7 SESSION LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
It’s Okay
To Be The Boss
A practical, straightforward workshop that gives leaders at every level the foundational skills to lead with clarity, confidence, and consistency. Whether they're building those skills for the first time or recalibrating after years of experience.
Starts October 20 · Virtual via Teams · Limited to 14 participants
Next cohort starts October 20 · Only 14 seats available · Early bird pricing for early registration
35+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
5,000+
LEADERS DEVELOPED
100+
ORGANIZATIONS
14
MAX GROUP SIZE
THE PROBLEM
The Gap Nobody Talks About
Many leaders, new and tenured, struggle with a fundamental tension: they want to be liked, but they need to lead. They hesitate to give direct feedback, avoid unpopular decisions, and tiptoe around underperformance.
It happens gradually. One skipped check-in. One difficult conversation postponed. One performance issue left unaddressed. Most leadership problems aren't caused by bad intentions; they're caused by good leaders who slowly drift into undermanagement.
Signs You'll Recognize
Your strongest team member gives notice and says they never really knew where they stood
An underperformer everyone quietly works around has been coasting for two years
Your calendar is packed doing work you hired people to do
A project falls apart in week nine when one question in week two would have caught it
THE WORKSHOP
What Is
"It's Okay To Be The Boss"?
The leaders people most want to work for aren't the most charismatic. They're the most consistent. They set expectations people can meet. They follow up on a schedule instead of in a crisis. They tell the truth early, while it's still a small conversation.
This program isn't a lecture on leadership philosophy.
It's a working session that sends you out with a structure you'll use
on Monday morning, and helps you have the conversations you've been putting off.
For the new leader, it's the foundation you never had.
For the experienced leader, it's the tune-up that turns instinct
back into discipline.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Six Skills That Change How You Lead
1
A Management System That Works
Implement a structure that makes accountability less stressful and easier to maintain consistently.
4
Direct Without Being Harsh
The language of confident leadership. Be clear, be honest, and still be someone people want to follow.
2
Recognize Undermanagement
Understand why many leaders unconsciously under-lead — and how to spot it in yourself before it costs you.
5
Decisions with Conviction
Make tough decisions with clarity. Stop defaulting to consensus when the team needs direction.
3
Liked vs. Respected
The difference between being liked and being respected, and why respect wins every time.
6
Lead Former Peers
Navigate the awkward transition from peer to boss. Set boundaries that earn trust instead of resentment.
Who This Is For
✓ New managers and first-time leaders adjusting to their authority
✓ Experienced leaders looking for a tune-up on the fundamentals
✓ Leaders promoted from within who struggle to lead former peers
✓ Managers who default to consensus when decisions are needed
✓ Leaders receiving feedback that they need to be more assertive
Workshop Details
Format
Interactive & facilitated
Duration
7 sessions x 2 hours
Delivery
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Time
1:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern
Group Size
Up to 14 participants
Includes
Assessments + action plan
SCHEDULE & INVESTMENT
October 2026 Cohort
Session 1
Tuesday, October 20th
Session 2
Monday, October 26th
Session 3
Tuesday, November 3rd
Session 4
Monday, November 9th
Session 5
Tuesday, November 17th
Session 6
Monday, November 23rd
Session 7
Tuesday, December 1st
Reserve Your Spot
Early bird discount available
INCLUDES
✓ All seven 2-hour sessions
✓ Conflict Management behavioral assessment
✓ Leadership Influence profile
✓ Pre-program profile review
✓ Step-by-step management system
✓ Workshop materials & action plan
YOUR FACILITATORS
Rich Frigon
President & Senior Leadership Consultant, One On One HR
Rich has spent 35+ years coaching, developing, and training leaders at every level; from first-time managers to C-suite executives. His approach is direct, practical, and customized to each participant's leadership style and challenges.
He's worked with over 500 leaders across 100+ organizations, helping them build the habits, conversations, and systems that make leadership less stressful and more effective.
Gail Ciccione
Executive Coach, One On One HR
Gail joined One On One as an Executive Coach after more than 40 years in medical device companies, in leadership roles spanning manufacturing operations and supply chain; including 28 years with Tyco Healthcare, plus leadership tenures at C.R. Bard, Kimberly Clark, Becton Dickinson, and Laborie Medical Technologies. Her background includes roles as Supervisor, Master Planner, Superintendent, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, VP of Operations, and COO.
She's a firm believer that leadership development is imperative to meeting business demands. Gail holds a BS in Business Administration from Augusta State University.
Matt Francoeur
Senior Leadership Consultant, One On One HR
With 20 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, Matt brings practical experience to the team. He started on the shop floor and worked his way up to leading organizations, holding major departmental leadership roles in production, quality, engineering, and sales, and spent the last 10 years as a general manager and plant manager with experience balanced between small businesses and Fortune-50 organizations.
His passion is supporting people in becoming a better version of themselves as a leader; growing their confidence, helping them understand their blind spots, and coaching through complicated leadership situations. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration and an MBA with a focus in organizational leadership.
WHAT LEADERS SAY
From Past Participants
"Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We've already recommended them to others."
— Former Customer
Workshop Participant
“That training was a turning point for me. It helped me understand that being a good leader does not mean avoiding difficult situations; it means learning how to approach them with confidence, clarity, and respect.”
— Colleen, Manager
Workshop Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. It's for leaders at every level. New managers get the foundation they never received. Experienced leaders get the tune-up that turns instinct back into discipline. The content is customized to each group.
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The opposite. It teaches leaders to be more direct, more consistent, and more clear, which actually reduces conflict. Leaders who set expectations and follow up have fewer blowups, not more.
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Absolutely, and we recommend it. When multiple leaders in the same organization share a common language and framework, the impact multiplies. Group discounts are available.
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Seven sessions, two hours each, spread over about six weeks. Sessions are virtual via Microsoft Teams, 1:00–3:00 PM Eastern. The format is designed to fit into a working leader's schedule.
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Most leadership programs are theory-heavy and one-size-fits-all. This one is built on 35+ years of real-world coaching, includes two behavioral assessments personalized to each participant, and sends you out with a system, not just ideas.
Every Great Leader Started
with the Fundamentals
Whether your leaders are building these skills for the first time or sharpening them after years of experience, this workshop gives them the foundation everything else depends on.
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