You earned
your seat.
Now own it.
Practical, no-nonsense coaching for managers in their first 12–24 months — from someone who got there the same way you did.
of UK managers receive no formal training before their first leadership role
fail within their first year — not from lack of ability, but lack of support
of new managers wish they'd had more support when they first took the role
The promotion was a win. The silence after it wasn't.
You're managing people who were your peers
The dynamic shifted overnight. Nobody told you how to navigate it.
You're expected to lead — but never taught how
82% of UK managers get zero formal training. You're not alone.
Imposter syndrome is louder than your job title
You earned this role. But some days, it doesn't feel like it.
You're firefighting instead of leading
Stuck in the weeds, solving everyone else's problems but your own.
Four ways to work together
The Foundation
Six 60-minute sessions over three months. Built for your first 90 days.
The Accelerator
Cohort-based learning with up to 8 peers. Twelve weeks of structured growth.
The Strategic Partner
Bespoke workshops for your organisation. Half-day or full-day formats.
Hiring Process Review
End-to-end audit of your hiring process — from job specs to interview design to scoring frameworks.
Meet Sebastian Oghre
10+ years of frontline-to-senior leadership across banking, retail, and government programmes. I've managed teams of 100+, delivered 135% of government targets, and built high-performance cultures from the ground up.
I didn't study leadership in a classroom — I grafted it on the front line. That's why I coach the way I do: practical, honest, and rooted in real experience.
Read My Full Story →Four steps to owning your seat
Book a Free Call
A 30-minute conversation to understand where you are and what you need.
Choose Your Programme
We'll match you to the right format — 1-to-1, group, team, or hiring review.
Do the Work
Practical sessions with real tools. No theory for theory's sake.
Lead with Confidence
Walk into every room knowing you belong there.
What leaders say
"Being a manager is a title but being a leader and a mentor is a calling, which Sebastian definitely has. Seb's patient calm under pressure approach has been the foundation he has built his success on. His strategic work-smarter approach has enabled him to turn around under-performing contracts, not at the expense of his staff but instead identifying and utilising their talents to allow them to grow with him."
Andre Augustin
Driving Operational Excellence, Business Transformation & Strategic Growth
"I honestly couldn't speak highly enough of Seb as a leader within the company. He embodies brand culture and has time to support every one of his managers and their teams. He drives high performance and high standards with clear expectations and that shows in the results he gets and the loyalty and team ethos he creates. It was and is a genuine privilege to work for and now beside Seb."
Ben Cunningham
Operations Manager — reported directly to Sebastian
The New Manager
Survival Guide
A practical, no-fluff guide covering the first 90 days in your new role. From handling difficult conversations to building your leadership rhythm.
- The 5 conversations every new manager must have
- How to set boundaries with former peers
- Building a performance rhythm from day one
- The imposter syndrome toolkit
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