The proven 6-week bootcamp getting managers taking control, earning respect and driving results
No fluff. No theory. Just the practical blueprint modern managers actually need.
Already trusted by 300+ managers across high-growth startups and global companies.
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Your new managers are guessing their way through (and it’s costing you)
Most managers are promoted without training. One day they’re doing the job, the next they’re expected to manage people, targets, and pressure… with zero tools. No wonder so many fail in their first year.
Fresh Start fixes that, fast.
This 6-week bootcamp gives your managers the exact systems and playbook they need to lead with confidence, hold their team accountable, and deliver real results.
No boring HR manuals. No endless theory. Just a proven blueprint that turns overwhelmed managers into respected leaders in weeks, not years.
Already trusted by 300+ managers at high-growth startups and global giants. Spots are limited.
meet your teacher
Meet your teacher, Heather Elkington
Heather Elkington went from retail shop floor to FTSE100 Director, scaling an 8-figure company and leading five high-performing teams along the way.
She’s trained 10,000+ managers worldwide, coached leaders at the Ministry of Defence, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Express, and reached millions with her work.
Now she’s built Fresh Start, the 6-week bootcamp that gives new managers the exact systems and mindset shifts she used to earn respect, drive accountability, and build teams that actually perform.
Effective leadership makes or breaks a business. The question is — will you keep guessing, or get the blueprint?
Success Stories
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my career and my confidence Signing up for this course was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, both for my career and my confidence. Before, I struggled to let go of control and feared my team might outgrow me if I gave them too much space.
I’ve seen a huge difference in how I lead. This course has genuinely changed my mindset in ways I didn’t expect. The steps are so clear, so relatable, and I’ve already seen a huge difference in how I lead. I feel empowered, supported, and genuinely excited to keep putting it all into action.
I really feel empowered and have much more clarity on what to work on in my team. I’m Florian, a group lead for TRUMPF in the development department. I joined Fresh Start because I felt that after two years in the manager role, I still wasn’t where I wanted to be. I read Heather’s Substack intensively and knew that her way of leadership really resonated with me.
This course has exactly the info I wish I'd had when I started my manager journey two years ago. It's precise, clear, and informative. Each module has clear takeaways that I can apply immediately in my daily management.
The 6 week journey
Your roadmap to mastering management in 6 weeks looks like this:
- 1 x Core Module (20–40 mins): Each week you’ll get one concise, bingeable lesson that cuts the fluff and shows you exactly how to solve real management problems in minutes.
- 1 x Action Sprint (30 mins):Simple but powerful challenges that forces you to put it into practice immediately, so you see results inside your team that same week.
- 1 x Live Q&A (45 mins): Every week you get me live, your chance to get coached through the exact roadblocks holding you back, so you leave with clarity and a plan. There’s 2 time slots to choose from each week, plus recordings so you never miss out.
- 24/7 community: A private Slack channel of ambitious managers where you’ll swap wins, share struggles, and realise you’re not the only one figuring this out.
Now, meet your weekly modules:
Week 1: Snap into the Bulletproof Leadership Mindset
Mindset shapes every decision and interaction. Learn: Stay calm under pressure, lead with honesty, stop people-pleasing, focus on facts, and use failure as a growth tool.
- Become a kind leader, who isn't afraid to have tough conversations
- Build respect through long term thinking
- How to effectively deal with drama in your team
- The only decision making framework you need for growth
Week 2: What Great Managers Actually Do All Day
- Learn the perfect 1-on-1 system (with downloadable agendas)
- Know when to work 'on' not 'in'
- How to delegate properly using The Delegation Engine™
- Prioritising personal development
Week 3: Tracking KPIs (and Actually Getting Your Team to Hit Them)
- Learn the foundations of KPIs and how to create the most effective ones
- How to stop your team holding back with blame and excuses
- Have clarity on each person's individual success measures
- The meeting rhythms you need to keep track and hit your targets
- The right communication and questions to hold your team accountable
Week 4: The Inner Game of Management
- Learn to turn imposter syndrome into momentum - reframe self-doubt as a driver for growth
- How to influence senior stakeholders with clarity and credibility
- Lead through change without burning out
- Bild resilience and protect your energy
Week 5: The Complete 4-Step System for Managing Difficult Employees
- Learn the self-awareness techniques needed to excel as a leader
- Exactly when and how to manage difficult conversations
- Exactly what to do when you have an underperforming employee
- Everything us managers need to know about letting people go
Week 6: Own It On Your Own From Here
- The final module will deeply empower you, leaving you feel confident to take your next steps in leadership alone
- Learn the important mindset principles that the greatest leaders use to feel confident and respected, even when times get tough
Is this bootcamp for me?
This is perfect
for you if...
- You’ve been a manager for under 3 years and still feel like you’re guessing most days.
- Feel as though you’ve had little to no training.
- You dread tough conversations or feel out of your depth managing people older than you.
- Your team don’t fully respect you yet, they ignore targets, miss details, or just don’t listen.
- You’re ready to step up, do the work, and finally feel confident leading your team.
This won’t be
right for you if...
- You aren’t ready to face some fears and challenge yourself to grow.
- You’re an experienced leader who feels fully confident with their leadership.
- You want an easy fix without putting in the work.
FAQs
There are 6 modules, 21 lessons.
The screen-based learning is approx 30 mins long each week.
Each module comes with a set of actions for the participants to work on each week, which will add in another 30 mins ish.
Then we have a LIVE session each week, these aren't mandatory, but will give you extra accountability, and the opportunity to learn and connect with 100s of other managers across the globe. 45. mins.
In total: 2hrs per week, for 6 consecutive weeks.
The main course is self managed, you can watch the modules in your own time, and you take 1 module per week.
We do then run LIVE Q&A sessions weekly, where Heather will answer all your questions from the modules, and you'll have the chance to chat to other students to share challenges and learnings.
We run 2 sessions you can chose from each week, so nobody will miss out.
Feel you on this one - I did the same. This course is different for 2 reasons:
It’s not boring. Each module is super fun and highly engaging, with interactive actions and reflection.
The modules are designed not to be taken all at once. You need to only take 1 module per week, so you have a chance to reflect and take action on the rest. This really helps to split up the workload and means you don't have to stay focussed for hours at a time.
The content comes from real growth and leadership experience, not just a consultant wanting to teach you the stuff in the text books.
The course is very much built for early stage managers, but if you feel ready to upskill yourself then it will be super helpful to get that knowledge in early.
However I'd advise you only doing this if you have a leadership role in the pipeline, or your company want to get you upskilled ready for that next step.
Once you’ve bought the course you have lifetime access.
We run lives for 6 weeks, to hold everyone accountable to completing the 6 modules and the actions.
But if you need longer, you are more than welcome to take longer!
We will be updating and growing the course forevermore, and you're always welcome to join any more of the live events in the future.
Absolutely, each student will get a CPD-awarded certificate with their name, the course and some other details so they can proudly show their management certification.
We will make sure toward the end of the 6 weeks, everyone gets guidance on making sure they have their certificate awarded properly from CPD.