The Confident Manager™
Shape the Way You Manage. Strengthen the Way You Lead.
Choose your Experience. One Trusted Framework.Powered by Everything DiSC® Management.
Whether you’re looking for a quick win or a full transformation, Rise Above: The Confident Manager™ gives managers the clarity, confidence, and tools to lead people — not just manage tasks. Built on the science of behavioral styles, this program empowers managers to understand themselves, lead others, and drive performance.
Option 1:
The Confident Manager: Kickstart
“Quick Win” DiSC® Management Workshop
A practical, 2-hour session designed to help managers quickly understand their leadership style and apply core insights to how they delegate, motivate, and communicate.
Ideal For:
- New people managers, intact teams, or organizations looking for scalable manager development
Length:
- 2 hours (virtual or in-person)
Includes:
- Everything DiSC® Management Assessment
- Personalized Profile Report
- Group Debrief Workshop
- 1 Action Planning Tool
Key Outcomes:
- Increased self-awareness
- Understanding of how to adapt leadership approach
- Immediate application to real management situations
Great for giving managers a common language and leadership foundation across your organization.
Option 2:
The Full Leadership Journey
Rise Above: The Confident Manager™ – Signature Program
A 3-month cohort-based experience that builds on the DiSC® foundation to help managers lead people with clarity, build high-performing teams, and sustain feedback loops.
Ideal For:
- Managers ready to grow beyond day-to-day management and elevate their leadership effectiveness.
Length:
- 12 weeks (3 core sessions, 1 peer circle, 1 capstone, 3 coaching sessions post-program)
Includes:
- Everything in Option 1
- Three (2-hour Leadership Sessions)
- 1 Peer Circle
- 1 Capstone Strategy Lab
- 3 One-on-One Leadership Coaching Sessions (post-program)
- Manager Impact Plan + Workbook Tools
Key Outcomes:
- Mastery of performance conversations and delegation
- Clearer team alignment and accountability
- Personalized coaching for sustained behavior change
- A peer community and leadership action plan
Designed for organizations ready to invest in real behavior change and long-term performance.
Which Option Is Right for You?
| Option 1: Essentials | Option 2: Full Program | |
|---|---|---|
Time Commitment |
2 hours |
3 months (plus post-program coaching) |
Focus |
Self-awareness + immediate application |
Skill-building, feedback, and sustained growth |
Ideal Use |
New managers, intact teams, quick rollout |
Leadership pipelines, development cohorts |
Coaching |
Not included |
Included: 3 post-program 1:1 coaching sessions |
Capstone |
Not included |
Included: Manager Impact Plan + peer feedback |
| Option 1: Essentials | Option 2: Full Program | |
|---|---|---|
|
Time Commitment |
2 hours |
3 months (plus post-program coaching) |
|
Focus |
Self-awareness + immediate application |
Skill-building, feedback, and sustained growth |
|
Ideal Use |
New managers, intact teams, quick rollout |
Leadership pipelines, development cohorts |
|
Coaching |
Not included |
Included: 3 post-program 1:1 coaching sessions |
|
Capstone |
Not included |
Included: Manager Impact Plan + peer feedback |
Rise Above: The Confident Manager™
Managers don’t always need more pressure. They need more confidence. If you’ve ever asked, “Am I doing this right?” — we built this for you.
Powered by Everything DiSC® Management
A transformational cohort experience designed to equip managers with the clarity, confidence, and tools to lead people — not just manage tasks. Rooted in behavioral science and real-world application, this program helps managers build stronger teams, navigate complexity, and create lasting impact.
Program Snapshot
- Length: 3 months
- Format: Virtual
- Cohort Size: 8–12 managers
- Includes:
- 3 core learning sessions (2 hours each, every other week)
- 1 Facilitated Manager Peer Circle (midpoint)
- 3 Private 1:1 Leadership Coaching Sessions (post-program)
- 1 Capstone Strategy Lab (90 minutes, virtual)
- Everything DiSC® Management Assessment + workbook, tools & resources
Program Pillars
Lead with Self-Awareness
Focus:
DiSC® Management Profile + leadership style reflection
Manager Outcomes:
Understand your leadership style, recognize blind spots, and flex to lead effectively
Manage with Clarity
Focus:
Delegation, motivation, expectation setting, and communication strategies
Manager Outcomes:
Build alignment, reduce ambiguity, and lead with consistency
Drive Performance Through Feedback
Focus:
Feedback loops, performance conversations, and team accountability
Manager Outcomes:
Hold clear conversations, coach in the moment, and reinforce shared goals
What’s Included in the Program
- Session 1: Lead with Self-Awareness
- Discover your DiSC® management style
- Understand how your style impacts communication, delegation, and motivation
- Build adaptability and confidence as a people leader
- Session 2: Manage with Clarity
- Apply strategies for directing, motivating, and setting expectations
- Learn how to lead different personalities effectively
- Practice situational leadership using real-life examples
- Peer Circle (Midpoint)
- Share management wins and challenges
- Practice peer coaching and insight exchange
- Build accountability and real-time learning
- Session 3: Drive Performance Through Feedback
- Deliver feedback that aligns behavior with expectations
- Address performance issues early and constructively
- Coach for continuous improvement and accountability
1:1 Leadership Coaching (3 sessions, post-program)
- Co-create goals aligned with leadership growth
- Deepen self-awareness and expand perspective
- Build accountability and sustain behavior change over time
Capstone Strategy Lab: Lead with Vision & Action
Virtual (90 minutes)
- Reflect on program insights and lessons learned
- Finalize and share your personalized Manager Impact Plan
- Gain feedback and support from peers
Outcomes You Can Expect
- Greater confidence in managing and leading people
- Deeper understanding of behavioral styles and team dynamics
- Clearer communication and expectation-setting
- Effective performance conversations and feedback loops
- A personal Manager Impact Plan for immediate implementation
- Ongoing support through peer connection and coaching
Program Schedule by Month
- Month 1: Awareness & Foundations
Theme: Discover your leadership style and understand how it impacts your team
Week 1
Session 1: Lead with Self-Awareness
DiSC® profile exploration, leadership blind spots, communication tendencies
Week 2
Integration Week
Apply insights on your DiSC® style in real team interactions
Week 3
Optional Office Hours / Workbook Support
Open Q&A session or self-paced reflection with workbook
- Month 2: Clarity & Communication
Week 4
Session 2: Manage with Clarity
Practice directing, delegating, and motivating across styles
Week 5
Peer Circle (60 mins)
Facilitated group sharing on lessons learned and challenges
Week 6
Application Week
Real-time application with team — focus on expectation-setting & feedback
- Month 3: Performance & Planning
Week 7
Session 3: Drive Performance Through Feedback
Learn how to deliver feedback that drives results, reinforce performance
Week 8
Capstone Prep Week
Participants complete their Manager Impact Plan template
Week 9
Capstone Strategy Lab (90 mins)
Present and refine plans, gain peer feedback, and identify next steps
Week 10–12
1:1 Leadership Coaching (3 sessions)
Post-program coaching sessions scheduled individually to support real-time team challenges and personal development
Rise Above: The Confident Manager™
Two ways to strengthen your leadership. One proven tool. Powered by Everything DiSC® Management
| Option 1: Manager Insights Lab | Option 2: Manager Development Journey | |
|---|---|---|
Overview |
A focused 2-hour DiSC® workshop to build self-awareness and apply leadership insights |
A 3-month development program with structured learning, peer engagement, and coaching |
Ideal For |
New or busy managers needing practical insights fast |
Managers looking to elevate their leadership effectiveness |
Format |
2-hour live session (virtual or in-person) |
3-month cohort (virtual or in-person + coaching) |
Includes |
DiSC® Management Assessment, Personalized Profile, Group Debrief, 1-Page Leadership Action Plan |
Everything in Option 1, 3 x 2-hour Learning Sessions, 1 Peer Circle, 1 Capstone Lab, 3 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions, Manager Impact Plan & Workbook |
Time Commitment |
2 hours total |
12 weeks + coaching (3 sessions post-program) |
Coaching |
Not included |
3 private coaching sessions with ICF-certified coaches |
Peer Learning |
Not included |
1 facilitated Peer Circle (small-group reflection + feedback) |
Capstone |
Not included |
90-minute Strategy Lab to share and refine Manager Impact Plans |
Key Outcomes |
Improved self-awareness, Better delegation and communication, Actionable next steps |
Mastery of people management, Stronger performance feedback, Sustained leadership growth |
Best Use |
New manager onboarding, leadership retreats, foundational skill-building |
Cohort development, succession planning, or elevating team leads |
| Option 1: Manager Insights Lab | Option 2: Manager Development Journey | |
|---|---|---|
|
Overview |
A focused 2-hour DiSC® workshop to build self-awareness and apply leadership insights |
A 3-month development program with structured learning, peer engagement, and coaching |
|
Ideal For |
New or busy managers needing practical insights fast |
Managers looking to elevate their leadership effectiveness |
|
Format |
2-hour live session (virtual or in-person) |
3-month cohort (virtual or in-person + coaching) |
|
Includes |
DiSC® Management Assessment, Personalized Profile, Group Debrief, 1-Page Leadership Action Plan |
Everything in Option 1, 3 x 2-hour Learning Sessions, 1 Peer Circle, 1 Capstone Lab, 3 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions, Manager Impact Plan & Workbook |
|
Time Commitment |
2 hours total |
12 weeks + coaching (3 sessions post-program) |
|
Coaching |
Not included |
3 private coaching sessions with ICF-certified coaches |
|
Peer Learning |
Not included |
1 facilitated Peer Circle (small-group reflection + feedback) |
|
Capstone |
Not included |
90-minute Strategy Lab to share and refine Manager Impact Plans |
|
Key Outcomes |
Improved self-awareness, Better delegation and communication, Actionable next steps |
Mastery of people management, Stronger performance feedback, Sustained leadership growth |
|
Best Use |
New manager onboarding, leadership retreats, foundational skill-building |
Cohort development, succession planning, or elevating team leads |
Option 1: Manager Insights Lab
Option 2: Manager Development Journey
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Phone
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