Mastering the Middle:
How to Own Your Influence and Prevent Burnout
Featuring Cate Burnett Fierbaugh
April 2, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM (CT) | Virtual or In-Person at
Diamond Oaks Country Club | 5821 Diamond Oaks Drive North | Fort Worth, TX 76117
Register by Monday, March 30, 2026 | Early Bird pricing ends Thursday, March 12, 2026
Session Description
The middle management role is the toughest pivot in any career. You are expected to set strategy, coach your team, and manage up, often leaving you isolated and overwhelmed. This session is designed to equip managers with the tools to take control of their role. We will explore how to confidently navigate the pressure from above, effectively coach and delegate to your team, and define the boundaries necessary to protect your time and energy. Leave with practical strategies to own your influence, reduce the feeling of being pulled in every direction, and lead without risking burnout.
About the Speaker
Cate Burnett Fierbaugh-Founder
As founder of E.R.A. Coaching and Consulting, Cate Burnett-Fierbaugh specializes in helping leaders move from being overworked and overlooked to leading with clarity and emotional health. With a deep understanding of the unique pressures middle managers face, Cate integrates her training in both Emotional and Positive Intelligence to help her clients set firm boundaries and silence their inner imposter. She is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and is dedicated to equipping leaders to thrive in the "middle" without losing their passion.
Connect with Cate Burnett Fierbaugh on LinkedIn or at eraccg.com. Cate would also like to invite you to connect by viewing or subscribing to her weekly ERA Letter at cateburnettfierbaugh.substack.com.
Menu
- Brown Butter Honey Garlic Chicken
- Baby Spinach Salad (nut free)
- Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries
- Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots
- Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
(Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or prefer a vegetarian meal.)
Meeting Agenda
5:30 pm - In Person Networking
5:45 pm - In Person Dinner is Served
5:50 pm - Virtual Attendees Arrive
6:00 pm - Meeting Begins for Everyone
6:15 pm - Keynote Presentation Begins
7:15 pm - Final Announcements and Door Prizes
7:30 pm - Meeting Concludes
Virtual reservations are OPEN the day of the meeting.
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How can this session help enhance your professional development?
This session will provide actionable insights from the Capability Model, showing you how to develop key skills and strategies, such as:
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Personal: Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning
Professional: Coaching, Career & Leadership Development
Organizational: Change Management, Organization Development & Culture, Performance Improvement
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