Fran Swanson
Fran Swanson

Head of Legal, Shared Access Ltd

One of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my career and my confidence

I used to fear letting go, worried my team might outgrow me. Now I delegate with purpose, coach instead of hover, and have space to focus on my own work again. My team’s never been stronger, and every lesson from this course shows up in how I lead, every single day.

Fran Swanson
Fran Swanson

Head of Legal, Shared Access Ltd

One of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my career and my confidence

I used to fear letting go, worried my team might outgrow me. Now I delegate with purpose, coach instead of hover, and have space to focus on my own work again. My team’s never been stronger, and every lesson from this course shows up in how I lead, every single day.

Jun 16, 2025

Jun 16, 2025

Erin Machin
Erin Machin

Complaints Ops Manager, Monzo

I'm now actively building a high-performing and engaged team

I’m so glad I signed up for Fresh Start. As a new Operations Manager, I worried about balancing being a supportive leader and driving performance. 

Since completing the course, my confidence and approach have transformed. I no longer avoid difficult conversations, I now have a clear, kind, and fair way to handle them.

I’m not just managing anymore, I’m building a high-performing, engaged team by improving our systems and focusing on development.

Erin Machin
Erin Machin

Complaints Ops Manager, Monzo

I'm now actively building a high-performing and engaged team

I’m so glad I signed up for Fresh Start. As a new Operations Manager, I worried about balancing being a supportive leader and driving performance. 

Since completing the course, my confidence and approach have transformed. I no longer avoid difficult conversations, I now have a clear, kind, and fair way to handle them.

I’m not just managing anymore, I’m building a high-performing, engaged team by improving our systems and focusing on development.

Nov 12, 2025

Nov 12, 2025

Joy Young
Joy Young

E-Commerce & Marketing Manager, Beards & Daisies

It transformed the way I lead

Fresh Start taught me to stop being ‘nice’ and start being kind with honest, clear, and respectful in the tough conversations. I now delegate with purpose, lead with confidence and inspire my team with real impact. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to step up in leadership.

Joy Young
Joy Young

E-Commerce & Marketing Manager, Beards & Daisies

It transformed the way I lead

Fresh Start taught me to stop being ‘nice’ and start being kind with honest, clear, and respectful in the tough conversations. I now delegate with purpose, lead with confidence and inspire my team with real impact. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to step up in leadership.

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

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Emma Tunbridge

Team Leader, Pinacle Rehab

I won 'New Manager of the Year' at work!

I joined Fresh Start unsure of my leadership skills. With minimal formal training, I really lacked confidence but now, I feel equipped to set clear boundaries, avoid workplace drama, and lead with clarity. I even won New Manager of the Year at my company! 

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Emma Tunbridge

Team Leader, Pinacle Rehab

I won 'New Manager of the Year' at work!

I joined Fresh Start unsure of my leadership skills. With minimal formal training, I really lacked confidence but now, I feel equipped to set clear boundaries, avoid workplace drama, and lead with clarity. I even won New Manager of the Year at my company! 

Sep 8, 2024

Sep 8, 2024

Quynh Nguyen
Quynh Nguyen

Manager, Process Data Engineer

Exactly what I wish I’d had two years ago

This course is clear, precise and packed with takeaways I could apply immediately. I’ve already seen results, especially around team accountability and avoiding the blame game. It’s given me so much confidence in my management journey.

Quynh Nguyen
Quynh Nguyen

Manager, Process Data Engineer

Exactly what I wish I’d had two years ago

This course is clear, precise and packed with takeaways I could apply immediately. I’ve already seen results, especially around team accountability and avoiding the blame game. It’s given me so much confidence in my management journey.

Jul 1, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

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Adriana Stefan

Account Director, Etopia Consultancy

"I'm so much clearer in my communication, delegation and confident in my decisions now, I couldn't recommend it enough"

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Manoshna Kakaveti

Propel Holdings

Fresh Start gave me the accountability and motivation I needed

Joining Fresh Start gave me the structure, accountability, and motivation I needed. It helped me stay consistent and build momentum, and the supportive environment made the experience both enjoyable and impactful. I’ve become more intentional with my time and clearer about my priorities. 

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Manoshna Kakaveti

Propel Holdings

Fresh Start gave me the accountability and motivation I needed

Joining Fresh Start gave me the structure, accountability, and motivation I needed. It helped me stay consistent and build momentum, and the supportive environment made the experience both enjoyable and impactful. I’ve become more intentional with my time and clearer about my priorities. 

Nov 27, 2025

Nov 27, 2025

Vicki Byrne
Vicki Byrne

Training & Development Manager, Propel Holdings UK

I’d highly recommend this programme to anyone in a leadership role

It was genuinely one of the most practical and insightful courses I’ve taken. It encouraged me to reflect on my own management style and has equipped me with valuable tools to keep both myself and my team consistent, focused, and accountable. I’d highly recommend this programme to anyone in a leadership role. 

Vicki Byrne
Vicki Byrne

Training & Development Manager, Propel Holdings UK

I’d highly recommend this programme to anyone in a leadership role

It was genuinely one of the most practical and insightful courses I’ve taken. It encouraged me to reflect on my own management style and has equipped me with valuable tools to keep both myself and my team consistent, focused, and accountable. I’d highly recommend this programme to anyone in a leadership role. 

Nov 14, 2025

Nov 14, 2025

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Esteban González Villa

Digital Content Senior Manager, FIBA

"I felt a real change in just 6-weeks"

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Sophie Stanley

Head of Customer Success, Silktide

"Fresh Start has simplified management for me"

Maria Luis Duro
Maria Luis Duro

YLD - Talent Lead

I wish I did it sooner

I'm very glad to have joined Fresh Start, I wish I thought about it sooner as it came in a pivotal time for me and the team. The course is easy to follow and practical with clear actions - the changes were already noted by my management.

Maria Luis Duro
Maria Luis Duro

YLD - Talent Lead

I wish I did it sooner

I'm very glad to have joined Fresh Start, I wish I thought about it sooner as it came in a pivotal time for me and the team. The course is easy to follow and practical with clear actions - the changes were already noted by my management.

Nov 7, 2025

Nov 7, 2025

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Stella Adams

Client Support Manager, Amiqus

"Fresh Start didn’t just grow me, it grew the people I manage."

Grace Darling
Grace Darling

Marketing Manager, Select Residential

I will be recommending to others in my business

The course was really easy to fit around my day-to-day workload - short, focused lessons that felt practical and immediately useful. I loved that everything could be applied directly to my own team without needing to change or impact the wider business. Overall fantastic course and really enjoyed. I will be recommending to others in my business.

Grace Darling
Grace Darling

Marketing Manager, Select Residential

I will be recommending to others in my business

The course was really easy to fit around my day-to-day workload - short, focused lessons that felt practical and immediately useful. I loved that everything could be applied directly to my own team without needing to change or impact the wider business. Overall fantastic course and really enjoyed. I will be recommending to others in my business.

Nov 7, 2025

Nov 7, 2025

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Lynne Bruce

Office Operations Manager, M Squared

"Enrol as SOON as you get the opportunity"

Victoria Hopson
Victoria Hopson

Senior Key Account Manager, IMV imaging

I feel more confident

Great course! I am new to managing people and this has given me the confidence and tools to manage a team successfully.

Victoria Hopson
Victoria Hopson

Senior Key Account Manager, IMV imaging

I feel more confident

Great course! I am new to managing people and this has given me the confidence and tools to manage a team successfully.

Nov 10, 2025

Nov 10, 2025

Esteban Gonzalez
Esteban Gonzalez

Digital Content Senior Manager, FIBA

I've felt a real change in just 6 weeks

In just six weeks, I’ve felt a real shift in my mindset and leadership. Fresh Start was exactly what I needed and it’s been worth every second. 

Esteban Gonzalez
Esteban Gonzalez

Digital Content Senior Manager, FIBA

I've felt a real change in just 6 weeks

In just six weeks, I’ve felt a real shift in my mindset and leadership. Fresh Start was exactly what I needed and it’s been worth every second. 

Nov 12, 2025

Nov 12, 2025

Sara Jackson
Sara Jackson

DHI, Team Lead

I strongly recommend this course

Fantastic course led by the amazing Heather. The course is a great message to new leaders on how to lead in the world we live in. Her way of teaching really suited me and I really like her honest insights and how she drew on examples from her own experiences. I strongly recommend this course to inspiring young leaders.

Sara Jackson
Sara Jackson

DHI, Team Lead

I strongly recommend this course

Fantastic course led by the amazing Heather. The course is a great message to new leaders on how to lead in the world we live in. Her way of teaching really suited me and I really like her honest insights and how she drew on examples from her own experiences. I strongly recommend this course to inspiring young leaders.

Nov 17, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Leila Wright
Leila Wright

SEO & Content Manager, Sawday’s

The action tracker really holds you accountable

Since starting, I’ve had more difficult conversations, led with purpose, managed upwards, started believing in myself and acting like a leader, and I can really see the tangible difference in my team and those around me. The action tracker as part of the course is so brilliant for accountability too! This course doesn’t just teach you, it equips you! 

Leila Wright
Leila Wright

SEO & Content Manager, Sawday’s

The action tracker really holds you accountable

Since starting, I’ve had more difficult conversations, led with purpose, managed upwards, started believing in myself and acting like a leader, and I can really see the tangible difference in my team and those around me. The action tracker as part of the course is so brilliant for accountability too! This course doesn’t just teach you, it equips you! 

Nov 15, 2025

Nov 15, 2025

Rebecca Pigott
Rebecca Pigott

HSSE Lead, JLL

I've already implemented my learnings

Just completed the Fresh Start leadership course, I found it really helpful, the tools and tips that were shared, I have already started to implement.
Rebecca Pigott
Rebecca Pigott

HSSE Lead, JLL

I've already implemented my learnings

Just completed the Fresh Start leadership course, I found it really helpful, the tools and tips that were shared, I have already started to implement.

Nov 13, 2025

Nov 13, 2025

Laura Jolly
Laura Jolly

Principal Solutions Consultant, Xledger UK

'Stop being nice, start being kind' is so powerful

I may not be a manager yet, but this course has helped me develop my personal skills and work effectively with colleagues at all levels. One quote that’s stuck with me since day one: ‘Stop being nice, start being kind.’ It's so powerful and highlights that sometimes the most uncomfortable conversations are the kindest thing to do.
Laura Jolly
Laura Jolly

Principal Solutions Consultant, Xledger UK

'Stop being nice, start being kind' is so powerful

I may not be a manager yet, but this course has helped me develop my personal skills and work effectively with colleagues at all levels. One quote that’s stuck with me since day one: ‘Stop being nice, start being kind.’ It's so powerful and highlights that sometimes the most uncomfortable conversations are the kindest thing to do.

Nov 13, 2025

Nov 13, 2025