Leadership Does Not Have to Feel Heavy
For salon owners, managers, & Beauty Leaders who are ready
to lead with steadiness, clarity, and emotional regulation.
so decisions feel Easier, conversations feel safer,
and leadership stops living in your nervous system.
WEDNESDAYS AT 12PM EST
“Most leaders say the same thing. Leading people feels heavy. Retention is harder than ever. And no one handed you the playbook.”
Stef
Does this sound like you?
Some days you question if you are doing this right
Leadership feels heavy and you wonder if it could feel easier
You aspire to lead with more confidence, clarity, and ease- because you love leading
You want to raise your frequency so leadership fuels you instead of drains you
You are ready to grow your skills and create a salon where people want to stay
Payment Plans Available or Pay In Full
Join The Leadership Lab
• 12 bi-weekly sessions intentionally spaced to build emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and leadership capacity over time, not just insight
• 6 leadership labs (90 minutes each) focused on leadership frequency and the conversations that most impact people and retention: coaching, accountability, conflict, trust, culture, and retention
• 6 integration + open coaching sessions (60 minutes each) to apply emotional intelligence in real situations, regulate through complexity, receive feedback, and learn alongside peers
• Private Leadership Lab classroom with recordings, leadership tools, emotional intelligence frameworks, and ongoing conversation between sessions
• Optional participation in original doctoral research on retention in the professional beauty industry through anonymous surveys, with exclusive access to insights and findings
The 6 Lab Session Topics
Emotional Intelligence + Leadership Frequency
Clarity, Expectations, & Communication Safety
Feedback + Tough Conversations + Accountability
Coaching vs. Managing (Developing People)
Culture, Values, & Energy (Belonging + Alignment)
Motivation, Development, & Retention Awareness
Payment Plans Available or Pay In Full
Why do people keep leaving salons?
You’re Not Just Learning —
You’re Contributing to Research That Matters
Alongside the leadership and regulation work, participants are invited to take part in ongoing doctoral research focused on leadership, internal state, and retention in the professional beauty industry.
THE MARCH LAB SCHEDULE
ALL TIMES ARE EST ZONE.
Leadership Lab 1 | March 4 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST
Integration Session 1 | March 18 | 12:00–12:45 PM EST
Leadership Lab 2 | April 1 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST
Integration Session 2 | April 15 | 12:00–12:45 PM EST
Leadership Lab 3 | April 29 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST
Integration Session 3 | May 13 | 12:00–12:45 PM EST
Leadership Lab 4 | May 27 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST
Leadership Integration Session 4 | June 10 | 12:00–12:45 PM EST
Leadership Lab 5 | June 24 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST
Integration Session 5 | July 8 | 12:00–12:45 PM EST
Leadership Lab 6 | July 22 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST
Integration Session 6 | August 5 | 12:00–12:45 PM EST
all sessions are recorded
Great leaders don’t all look the same.
But they do hav a common skill
The ones who build stable, high-performing teams share one thing in common: they can regulate themselves before they try to lead others.
You don’t need to slow your ambition, dim your intensity, or become a different kind of leader to benefit from internal regulation.
Internal regulation isn’t about being “zen.”
It’s about having range.
It’s the ability to notice what’s happening inside you — stress, urgency, frustration, excitement — and choose how you lead from it instead of letting it run the room.
We work on this internal regulation work + leadership skill development because together they make you a powerhouse leader.
Sign up is simple
Just register to secure your seat
pay in full $1832
OR choose A Payment plan
6 weekly payments of $305.33
10 seats.
Will you be in one?
Enrollment closes two weeks before class begins.
Seats are limited.
AFTER the leadership lab, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO
LEAD WITH CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE
No more second guessing or carrying the weight alone. You will learn practical skills and rhythms that help you show up steady, confident, and clear in every leadership moment.
BUILD A CULTURE THAT RETAINS TALENT
Turnover does not have to be your reality. You will understand what keeps people long term and how to create a culture where your team feels connected, supported, and motivated to stay.
SHIFT YOUR LEADERSHIP FREQUENCY
Leadership can feel lighter. You will discover how to raise your own frequency so the work is more easeful, energizing, and fulfilling — for you and for the people you lead.
Bonus offer
Receive a lifetime membership to the Leadership Sanctuary!
An online leadership community to support your learning
Stef
Fox
Founder
For years I poured my energy into helping salons recruit talent and market themselves to grow. But I kept circling back to the same question: why does our industry struggle so much to keep people in salon careers?
That curiosity became a deep desire to solve it. I wanted to understand leadership, retention, and what truly makes teams last.
I have spent my career as a stylist, salon owner, executive, consultant, and now doctoral researcher working on my doctorate in organizational psychology, digging into these very questions. The Leadership Lab is part of this first of its kind research, and by joining you not only grow as a leader — you contribute to the work that will shape the future of retention in professional beauty.
What are people saying about working with stef
“Stefanie is a genius. She is truly one of a kind and a gift to anyone who works with her. She has transformed our 40 year old business. We are forever grateful and love her so much."
Helen MIller
“It takes a lot to create change in a business the size of Van Michael. Stef is the real deal. She has helped us transform systems that were slowing down our growth. I can't recommend her enough."
Lucas Council
FAQ
WHAT DAY/TIME DO THE SESSIONS MEET?
Every cohort has a different start day and time. We do our best to maintain the same day and time for every session but sometimes exceptions have to be made. The schedule is subject to adjustment with as much advance notice given as possible when a date change does occur. This is rare, but always possible.
WHAT IF I MISS A SESSION?
Sessions are recorded and saved in your private Skool classroom inside of the Leadership Sanctuary.
HOW DO I HOLD MY SPOT?
You can choose the payment plan of 6 monthly payments of $305 (total $1,832) or pay in full for $1,832.
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER LEADERSHIP TRAINING?
The Leadership Lab blends structured learning with live coaching, so you do not just learn concepts. You practice them, apply them, and get feedback in real time. It is also part of first-of-its-kind doctoral research, so you gain exclusive access to insights on what truly retains teams.
WILL MY INPUT BE PUBLIC?
No. The lab discussions are confidential and should you choose to participate in the doctoral research occurring within the Labs all research is conducted anonymously.
WHAT IF I ALREADY FEEL BURNED OUT AS A LEADER?
That is exactly why the Leadership Lab exists. Leadership does not have to feel heavy. In this space you will gain tools, rhythms, and support that make leadership feel lighter, more sustainable, and even energizing. You will leave with confidence in your skills and clarity in how to lead in ways that help both you and your team thrive.
Quit letting your dreams stay dreams
The Leadership Lab is not just a program.
It is also part of my doctoral research on what it takes to retain talent long term in professional beauty.