RISE: Transform Who Your Leaders Are Being, Not Just What They're Doing.
RISE is a 12 week leadership identity programme for mid-tier and rising leaders who have the capability but haven't fully stepped into their power.
You've promoted them. You've given them the role. You can see their potential.
But they're still showing up like they need permission.
They hold back in senior meetings. Defer when they should lead. Question decisions they're qualified to make. Wait for validation instead of claiming their authority.
You haven't invested in incapable people. You've invested in capable people who haven't internalised their leadership identity yet.
That's the gap RISE is designed to close.
The Real Problem With Leadership Development
Most programmes teach leaders what to do.
They may leave with frameworks, tools, and tactical skills, but still show up the same way they did before.
Because the issue isn't capability. It's identity.
RISE transforms who your leaders are being as they lead, not just what they're doing.
We address the internal patterns that keep talented people playing small; the imposter syndrome, the proving energy, the waiting for permission; all while giving them the external framework to show up with visible authority.
The result? Leaders who step into bigger roles because they've already embodied their leadership identity, not because they're performing their way through it.
What Makes RISE Different?
This is transformation work, not training.
While most leadership development focuses on competencies and behaviours, RISE goes deeper.
We do the Inner Work to shift how leaders see themselves, and the Outer Work to make that shift visible in how they communicate, take action, decide, and lead.
The Inner Work tackles what's actually holding them back: the self-doubt, the patterns of seeking validation, the belief they need to earn what they've already been given. This is private, transformational coaching that rewires their relationship with their own authority.
The Outer Work translates that internal shift into tangible leadership presence: their message, their vision, their communication, their influence.
This is what you'll see and measure.
Together, these create sustainable change that doesn't fade after the programme ends.
And the cohort model amplifies everything. Leaders do this work alongside peers navigating the same transition, creating accountability, shared breakthroughs, and a collective shift that ripples across the entire organisation.
What Leaders Will Experience
Module 1: Success Signature™
Leaders get clear on what success looks like for them in this role. We surface the unconscious patterns and stories driving their current behaviour, then set new intentions aligned with who they're becoming.
Module 2: The Hidden Patterns Shaping How You Lead
Naming the default pattern driving behaviour under pressure. This is where the real shift begins.
Module 3: Leadership Identity
With the internal work underway, leaders craft a defined leadership identity and vision to lead from.
Module 4: Leading From The New Identity
Translating that identity into visible leadership presence — how they show up, communicate, and influence.
Module 5: Hotseat & Accountability
Real-world application and peer accountability. Leaders bring live challenges and work through them together.
Module 6: Celebration & Embodiment
Consolidating the shift, reviewing the journey, and naming the next leadership edge. Leaders leave with clarity on exactly who they are as a leader and what they're stepping into next.
Each session is followed by a structured integration week. Participants complete a self-reflection form that tracks progress and feeds directly into the next group session, so the shift stays alive in real time rather than fading once the call ends.
What You'll See in Your Leaders After RISE
Immediate shifts:
They claim their seat at the table instead of earning it
They make decisions with conviction, not constant validation-seeking
They contribute to senior conversations as peers, not subordinates
They own their expertise instead of downplaying it
They lead with authority that feels natural, not performed
Sustained impact:
Increased readiness for next-level roles
Stronger executive presence and strategic thinking
Ability to influence across the organisation
Clearer leadership narrative and personal brand
Reduced imposter syndrome and self doubt
For your organisation:
Faster leadership pipeline development
Higher retention of high-potential talent
Leaders who can step up when needed
Stronger succession planning
More diverse leadership voices at senior levels
How RISE Is Delivered
RISE runs as a 12-week group coaching programme for cohorts of 8-12 leaders.
Over 12 weeks there are 6 biweekly group sessions, each followed by a structured integration week so the shift stays alive in real time rather than fading once the session ends. The programme is delivered online.
The cohort model is intentional. Leaders do this work alongside peers who are navigating the same transition, creating accountability, shared breakthroughs, and a collective shift that ripples across the entire organisation.
Investment
£2,999 + VAT per participant
Cohorts of 8-12 leaders
Continue The Momentum: Post-RISE Accountability
The real work begins when the programme ends. Post-RISE Accountability keeps your leaders growing, accountable, and supported as they embed their new identity in real time.
Both options run as a group continuation- same cohort, same trust, same coach.
MOMENTUM: Monthly Group Hotseat Coaching
For leaders who want to stay connected and accountable as they embed their leadership identity.
3 months (3 sessions): £1,500 + VAT per participant
6 months (6 sessions): £2,999 + VAT per participant
ACCELERATE: Bi-Weekly Group Hotseat Coaching
For leaders navigating bigger transitions or stepping into increased responsibility who want more frequent challenge and support.
3 months (6 sessions): £2,999 + VAT per participant
6 months (12 sessions): £5,999 + VAT per participant
Why RISE Works for Mid-Tier Leaders
Budget-conscious without compromising depth
At £2,999 per leader, RISE fits L&D budgets while delivering the same transformational methodology I use with CEOs and senior executives. You're not getting diluted content, you're getting focused, high-impact work appropriate for where these leaders are right now.
Scalable across your leadership pipeline
With cohorts of 8-12, RISE develops multiple leaders simultaneously, creating a collective shift that individual coaching simply can't replicate.
Addresses the real gap
Skills training doesn't solve confidence gaps. RISE transforms the internal operating system so leaders show up with the authority their role requires.
Measurable outcomes you can track
Leaders complete the programme with a clear leadership story, defined vision, and action plan plus a deeper connection with peers and people who will hold them accountable. You'll see behavioural shifts immediately, in meetings, presentations, decision-making, and strategic contribution.
Who This Is For
RISE is designed for:
Mid-tier managers stepping into senior leadership
High-potential leaders ready for bigger roles
Technical experts transitioning into people leadership
Newly promoted leaders who need to embody their new level
Talented individuals who default to proving instead of leading
You'll know they're ready for RISE if:
They have the capability but lack the confidence
They're highly competent but hold themselves back
They defer when they should lead
They're on your succession plan but not quite ready
They need internal transformation, not just external skills
About Lesley
I spent 15+ years in corporate marketing building brands like Lucozade, Aquafresh, and Ferrero Rocher. I understand your world; the politics, the expectations, the unspoken agreements and the pressure leaders face to prove themselves at every level.
Now I help CEOs, founders, and senior leaders step into powerful, authentic leadership through identity work, personal branding, storytelling, and visibility strategy. I've worked with leaders and organisations including Santander UK (6+ year partnership), Input Output, Haleon, and AG Barr.
What makes my approach different:
I don't just teach leadership skills. I transform leadership identity. The Inner Work addresses what's actually holding leaders back internally. The Outer Work makes that shift visible externally.
For mid-tier leaders, RISE delivers the same depth of transformation I provide executives, structured for where they are in their leadership journey and priced for L&D budgets.
How to Get Started
Cohort Development
Developing multiple leaders? We structure RISE as a repeatable programme across your organisation, either in scheduled cohorts or as leaders become ready.
Corporate Partnership
For ongoing leadership development, a retainer structure gives you priority access to RISE cohort spaces throughout the year at locked-in rates, with continuity of coach and programme.