Real Learning · Aotearoa New Zealand
FirstUp Leadership Programme

A practical leadership programme for new and frontline leaders.

Build the confidence and skills to lead well, whether you're new to the role or finding your feet. Learn practical tools, build habits, and apply them in real leadership moments.

Great leaders aren't born ready

The essential skills every new leader needs.

FirstUp focuses on the leadership habits, conversations and mindset shifts that matter most in the early stages of leadership. Participants learn how to:

  • Make the shift from doing the work to leading people
  • Build trust and connection with their team
  • Lead conversations with clarity and confidence
  • Give feedback and set expectations
  • Prioritise and lead effectively when things are busy
Leaders in a FirstUp programme workshop
The FirstUp programme road map
A practical learning journey

What the programme includes.

The programme runs over 12 weeks, so leaders can learn, practise and apply what they're learning in their real role. Participants receive:

  • 3 in-person workshop days
  • 4 practical leadership modules
  • 3 one-to-one coaching sessions
  • Access to the FirstUp Leaders Network
What's in the programme

Everything you get.

Workshop days

Three workshop days

Spaced across the programme. Learn it, try it, and come back better, turning skills into habits you'll use in the moments that matter.

FirstUp Leadership Toolkit

FirstUp Leadership Toolkit

Simple tools for real moments, designed for you to dip into when you need it. No theory, just what to do when it matters.

One-to-one coaching

Three 1:1 coaching sessions

Support from an expert leadership coach. Talk through real challenges and turn learning into action, one habit at a time.

FirstUp Leaders Network

Access to the Leaders Network

Stay connected and be part of a growing community. Jump on to get what you need, when you need it.

Celebrate and graduate

Celebrate and graduate

Share your learning, celebrate the good stuff, and lock in what's working so you can keep building momentum.

Ready to step up?

Spaces are limited to keep the programme practical and personal.

Register interest
Investment

Simple, all-inclusive pricing.

Earlybird

$2,350

+ GST · fully paid two months before the programme begins

Full price

$2,650

+ GST · standard registration

Programme dates

Next cohort: Auckland.

Cohort dates for 2026 are being confirmed now. Register your interest and we'll let you know the moment the next dates are set, so you can plan ahead and secure your place.

Bring FirstUp into your organisation

If you have multiple new leaders in your business, we can run a private cohort tailored to your organisation. Get in touch to discuss team programmes or in-house delivery.

Step up

Ready to step up?

Spaces are limited to keep the programme practical, personal and interactive. Register your interest and Heidi will be in touch about the next cohort.