My leadership journey began when I set up a Language Centre at just 25 years old. Over the years, it grew to five locations and more than 30 staff.

Nobody trained me to be a leader. I had to figure it all out on my own.

My first team were my peers and friends, which meant there were no clear boundaries.

I was too nice, wanted everyone to like me, and struggled to step into the role of “the boss.”

I didn’t delegate enough, I avoided giving clear feedback, and I wasn’t assertive when I needed to be.

On top of that, I constantly questioned myself if was I doing this leadership thing right?

With time, I learned.

I had to make difficult decisions and handle tough conversations, but each challenge taught me something about leading people.

Now, with over 25 years of leadership experience and a degree in Business Psychology, I help newly appointed managers find their feet.

I know first-hand how tough and lonely that first step into management can be, and I’ve seen the gap in training that leaves so many new managers feeling unprepared.

In many workplaces management roles are too often given to those who show technical and specialist ability, and none of the management skills that are needed to lead well. The result is mismanagement, burnout, and billions lost in potential productivity – plus the cost of turnover and recruitment when people leave.

Contact me today if it resonates.