Management 101
The foundation every first time manager wishes they had (and now can)
 Does this sound familiar?
You’ve just stepped into management—or have been leading without formal training—and you're wondering:
- Am I doing this right?
- How do I lead when I'm still figuring it out myself?Â
- Am I supposed to have all the answers?Â
- I want to be a great manager, but I where do I even start?
I’ve had these questions. I’ve managed people who’ve had these questions. No one should have to figure this out on their own. This is why I created Management 101.Â
I designed this course to give you immediate clarity, confidence, and skills—without fluff.
YES! I NEED THIS!In 6 weeks, you could…
- Feel confident having tough conversations with your team
- Have communication routines that work for you
- Be clear on the next steps on your leadership journey
The training can make all the difference.Â
That's why there's Management 101.
Why learn with me?
I’m Catherine—a certified coach and experienced leader who’s led teams of 100+ across Financial Services, from start-ups to corporate environments. I’ve been a Product Director, Operations Director, and Chief of Staff. And I started this business because I loved mentoring first-time managers.
When I started leading, I had zero formal training. I learned it all the hard way.
Now, I’ve taken everything I wish someone had told me—and built the course I needed back then.
You get honest insights, actionable tools, and mindset shifts that stick—so you can feel confident leading from day one.
What you'll learn
MODULE 1
Foundations
We'll set the stage for the rest of the course.
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What we’re covering (and why it matters)
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Setting goals for your leadership journey
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Understanding your own company culture (and how to lead within it)
MODULE 2
Managing Yourself
You can't manage your team effectively if you can't manage yourself. In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- Boundaries, resilience, time management
- Building confidence
- Leading through uncertainty
- Time management
MODULE 3
Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to Manager
Making the shift from your performance being all about you to being about the team can be hard. In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- Identity shifts: what you need to let go of
- How to stop doing the work and start leading the team (delegation)
- Managing peers or friends—without awkwardness
MODULE 4
Clear, Confident Communication
Your ability to lead hinges on your communication skills. In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- Setting expectations and staying aligned
- Communicating with authority and empathy
- Adapting your style across levels and functions
MODULE 5
Having Great Conversations
Not all conversations will be fun ones. But they all need to be effective. In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- Giving effective feedback
- Navigating conflict without losing trust
- Coaching your team to grow (without micromanaging)
MODULEÂ 6
Becoming the Leader You Want to Be
How you take this into practice to authentically lead will be the difference betweens success and failure. In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- Defining your personal leadership philosophy and how to bring it to life
- Asking for and receiving feedback
- Mapping your next steps
Management 101Â is for you if...
- You’re a first-time or early-career manager
- You’ve never had formal management training or want a refresher
- You want practical skills, fast—not corporate buzzwords and wishy washy concepts
- You’re ambitious and want to lead well, but don’t know where to start
- You want to build confidence and systems that last
Management 101 is NOT for you if...
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You’re looking for high-level executive coaching (but I can help with that—just ask)
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 You want a hands-off course with no reflection or mindset work that you can sit back in
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 You believe leadership is all about titles, not people
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 You want a course to teach you how to build business strategy
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Catherine Yardley
I’m a certified coach and former Financial Services executive turned career and leadership coach for ambitious women who want more—more clarity, more confidence, more growth.
Before starting my business, I spent over a decade leading high-performing teams of up to 100+ across the UK and US. I partnered closely with C-suite leaders and regulators including the FCA, CFPB, and FRB. I managed ÂŁ20M+ budgets, drove major digital transformations, and led through high-stakes environments.
But here’s what I really loved: mentoring women.
Like many of my clients, I once struggled with confidence, finding my voice in senior rooms, and defining what I actually wanted from my career. Over time, I figured out how to lead intentionally, grow teams, and build a career that felt like mine—and now I help other women do the same.
Today, I work with rising leaders who are ready to own their path, lead with purpose, and stop second-guessing themselves.
Let’s build the kind of leadership career you’re proud of.
Catherine has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is great to work with.
She is supportive, practical, and empowering, especially for women! It’s not about becoming someone else, but about recognising the value you already bring and learning how to fully stand in it.
Catherine provides authentic, transparent and tailored mentorship, founded on genuine care for your development, allowing to you make meaningful changes in your life and career.
What you get:
- Video Content - blending my experience as a coach, leader and love of research, you’ll receive hours of high quality video content that walks you through each topic
- Reflection questions - Learning doesn’t happen in isolation. These questions will help you to internalize the material and keep it engaging.Â
- Practical tips - I hate trainings that keep it all philosophical and forget that we’re leading in the real world. Not this one. You’ll receive practical tips on how to implement the lesson in your leadership
- Case studies - The case studies will make it real, and give you a chance to practice the skills before implementing them with your team.
- Challenges - In each lesson, I’ll pose you a challenge to bring the material to life.Â
- Bonus Resources - You’ll get access to my Leadership Audit and other helpful resources to help you be a better manager
Don't miss out. The round of Management 101 is only available for a short time.
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