The Middle Matters

CONFIDENT MIDDLE MANAGERS

Sally works with middle managers to be CONFIDENT and PRODUCTIVE leaders in order to achieve more ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS.

MIDDLE MANAGER RESEARCH PROJECT


Are you navigating the squeeze from the top and the pressure from below?

Please share your experience and help shape the future of middle management.

2 Core Research Questions

1. What influence strategies do middle managers use to lead effectively without formal authority, and how do these strategies impact organisational outcomes?

2. How does role ambiguity shape the leadership identity and self-concept of middle managers?

Impact of This Research

This research aims to find the following:

📌 Identify the most effective influence tactics and when to use them.

📌 Help redefine leadership success beyond formal power.

📌 Identify the leadership identity needs of middle managers.

📌 Provide a roadmap for organisations to create role clarity.

📌 Equip L&D teams to better prepare middle managers for real influence.

📌 Inform coaching, L&D, and succession planning.

A bit more about sally

Sally Foley-Lewis inspires middle managers to be high performing, purposeful and productive. Above all, she builds confidence: confident middle managers get the work done!

Sally’s keynote speeches, masterclasses, live, online and recorded programs, and products positively impact confidence, leadership and results. Her range of programs are proven to give a real return on investment.

Leadership development is not a one-size fits all.

She’s a multi-award winning global middle manager expert: focusing on leadership and professional development. The Recipient of the 2024 Educator Award for Excellence, she is a Certified Speaking Professional, Virtual Presenter and Facilitator.

Having authored multiple books, her book The Productive Leader was endorsed by best selling author and global personal development guru, and author of the best selling book Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy.

The drive to support and skill middle managers comes from her own CEO, senior leadership experiences, being a middle manager and reporting to plenty of them during her early career years.

Sally is not 'another leadership speaker' - she's the global middle manager expert your mid-level managers need!

Sally's recent award ...

Sally Foley-Lewis has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for her exceptional achievements in leadership development, service, and mentoring, which have set new standards across the international business landscape. Her innovative frameworks and measurable results have empowered organizations and individuals, while her influence has extended beyond national boundaries. The award reflects a rigorous evaluation process, where Sally’s accomplishments were assessed against global benchmarks for innovation, impact, and ethical leadership.

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS


A global award winning Certified Professional Speaker, Sally delivers powerful messages through dynamic in-person presentations and world class virtual experiences.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT


A Hall of Fame awarded Educator, Sally's programs have proven ROI.

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Qualifed in execuitve, confidence and group coaching, Sally is your first choice for your managers.

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TESTIMONIALS

What others say about Sally

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"Sally was sensational!"

Her expertise in guiding us through the nuances of leadership, process, and strategy was brilliant. Her interactive and engaging style ensured that each participant left with renewed confidence and clarity.

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I completed a Middle Managers course with Sally and found her to be incredibly engaging and knowledgeable. The course was extremely interactive and gave us the opportunity for self reflection and to apply the learnings to our real world challenges and opportunities.

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I attended the webinar that Sally presented on the "Five Habits of High Performing Middle Managers"! Inspiring and succinct content, energetically and authentically presented, great "take home" reminders for seasoned managers, and powerful suggestions for new managers.

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