Leadership Forum
For Managers of Managers
Crafted Leadership’s Leadership Forum is a leadership development experience for mid-level leaders. Research from McKinsey and Harvard Business Review confirms what many organizations already feel: middle managers—those who lead other managers—are under-supported and overextended. Positioned between the front lines and the C-suite, these leaders play a critical role in navigating complexity, aligning teams, and driving culture. Yet they often lack access to the development, coaching, and cross-functional exposure they need to grow into senior leadership.
Our Leadership Forum is designed to change that. It offers a powerful blend of executive coaching, peer learning across industries, and actionable tools that build long-term leadership capacity.
What Is The Structure Of The 12-Month Leadership Forum?
Quarterly Sessions
Our quarterly full-day in-person sessions create a welcoming environment for self-reflection, skill development, and meaningful connections.Â
Individual Coaching Sessions
We schedule personalized one-on-one coaching sessions once a quarter.
Twice A Month Virtual Sessions
We facilitate virtual sessions to review material, discuss challenges, and provide mutual support.
Flex Goals Between Sessions
Develop individualized growth goals to experiment with learning edges.
Sponsor Check In
We connect with the participant’s sponsor (if applicable) to talk about ways to support the participant’s journey.
Core Curriculum Quarterly Topics
- Q1 and Q2: Leading Self
- Clarifying purpose, values, and leadership impact
- Expanding emotional capacity for complex leadership
- Developing communication skills that build influence and strengthen trust
- Mastering the core concepts of conscious leadership to transform the way you lead and how others respond Â
- Q3 and Q4: Leading Teams
- Building high-trust, high-performance teams
- Giving and receiving feedback that builds trust
- Leading high-stakes and challenging conversations
- Operationalizing integrity
- Creating psychological safety
Who Is It For?
- Mid-level leaders who oversee teams or lead cross-functional initiativesÂ
- People leaders who seek both practical tools and deeper self-reflection
- Leaders of leaders who value honest dialogue, emotional intelligence, and direct and useful feedbackÂ
- Professionals in the middle seeking space to explore purpose, leadership identity, and their broader impact on people and culture with a strong peer network
Apply For An Upcoming Leadership Forum
Get the skills you need to be a better people leader
Leadership Forum – Fort Collins, CO
- 2027 dates coming soon
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 $8,600 per participant
“Crafted Leadership changed my life. I use their tools every single day. They are a paradigm shifter. It’s what we all need, now more than ever. Their work is for leaders who want skills and relationships that set them up for long-term success.”
