Leading from the Middle
Being a mid-level leader is one of the most demanding roles in any organization. You’re accountable to the leadership above, responsible for your team below, and expected to hold it all together—often with limited resources and shifting priorities.
This masterclass is designed for leaders who know that feeling. You’ll move from reactive to intentional, building the skills to lead with authority, empathy, and strategic clarity—no matter where you sit in the hierarchy.
Monday, May 18, 2026
12:30pm BST
1 hour
Online
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After this session, you’ll walk away with:
- A clear framework for navigating competing priorities.
- Techniques for influencing up, down, and across your organization.
- A personal commitment to one leadership change you can implement immediately.
Catherine de la Poer
Catherine is a leadership coach who helps clients develop more resilient and agile individuals, teams, and organizations. She is a keynote speaker, host of the Future of Work podcast, and writes extensively on agile mindset, trust, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and well-being.
She joined Hult’s postgraduate faculty in 2022, where she teaches Communication & Collaboration, Management Psychology, and The Science of Happiness and Well-Being.
Areas of Expertise: Leadership Coaching | Resilience & Agility | Agile Mindset | Trust Building | Psychological Safety | Emotional Intelligence | Wellbeing | Communication & Collaboration | Management Psychology | The Science of Happiness
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