The People Manager Coach Programme

A Human-Centered Approach to Leading Your People

A structured, six-month development experience for people managers who want to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and humanity - in how they think, relate, and take action with their people.

This programme builds a coaching mindset through structured peer learning, real-world application, and guided reflection, supporting managers to get the best from themselves and their teams.

Who this program is for

Designed for people managers who:

✔ Lead or manage others in their day-to-day role

✔ Want to develop how they lead, not just what they do

✔ Are open to reflection and learning from real experience

✔ Are willing to bring live leadership challenges into the work

✔ Understand that meaningful change takes intention and commitment

Not a fit if you're looking for:

✘ Quick fixes or shortcuts

✘ Tools without reflection

✘ Step-by-step instructions on how to manage people

The Approach

The programme is delivered online in a small peer group (6–8 participants), creating a reflective learning space based on shared experience, dialogue, and perspective.

Participants work on live leadership challenges throughout, translating reflection into practical action.

The development journey unfolds across four core elements:

PEOPLE COACHING MINDSET‍ ‍

Building core coaching skills to support better conversations and deeper awareness.

LEADING SELF

Getting the best from yourself, developing self-awareness, focus, and steadiness - especially under pressure.

LEADING OTHERS

Getting the best from your people - supporting growth, accountability, challenge and change in others.

SYSTEMS & PERFORMANCE

Aligning goals & processes to drive performance, efficiency and results. Taking action and move forward to create lasting change.

The emphasis throughout is on understanding, not overload - enabling clarity and meaningful forward movement.

Every session moves through the same rhythm: building a coaching mindset, applying it to yourself, extending it to your people - and turning it into something real. That last step matters. Insight that never gets systemised into how you actually lead stays theoretical. This is where the programme becomes practical, not just reflective.

What You Will Gain

A coaching mindset that strengthens everyday leadership conversations

Greater self-awareness in how you show up, particularly under pressure

A clearer, more confident way of handling real people situations

Practical ways to support growth and accountability in others

Perspective and reassurance through peer learning

A repeatable approach to reflection and self-coaching

A practical way to turn reflection into system - not just better conversations, but changed structures, goals, and habits back at work

How The Program Works

10 Live Group Sessions

  • 90 min online, fortnightly

  • Delivered over a 6-month period

  • Small cohort (6-8 participants)

Each session includes:

  • Check-in

  • Conversation-led learning

  • Action learning (live challenges)

  • Forward movement (integration)

  • Commitment to next steps

3 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions

  • 45 min online 1:1 session with Trevor

  • Supporting your growth & decision making

Learning Materials & Ongoing Support

  • Real World Application (Forward Movement)

  • Core Resources (Thinking)

  • Reflective practice workbooks (Application)


Programme Dates

The course starts Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 9:00am with sessions held fortnightly on Wednesdays at 9:00am (Irish time).

  • 23rd September, 2026

  • 7th October, 2026

  • 21st October, 2026

  • 4th November, 2026

  • 18th November, 2026

  • 2nd December, 2026

  • 16th December, 2026

  • 6th January, 2027

  • 20th January, 2027

  • 3rd February, 2027

Commitment & Investment

This programme asks something of you - your time, your presence, and a willingness to bring real challenges into the room. In return, it's built to give you back a way of leading that lasts well beyond the six months.

€1,575

20% Discount For Participants Eligible for Skillnet Funding

This includes everything you need to complete the journey: all 10 group sessions, 3 x 45-minute 1:1 coaching sessions, and full learning materials and support throughout.

This program is Skillnet funded. There is a 20% Skillnet discount for individuals who qualify for Skillnet Funding. Contact us to discuss your eligibility and personal or corporate payment options.

This programme creates the space for you to lead more intentionally from where you are - with greater clarity, confidence, and humanity.

If this resonates, the next step is to get in touch to explore if this program is the right fit for you.

Trevor Doherty

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