Leadership Insider:
FIT into leadership
Operational Leadership Development for Leaders Who Drive Results
As a professional who has passionately engaged in and led peer groups for over two decades, our CEO and founder, Amanda Mayo, understands the immense value of these groups for leadership development.
Drawing from this rich experience, FIT HR is proud to introduce Leadership Insider: FIT Into Leadership, a VIRTUAL peer group exclusively designed for HR and business leaders. This unique offering, the only one of its kind, reflects our deep commitment to personal and professional development in the people leadership field.
Leadership Insider: FIT into leadership
Operational Leadership Development for Leaders Who Drive Results
We are thrilled to kick off 2026 with a special announcement from our CEO and founder, Amanda Mayo. Leveraging her two decades of passionate engagement and leadership in peer groups, Amanda recognizes the immense value of these groups for leadership development. Drawing from this wealth of experience, FIT HR proudly introduces Leadership Insider: FIT Into Leadership, a VIRTUAL peer group exclusively designed for HR and business leaders. This unique offering, the only one of its kind, reflects our deep commitment to personal and professional development in the people leadership. Click here to learn more!
Program Purpose
Leadership Insider is built for operational leaders who want to move beyond theory into real, measurable impact.
This isn’t another leadership training program. It’s a 10-month intensive program designed for leaders who operate inside organizations—making decisions, holding teams accountable, navigating cross-functional partnerships, and shaping culture. You’ll work with a certified Leadership & Culture Coach and a dedicated mentor to translate learning into immediate, on-the-job results.
The outcome: a cohesive leadership team that communicates more effectively, operates with shared accountability, and drives stronger business results together.
Who Is This For?
Leadership Insider is designed for operational leaders who:
- Lead teams within mid-level to senior roles (not entry-level)
- Own accountability for team performance and organizational outcomes
- Need to navigate decision-making, communication, and cross-functional partnerships effectively
- Want to build a stronger leadership presence and personal brand
- Are ready to invest in real development—not just theory, but practical application
You’re a fit if you:
- Want to elevate how your team operates and the culture you create
- Need clarity on your role as a leader and your impact on the business
- Are committed to building stronger internal relationships and cross-functional alignment
- Understand that your leadership directly shapes organizational success
If this resonates, Leadership Insider is for you.
What's Included:
A structured, coach-led experience designed to translate learning into measurable business results.
Monthly facilitated 2-hour virtual workshops led by a Certified Leadership & Culture Coach (10 sessions total)
Sessions are designed as a progression—each builds on the last—so you’re applying and evolving in real time.
Monthly 1-hour dedicated mentor sessions with a senior operational leader
Your dedicated mentor helps you work through real-time challenges, apply what you’re learning, and get practical day-to-day support.
This ensures the program drives actual on-the-job results, not just awareness.
Cross-functional business exposure with subject matter experts
Learn from COO, CFO, CMO, and Risk leaders how to effectively partner across your organization.
Members-only portal with group collaboration, resources, and peer support.
Experiential learning projects designed with your mentor’s support and implemented within your organization.
10-month commitment (March–December or June–March cohort options)
The Experience:
You’ll build a shared language for decision-making, communication, and conflict resolution. You’ll gain clarity on your leadership impact and develop a more intentional leadership presence. And critically: you’ll have a consistent, structured coaching and mentoring experience designed to translate learning into measurable business results.
Program Outcomes: What You’ll Build
Over 10 months, you and your cohort will develop:
✓ Stronger internal relationships and cross-functional trust
Learn how to operate effectively across finance, operations, marketing, risk, and other business functions—something most leaders are never formally taught.
✓ The ability to create and sustain healthy, accountable work environments
Develop concrete skills for holding teams accountable, making sound decisions, and addressing conflict with clarity.
✓ A shared leadership language and process
Align on how your leadership team communicates, makes decisions, and resolves conflict—driving consistency across the organization.
The Bottom Line:
You don’t just get “trained” leaders. You get a leadership team that operates more cohesively, communicates more effectively, and drives stronger business results together.
✓ Clarity around your role as a leader and your impact on the business
Move beyond “doing HR” or “managing your team” to understanding how your leadership shapes organizational outcomes.
✓ A more intentional leadership presence and personal brand
Develop authenticity, resilience, and presence—the hallmarks of leaders others want to follow.
✓ A clear understanding of how to operate cross-functionally
Know how finance, operations, marketing, and risk think—and how to build partnerships that drive business success.
✓ Alignment around a code of ethics and leadership expectations
Close the program with a capstone session: “What Your CEO Expects From You as a Leader—and How That Impacts the Organization Internally and Externally.”
Program Objectives:
Leadership Insider is designed to develop operational leaders who can:
Make sound decisions
with accountability and confidence
Develop leadership presence
that inspires confidence and trust
Build and maintain healthy, high-performing teams
through clear communication and conflict resolution
Understand your role's impact
on the organization’s strategy and bottom line
Partner cross-functionally
with finance, operations, marketing, risk, and other business leaders
Create a culture of accountability
where expectations are clear and people are empowered
Operate as a cohesive leadership team
that drives sustainable business results
Lead ethically
with a shared code of values and expectations
Upcoming Cohorts
March 2026 – December 2026: Enrollment Closed / Currently In Session
June 2026 – March 2027: Enrollment NOW OPEN
September 2026 – June 2027: Waitlist Open
FIT HR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification. This program is valid for 17+ PDCs.
Are You Ready for Leadership Insider?
Consider this program if you’re:
- Ready to move beyond operational tasks and step into strategic leadership.
- Looking to elevate how your team operates and the culture you create.
- Tired of operating in silos and ready to build cross-functional partnerships.
- Committed to becoming a leader others want to follow.
- Seeking real mentorship and a structured approach to leadership development.
- Interested in understanding how your leadership impacts the bottom line.
Apply now to join a cohort of operational leaders committed to driving measurable business results
Application
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