Stepping Up in Leadership
November 12–13, 2026
At a Glance
- Tuition: $2,500 per person
- Length: 2 Days
- Next Seminar Date:
- Location:
1st Floor Training Room
2101 Highland Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Leadership
Dr. Mark Freeman
Dr. Freeman is President and Managing Partner of Blankenship & Seay Consulting Group. He specializes in executive assessment, leadership development and training, executive coaching, selection system design, online personality assessment, and organizational surveys.
Dr. Gareth Dutton
Dr. Dutton has expertise in the science of behavior change, stress management, and effective communication to develop interpersonal relationships. He holds an endowed professorship in the Heersink School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Leadership is more than a title—it requires the ability to recognize strengths, overcome challenges, and inspire others to excellence. The Stepping Up in Leadership program prepares leaders with evidence-based strategies to navigate both day-to-day leadership and long-term planning. This immersive program integrates self-assessment, one-on-one coaching with an organizational psychologist, and developmental planning to prepare participants to advance confidently through leadership ranks.
Key Learning Objectives
- Enhance Self-Awareness: Gain deeper insights into your personality and leadership style.
- Strengthen Interpersonal Skills: Build emotional intelligence, improve communication, and develop assertiveness.
- Inspire and Motivate: Use persuasion, influence, and delegation to drive team success.
- Build Resilience: Manage stress effectively to thrive in demanding leadership roles.
- Master Time Management: Implement productivity strategies to achieve impactful results.
- Understand Leadership Transitions: Learn to navigate the unique challenges of advancing through management levels.
Who Should Attend?
- Current and aspiring team leaders and managers
- Professionals transitioning into leadership roles
Benefits Include
- Individual Leadership Development Report
- One-on-one coaching with a Blankenship & Seay Organizational Psychologist
- Professional development plan
- List of recommended resources for ongoing leadership development
Understanding Your Personality & Leadership Style
Review Individual Assessment Profile
Enhancing Self-Awareness
Implementing Self-Management Strategies
Emotional Intelligence
Effective Communication
Interpersonal Relationships
Assertiveness
Inspiring, Motivating and Developing People
Persuasion and Influence
Delegation
Providing Feedback
Managing Stress & Promoting Wellbeing
Coping with Leadership Demands
Developing Resilience
Achieving Results
Efficiency & Time Management
Maximizing Productivity
Leadership Changes by Management Level
Individual Contributor to First Line Manager
First Line Manager to Middle Manager
Middle Manager to Senior Manager
