Leadership Development

For technical professionals who just became people managers.

Does This Sound Familiar?
  • You were promoted to manager but the skills that made you successful technically don't translate to managing people
  • Former peers are now your direct reports and the relationship dynamic has shifted
  • Your manager mentions "being more strategic" but you're still deep in operational details
  • Having conversations about performance problems feels uncomfortable
  • One-to-ones feel more like status updates than development conversations
  • You're working longer hours but the team still seems to lack direction

If these challenges resonate, focused leadership development work might help.

How We Work Together

01
Chemistry Call
Free 30 minutes. Ensure the work is a good fit.
02
Proposal
Choose between a Single Session or the 12-session Package.
03
The Work
Remote sessions via Google Meet with accountability between sessions.
04
Growth
Develop delegation, handle conflict, and build strategic thinking.

Areas of Focus

Phase 1: Foundation Setting (First 30 Days)
The Challenge

Has the shift from peer to manager created awkwardness? Are boundaries clear between your responsibilities and your team's work?

The Work

Understanding the identity shift. Setting boundaries with former peers and your own manager. Establishing authority while maintaining relationships.

Deliverables
  • 90-day plan
  • Communication framework
  • Relationship reset strategy
Phase 2: Team Dynamics & Difficult Conversations (Days 31-60)
The Challenge

Recurring conflicts? Unsure what motivates individuals? Addressing performance issues feels uncomfortable?

The Work

Assessing strengths and motivation patterns. Identifying conflict dynamics. Learning frameworks for difficult conversations.

Deliverables
  • Team dynamics map
  • Conversation frameworks
  • Performance management plan
Phase 3: Execution Systems (Days 61-90)
The Challenge

Do 1:1s feel like status updates? Does delegated work require rework? Are meetings productive?

The Work

Creating development-focused 1:1 structures. Delegating to develop capability. Managing upward.

Deliverables
  • One-to-one framework
  • Delegation checklist
  • Meeting templates

Pricing & Structure

Single Session
£150
90-min Remote Session
  • Structured assessment
  • 90-day action plan
  • Prioritisation framework
Leadership Foundations
£1,800
12 Sessions over 3 Months
  • Weekly 60-min coaching
  • Between-session accountability
  • Access to templates
  • Progress reviews
Corporate Sponsored
£200 / session
Employer Funded
  • Progress reporting
  • Alignment meeting (You+Manager)
  • Invoicing (NET 30)
  • Min. 6 sessions

All prices exclude VAT. Projects over £1,500 include payment plans (50/50).

What This Work Doesn't Include

Generic life coaching, career counselling, therapeutic support, or quick fixes without effort required from you. This is practical coaching on the mechanics of management.

Common Questions

This work focuses specifically on the technical-person-to-manager transition, informed by 10+ years in IT leadership roles. Generic business coaching often doesn't address the specific challenges of managing technical teams.

That's a legitimate outcome. Some people thrive as senior individual contributors. If that becomes clear, the conversation can shift to navigating that with your employer.

For clients in Greater London, yes, though it affects pricing (£200 per session to account for travel time). Most clients find remote sessions via Google Meet more convenient.

Ready To Start?

Book a free 30-minute chemistry call. Ensure the work is a good fit before scheduling.