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The Paradox of
First-Time Leaders

Step Confidently into Leadership: Master the Paradox of Being a First-Time Leader

Becoming a leader for the first time is a pivotal moment—filled with both excitement and uncertainty.

You've worked hard for this promotion, but now that you're in the manager's seat, the reality of leading others may feel overwhelming.

Are you finding that your enthusiasm isn’t quite enough to inspire your team?

As seasoned leaders and coaches, we understand the unique challenges of this transition.

That’s why we've designed "The Paradox of the First-Time Leader"

— a program tailored to support you during this strategic yet often solitary time.

Join us to gain the clarity, confidence, and connection you need to thrive in your new role.

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The challenge

These statistics underscore the profound impact that leadership quality can have on a team's motivation, engagement, and loyalty, making it crucial for first-time leaders to develop the necessary skills and insights to lead effectively.
  • A study by Gallup found that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement levels. Poor leadership can significantly diminish motivation, leading to decreased productivity and overall performance.  
  • Research by the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) indicates that ineffective leadership is one of the primary reasons for low employee engagement, with only 30% of employees in the UK reporting being engaged at work.

What our clients say

"Paradox has been a transformational program for our new leaders, equipping them with essential skills to excel in today’s ever-changing environment. The training has empowered those that have participated to hit the ground running, enabling them to trust their own instincts and lead with confidence."

Terri Fanz-Falzone, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Vice President, Human Resources, ENGEL North America

"This training is such an amazing support for our entire team. We can see so many positive changes already, especially in terms of engagement, self-reflection, positive leadership."

 

Barbara Lax, CEO & Founder,

Little Green House, Switzerland

What we did exceptionally well, according to our previous participants...

"The coaches handled the large group setting very well, and the individual coaching sessions were the highlight of the program for me." 

 

"Very useful, and definitely something to leverage in my day-to-day activities with my team."

"The breakout groups were great - encouraging and allowing participants to share with each other"

 

"Framing the content and challenging thinking"

The solution

  • 8 interactive live webinars of 90 minutes : each month, a new topic is studied with a highly engaging coaching approach and a mix of leadership insights, group discussions and self-reflection (6 modules charted below + introduction and closure) 

  • 3 hours (3 or 4 sessions) of individual coaching for each participant spread over the course of the program 

  • 3 mastermind circles: 60 minutes of powerful live group discussions to deepen the learnings of the program

  •  A learning platform where participants share and discuss between sessions, find additional resources on each topic, and do some prework to actively prepare for each webinar

We offer this innovative program on a One-to-One basis, in a company group, or in a mixed group. 

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Who is this for?

  • 1st line supervisors recently appointed in a leadership position 

  • 1st line supervisors who want to enhance their leadership skills or improve team engagement 

  • Leaders of leaders who want to set their supervisors for success 

  • HR managers who want to better support leaders or help improve people engagement 

  • Any leader who wishes to take some time to assess the different components of their role 

Options

We can deliver any of these courses and workshops in a 1-2-1 format, within one company, or in a mixed group from multiple companies.

One-to-One

Coaching

Company Group (Single-Organisation cohort)

Mixed Group (Cross-organisation cohort)

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Your program manager

Isabelle Verdon

This journey is led by our program manager, with the support of our team of certified leadership coaches. Depending on the schedule and participants, you'll benefit from the expertise of one or more of our high-profile coaches, each bringing a wealth of experience to guide you through your leadership journey. Meet all our coaches.

 

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