Core New Leadership Skills: Building Strong Workplace Relationships

Turn the challenges of new leadership into opportunities for growth, trust, and team success.

Description

Shift your mindset as a manager. This course is designed for individuals promoted from within who are stepping into a supervisory role for the first time. Participants will gain practical tools to navigate the unique challenges of leading former peers, building trust, and establishing credibility as a new leader.

Transitioning from co-worker to supervisor isn’t always easy—but with the right strategies, new leaders can foster strong workplace relationships and set the foundation for long-term success.

What Will I Learn?

This course provides a clear path for new leaders, helping them avoid common mistakes and pitfalls that often come with the transition into management. Participants will explore the mindset shifts required to step confidently into leadership, along with practical strategies to overcome obstacles that can hold new supervisors back.

Beyond mindset, the course focuses on building essential leadership skills that may not come from prior job experience—such as effectively leading meetings, presenting information persuasively to decision-makers, and driving meaningful change. With a balance of reflection and skill-building, participants will leave equipped to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Who Should Attend?

  • Newly promoted leaders transitioning from team member to supervisor
  • Employees stepping into their first management or leadership role
  • Individuals looking to build essential leadership skills not gained through prior job experience
  • Anyone seeking practical strategies to lead meetings, communicate with decision-makers, and navigate the challenges of supervising former peers

Instructor Bio

Heather Hunter – HR Consultant & Leadership Trainer

Heather Hunter is a seasoned HR professional and leadership trainer with nearly a decade of experience helping organizations build stronger teams, create positive workplace cultures, and elevate the customer experience. As an HR Consultant with BBSI, she partners with business owners and managers across Southern Idaho to navigate complex workforce challenges, strengthen leadership skills, and improve overall performance.

Known for her engaging and interactive training style, Heather blends real-world expertise with relatable stories and practical tools participants can put into action right away. Her sessions foster an inclusive, reflective atmosphere that encourages open conversation and leaves participants feeling empowered, supported, and inspired.

Whether guiding new leaders, coaching teams through tough HR challenges, or facilitating culture-building workshops, Heather brings warmth, clarity, and a deep belief that growth happens when people feel safe, seen, and valued.

Outside of work, Heather enjoys meaningful conversations over coffee, exploring new places, the occasional adrenaline-filled adventure, and spending quality time with her family.