The Confident Manager

You don't need to be perfect to be a powerful manager. You need tools that work, and the confidence to use them well.

The Confident Manager audio learning series gives you exactly that: 20 short audio lessons with supporting practical tools for the complex, messy work of leading humans.

Managing people is a privilege: you shape culture, grow people, and impact results. It can also be hard. Some days you're not sure you're doing it right.

You're navigating personalities, power, performance, and pressure. Whether you're new to management or stepping into a more senior role, the human stuff is always the hardest part.

In 27 years in senior leadership, I've worked with thousands of managers and leaders across the world. I know exactly what separates managers who build thriving teams from those who struggle.

I distilled this experience and wisdom into this practical, straight-talking programme. Topics include building confidence, creating motivating environments, setting energising goals, having tough conversations, managing conflict, and leading on the hard days. Supported with field notes and essays with real life examples, you have access to short, sharp guidance whenever you need it most.

These are skills for the life of your career, for every stage of seniority; from running your first team meeting, all the way to the boardroom.

Whether you're finding your feet as a new manager or stepping into bigger, more complex leadership, this is how you do it to create real impact.

Examples of lessons:

20 Short Powerful Lessons

Have Tough Conversations

Have Tough Conversations

Say what needs to be said, clearly, calmly and without losing yourself. Even hard truths can build trust.

What Drives Motivation

What Drives Motivation

Learn how to create the conditions where people bring the energy.

Lead Without Losing Yourself

Lead Without Losing Yourself

Delegate clearly, coach with confidence, and protect your energy.

Manage Your Time and Energy

Manage Your Time and Energy

Your to-do list is infinite. The skill is knowing what matters.

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What’s inside

  • 20 short audio lessons (5–10 mins)
  • Transcripts and takeaway essays with real-life examples
  • Field Notes: worksheets, prompts, and practical tools you can use straight away

With The
Confident Manager, you’ll be able to

  • Stay steady in tough conversations
  • Motivate people in ways that actually land
  • Delegate cleanly, coach with confidence, and unlock ownership in your team
  • Protect your boundaries while leading with empathy
  • Build credibility that lasts; not bravado, but embodied trust

You’ll grow the kind of self-trust that makes people want to follow you because you’re steady, clear, and unmistakably human.

A Glimpse Inside

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