SHIFT
90-Day 1-to-1 Leadership Development.
For New Managers in Professional Services.
Having the title is one thing.
Leading effectively is another.
How many hours did you spend guiding and supporting your newest manager last week?
In fields like law, accountancy, and insurance, that’s not just lost time. It’s lost billings. And it compounds when left unaddressed.
Technical excellence earned them promotions. Leadership demands a different skill.
MOST NEW MANAGERS WORRY ABOUT:
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Setting boundaries with former peers.
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How to give feedback that changes behaviour.
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Delegating without losing control, and knowing when a decision is theirs to make.
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They want to prove they are ready, but getting the balance right can feel overwhelming.
Leading people who were once your peers is one of the hardest transitions in professional life.
Most firms leave their new managers to sink or swim.
SHIFT ensures they have the support to make the transition smoothly.
I have seen how hard this transition is, and I know what it takes to navigate it well.
For 27 years, I’ve helped newly promoted managers make the leap from doing the work to leading the people. I create a confidential space where they can speak openly without judgment.
Over 90 days, we work on the things that could stop them from succeeding in their new role.
Conversations they are avoiding, decisions they are circling, boundaries that aren't sticking, and feedback that needs to be delivered.
Real situations handled with honesty and care. We don't just work through the situations. We uncover the reasons behind avoidance and build the confidence to approach it differently next time.
They take action. We evaluate. They modify - and success follows.
WHAT CHANGES
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Escalations stop landing with you.
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Your new manager trusts their own judgement.
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Standards are maintained without micromanaging.
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Hesitation gives way to confident decision-making.
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Difficult conversations happen earlier and go smoothly.
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Expectations are shared, boundaries are put in place, and upheld.
Performance steadies, strong people stay, and you get your time back.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Six 90-minute 1-to-1 sessions via Zoom over 90 days.
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Direct access to me between sessions, via WhatsApp.
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Two urgent sessions are reserved for high-stakes moments.