Master the most essential management skills.
Quick, practical training that takes the guesswork out of management.
Management is hard.
If you’re like most managers, you feel:
OVERWHELMED
Your workload is piling up as you attempt to juggle your own tasks on top of leading your team.
UNCERTAIN
You want to be a great manager, but you’re not sure how to build trust, give feedback, run a 1-1, and so much more.
STRESSED
You feel the pressure of all eyes on you and wonder what your team thinks of you as their leader.
Stop worrying and start leading with confidence.
The Management Essentials gives you the proven tools and training you need to transform your leadership and guide your team to success.
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“I have taken a number of leadership trainings over the years, and this program stands out as one of the best. The content is impactful and actionable. So much so that, after I completed it, I enrolled all eleven of my managers to take it together as a leadership team. The Management Essentials provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to refresh their skills or learn new ones.”
Lee, Program Director
This program gives you:
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On-Demand Training
Six core training modules covering the most essential management practices and concepts, delivered through bite-sized lessons.
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Manager Playbook
A comprehensive training workbook packed with the frameworks, cheat sheets, guided exercises, reflection questions, and application activities you need to succeed.
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Q&A Support
Get expert advice on how to tackle your unique management challenges from a leadership coach.
What participants are saying…
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Transitioning from peer to people manager was a challenge that intimidated me, but now I feel a lot more confident and comfortable thanks to this program.
— David, Contracts Manager
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The workbook is awesome! It's worth it's weight in gold. I will adopt the strategies introduced in this course for years to come.
— Crystal, Sales Director
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The training took just the right amount of time. I enjoyed the variety of videos and workbook content and was able to fit it in nicely with my busy schedule. This program gave me what I needed to grow in my role.
— Lisa, Program Manager
Get instant access for immediate help.
Dive in!
Get instant access to all training modules when you join the program. Start at the beginning or jump to the topics where you need the most help.
See results right away.
Follow the bite-sized training videos and step-by-step workbook guides to know exactly how to implement key management practices right away.
Become the leader your team needs.
Master the most important management skills and quickly become the the leader your team wants and needs.
The Management Essentials is perfect for:
New managers
Experienced managers looking to boost their skills
Organizations committed to leadership excellence
Groups of peer managers looking to grow in their leadership together
The Training Modules
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Program Kickoff
Kickoff the program with a few self-reflection prompts and creation of a solid program plan.
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#1 | Self-Awareness
Through a deep dive into the two forms of self-awareness, you will gain powerful insights about leading yourself and others.
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#2 | Building a High-Trust Team
Learn a framework for creating a healthy work climate that fosters connection, commitment, and results on your team.
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#3 | Delegation Done Well
Implement a step-by-step checklist that will help you avoid the most common delegation mistakes.
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#4 | From Fixer to Coach
Learn how to leverage an effective coaching approach that will boost employee awareness, ownership, and performance.
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#5 | Brain-Friendly Feedback
This module will prepare you to confidently deliver feedback that strengthens relationships and improves performance.
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#6 | Consistent Communication
Complete a comprehensive self-evaluation, then learn how to establish the most important communication practices on your team.
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Final Reflection
Capture final takeaways to cement the learning and develop a plan to maintain momentum.
You can feel this way too.
Now that I’ve completed the program, I have steadier footing and am more grounded as a leader. The experiences I had and what I learned through the training are things that I utilize every week, if not every day. I have a lot of tools in my management tool belt that I can lean on. Overall, I just feel more confident and self-assured in managing people.
— Holli | Controller
You walk away from this program with a wealth of knowledge—a whole toolkit to bring to different situations in your leadership. I’m finding myself pulling my notes out a couple times a week—sharing the tips with coworkers and bringing them into sessions with my team. To somebody considering the program, I would say:“Start it yesterday. Absolutely do it. It is worth every penny.”
— Crissie | Associate Creative Director
The experience of this program was unlike any that I’ve ever experienced before. It was chock-full of great content and models that I could apply right away. This program is 100% worth it—I feel so much more confident coming out of this. It makes me feel better coming to work each day and able to handle the challenges coming my way.
— Christina | Business Services Supervisor
RESULTS MATTER
Through this program, you will learn to:
Exercise stronger self-leadership. Leverage increased internal and external self-awareness to build confidence and communicate and influence more effectively.
Build trust on your team. Use a neuroscience-based, formulaic framework to evaluate and build trust and engagement on your team.
Delegate well. Avoid common delegation missteps and set your employees up for success when passing ownership of tasks and projects.
Develop your employees. Shift from ‘problem fixer’ to ‘guide’ while leveraging coaching techniques that boost capability and motivation on your team.
Deliver effective feedback. Follow a brain-friendly feedback formula to deliver feedback in a way that boosts trust, performance and engagement.
Facilitate productive 1:1s and team meetings. Lean on best practices to establish healthy, consistent communication patterns on your team that deliver results.
Leverage a strong peer network. Build trusting relationships with peer managers in your cohort that give you the support and sounding board you need to grow as a leader.
Lead with confidence. Feel confident in your ability to lead well and be the leader people want to follow—one who skillfully brings out the best in their employees.
Meet your instructor.
Hi, I’m Abbey Louie.
Corporate leader turned consultant, and on a mission to create healthier, happier workplaces—one manager and one team at a time.
I believe every employee deserves to work for a great manager, but I also believe every manager deserves to receive the support and resources they need to lead well.
After over a decade managing Fortune 50 global talent development programs, I left on a mission to help organizations of all sizes grow their leaders and teams. Today, I’m a trainer, coach, and speaker, dedicated to building healthy, high-performing workplaces.
In this program, you can expect practical instruction and ready-to-use best practices. No fluff—just real, tangible results.
The facts.
58%
of people trust strangers more than their own boss
87%
of managers wish they received more training
60%
of new managers fail within the first two years
Let’s set a new trend.
OPTION 1
Get full access.
Join the monthly membership for full access to the entire program.
$149 per month
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On-demand lessons covering the most essential management practices and concepts through bite-sized videos.
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A comprehensive training workbook packed with all the key frameworks, cheat sheets, guided exercises, reflection questions, and application activities you need.
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Get expert advice on how to tackle your unique management challenges from a leadership coach.
No risk — cancel your monthly membership anytime!
OPTION 2
Pick a topic.
Select the individual courses you need most and receive access for a full year.
$97 each
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Through a deep dive into the two forms of self-awareness, gain powerful insights about leading yourself and others.
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Apply a neuroscience-based formula to build a high-trust team environment that fosters connection, commitment, and results on your team.
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Implement a methodical approach to delegation that cures common obstacles and empowers your employees.
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Learn a practical framework for coaching employees that boosts ownership and performance on your team.
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Apply a neuroscience-based formula to confidently and effectively deliver feedback.
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Establish consistent communication practices that build trust and reliable results on your team.
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We strongly recommend inviting one or more peer managers to join you in the program. Completing the training modules and exercises together will dramatically boost your learning experience. Each participant is required to purchase and establish their own program access.
FAQs
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Each of the six modules will take roughly 45 minutes to complete on your own. If you are completing the modules with a cohort in a group setting, we recommend scheduling 60-90 minutes for each training to allow time for discussion and application exercises.
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Yes, we do not want you to navigate management alone, so we offer discounted rates for groups of four or more! Contact us at hello@themanagementessentials.com for special pricing. Completing this program with other managers will dramatically amplify your learning experience, so go rally the troops!
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Absolutely! The training modules will provide you with new, practical management tools to take your leadership to the next level.
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The Management Essentials is largely focused on people leadership, so if you do not have any direct reports, it is most likely not the right program for you. We'd be happy to help you explore other, more relevant opportunities that will support your leadership growth. Feel free to contact us at hello@themanagementessentials.com to discuss.
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Your success is our top focus. If you join the program and decide it's not for you, just send us an email (hello@themanagementessentials.com) within 14 days of registering and we’ll give you a full refund.
Questions?
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