the problem
Your managers understand the business. They know the operational stuff. They work hard. But they're struggling with the unglamorous reality of middle management:
- giving feedback
- dealing with underperformers who are "nice people"
- navigating politics
- leading through change they don't agree with
- delegating without micromanaging
- knowing when to escalate vs. handle it themselves
- making decisions
- managing their teams through organisational chaos
- spotting burnout in themselves before it's too late
No one teaches this. So they figure it out through trial and error - or they don't figure it out at
the solution
A 13-week leadership cohort that combines:
- deep content library (videos, frameworks and templates covering all aspects of things you're not taught when you become a leader)
- weekly live group coaching calls(90 minutes with me)
- actual problems, real solutions (bring their actual challenges and we work through them together)
the solution
This is not a training course. It's a safe space to allow them to learn and ask the questions they might not feel comfortable asking as part of their job - It's a transformation program.
how it works
WEEK 1: group intro (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
WEEK 1: group intro (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
WEEK 1: group intro (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
- Introductions and expectations
- Portal walkthrough (here's what's available, how to use it)
- Fair warning: If you want step-by-step lessons, this isn't for you. This is responsive coaching. You do the work in the portal, bring your real challenges to the calls, and I coach you through them.
WEEKS 2-12: weekly 90-minute calls
WEEK 1: group intro (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
WEEK 1: group intro (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
- What's coming up in your day job right now?
- Live coaching and troubleshooting based on what you bring
- What have you been working on in the portal?
- Responsive depending on groups needs - not a pre-scripted curriculum
WEEK 13: final call (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
WEEK 1: group intro (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
WEEK 13: final call (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
- Group wrap and reflection
- Individual next steps conversation (where are you going from here?)
PORTAL ACCESS: 6-12 months
WEEK 1: group intro (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
WEEK 13: final call (90 mins group + 15-20 mins individual)
- Full library of videos and templates
- Work at your own pace between calls
- Revisit content as you need it
about me
i'm Ciara
I spent 30 years in corporate roles - sales, marketing, commercial, leadership.
I built this program because leadership development is mostly rubbish or non-existent. I was amazed over the years at how no one actually ever teaches you how to do your job. You might be at the technical side of your job - but that doesn't make you a good leader.
Generic frameworks don't account for the reality of the mayhem that is middle management. Motivational speeches that don't help when you're managing an underperformer or leading through change you don't believe in.
This is what I wish someone had given me 15 years ago.
