Most leaders wait until they step into the role to start navigating their first 90 days.
The smarter move?
Start preparing the moment you know you're being considered.
50% of rising leaders make one big mistake in their careers.
You’ve worked hard to get where you are.
And now it’s time to step up to something bigger.
But the truth is, many leaders struggle in their first 90 days.
Not because they lack ability. But because they wait too long to prepare.
🚨 Did you know? Nearly 50% of new leaders fail within their first 18 months.
Not because they lack skills, but because they lack a strategic transition plan.
Your first 90 days shape everything—your credibility, your influence, and your long-term success.
Are you prepared to leave your career and all you’ve worked for, to chance?
The BRAVER framework
Your rising leader’s edge
The proven BRAVER framework helps you step into your new role with Clarity, Calm Assurance, and Confidence:
✅ Believe – Strengthen your mindset and leadership presence
✅ Reframe – Overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt
✅ Act – Make strategic moves that position you for success
✅ Validate – Build key relationships with your boss, peers, and team
✅ Engage – Lead with confidence and influence from day one
✅ Refine – Continuously learn and adapt in real time
This isn’t just about surviving your first 90 days—it’s about owning them.
Ready to be BRAVER?
Master your critical first 90 days?
Reserch shows a leader’s first 90 days in role is critical to long term success or failure. There’s not a day to lose. Which is why you need a solid plan before your 90 days begin and when you’re in role, make every day count.
🚀 This is for you if…
You’re stepping up to a more complex, high-stakes leadership role
You want to avoid overwhelm and uncertainty in your transition
You’re eager to establish credibility quickly and lead with confidence
You know leadership success isn’t about luck—it’s about strategic preparation
🚀 This is NOT for you if ….
You’re confident what got you this far will take you to the next level
You’re OK leaving your career growth to chance
You’re convinced time is on your side
How I help leaders like you
Beat the odds
Master your critical first 90 days in role
Set you up for success, for this role and what lies beyond
Join the BRAVER leadership programme and get:
🔥 Pre-Start Coaching – A structured 30 day countdown before Day 1 so you walk in strong
📲 Positive Intelligence Training – Build mental fitness for long-term, lasting resilience
🎯 First 90 Days Strategy – Ten step-by-step approaches for success
👥 1:1 Leadership Coaching – Expert guidance tailored uniquely to your challenges
🔓 Exclusive Resources – Webinars, toolkits, and ongoing support
This isn’t about adding more to your plate.
It’s removing the stress and setting you up for success.
Be part of the 50% that make it.
“Ian’s programme really helped me to identify the detrimental aspects of my own mindset and behaviours and has given me practical tools to use to bring a more positive and constructive side of myself to all situations. Ian has really helped with support through this process, bringing teaching through to a personal level and helping me apply the programme to my own circumstances" – Clair B, UK.”
Every leader, new or experienced, has traits and mindsets that can slow progress and hinder growth in the crucial first 90 days.
The Braver Leader program uses Positive Intelligence techniques and daily micro-lessons to help you turn these challenges into strengths.
What you’ll gain through this programme
1️⃣ How to Craft a Winning 90-Day Plan – Structure your transition with clear goals and milestones.
2️⃣ The Executive Mindset Shift – Move from being an achiever to an influential, strategic leader.
3️⃣ Building Quick Credibility & Influence – Learn how to gain trust fast, even with skeptical stakeholders.
4️⃣ Mastering Stakeholder Relationships – Identify key allies, navigate office politics, and gain buy-in.
5️⃣ Handling Overwhelm & Decision Fatigue – Use proven mental fitness techniques to stay clear and composed.
6️⃣ Communicating Like a Leader – Develop presence, authority, and the ability to inspire action.
7️⃣ The Art of Leading Teams Through Change – Learn how to drive momentum and manage resistance.
8️⃣ Avoiding Common Pitfalls of New Leaders – Recognize and sidestep the most common early mistakes.
9️⃣ Setting Up for Long-Term Success – Position yourself for your next promotion by excelling now.
🔟 Confidence Under Pressure – Build unshakable self-belief, even in high-stakes situations.
This isn’t just another leadership course. It’s your personal roadmap to thriving in your first 90 days and beyond.
BRAVE Leadership starts here
Get ready for bigger things. Land your next big role.
A programme for ambitious rising leaders who are stepping into high-stakes roles and want to hit the ground running with confidence.
✅ You’re about to step into a leadership role and want to ensure your first 90 days set the foundation for long-term success.
✅ You feel excited but also a little overwhelmed by the complexity and expectations of your new position.
✅ You want to avoid common leadership mistakes that could cost you credibility, trust, and momentum.
✅ You know relationships are key and want to build strong connections with your boss, peers, and team from day one.
✅ You’ve worked hard to get here—and you want a structured plan to ensure you thrive, not just survive, in this new role.
✅ You want to develop a leadership mindset that helps you make strategic decisions with clarity and confidence.
✅ You’ve been promoted internally and need to navigate the shift from peer to leader without awkwardness or resistance.
✅ You’re stepping into a company with a different culture and need to quickly understand expectations, norms, and unspoken rules.
✅ You’re planning your next career move and want to position yourself as the obvious choice for promotion.
✅ You’re serious about your leadership growth and are willing to invest in a proven roadmap for success.
Get in touch.
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