What if working in Higher Education doesn't need to feel this difficult?

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Do you want to be a braver, calmer, more grounded manager?

The Grounded Manager Programme is about reconnecting with who you are as a manager and leader, so you can lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. It’s not just about strategies—it’s about building the self-trust and belief to navigate challenges and create lasting impact.

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The Brave Management Conversations Starter Pack

Free

If you've been avoiding the conversations that matter the most as a manager then I've got just the thing for you.

The Braver management Conversations Starter Pack is a free resource which is designed to help you get unstuck and start having those conversations which feel the most scary.

This free resource includes:

A fillable conversation planning worksheet to prepare you for even the trickiest discussions.
Scripts for common scenarios like giving feedback, addressing underperformance, and handling emotional reactions.
Practical guidance to approach these conversations with confidence, clarity, and kindness.

Ready to stop overthinking and start feeling more in control?

Leadership can be lonely, especially when the person you report to is very senior and/or an academic. But you don't have to do it alone.

That's why I've brought back my 1:1 coaching options. We can either do a quick boost or a longer deep dive. Either way, it's tailored 1:1 support to help you find more courage, clarity and confidence in yourself and your role as a leader.

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Or perhaps you're looking for something for your team, but not sure exactly what you need?

Whether something is off with your team culture or you need your managers be more effective, I'm confident I can help.

Client testimonials

Andrew

I feel like she completely reorganised my headspace and helped me to find ways of working that suited me; to find my own way to do my job, rather than fitting in with what I thought I needed to be. She's helped me manage my team better, to feel less weighed down, to understand myself better and to be able to see in a much clearer way what I need to do with my career. There were a good few moments where my thought process utterly changed for the better.

Sarah

Fiona is a warm and compassionate coach who really *gets* higher education and the challenges and opportunities it presents to HE professionals.

She helps you focus in on your strengths and how they line up with your career goals.

Fiona worked with me during a critical period in my career to enable me to make the best decision for me, my family, and my professional interests. She laid the groundwork to making me feel secure in making a courageous career decision - to go freelance - something that feels 100% right for me now, but was a distant vision before we met.

Wayne

The time spent with Fiona has been invaluable in rediscovering who I am as a leader and manger and what I want to achieve in my career. There are no easy answers but Fiona has asked the difficult questions and provided the impetus for rediscovery.

Iola

I would recommend Fiona to anybody struggling with finding a clear way forward, and wanting to understand underlying beliefs to help change behaviours and feelings.

Lisa

I highly recommend Fiona. She is warm, welcoming, and her love for her work is infectious.

Fiona has a strong understanding of the HE sector and how to get the best out of the people in it. She has a way of drawing out your dreams, allaying your fears, and setting you on the path you need to be on. And she’ll be there to support you on the journey.