Mindful Manager Training

“Claudia and Heather are both very engaging and encouraging. Our team enjoyed the entire process, learned a lot along the way, and are more self-assured and effective managers as a result of the experience.”

— Christine McCallum-Randalls SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Director of People, Test Double

“60% of HR leaders say their top priority for 2023 is management effectiveness”

Gartner Survey

The Mindful Manager Framework
The Mindful Manager Training Program is built upon an emotional intelligence framework and can be customized to your company’s needs and goals and the experience level of your managers. Our graduates report feeling more confident in their ability to manage their team after completing the program. 

A Safe Space
We create an inclusive and collaborative environment conducive to learning and experimentation individually and as a team. This is live real-time learning with Q&A, discussion groups, collaboration, and more.

The Mindful Manager Philosophy
Great management happens when you help your team thrive, instead of  micromanaging their daily task lists. Being an effective manager requires consistent and deliberate communication, connection, and empathy. 

Don’t have enough managers for a full custom cohort? Check out our Mindful Manager Training Program for Individuals.

Program Modules

  • Module 1: Getting Started

    To start, we will answer these burning questions. What does being a manager entail? What is the training going to be like? Can I do this job? Should I be a manager?

  • Module 2: Emotional Intelligence

    We’ll introduce an emotional intelligence framework and reflect on the importance of self awareness and self regulation.

  • Module 3: Managing with Vulnerability

    Going from a high-performing individual contributor to managing others can be a huge shift in how we think of ourselves. In this session we make space for personal vulnerability as we navigate feelings from perfectionism to imposter syndrome.

  • Module 4: Understanding and Adapting to Communication Preferences

    Grounded in emotional intelligence, we consider communication styles and being “others aware” in delivering crucial conversations and developing lasting professional relationships.

  • Module 5: Support for All

    Gain clarity and alignment on the definitions and historical context of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and how it impacts career growth.

  • Module 6: Impactful and Effective Feedback

    Generously giving and receiving effective feedback is a key part of being a great manager. We’ll share tips on how to do it well and how to navigate difficult conversations.

  • Module 7: Developing Careers

    We’ll focus on how to help your reports set career goals, how to work within your organization’s performance management and promotions systems, and how to support your folks in reaching their goals.

  • Module 8: Inclusive Management

    In our second conversation on DEIB we’ll unpack how these concepts impact our personal lives, and how we manage others at work.

  • Module 9: Managing Your Time and Energy

    Regulating your time and energy as a manager can be difficult. We identify the demands on your time and energy as a manager, discuss the toll unseen and emotional labor take, and discuss how to handle these expectations while protecting your well-being.

  • Module 10: A Year in the Life

    We’ll start at the beginning, discussing how to have a first meeting with a new report, and then go through multiple scenarios a manager may face over the course of a year. This scenario heavy session is a participant favorite!

  • First time managers

    Experienced managers

    Employees who are curious about exploring management as a career path 

    Anyone who leads a team inside your organization

    Founders leading early stage organizations

  • Virtually-hosted, synchronous, and instructor-led sessions

    Customized for your culture and your team 

    Modularized to fit into your business schedule

    Designed for multiple modes of learning, including individual reflection, small team activities, and group discussions

    Paced to engage new manager muscles and practice behaviors with tight feedback loops

    Reinforced with post-training communication including recommendations for implementing leadership behaviors and skills

  • The Mindful Managers Training empowers managers to lead with mindfulness, empathy, and intentionality, creating an environment that fosters personal growth, teamwork, and organizational success.

    Managers gain the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate their roles effectively and create a supportive work environment. 

    By fostering self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication, managers gain a deeper understanding of their strengths and areas for growth, enabling them to lead authentically and cultivate high-performing teams.

    Managers will clearly understand their role as a manager within the organization, having made the critical mindset shift from being a maker to a manager. 

    They will have developed emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and motivate their teams effectively. 

    Managers will also gain proficiency in recognizing and adapting to different communication preferences, delivering feedback, and having difficult conversations.

    The training equips managers with the knowledge and tools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teams and address biases that may hinder team cohesion. 

    Managers learn effective time and energy management techniques, allowing them to balance demands effectively and support their team members in times of struggle.

    This course also benefits the broader organization - Companies can expect improved employee engagement, increased productivity, and a positive impact on employee well-being. Mindful managers create an inclusive and psychologically safe environment, which promotes innovation, collaboration, and a sense of belonging among team members.

What People Are Saying

Overwhelmingly people feel supported, understood, and like their managers are effective in helping them grow. Your training really set them up for success - so thank YOU!

Claire Podulka, Chief of Staff, TXI

Claudia and Heather are both very engaging and encouraging. Our team enjoyed the entire process, learned a lot along the way, and are more self-assured and effective managers as a result of the experience.

Christine McCallum-Randalls SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Director of People, Test Double

Invest in your greatest asset and set your managers up for success. Schedule a discovery call about our Mindful Manager Training Program.