May 1, 2025
With Will Matthews, CSP
Description
The transition from Rock Star individual contributor to successful leader is filled with expected and unexpected challenges. But with this right training, the pitfalls can be avoided, and new leaders can differentiate themselves and make a big impact faster than previously believed.
Five-time Ironman competitor, Will Matthews, will share the how the same skills it takes to prepare for and complete the Ironman Triathlon endurance race apply directly to the transition from novice to excellent leader.
This program is designed to equip high-potential, high performers by providing them with skills and tools specifically designed to help them succeed when they become new leaders in the future.
Making the change from individual contributor to leader/manager is a pivotal moment in one’s career. Succeeding requires skill, determination, and precise execution every day. It requires skill in the success trifecta of Mindset, Skillset, and Consistent Execution. It require self-leadership.
In this interactive program, Will teaches participants the powerful combination of three Mission-Critical skills that differentiate those who succeed consistently from those who have occasional success bracketed by poor results. Emerging leaders using what they learn in this training are not only more engaged and loyal in the firms that give them this professional development opportunity, they also possess the skills, internal network, and mindset that they need to succeed and contribute to company goals faster.
Instructor: Will Matthews
For two decades, Will Matthews has helped businesses develop high-performing, effective leaders who care about the mission and the people they lead.
He is the author of the bestselling book, You’ve Got This! The 5 Self-Coaching Keys You Need to Live Boldly and Accomplish Anything.
Before forming professional development firm, Matthews Performance Group, Will led Operations, Sales, Marketing and Organizational Development teams in multiple industries.
Will blends what he has learned as an Ironman Triathlete, Business Executive, and Professional Development Expert to help teams and individuals break through the fear that limits their performance and bring their full strength to the table. This results in higher performance, less friction, and a radical new “All-In” commitment level creating tremendous gains in culture, increased efficiency, and more loyalty and retention of top talent.
He has had the privilege of working with thousands of executives and their teams through individual executive coaching, workshops, and training engagements.
Will lives in Denver, Colorado. He enjoys training and competing in Ironman triathlons, sailing, skiing, scuba diving, or playing guitar with friends and family.
Learning Objectives:
- Be as strong and effective in managing and leading as they were in their previous individual contributor role
- Avoid career-damaging mistakes and accelerate personal effectiveness as new and developing leaders
- Improve communication skills and build lasting rapport and loyalty with each person critical to their future success
- Quickly and accurately identify the learning style, communication style, strengths, and biggest fears of each individual on their team
- Knock back overwhelm by deploying a structure and road map for success
Competencies and Target Audience
Competencies Covered
Executive Presence
Group Communication
Career Management
Level of Leaders
MOST appropriate = Level 3 (Leader of Self) = High potentials, emerging leaders, 1st time managers
NEXT appropriate = Level 2 (Leader of Others) = Middle managers, people leaders, frontline supervisors