Senior Manager Leadership Development Programs

Develop senior managers who communicate clearly, coach effectively, and create accountable, high-performance teams. Hallett Leadership combines the Discovery Model, experiential learning, and executive coaching to help leaders move beyond automatic behaviors, align teams around business goals, and apply new leadership skills directly to daily work for measurable cultural and performance gains.

Senior manager leadership development session

Our Senior Manager Leadership Development Programs Services

Programs and coaching designed to develop self-aware, collaborative senior managers who build high-performance cultures.

Accelerated Leadership

A nine-month program for high-potential leaders that builds self-awareness, authentic communication, collaboration, and the ability to drive results through engaged, aligned teams.

Leadership Workshops

One- to two-day workshops that reinforce leadership skills, renew vision and mission alignment, break down silos, and energize teams around collaborative problem-solving.

One:One Coaching

Individual coaching for mid-level and senior managers focused on blind spots, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, weekly goals, and measurable leadership growth.

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Our Senior Leadership Development Process

Assess Leadership Behaviors and Goals

The process begins by clarifying individual leadership values, current behaviors, team dynamics, and business goals. This creates a shared baseline for development and helps each participant understand how their habits influence communication, trust, accountability, and performance.

Build Self-Awareness Through Experience

Apply the Discovery Model

Integrate Learning Into Daily Work

Measure Progress and Sustain Growth

Trusted By Leaders

Success Stories

Built on proven leadership development results with major organizations including Fox and Disney.

"Continued improvement and development are essential for a successful career. Even the most acclaimed actors, athletes, and executives use coaches and advisers. Hallett Leadership offers effective methods and practices relevant for today's business leaders. I highly recommend Dean as a professional resource to stay on top of your game!"

Ron Frierson
Ron Frierson

"The ALP program helped me to better understand my inherent strengths as a leader and develop effective soft skills, while also gaining a stronger understanding of how I could contribute to the company's overall goals. It ultimately reinforced my loyalty to the company, as I appreciated the investment they made..."

Adriana Trautman
Adriana Trautman

"The ALP program brought together smart, motivated people and helped them develop the tools to tackle real business challenges. The executives grew immeasurably in the program and the company benefited enormously from their contributions."

Ted Russell
Ted Russell

"ALP was the most valuable program I participated in during my 12-year tenure at Fox. Despite already having an MBA and a decade of executive experience, the program provided a more personal and reflective approach that helped me leverage my strengths, develop heightened self-awareness, and build the courage to be..."

Cameron Dillavou
Cameron Dillavou

"Participating in the Accelerated Leadership Program was deeply empowering for me as a person, as well as a professional. It gave me the strength to risk and grow as a practitioner, a team member, and an entrepreneur."

Marina Kösten
Marina Kösten

"Dean is an accomplished executive who has compiled a truly successful track record in both his business and personal life. As an executive coach, he brings a unique blend of experience, thought leadership and motivational tactics. He has proven to be a true mentor who has challenged me, supported me..."

Mike Terzian
Mike Terzian

"The ALP program gave me the confidence I needed to become a proactive decision-maker, and taught me to trust my instincts in the process."

Robin Geisen
Robin Geisen

"The ALP program pushed me out of my comfort zone, which allowed me to be a more effective leader, not just an individual performer, and provided me with the tools for sustained growth and development as an executive."

Kobie Conner
Kobie Conner

"Continued improvement and development are essential for a successful career. Even the most acclaimed actors, athletes, and executives use coaches and advisers. Hallett Leadership offers effective methods and practices relevant for today's business leaders. I highly recommend Dean as a professional resource to stay on top of your game!"

Ron Frierson
Ron Frierson

"The ALP program helped me to better understand my inherent strengths as a leader and develop effective soft skills, while also gaining a stronger understanding of how I could contribute to the company's overall goals. It ultimately reinforced my loyalty to the company, as I appreciated the investment they made..."

Adriana Trautman
Adriana Trautman

"The ALP program brought together smart, motivated people and helped them develop the tools to tackle real business challenges. The executives grew immeasurably in the program and the company benefited enormously from their contributions."

Ted Russell
Ted Russell

"ALP was the most valuable program I participated in during my 12-year tenure at Fox. Despite already having an MBA and a decade of executive experience, the program provided a more personal and reflective approach that helped me leverage my strengths, develop heightened self-awareness, and build the courage to be..."

Cameron Dillavou
Cameron Dillavou

"Participating in the Accelerated Leadership Program was deeply empowering for me as a person, as well as a professional. It gave me the strength to risk and grow as a practitioner, a team member, and an entrepreneur."

Marina Kösten
Marina Kösten

"Dean is an accomplished executive who has compiled a truly successful track record in both his business and personal life. As an executive coach, he brings a unique blend of experience, thought leadership and motivational tactics. He has proven to be a true mentor who has challenged me, supported me..."

Mike Terzian
Mike Terzian

"The ALP program gave me the confidence I needed to become a proactive decision-maker, and taught me to trust my instincts in the process."

Robin Geisen
Robin Geisen

"The ALP program pushed me out of my comfort zone, which allowed me to be a more effective leader, not just an individual performer, and provided me with the tools for sustained growth and development as an executive."

Kobie Conner
Kobie Conner

"Continued improvement and development are essential for a successful career. Even the most acclaimed actors, athletes, and executives use coaches and advisers. Hallett Leadership offers effective methods and practices relevant for today's business leaders. I highly recommend Dean as a professional resource to stay on top of your game!"

Ron Frierson
Ron Frierson

"The ALP program helped me to better understand my inherent strengths as a leader and develop effective soft skills, while also gaining a stronger understanding of how I could contribute to the company's overall goals. It ultimately reinforced my loyalty to the company, as I appreciated the investment they made..."

Adriana Trautman
Adriana Trautman

"The ALP program brought together smart, motivated people and helped them develop the tools to tackle real business challenges. The executives grew immeasurably in the program and the company benefited enormously from their contributions."

Ted Russell
Ted Russell

"ALP was the most valuable program I participated in during my 12-year tenure at Fox. Despite already having an MBA and a decade of executive experience, the program provided a more personal and reflective approach that helped me leverage my strengths, develop heightened self-awareness, and build the courage to be..."

Cameron Dillavou
Cameron Dillavou

"Participating in the Accelerated Leadership Program was deeply empowering for me as a person, as well as a professional. It gave me the strength to risk and grow as a practitioner, a team member, and an entrepreneur."

Marina Kösten
Marina Kösten

"Dean is an accomplished executive who has compiled a truly successful track record in both his business and personal life. As an executive coach, he brings a unique blend of experience, thought leadership and motivational tactics. He has proven to be a true mentor who has challenged me, supported me..."

Mike Terzian
Mike Terzian

"The ALP program gave me the confidence I needed to become a proactive decision-maker, and taught me to trust my instincts in the process."

Robin Geisen
Robin Geisen

"The ALP program pushed me out of my comfort zone, which allowed me to be a more effective leader, not just an individual performer, and provided me with the tools for sustained growth and development as an executive."

Kobie Conner
Kobie Conner
The Hallett Difference

Why Choose Hallett Leadership?

Hallett Leadership develops senior managers from the inside out, connecting personal growth to business performance.

Proven Results

Built from 15 years of demonstrated leadership development results at 20th Century Fox.

Discovery Model

Behavioral science and experiential learning help leaders change habits, not just learn concepts.

Practical Application

Leadership growth is integrated into real meetings, decisions, coaching moments, and team routines.

Measured Growth

Coaching emphasizes tangible work-related results, regular feedback, checkpoints, and measurable progress.

Meet Hallett Leadership

Led by founder and leadership expert Dean Hallett.

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Dean Hallett

Founder

Dean Hallett is the Founder of Hallett Leadership, a premier leadership development firm headquartered in Manhattan Beach, CA. With a career that began in public accounting before transitioning to the entertainment industry, Dean brings decades of senior-level experience to organizations of all sizes across the United States. He is best known for developing and implementing a world-class leadership training program that ran for 15 years at 20th Century Fox, delivering measurable, transformational results. Dean's unique Discovery Model combines behavioral science, experiential learning, and one-on-one executive coaching to help leaders develop from the inside out. His hands-on approach improves communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence, empowering executives and mid-level managers alike to build high-performance, collaborative cultures. Dean has also worked with the Walt Disney Company and is dedicated to helping every client unlock their full leadership potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a leadership development manager do?

A leadership development manager designs, facilitates, and measures programs that improve how leaders communicate, coach, align teams, and deliver results through others. In a senior manager context, this role often focuses on strengthening self-awareness, decision-making, accountability, collaboration, and culture-building so managers can move from individual performance to sustained team and organizational performance.

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Still Have Leadership Questions?

Discuss your goals and find the right leadership development path.

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Awards and Recognition

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Top 10 Recognition

Recognized for tackling meaningful customer challenges.

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Fortune 500 Experience

Proven through long-running Fortune 500 leadership work.

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Discovery Model

Behavioral science and experiential leadership methodology.

Build Stronger Senior Leaders

Share your leadership development goals, team challenges, and desired outcomes. Hallett Leadership will help identify the right program or coaching path.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (310) 971-4667. You can also send us a quick email at dch@hallettleadership.com.