Build Your Manager Toolbox

A practical library for new and emerging managers. Download templates, checklists and guides to steady your week and lead with confidence. New resources are added regularly, so check back often. Designed to make leadership a little easier, one tool at a time.

Practical, fillable tools I wish I’d had in my first year

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New Manager Quick-Start Toolkit 

Get organized from day one with simple, fillable templates you’ll actually use this week.

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  • Plan your day with intention

  • Confidently lead the way for your team

  • Shift your focus to what’s within your control

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What’s inside:

  • 1:1 agenda and cadence A reliable structure to build trust and momentum

  • Weekly Team Pulse A simple, repeatable check-in that makes progress visible and surfaces blockers early

  • 5 Respect Building Questions Five proven prompts that earn honest signal from your team

  • 5- Minute Mindset Reset A quick, between-meetings reset to steady your focus and lead with calm

  • Manager’s Focus Checklist Strengthen how you show up and keep priorities sharp and expectations clear.

Calm & Confident Manager Toolkit

Lead with clarity and stay steady under pressure. These tools keep you focused, grounded and ready for whatever the week throws at you.

What’s inside:

  • Leadership Identity Worksheet will clarify strengths and guardrails in 10 minutes

  • Leadership Manifesto Template document your standards, written once, used daily

  • Vision Crafting Workbook turn fuzzy goals into a one-page story your team remembers

  • Daily Leadership Focus Template outline 3 priorities, 1 people check-in, done

  • Confidence Boost Checklist is your pre-conversation prep so you don’t wing it

Format: fillable PDF • printable • 5–15 minutes each

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“Need more than a starter kit?”

Explore the First 30 Days: Manager Survival Pack in the Learning Hub

Peer to Leader Starter Kit

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Promoting someone from within or stepping up yourself can feel like walking a tightrope between friendship and authority. This free starter kit includes scripts, checklists, and a 30-60-90-day roadmap to help you set boundaries, earn trust, and lead with clarity from day one.

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Pairs nicely with The Calm & Confident Manager Toolkit

One-on-One Coaching & Mentorship

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“Every manager needs a sounding board. Let’s talk.”

Sometimes tools aren’t enough and you need a sounding board. When you’re ready to go deeper, work directly with me to navigate challenges and accelerate your leadership growth. I offer coaching and mentorship for new and emerging managers who want direct guidance, tailored to their reality.

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Full Training: Build Managerial Strength

Courses

Level 1 - Awaken Your Inner Leader - New Manager Foundations Course

Level 2 - Empowered Leader - Built for Results (Launch 2026)

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