Leadership Development · For Organisations

Becoming a Leader.
From the inside out.

A coaching-led, modular leadership development programme for organisations ready to build leaders who lead from awareness — not just capability.

4–6
months
3
modules
Hybrid
in-person + online
1:1
coaching included
10–16
participants per cohort
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The leadership challenge

Technically capable.
Ready for the next level of leadership.

Organisations invest significantly in leadership development. Yet many leaders still face the same persistent gap — technically excellent, but struggling to inspire trust, delegate effectively, or hold steady when the pressure is highest.

The reason is rarely a lack of knowledge. It is a lack of self-awareness. Leaders who have never been invited to examine their own patterns cannot choose how they lead — they can only react.

"The gap between the leader you intend to be and the leader you are under pressure — that is where the work begins."
Fabrizio Micciche Ph.D. · Founder, Nexum Coaching
What makes this different

Starts with the person, not the role

Identity and self-awareness come before strategy and tools.

Coaching woven throughout, not bolted on

Individual sessions timed to key moments — with a post-programme follow-up that holds the work accountable beyond graduation.

Hybrid and modular by design

In-person days for deep work. Online sessions to sustain momentum between modules.

Built for lasting impact

Grounded in neuroscience and behavioural science — not just frameworks to apply in the moment.

Validated across global organisations

Designed and refined in banking, financial services, and life sciences.

The three pillars

Three modules. One coherent arc.

Three modules build sequentially — from the inner world of the leader, outward to the team, and then to the broader organisational system.

Pillar 01

Leading Self

Identity, values, and behavioural patterns under pressure. The foundation from which all other leadership capability grows.

Pillar 02

Leading Others

Trust, psychological safety, and the conditions for people to genuinely grow — not through authority, but through presence and intent.

Pillar 03

Leading the System

Culture, change, and strategic influence beyond the immediate role — with intention rather than reaction.

How the programme works

A designed experience.
Not a training calendar.

The programme unfolds over 4–6 months. Each module is anchored by a full in-person day, sustained by online check-in sessions, and deepened through individual coaching — with the kick-off and graduation both held in person.

In person · Full day

Module deep-dives

Each of the three pillars is anchored by a full in-person day. The work that requires human presence gets the time and space it deserves.

Online · 2 hours

Between-module check-ins

Structured online sessions between each module sustain momentum, integrate learning, and bring real-work challenges back into the room.

Individual · Throughout

One-to-one coaching

Each participant receives individual coaching sessions with Fabrizio — timed to key moments in the learning journey, including a follow-up call at 90 days.

Kick-off and graduation are held in person. These anchor moments require the depth of human presence. All other touchpoints are delivered in the hybrid format above. A detailed programme overview is available on request.
For HR Directors & Talent Teams

Built to integrate.
Designed to last.

Becoming a Leader is designed for organisations that want more than a training event. It is a cohort journey that can be embedded into a development calendar, calibrated to your context, and measured against real organisational outcomes.

The programme is scoped in a collaborative design conversation — cohort profile, organisational context, and sponsor objectives all shape the final design. A tailored proposal follows at no obligation.

Confidentiality between individual participants and Fabrizio is complete. Organisational reporting is limited to aggregate themes unless otherwise agreed.

What the organisation gains

Leaders who self-regulate under pressure instead of defaulting to reactive patterns

A visible shift in leadership climate — observable in teams within months

Higher trust, lower disengagement, stronger retention of talent

An internal coaching culture that compounds in value long after the programme closes

A leadership pipeline genuinely ready for greater scope and complexity

Proven in practice

Validated across global organisations.

Designed and refined across complex, high-stakes environments in banking, financial services, and life sciences.

Global Banking

Senior leadership programme

Multiple cohorts through organisational transformation — leading self and leading through change as the core focus.

Investment Banking

Senior managers programme

Resilience, communication, and strategic leadership for senior managers at a major European institution.

Life Sciences / MedTech

High-potential cohort

Cross-functional leadership development for high-potential leaders preparing for expanded scope.

Ready to bring Becoming a Leader
to your organisation?

Every engagement begins with a conversation about your context, your leaders, and what you want to build.

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No obligation · Tailored proposal follows

For individual senior leaders looking for one-to-one coaching, see Executive Coaching.

Frequently Asked Questions — Becoming a Leader Leadership Development Programme

What is the Becoming a Leader programme?
Becoming a Leader is a coaching-led, modular leadership development programme designed for organisations. It runs over 4–6 months and combines full in-person days for each of three modules, online check-in sessions between modules, individual coaching sessions for each participant, peer coaching circles, and a post-programme follow-up call at approximately 90 days after graduation. It is designed and delivered by Fabrizio Micciche Ph.D., ICF-ACC, through Nexum Coaching.
What are the three modules in the Becoming a Leader programme?
The programme is built around three pillars: Leading Self (identity, values, resilience, and self-regulation under pressure), Leading Others (trust, psychological safety, feedback, and the coaching mindset), and Leading the System (culture, change, strategic influence, and leadership legacy). Each module is anchored by a full in-person day.
What is the format of the Becoming a Leader programme?
The programme is hybrid. Each of the three modules includes a full in-person day. Between modules, structured 2-hour online check-in sessions sustain momentum. Kick-off and graduation are also held in person. Individual coaching sessions with Fabrizio Micciche are embedded throughout.
Does every participant receive individual coaching?
Yes. Individual one-to-one coaching with Fabrizio Micciche is a core structural element of the programme, not an add-on. Each participant receives coaching sessions timed to key moments in the learning journey, plus a dedicated post-programme follow-up call at approximately 90 days after graduation.
Who is the Becoming a Leader programme designed for?
The programme is designed for cohorts of mid-level to senior leaders within organisations — typically 10 to 16 participants. It is particularly suited to leaders stepping into greater complexity, organisations navigating change, or HR and talent teams investing in coaching-integrated development.
How long does the Becoming a Leader programme last?
The programme runs over 4–6 months, depending on the pace agreed with the organisation. This timeframe is intentional — long enough for real behavioural change to take root, short enough to maintain organisational momentum.
How is the Becoming a Leader programme different from standard leadership training?
The programme starts with the person, not the role — identity and self-awareness come before strategy and tools. Individual coaching is woven throughout rather than added on. A post-programme follow-up call holds the work accountable beyond graduation. The approach is grounded in neuroscience and behavioural science, not just frameworks.
What industries has the Becoming a Leader programme been delivered in?
The programme has been delivered across global banking, investment banking, and life sciences and MedTech organisations in Europe. It has been validated in complex, high-stakes environments where the work has to hold under real organisational pressure.
How is the Becoming a Leader programme priced?
Pricing is on enquiry and is scoped individually following a discovery conversation about the organisation's context, cohort size, and objectives. A tailored proposal is provided at no obligation. Contact Nexum Coaching at info@nexumcoaching.com or via nexumcoaching.com/contact.
Is the coaching in the programme confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality between individual participants and Fabrizio Micciche is complete. Any organisational reporting is limited to aggregate themes and is agreed in advance with the sponsoring organisation.