coaching support.
5. Cultural Tug-of-War
They’re expected to champion change while absorbing resistance from both directions. The result is emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, and a creeping sense of 'no matter what I do, someone’s unhappy'.
This stuckness isn’t personal weakness, it’s structural friction. The smart fix is equipping the middle with tools, autonomy, and visibility so they can move from being squeezed to being the strategic gear that keeps the organisation running smoothly.
Does this resonate with you?
Maybe you've tried to fix it with:
📚 Reading leadership books that sound good but don't stick in real life.
👩🏽💻 Attending one-off trainings that inspire you for a a few days or a week, but then nothing changes.
🎧 Piecing together advice from blogs, podcasts, TEDs, and articles, hoping you'll figure it out on your own.
But here's the truth, all are great yet none of these give you practical tools, ongoing support, and community that understands the reality of middle management.
That's why I created Lead From The Middle Membership
Your portal for on-demand learning, live coaching, resources, templates, wellbeing, networking ... and more
A leadership development community built exclusively for middle managers like you. A place to come back to over and over, as often as you need. Engaging in the community leads to amplified confidence, clarity, and capability. This is the community you've been missing so you can:
✅ Influence up and lead down, without doubting yourself
✅ Handle tough conversations with confidence
✅ Take control of your workload instead of drowning in stress
✅ Stand out for promotions and growth opportunities
✅ Stop leading alone, surround yourself with managers who get it and get you
Transformation, leadership development, career acceleration.
Focused on leadership growth with practical strategies.
Ongoing learning, resources, and a leadership support network.
What's Included in your subscription...
📌 When you join Lead From The Middle, you unlock over $20,000 worth of leadership resources and support, including:
Exclusive Live Webinars
Essential leadership topics
10 Webinars per year
Live Coaching
Live coaching every quarter
On-demand Courses
Delegation, Feedback, Active Listening, Mindfulness, and more
Webinar Recordings
Catch up on past webinars
Planners & Templates
Goals, Habits, Daily planners and trackers
Leadership Challenges
Short sharp skill building challenges
Leadership Playbooks
Action oriented leadership strategies
Management Quick Tips
Monthly tips to match your playbook
Tip Sheets
15 Leadership tip sheets
Skill Building Workbooks
Self-guided skill building books
2022 Recording
Full Recording
2023 Recording
Full Recording
Book Reviews
Pick your next read
Book Club
Read Alongs with Discussions
Event Discounts
Be the first in line
Assessment Discounts
Amplify your self-awareness
Level One
All of the above, plus access to all new webinars, online courses, and resources that are added each month.
Level Two
Level One +
+ 90min Onboarding leadership strategy call
+ 90min Leadership Coaching Session
+ Your choice of Assessment + debrief session
Corporate Option
Level One access for 12 months +
+ The 2-day Burger Workshop for your Management team, up to 21 pax per session: click here to learn more about the workshop and leadership program.
If you tried to piece this together yourself, you'd spend:
👩🏿💻 Courses, workbooks, and recordings: $7,000+
💻 Webinars: $5,000+
🗣️ Group coaching: $2,000+
🗣️ Individual coaching, strategy session and assessment debrief: $5,000+
📒 Playbooks, challenges, and planners: $1,500+
That's over $20,000 in value.
Level One
Payment plan available
Level Two
Payment plan available
Corporate Option
The only way to make the learning stick
This is what I needed when I was a middle manager...
Hi, I’m Sally Foley-Lewis, and I know exactly what it’s like to feel stuck in the middle juggling the expectations of senior leadership while trying to lead a team effectively.
With over two decades of leadership development experience, I’ve coached and mentored middle managers, across a range of different industries, to lead with confidence, execute with efficiency, and drive real results.
I’m a multi-award-winning Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), author of multiple books including The Productive Leader and Successful Feedback, and the creator of leadership frameworks like the "Burger Model for High-Performing Middle Managers" and the E.E.C.C.™ Feedback Formula.
I created the Lead From The Middle Community / Membership to give middle managers the support, training, and confidence they need to thrive in their role and advance their careers without burning out. This is what I needed when I was a middle manager. I know that if I had this resource I could tap into, on-demand, I would have been more confident, capable and courageous in my role and for the organisation.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Join today and start leading with confidence!
Real Stories From Middle Managers Like You
The results speak for themselves. Here's how Lead From The Middle has helped managers just like you step into clarity, confidence and career growth.
"I finally stopped second-guessing myself."
“Before joining, I was constantly doubting every decision and feeling like I wasn’t cut out for leadership. The playbooks and coaching gave me clear steps, and now my team actually looks to me with confidence. I am more confident! I feel like a real leader.”
- Karen M., Operations Manager
"I got promoted within 6 months."
“I used to feel invisible at work. The membership helped me sharpen my communication to influence senior leadership. Six months in, I was offered a promotion I’d been chasing for a few years.”
- David R., Senior Project Manager
Return on investment
“Sally is one of those people whose insights are powerful and command attention. She has shifted my thinking. The result? I’ve found another hour in most days to focus on income-producing activities and created an extra 30% sales in only two months. What a return on the investment!”
- Ian Stephens CSP, Founder enRich
Simple and Powerful Approach
“Sally Foley-Lewis is an expert in the field of management - high-performance management. She has delivered a simple and powerful approach to giving feedback that empowers both the giver and the receiver. It’s simple and easy to implement - and it works. Just check out her LinkedIn recommendations from delighted clients for proof."
- Robin Dickinson, Consultant
Practical Tools
"Sally’s secret skill is to teach us practical tools to change our behaviours so we can increase our personal productivity and the productivity of the people we lead. Gone are the days where productivity is equated solely to time management. Sally has shown me how to better focus on the effectiveness of my efforts in order to be more productive, and therefore get more done! If you need help when it comes to your productivity, then I strongly suggest you speak to Sally."
- Mel Kettle, Author, Mel Kettle & Associates
Now is the time for you to reduce stress and achieve more!
"I don't have time."
That’s exactly why this membership was built. Each resource is quick, practical, and designed for managers with full calendars.
"I've already tried leadership courses before."
This isn’t another one-off workshop. It’s ongoing, real-world support updated monthly—so you have the tools when challenges actually happen.
"What if it doesn't work for me?"
You’re in control. You can cancel anytime. The only real risk is staying stuck where you are.
Is this for new middle managers only?
No! Whether you’re new or experienced, this membership helps middle managers at all levels lead more effectively. There is something for everyone.
I've tried leadership training before - how is this different?
This isn’t training—it’s a leadership development, networking and community with real-world strategies, live coaching, and ongoing support.
Will this community help me get promoted?
While no program can guarantee a promotion, this membership will give you the leadership skills, confidence, and strategic insights to position yourself for career growth. You’ll learn how to increase your visibility, influence senior leaders, and demonstrate high-impact leadership—all key factors in career advancement.
How is this different from other subscriptions?
Books give theory. Webinars give information. Coaching gives guidance. LEAD FROM THE MIDDLE does this and more. This has been designed and built to give you practical, step-by-step tools, and as the community grows so does your networking and peer support.
I know of no other community build just for middle managers.
Can my company cover this?
Absolutely. It can easily be expensed through professional development budgets. Your organisation can be invoiced if that suits your internal system. Depending on your delegated authority, you could pay via your corporate card. [Cancel at any time.]
How do I get my company to support me to join?
You can use this template to ask your Boss or organisation to support you subscribing to the community.
I'm already stretched thin - how much time will I need to commit each month?
The membership is designed to fit into your busy schedule. Most resources are bite-sized, on-demand, and actionable, so you can learn at your own pace and apply what you need, when you need it.
What if I can't attend live sessions?
The coaching sessions will not be recorded, this is to ensure we respect privacy and create a safe space for middle managers to get to the heart of any issue, challenge or situation they wish to discuss.
From time to time, we will run AMA's - ASK ME ANYTHING sessions - will also not be recorded for the same reason as the coaching sessions.
Please prioritise these session so you get the value of the networking, support and insights from the whole group.
The dates for these sessions are planned well in advance so you can prioritise these in your calendar.
Any other live sessions, such as content sharing sessions, webinars, etc., will be recorded and available in the learning section.
What if I want this for a full management team?
Firstly, that's awesome, let me acknowledge you for seeing the value in this for a management team. Shoot me an email or click here and we can discuss the workshop content and logistics and streamline registration and payment. Check out the Burger Workshop here.
Can I upgrade to Level Two if I join at Level One
Absolutely, simply send an email to [email protected] and we'll get you sorted to start your Level Two program and membership. Easy!
Picture this...
... walking into your next meeting with confidence, influencing the room, and leading your team with clarity. Imagine being the manager who gets noticed, respected, and promoted.
That’s what’s waiting inside Lead From The Middle™.
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