Managing people has got to be up there as one of the hardest parts of any job; equally, it has the potential to be the most rewarding too.
Everyone is different; as a confident leader, you need to tap into each person, work out what drives them and how they can be an asset to your team. Even the best people will sometimes drive you crazy – that is natural and unavoidable!
I first managed a team when I was 18; it was not easy! I am not afraid to admit that I used to cry on the whole walk in and the way home! 10+ years later, I am a Managing Director of a successful company with 70+ people, and yet still learning! But I am crying A LOT less! People management will always present challenges, but I am continuously working on a management methodology that has given me, and the many managers I have coached in those 15+ years, a huge amount of confidence in their approach to management.
The Honest Manager Community is full of managers of all levels of experience and, together, we will help you to build your confidence in your own approach to management. As you gain your confidence, you may find you’re able to help others learn from your own experiences too!
Whether you’re a new manager looking to progress; a senior manager in a large corporate or an owner of a business looking to develop their first team, I have a support solution for you.
- Sophie Grafton
The Programmes I provide
I want to help people who are not sure where to turn – they are struggling to manage someone and are not getting anywhere.
They are not sure how to tackle the difficult person and feel defeated. They have no confidence and are in danger of burning out.
