EMERGING LEADERS LAB

A practice-based leadership lab for emerging leaders.
Not another training.

The Promotion Paradox

High-performing individual contributors are often promoted into leadership roles because of their strong execution and ability to deliver results...

But they are rarely supported through the transition, despite leadership requiring a shift in mindset, new skills, and a different way of working.

Introducing The Emerging Leaders Lab

The early-stage support leaders rarely receive

The Approach

The Emerging Leaders Lab helps new managers develop leadership behaviours in practice, rather than just learning theory.

It combines:

Applied leadership labs – live, scenario-driven cohort sessions that tackle real-world challenges.
Structured reflection – built-in moments to integrate learning directly into day-to-day work.
Coaching reinforcement – 1:1 support to strengthen confidence, decision-making, and delegation.

At the core: the shift from doer → enabler of others.

Everything in the program is designed to create observable behavioural change. Not just increased awareness or satisfaction with the program.

What Leaders Gain

This isn't about leaving with more information. It's about approaching leadership differently.

Participants leave with:

a clearer understanding of what their role is as leader (and what it isn't)
more intentional ways of navigating organizational dynamics
practical approaches to delegation, boundaries & communication
greater confidence navigating the tensions of leadership & having difficult conversations
stronger reflective leadership practices
a community of peers to learn alongside

How it Works

Applied Leadership Labs (7 weeks)

Weekly 2-hour virtual interactive labs:

Each week focuses on a core leadership theme, with real-life application in participants’ teams between sessions

Leadership Integration Week (1 week)

Structured reflection & consolidation of behaviours tested in practice:

Participants review and reflect on their leadership patterns in practice, consider how operational realities shape their decisions, and prioritize key areas for focused coaching.

Coaching (2 months)

1:1 support focused on embedding behaviours in real-time:

Individual coaching to help leaders navigate live challenges, deepen reflection, and translate insights into day-to-day leadership practice.

Community of Practice (Optional, 8 months)

Quarterly light-touch sessions for ongoing peer learning & connection:

A space for leaders to reconnect, share experiences, navigate ongoing challenges, and continue learning alongside peers beyond the formal program.

Labs Overview

Lab 1
From Doer To Enabler

Shift from doing to enabling
Strengthen delegation with clarity
Build sustainable delivery through others

Lab 4
Leader as Coach

Lead through deep listening
Ask better, more generative questions
Build ownership through coaching habits

Lab 2
Organizational & Cultural IQ

Read how decisions really get made
Navigate culture, power, and politics
Work effectively beyond the org chart

Lab 5
Difficult Conversations

Provide clear feedback
Navigate tension & create accountability
Build the courage to lead

Lab 3
Boundaries & Prioritization

Protect focus through clear boundaries
Say no without losing trust
Lead with prioritization and intent

Lab 6
Beyond Motivation

Move from motivation to mattering
Help others feel seen and valued
Connect work to impact and purpose

Impact & Evaluation

Success is measured through observable behavioural change, not just perception:

Participant reflection on leadership behaviours over time
Supervisor observation of day-to-day leadership practice
Team feedback on the manager's leadership behaviours
Facilitator observation across cohort sessions

A cohort-level synthesis report highlights real shifts in leadership behaviour, ensuring you can see the value in practice.

Christiana Fizet Consulting