“Before Activate, my biggest challenge was motivating a large group of people with different definitions of drive, ambition, and success. Through Activate, I gained practical tools and frameworks, especially the worksheets I still use today, and connected with other managers who showed me that my challenges were normal and that solutions exist. Today, I walk through the day-to-day with grace and confidence, knowing how to navigate the responsibilities of my role.”
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Does this sound like you?
- One part of you is thrilled about your recent promotion, but you also feel the weight of being responsible for other people’s performance.
- You’re used to scoring all the gold stars as an individual contributor, but your performance as a people manager isn’t where you want it to be.
- Deep down, you don’t trust your team to do things right the first time, so you work extra hours or delay projects instead of getting support by delegating.
- You constantly cancel or skip one-on-one meetings with your team, even though you know they’re one of the best ways to motivate your direct reports.
- You have no idea how to maneuver the near-constant changing mind of an executive and direct your team to deliver the right work at the right time.
- You procrastinate assigning important-but-boring busy work because you don’t know how to position the business impact and why it’s so important.
When you were promoted as a people manager,
you were handed the reins without any formal training.
You spent years becoming a top performer; and then overnight, everything changed. Suddenly you’re responsible for more people, more scope, and more business impact than ever before.
And your old way of getting things done? There’s too much to do to cover it yourself.
Here’s what most new managers don’t realize:
it’s not your fault that delegating feels unnatural. It’s not your fault that good management was never modeled for you. And it’s not your fault that the weight of this role feels heavier than you expected.
But if you don’t get a handle on it, it’s costing your company real dollars —
and it’s costing you your confidence.
Activate in action
Real managers. Real results.
Kate
Operations and Marketing Leader
“All of the lessons, tools, and insights shared within the program have been helpful to me growing as a manager and leader in the office. I don’t think there is anyone that wouldn’t stand to take away something from the program.”
Sara
Arizona, Regional Director of Experience Design
“As an initial skeptic of the amount of time this would consume, I’ll say that it proved to be valuable, worth the commitment, self-reflective therefore leading to self-improvement, and provided personal growth.”
Evan
“Thank you so much for the kind words and for leading such a meaningful experience throughout Activate. I really appreciated the structure, the energy you brought to each session, and the thoughtful challenges you gave us. The program made me pause and reflect on how I show up as a leader. It helped me become more critical (in a good way) about how I approach complex situations, especially when it comes to communication and supporting others through uncertainty or change.”
Chris
VP Innovation & Insights
“Before Activate, I had very little confidence in my role as a manager. I didn’t see myself as a ‘leader’—the imposter syndrome was real. Through Activate, I engaged with self-guided videos and reflective activities, using frameworks like the five-step feedback model to clearly deliver feedback and now I recognize leadership opportunities in my everyday work. Today, I see myself as a leader in my organization regardless of my title, and I feel confident stepping into leadership responsibilities more autonomously in my role.”
Cat
Instructional Designer
“The program has been instrumental in my growth as a leader. Its practical approach, expert guidance, and creates a community of team members that can share ways that they are leading their teams. I believe that this course is an excellent choice for anyone looking to develop their leadership capabilities. I wholeheartedly recommend it to professionals at all levels.”
Amber
Las Vegas, Associate Director of Experience Design
“I would recommend this program because it gives you REAL and practical tools to navigate tough conversations. The way the program is structured allows you to manage this within your day-to-day schedule. It is online, easy to access and REALLY engaging content. I feel so much more confident after these past 12 weeks in my new role. This was my first time doing CliftonStrengths and really enjoyed the connection to this assessment throughout the program!”
Angelica
“Carrie and Alyssa took the time to really understand our business and present the leadership lessons using examples that are relevant to us in our specific area of work. I found the recorded videos, the worksheets and the live classes all extremely valuable. I’ve been able to implement my learning in real time. I think managers at any level could learn and grow from this program.”
April
Chicago, Regional Director of Sales
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Introducing
Activate by Leadology™
A 12-week accelerator for people managers who are ready to
lead a productive + high-performing team
Imagine how it would feel if…
You understood your unique leadership strengths + weaknesses and how to embrace them so you can be a stand-out manager that stays attuned to your team’s needs
Your team dynamic could shift from barely staying afloat and feeling totally dysfunctional to a high-performing team with the real results to back it up
You knew how to have a hard conversation and handle conflict, even if you’re responding to big emotions or passive-aggressive behavior
You experienced more satisfaction from seeing your team succeed than anything you could have achieved from your individual contributions
You protected your one-on-one meetings and your team started trusting you to lead them, instead of feeling like you’re kind of flakey or in over your head
Your direct reports felt valued for being trusted with high-impact work, even if it was boring, repetitive, or one of those things that just has to get done
From the people who've been where you are
“I would recommend this workshop because never before have I received direction on how to manage a team. I think it is incredibly helpful to learn all of these skills, whether you are a new manager or have been doing this for a long time. The provided framework in the worksheets was also incredibly helpful and I will be using all going forward.”
Anonymous
“All the coaches were great. It was a very inviting environment yet did push us to get out of our comfort zone. Overall a great course.”
Anonymous
“Really engaging instructors and collaborative classes”
Anonymous
“Solid framework for new managers to be intentional about their leadership style and how to effectively coach”
Anonymous
“I think everyone in [my company] could use this training to be more effective with each other and with our clients. I’m sure other companies would be similar. The feedback portion I think would benefit everyone. Just pausing to take the time during our busy weeks to reflect on ourselves I think is important.”
Anonymous
“I recommend this workshop because it gives managers the opportunity to step back and critically evaluate what aspects of their management approach are effective and what areas need improvement.”
Anonymous
“This workshop was a tremendous benefit to me! It was interactive, but also there was work needed to be done by me. That put responsibility on me and the others in the group.”
Anonymous
“Since we tend to promote from within, I think there are quite a few managers who have never had experience with managing people, and this workshop provides the tools in a straightforward and relatable format from which all can benefit (including existing managers).”
Anonymous
What's Included
- Three 1:1 coaching sessions with a Leadology coach to build a custom leadership development plan, based on your current strengths + weaknesses as a people manager
- An in-depth Clifton Strengthsfinder report, so you can discover your top 5 strengths and incorporate them into your management style
- One year of access to our curated curriculum, ideal for first-time people managers or anyone looking to rebuild the foundations of their leadership skills
- Endless tools, worksheets, and other resources to support you as you master the art of giving feedback that’s both productive AND motivational
- Nine 90-minute group sessions with ample applied practice, so you can build the muscle memory that ensures you achieve total skill transformation
- A proven learning journey that works— with intentionally recorded video content that only amplifies your skills and understanding of our curriculum
- The total confidence of a natural-born leader, even if you’re new to delegating, managing, and directing work that’s executed by multiple people
… and so much more!
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics you’ll unlock:
Discover Strengths
Gain awareness of your strengths and how they impact your team.
DEVELOP MINDSET
Learn tactics for developing a Growth Mindset and move from comfort to courage.
RECEIVE FEEDBACK
Explore tips for productively receiving feedback and generating your own learning.
GIVE FEEDBACK
Identify the key ingredients for giving feedback that reinforces what’s going well and redirects what needs to be improved.
CONNECT ONE ON ONE
Establish your one-on-ones as the most important ritual you have with your team to help drive performance and boost engagement.
DELEGATE TASKS
Try out a framework for delegation that will make your team feel like they can make profound contributions.
NAVIGATE CHANGE
Discover the hallmarks of any successful change effort and use templates to build your strategy.
ADDRESS DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Practice a framework for handling difficult conversations and avoid the pitfalls that pull us into unproductive debate.
COACH EMPLOYEES
Learn the basics of coaching to help guide your team members to their own answers and an increased sense of empowerment.
… and so much more.
Is
Activate by Leadology™
Right for You?
This if for you if...
- You’re ready to build a culture of accountability that utilizes each player on your team according to their talent + strengths
- You’re ready to say goodbye to the workhorse tendencies of an individual contributor and lead like a master delegator without stifling your team’s performance
- You want to know how to handle hard conversations like performance reviews, setting boundaries, or diffusing team conflict
This is NOT for you if...
- You’re set in your ways and unwilling to do the self-reflection that will make you a better people manager
- You’re looking for surface-level slides or a passive learning experience
- You’re convinced you already know everything you need to know about how to lead, manage, and delegate
What transformation actually looks like
“This course felt very approachable and realistic to implement in day to day work. I appreciated that we focused both on our strengths and intrapersonal development and then moved to interpersonal.”
Anonymous
“Good use of time and well calibrated for mid-career team members looking to level up. Group setting added value, as seeing what others are doing/prioritizing gives good perspective. What comes naturally for some is a challenge for others.”
Anonymous
“Yes, it was very helpful to see different tools to use when having a direct report and issues that you may never think of”
Jaclyn
“I feel so much more intentional going into conversations with my team. I’ve gotten better at delegating by leaning into trust rather than control, and I’m more aware of how to use my natural strengths like empathy and consistency in a way that actually moves things forward.”
Manager
Senior licensing and compliance manager
“Being able to connect with my strengths as leader, but even in my personal life has been life giving to me. To be able to show up in a space with no capacity and then get fully brought in to also contribute to the space has been instrumental to me. I’m actually taking the strategy how Leadology was able to institute that for me!”
Manager
“It helps teach important communication skills as a manager and runs through executing them in practice.””
Max
“I would recommend this workshop because it provided practical tools and strategies that can be applied immediately in a management role. The discussions were engaging, the content was relevant to real workplace challenges, and the program created a supportive environment for learning from both facilitators and peers.”
Manager
“Carrie you are such a dynamic presenter and have a way or getting information across in a meaningful way. You provide different examples and allow people to find which tool works best for them, it’s never a one-size-fits-all. I admire your presentation skills! Not to mention you’re hilarious and make the information easily digestible.”
Shelby
Director of People Operations
“The Clifton Strengths assessment was extremely helpful in not only identifying my strengths, but also understanding how those strengths can be used for success.”
Anonymous
“As a manager, I would definitely recommend this workshop to others. Each session helps you discover something new about yourself and offers a fresh perspective — a new way of thinking that can be applied in both personal and professional settings. These workshops foster growth. Full Stop!!”
Anonymous
“I found every single module useful and would highly recommend this program to anyone. I really like the different approach this program took compared to some of the other leadership programs I’ve taken part in”
Sabrina
“It forced me to slow down and be more intentional which will only help our team flourish. I would do it at a time of year that you have a little extra time in your calendar.”
Tammy
“I think this program would be extremely beneficial for anyone moving into a people supervisor role [in their company]. It will help drive consistency amongst leaders and arm all of them with the right tools to manage others.”
Margot
Sr Director of Central Operations
“It will make you a more effective leader and team builder. The tools and practices I’ve learned have made their way into my every day operations, and improved my teams performance and skill level.”
John
“The practical strategies shared are applicable in real-world scenarios, making it a worthwhile investment for those looking to refine their management skills.”
Anonymous
“Great research based learnings, you bring the energy for engaging conversations and push us to see different perspectives. I love you!!!”
Brooke
“Thank you so much for leading such a meaningful experience throughout Activate. I really appreciated the structure, the energy you brought to each session, and the thoughtful challenges you gave us. The program made me pause and reflect on how I show up as a leader. It helped me become more critical (in a good way) about how I approach complex situations, especially when it comes to communication and supporting others through uncertainty or change.”
Chris
VP Innovation
“I would recommend Activate because it gives developing leaders practical tools they can actually use day to day. What stands out to me is that it is not just theory. It helps people build better habits around how they lead, coach, and communicate with their teams. For an organization trying to develop future leaders, improve consistency, and strengthen culture, Activate is a smart investment. I think it would help turn strong employees into stronger leaders by giving them a clear framework, more confidence, and a better way to manage people.”
Raul
Account Executive
“Carrie Skowronski made everyone in the room feel seen and heard. Carrie is a masterclass in leadership and facilitation, and the insights and tools she brought gave every person in the room practical ways to lead with greater empathy. She brings both the vision and the expertise to transform teams, cultures, and workplaces.”
Meighan
“Truly supportive & energizing modules that have clear, ready to use tips and tools to propel forwards. Having a cohort to build relationships with and learning together brings new points of view. I was motivated to succeed learn and grow not only by the Leadology team, but my fellow leaders in the group. Both are wonderful, so appreciative of your time & effort!”
Brooke
Community Manager
“Activate provides a platform to pause and reflect on your mindset/behaviors and figure out the most productive and rewarding way to manage and lead teams by leveraging your strengths. The focus on leveraging strengths as opposed to fixating on non-strengths is a motivating way to think about things on a day to day basis.”
Deepika
“Total eye opener on several ways to optimize my team and lead with purpose: – Giving feedback more directly and frequently – Allowing space for my teams development every week – not just at bi-annual review times – Understanding that redirecting feedback is better received as one piece at a time”
Rosie
Womenswear Designer
“I think it was very impactful to not only dive into strategies and common pitfalls around these major topics (feedback, coaching, growth mindset, etc.), but to be simultaneously reflective of your strengths and how you leverage them to maximize your desired outcome.”
Emily
“I appreciate all the work you and your team put into the training sessions for these past weeks. The other Presidents who’ve participated would give unanimous positive feedback – we’ve certainly discussed ourselves and agree. Having newly joined the [company] team, this was a timely opportunity to revisit old thought processes and habits, separating what was another company’s culture from how I choose to model leadership for my team. Thanks again!”
David
CFO
“It’s very intensive and the PRACTICE is so essential for learning, it really helped apply the tools to have the sessions. Fantastic program – excited for other team members to take it and create common language and practices.”
Torre
“A lot of the faces I saw on these calls were leaders that got moved into these roles post covid or right before covid and were not given tools for support. It is nice because it focuses not only on you as a manager but also others. I have come to really enjoy the interactive sessions and being able to talk with others in the company that I may only ever see one time a year at our company conference. Definitely made some more friends and supporting colleagues through this process.”
Chelsea
Orlando, Managing Director
“The program allowed me a chance to work on real scenarios that I was working through with colleagues. It also provided me tools to use in future situations.”
Katie
Career Development Manager
“I would highly recommend this workshop. It has helped me navigate through so many situations so far as a new manager. I has given me the tools to be a better manager and a better person inside and outside of the office. I discovered some things about myself as well. Growth mindset!”
Anonymous
“You are were wonderful. Very compassionate, empathetic, engaging, and you gave us tangible action items to use moving forward. I now have greater trust with my team, more productive 1:1s, greater alignment on team goals. Thank you!”
Nancy
SVP Learning & Technology
“I think the program provided me with unique insights about myself as an employee, a manager, and a person. I found it helpful to consistently reflect on my approach to work and leadership and the series provided me with new skills and language to evolve professionally.”
Katie
Director, Consultant
““I would recommend this workshop to anyone looking to level-up their leadership skills, learn how to better connect with their team, and discover how their strengths can empower them to achieve more in their careers.””
Patrick
“Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this. You did it so I could share feedback about the experience but it turned out to be exactly the right opportunity at the right time for me.”
Christina
ED, Leadership Initiatives
“The sequence and build of skills is outstanding. Meaningful practice and a safe space to try out new skills. Connection with other people managers having similar experiences.”
Manager
“I would strongly suggest everyone to complete Leadology Workshop as it teaches you a different perspective on how to be a great manager and how to use and embrace your strengths to work well with others and be able to be a great manager. Some of the skills and exercises that we did and practices are invaluable and I will use them throughout my entire career.”
James
“The most effective part of the workshop for me was the breakout sessions. It is one thing to listen to an example or read but the ability to come to the group and listen to others experience and perspective helps the content hit home. The workshop is applicable in all roles across all industries. This served as a great reminder of continual growth. Even if there was a concept you were familiar with there was something more you could take from each week’s session.”
Kristen
Vice President
“The most helpful part of the program was learning how to lead with more structure and intention. Activate gave me a clearer framework for how to communicate expectations, delegate work, give feedback, and coach the team through challenges. The practical tools were the biggest value. They helped me move from simply managing tasks to actually developing people. That has made me more thoughtful about how I support the team, how I hold people accountable, and how I help them build confidence.”
Raul
Account Executive
“Before Activate, my biggest challenge was learning how to delegate and knowing when to step in versus letting my team do their work. Since I had done their jobs before becoming their manager, I would jump in to help instead of empowering them. Through Activate, I gained practical tools like the 2+2 protocol for my one-on-ones, which helped me finally delegate tasks that developed my team. Today, I’m no longer stuck doing the work myself. Because I got that time back, I can focus on developing as a leader while my team grows in their roles.”
Antwan
Accounting Manager
“I think this has really helped w strengthening my leadership skills and made me more aware of my skills and the things that are holding me back.”
Jen
“As a manager, I would definitely recommend this workshop to others. Each session helps you discover something new about yourself and offers a fresh perspective—a new way of thinking that can be applied in both personal and professional settings. These workshops foster growth. Full Stop!!”
Anonymous
“The practical strategies shared are applicable in real-world scenarios, making it a worthwhile investment for those looking to refine their management skills.”
Anonymous
“I would highly recommend leaders to join an open enrollment cohort and one that is within the company. There are positives to both one gaining insights from like minded leaders in different industries (everything is transferrable). The perspective from others is more objective. Being able to complete with your peers you learn each others strengths and how they best compliment each other to work better together and also learn from each other.”
Lily
“Practical and tactical way better yourself as a human and leader (leading teams and leading up). The handouts alone are GOLD.”
Meredith
“I really appreciated the supportive environment that Carrie and Alyssa created throughout the program. The sessions felt engaging, practical, and encouraging, and I always left with something I could apply right away. Thank you for creating a program that supports both personal and professional growth.”
Manager
L&D Lead
“Since we tend to promote from within, I think there are quite a few managers who have never had experience with managing people, and this workshop provides the tools in a straightforward and relatable format from which all can benefit (including existing managers).”
Anonymous
“I would recommend this to others – I think it was super beneficial to me as a professional and personal growth as well.”
Caplin
Denver, Regional Director of Experience Design
“The workshop allowed me to take the time to be introspective and think differently about how I approach various conversations, while also leaning into my strengths to support those conversations. Overall, I felt this was a very insightful and positive learning experience. I am always looking to improve my coaching style and how I ensure I am received the way I intend to be. There are several different skillsets and tools that were brought to light that will definitely improve my ability to lead people in the future.”
Jennifer
“Very helpful tool to become a stronger leader, empowering team members to grow and develop to better support the team.”
Jason
Assistant Vice President
“Honestly, the 1:1s are great and making things a lot easier and more helpful. Having her share one or two things that are going well and one or two things that could be better gives us a simple way to check in without me having to lead everything & get her to chat. It keeps the convo focused but still open and also gives her ownership of how things are going. Also, giving support without it turning into a big formal meeting. I think it’s a good rhythm for us so far and we make a great team!”
Holli
Senior Account Manager
“My challenge was not knowing how to best deliver critical (or redirecting) feedback and not having time to do so. I found the recordings included helpful guidance and frameworks to implement immediately. I would recommend this program to others.”
Anna
“This workshop was a tremendous benefit to me! It was interactive, but also there was work needed to be done by me. That put responsibility on me and the others in the group.”
Anonymous
“YESSSSS. Best manager training I’ve attended. Practical tips, lots of time to practice in a safe space, incredibly engaging presenter ;-)”
Manager
“This experience was totally eye opening for me; in the most amazing way. I’ve never been in a leadership role before, never took courses in college etc so this really helped me understand how I can aide those who are on my team to succeed and thrive.”
Krystal
Hey there! I'm Carrie.
I’m the founder and head of curriculum design here at Leadology and I’m here to transform your identity from overly zealous individual contributor to all-star people manager.
I’ve spent the last 12 years supporting my clients with one of the most complex, yet undersupported areas in all of HR: being a new people manager.
Before I started a business, I worked as a training facilitator for some of the biggest brands on the planet. I realized early on that throwing people development dollars at mediocre training only left people managers even less equipped than they were to begin with.
Not only that, but due to the nature of the team dynamic, the scope extended even beyond the one manager and impacted the team too.
Naturally, I started wondering how expensive an underdeveloped people manager was for a company?
And what if their team members were underperforming too?
After seeing many dollar signs with plenty of 00s behind them on spreadsheets, I realized leaving new people managers to fend for themselves wasn’t just bad for their teams. It was also bad for business.
That’s why you’ll find me and my team facilitating our curated suite of leadership development programs — designed to support new managers with the “people” side of business leadership.
My company already made me take a mandatory training for new managers. Why do I need to enroll in Activate by Leadology™?
While most companies will put first-time people managers into a course or program, they’re often self-paced, high-level, and too generic. There are often no hands-on elements or real-world application as you’re learning, which makes you more likely to forget what you’re learning as you go through the curriculum.
Why is this course a hybrid model with self-paced videos, group coaching sessions, and 1:1 strategy sessions?
Because lasting behavior change requires more than one learning format. Self-paced videos build your foundation, group coaching exposes you to diverse real-world scenarios and practice that accelerates growth, and 1:1 sessions help you apply everything to your specific challenges. This isn’t about checking a training box — it’s about developing managers who actually use what they learn.
I’m looking for a combination of trainings or a custom curriculum for my team or organization. Is this something you can design for me?
Absolutely! We have a handful of custom facilitation openings each year to curate a manager, leadership, or individual contributor curriculum that will work for you. Just fill out this form and let us know what you’ve got in mind.
What if I need support to receive funding from my company?
Most companies these days offer reimbursement for continuous learning opportunities and programs like ACTIVATE — and we want to help you take advantage.
We’ve prepared a guide to help you approach the conversation, including an email template that you can use to send to your company.
We hope you’re able to get a reimbursement — but if not, don’t be afraid to invest in yourself anyway. It’s easy and even comfortable to accept the status quo during times of uncertainty, but we have to make an ongoing effort to move forward — to focus on our personal development. Especially now.
You’ll be a more confident leader, build a more productive team, and you just might get that promotion you’ve been waiting for in return.
How much time will this take?
The program runs 12 weeks with intentional breaks built in, it’sdesigned to fit around a real workload. Each week includes short video lessons, one worksheet, and a quick quiz. Some videos are just a few minutes; none exceed 20. It’s structured to fit into a working manager’s week, not take it over.