Technical Leader
Accelerator
Transform Managers into High-Impact Leaders
Leadership Gaps are Stalling your Growth
When Expertise isn't Enough
Your managers were promoted for their expertise, not their ability to lead. Now they’re juggling people, priorities, and pressure without the tools to do it well.
The result?
Friction grows, execution slows, and your ability to scale stalls.
As a senior leader, you’re stuck fixing what your managers should be leading; chasing alignment, managing dysfunction, and losing time you can’t afford.
Missed goals.
Fragmented execution.
Relentless pressure.
It’s not just inefficient, it’s unsustainable.
The Costs of Stalled Leadership
Management leadership gaps don’t just cause friction, they erode performance, culture, and growth.
Burnout & Attrition: Overwhelmed managers disengage, and leave just when they’re needed most.
Slowed Delivery: Delays, indecision, rework, and missed priorities derail execution and stall momentum.
Disconnected Teams: When communication breaks down and alignment fades, silos grow, and scaling becomes harder.
Senior Leaders are Firefighting: Instead of focusing on strategy, leaders are pulled into daily team issues.
It’s not a project problem.
It’s a leadership problem.
And it’s costing you.
Sound Familiar?
Take our quick Capability Check to see where your managers stand.
From Firefighting to Forward Momentum
The Shift from Reactive to Strategic
Technical managers shift from reactive to strategic, unlocking the clarity, alignment, and execution your business needs to scale.
- Clarity: Communication lands. No confusion, no rework.
- Alignment: Teams move together, without constant oversight.
- Execution: Clear priorities. Fast decisions. Forward progress.
The Ripple Effect of Better Leadership
When managers lead with confidence, execution accelerates, teams align, and senior leaders get back to high-impact work.
- Collaboration Strengthens: Teams work together and deliver with less friction.
- Execution Speeds Up: Projects move forward, no more bottlenecks.
- Retention Improves: Capable managers feel supported and stay engaged.
- Leadership Capacity Expands: Senior leaders lead the future, not fix the past.
Stop Firefighting. Start Scaling.
Start by finding your leadership gaps, then let’s close them.
Leadership that Sticks. Results that Scale
From Technical Expert to High-Impact Leader, in Just 90 Days
The Technical Leader Accelerator is a fast, focused program designed for scaling innovation-driven organizations.
It transforms skilled technical managers into confident leaders who align teams, drive execution, and stay engaged, without burning out.
What Makes It Work:
- Bite-sized content to spark insight
- Real-world application to build relevance
- Digital habit-building to make change stick
Your managers won’t just learn leadership, they’ll live it.
Why Leadership Programs Fail
You’ve brought in the expert. Spent the time. Spent the money.
And then…nothing really changed. We get it.
Here’s why 70% of change initiatives fail:
- They focus on events, not everyday behaviour.
- They deliver theory, not real-world relevance.
- They inspire, but don’t integrate.
How We Do It Differently
Leadership isn’t about what you know, it’s about what you do.
That’s why our 90-day Technical Leader Accelerator is built around the Applied Leadership Impact System; a science-backed framework that builds habits, boosts performance, and proves ROI.
What sets us apart?
- We don’t add to the workload, we transform it.
- No binders gathering dust. No skills forgotten by Monday.
- No wasted time. No struggle to show value. Just change that sticks.
How The Impact System Solves the Real Barriers:
🟠 “Leaders don’t have time.”
Leadership is built into the flow of real work, solving real problems, in real time.
🟣 “Nothing every sticks.”
Digital coaching and accountability hardwire new habits into daily routines.
🔵 “Budgets are tight.”
We track real-time behaviour change and business impact, so you can prove ROI, not guess at it.
Learn How a Tech Firm Boosted Execution by 35% in Just 90 Days.
See how a scaling AI firm turned overwhelmed managers into confident leaders,
and unlocked faster execution and proven ROI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you work with?
We partner with fast-growing companies in innovation-driven sectors, like AI and cybersecurity, typically 500-1000 employees, where technical complexity and leadership demands are rising fast.
Our clients include:
- Senior leaders looking to level up their middle management
layer to drive execution, culture, and growth. - HR and L&D teams tackling leadership gaps, burnout, and
cross-functional friction. - Technical managers promoted for their expertise, now
leading without the training or tools to succeed.
We also love supporting women in leadership, especially those navigating growth, complexity, or new tech roles.
Our programs are delivered both in-person and virtually. While
we’re based in Western Canada, we work with clients across
North America and around the world.
Do you customize programs?
Absolutely. While our core frameworks are proven, every program is tailored ot your team’s unique challenges, goals, and growth stage.
We can start with our 90-Day Accelerator, or co-design a custom leadership experience aligned to your business priorities and culture.
Who leads the program?
Middle Manager Mastery is a joint initiative between Tara-Lee Goerlitz (NexLevel) and Lindsay White (High Voltage Leadership).
These two seasoned leadership experts bring deep experience in developing high-impact managers.
Click their names to connect on LinkedIn or scroll down to read their bios and see why this dynamic duo delivers results that stick.
Not Sure Where Your Gaps Are?
Let’s pinpoint what’s stalling your execution, draining your talent,
or keeping you stuck in the weeds, and what to do next.
Tara-Lee Goerlitz
Elevating Leadership & Team Success
Tara-Lee is passionate about removing barriers and inspiring real change. She helps leaders create thriving teams that seamlessly achieve strategic goals.
Too many businesses struggle with dysfunction and frustration, falling short of their aspirations. Tara-Lee is driven to transform workplaces where people feel valued, fulfilled, and empowered to reach their full potential.
For her, leadership isn’t just theory—it’s action. With 15 years of experience, she designs tailored, results-driven programs that equip leaders with the tools to navigate today’s challenges. Whether speaking, coaching, or consulting, she connects meaningfully, inspiring leaders to grow and drive lasting impact.
Lindsay White
Executive Coach & People Operations Expert
Lindsay is an executive coach, speaker, and podcaster who believes every business deserves great leadership, a strong people strategy, and an inspiring culture.
With 15 years in strategic talent management, she helps leaders develop an authentic leadership style grounded in their values and purpose. Lindsay works with senior leaders and entrepreneurs to create inclusive cultures and people strategies that drive amazing results.
As a working mom and first-time grandma, Lindsay understands the complexities of balance. She coaches leaders to blend work and life, fostering environments where teams feel connected, engaged, and empowered to achieve results.