Everything you need to hit the ground running as a new leader.
For new leaders, or anyone about to step into the role. A single, practical day that gives you the mindset shift, tools and confidence to lead well from day one.
The conversations every new leader needs to have.
FirstUp Essentials focuses on the leadership mindset, habits and real-world conversations that matter most when you're new to the role, or about to step into it. In one day, participants learn how to:
- Make the shift from doing the work to leading the people doing it
- Prioritise their time and energy as a leader
- Delegate clearly, without the guesswork
- Recognise great work, and have the harder conversations
- Walk away with a plan to use from Monday
Your day at a glance
1 · The Leadership Shift
Moving from doing the work to leading others.
2 · Prioritising What Matters
Managing your time and energy as a leader.
3 · Delegating with Confidence
Handing over work clearly, without the guesswork.
4 · Recognition & Tough Conversations
Calling out great work and having the harder conversations.
5 · Your Next Steps
Turning the day into a plan you'll actually use.
What the day includes.
FirstUp Essentials is a single day, in-person or virtual, so leaders can learn, practise and apply what they're learning straight away. Participants receive:
- One full day in the room, in-person or virtual
- Five practical leadership modules
- One 30-minute 1:1 coaching session
- Two months' access to the FirstUp Leaders Network
Everything you get.
One day in the room
In-person or virtual. Practical, fast-paced and built around real leadership situations.
FirstUp Essentials Toolkit
Grab-and-go guides, templates and planners designed for new leaders and those about to step up.
One coaching session
A 30-minute 1:1 session to help you apply the learning back in your real world.
2 months in the Network
Connect with other leaders, access practical content and keep the learning going.
Register interestSimple, all-inclusive pricing.
$699
+ GST · fully paid two months before the day
$799
+ GST · standard registration
Dates coming soon.
Dates for the next FirstUp Essentials cohort are being confirmed. Register your interest and we'll be in touch the moment spaces open.
📍 Auckland (in-person) or Virtual
🗓 Date to be confirmed
Bring FirstUp Essentials into your organisation
Running a team of new leaders? We can deliver Essentials as a private cohort tailored to your organisation. Get in touch to discuss a private day.
Ready to hit the ground running?
Give your new leaders the mindset shift, tools and confidence to lead well from day one. Register your interest and Heidi will be in touch about the next cohort.