Stepping into a management role or taking on broader responsibilities, especially early in your career, brings a whole new set of demands—from shifting from peer to leader, to handling team dynamics and navigating workplace pressure without burning out.
Real-world management challenges we tackle
- 🎯 Stepping up & managing pressure: Navigating your transition into a demanding role, managing workload, preventing burnout, and finding clarity when there is too much to do at once.
- 👥 Team performance & dynamics: Dealing with underperforming staff, handling delicate feedback conversations, managing team friction, and boosting engagement.
- 🏛️ Communication & delegation: Transitioning from doing tasks yourself to delegating effectively, managing meetings, and communicating clear goals.
- ⚖️ Personal confidence & direction: Understanding your unique behavioural strengths, building decision-making confidence, and balancing work, family, and personal growth.
What you will get
- 🎯 3 personalised 1-on-1 coaching sessions: Tailored sessions spaced over 3 to 6 months to address your specific role, workplace priorities, and immediate management goals.
- 🤝 A detailed report showing your personal strengths and development areas
- 📱 12 months digital platform access: Full 24/7 access to your personalised digital coaching portal Paradox Navigator from Harrison Assessments, unlocked by the 25-minute Harrison Smart Questionnaire which measures 175 personal traits.
- 🔒 Protected time and space: A confidential environment to step back, process complexity, and gain a clear sense of control.
- 🤝 Accountability & challenge: Practical, achievable action steps between sessions with ongoing encouragement to build lasting leadership habits.
- 🔄 Ongoing support options: Available for you and your team, tailored to your particular situation.
How to get started
- Book your free 30-minute discovery call: We’ll explore your current role and goals, without obligation, to confirm this package is the right fit.
- Complete your assessment: Once enrolled, you'll receive your Harrison Smart Questionnaire link to unlock your portal and core reports.
- Schedule your sessions: Book your 3 coaching sessions at intervals that suit your schedule.
👥 Looking to bring this to your team or department?
Because the Paradox Navigator platform provides 24/7 digital coaching at an exceptionally cost-effective rate per person per year, we can easily deploy this entire behavioural framework across your wider team or department. We offer bespoke team packages combining portal access with team workshops or targeted coaching through Synergy Performance Associates (SPA). You can ask me about this when you have seen how it has worked for you.
Testimonials
I am an approved coach with Reciprocoach, an international community of professional coaches who undertake reciprocal peer mentoring, supervision and coaching for their own personal and professional development. In order to do so I have had to meet their stringent criteria. You can see my profile at https://reciprocoach.com/BarbaraBates and all the feedback I have received.
- From Reciprocoach
Barbara was focused and practical in her approach which gave me an insight into my strengths and areas for development. This led me to focus more effectively and confidently on ways forward in self-development. I would recommend her approach.
- Jenny - vocational assessor UK
1. Challenge was I had many limiting beliefs stemming from childhood that were holding me back in terms of my achievements, or lack of, in adult life.
2. Barbara helped me with NLP coaching and a TLT session, which unlocked and allowed me to let go of much baggage!
3. Barbara was patient and understanding, even whilst I was upset and dealing with some deep emotional events and inner turmoil, Barbara stayed with me completely and guided me through in a non hurried and reassuring way.
4. I would recommend Barbara without hesitation. Barbara was knowledgeable and professional and has helped me to change my life completely in terms of my self belief.
- Kate - local government worker UK
I really appreciated the time that you gave to go through the coaching process.One of the things that I needed was assistance going through the decision process, and the space that the sessions gave me was invaluable. You spoke about all aspects of the process including emotions and blocks…your step by step approach enabled me to look at it more objectively
- Children & families worker, Local authority, UK
...it was extremely helpful, thank you very much. It was fantastic working with you, you really focussed on my goals and made me feel very confident that I can achieve them.'
'...the coaching was much more than I expected...I found it to be very helpful in the award but also in other areas as well. The help and advice I have received will benefit me greatly in my studies and everyday duties....Not only did we discuss the things that I wanted to talk about, you were able to highlight other issues which I didn’t know about that were also beneficial.'
'I have a clearer focus about what I want and a roadmap of how to get there. I have more confidence in my ability to make choices and determine my own destiny. I have learned the practical tools that I can apply to a variety of work and non-work situations....I found the coaching really useful and the coaching toolkit easy to integrate into my thinking. You helped me through a difficult period of threatened redundancy, making sure I always remained in control
- Worker facing redundancy, Nottingham UK
Price
By booking this package, you agree to these Terms and Conditions
- 12 months Paradox Navigator digital platform access
- 3 personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions
- Protected time and space in a confidential environment
- Core leadership reports
- Ongoing support options for you and your organisation