 Coaching, Consulting & Training
The leap from strong performer to influential leader doesn’t happen by accident.
Meet Alex.
Alex is one of those people every team needs—sharp, reliable, and always delivering. Over the past few years, she’s been promoted twice and is now managing a cross-functional team. Her technical skills are top-notch. Her work ethic? Unmatched.
But something’s changed.
She’s in more senior meetings now, expected to align her team to a broader strategy, influence stakeholders across the business, and lead through constant change. She feels like she’s working harder than ever—but not getting the traction she used to. Feedback from above is vague (“speak up more,” “be more strategic”), and she’s unsure how to translate that into action.
Alex isn’t alone.
High-potential managers like Alex are often promoted for their functional expertise. But once they step into roles that require broader influence—across teams, functions, or senior leadership—they hit a wall.
They haven’t been equipped to lead with presence, inspire others, navigate change, or coach and align their teams through complexity.
And the numbers back this up: a staggering 85% of new managers receive no formal leadership training. That lack of support shows up fast—execution slows, collaboration suffers, and people leave.
That’s not just a people problem—it’s a business risk.
Communication Is the Key to Influence
Even your most promising leaders can struggle if they haven’t built the communication skills that drive trust, clarity, and alignment.
Strategy gets lost in translation. Teams lose momentum. Change feels chaotic instead of purposeful. High-potential talent burns out—or moves on.
And the stakes are higher than ever. McKinsey reports that organizations that invest in people-focused leadership development are over 4x more likely to outperform their peers and retain top talent.
The message is clear: investing in your rising leaders pays off.
That’s Where Amplify Comes In
We created the Decker Amplify Leadership Program to help high-potential managers make the leap—from execution to influence, from functional leader to organizational asset.
Unlike traditional development programs, Amplify puts communication at the center—because how you show up, listen, and lead is what earns trust, alignment, and results.
Amplify helps participants:
- Communicate with clarity and conviction
- Align others to strategy and vision
- Lead teams with trust and motivation
- Influence cross-functionally, and upward to senior leadership
- Navigate and lead through change with resilience and clarity
- Handle conflict and coach with impact
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Investing in our leadership team yielded tangible results. We’ve seen an impact in improved communication, collaboration and structured decision-making. These skills are critical for our growth and navigating the complexities of our global business.”
— Gabriel Braga, CEO, QuintoAndar
“Decker Communications has proven to be an exceptional partner in developing and executing our women’s leadership program at CrowdStrike. The program results have been transformative, with measurable impact on participant growth within the organization.”
— Tracey Mills, VP Public Sector & Healthcare, CrowdStrike
Let’s Build the Leaders Your Future Needs
Leadership development isn’t just about filling a pipeline—it’s about shaping the future of your business. Let’s build it together.
Like everything we do at Decker, Amplify is flexible and customizable. We tailor timeframes and content to meet participants where they are, focus on the outcomes most important to you, and guide them through the experience in the most impactful way possible.
And one important note: we often work with clients to add communication modules into their existing leadership development programs—we love partnering in that way and always will. But we’re excited to offer this new way to engage and help develop the next generation of leaders with traction and momentum.
Reach out to us at hello@decker.com to learn more about Amplify.
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