Feeling lost in your first leadership role?
You don’t need a mentor. You need tools that work right now.
Designed for new and evolving managers who never got a real intro to leading teams — just expectations.
This Start Smart Mini Kit is your real-world starting point — pulled from the complete 11-tool Untrained Leader's Toolkit.
Want to lead with more clarity, structure, and confidence? Start here.
3 printable tools to help you plan, connect, and reflect — without the overwhelm.
Built for real firsts:
Run better 1:1s (without awkward silences)
Make your first 90 days count
Recenter when you feel lost midweek
No filler. No theory. Just what helps new managers get grounded and move forward.
✅ This is your step one — a condensed version of the full 11-tool Leadership Toolkit
✅ Already feel behind? This kit helps you start with clarity (not guesswork).
Created by someone who’s coached new and senior leaders for over 15 years — and knows what actually helps.
No generic templates. Just real tools that get you moving, fast.
Built for your first 90 days — and every messy moment after
What’s Inside the Start Smart Kit?
Clarity from Day One
Feel like you're just reacting all day?
The 30-60-90 Plan gives you structure when your calendar—and confidence—feel scattered.
Confidence in Conversations
Skip the awkward small talk.
This 1:1 meeting framework helps you guide the conversation, not just survive it.
Awareness That Builds Confidence
Leadership feels personal because it is. This self-check helps you stay grounded when things get loud, fast, or off-track.
Built by someone who’s coached new and senior managers for 15+ years.
I’m Ieva, Founder of Next Chapter Leadership.
After 15+ years of leading teams and coaching managers, I know how overwhelming it feels to step into leadership without a roadmap. That’s why I built this starter kit — to give you the first tools I wish I’d had when I began.
Each tool here is simple, practical, and tested in real conversations with managers under pressure.
I created this kit to help you start strong — with clarity, confidence, and a little more ease in the moments that matter most.
The starter kit you actually needed on day one.
What will you receive?
A practical, printable mini kit for real-world leadership — not theory.
If you're stepping into leadership for the first time, this kit helps you plan, prioritize, and hold effective 1-on-1s — without the overwhelm.
These are tools you'll actually use — not just store.
What’s Inside the Start Smart Kit:
Tools you’ll use from day one — not theory
Created for real moments, when you’re unsure where to start, what to ask, or how to organize your week.
Simple frameworks that get you moving
Every page is designed for quick action. You don’t need a coaching degree — just a place to start.
Guided templates that help you respond with clarity From decision-making to self-awareness and coaching conversations, every page is built for action — not just reflection.
30-60-90 Day Plan Template
One-on-One Meeting Framework
Leadership Self-Check Sheet
Regular price:
$23
Special price offer:
$7
This is the only place to get it at this price.
Explore the Tools Inside
A snapshot of the 3 printable tools you’ll get — ready to use, not just read.
30-60-90 Day Plan
Set realistic, strategic goals for your first three months in a new role or challenge.
Leadership Self-Check Sheet
A quick-reflection tool to see how you're showing up as a leader, with no judgment.
1:1 Meeting Planner
Structure your one-on-ones to be focused, supportive, and worth everyone’s time.
Why the Start Smart Kit Works
Built for New Managers, Not Theories
You don’t need 100 slides — you need a plan, a conversation guide, and a moment to reflect. That’s exactly what this kit delivers.
Created From 15+ Years of Real Experience
Made by someone who’s trained and supported first-time managers, team leads, and senior leaders across the public and private sectors.
Used by Real Teams —
Not Just Coaches
These tools are already in use by real managers inside HR departments, onboarding programs, and leadership workshops.
No more guessing. Just 3 tools that get you moving.
Get 3 real-world leadership tools — ready to use today.
From planning your first 90 days to running better 1:1s and building your self-awareness.
No filler. No overwhelm. Just tools that work.
✔ Printable, fillable PDFs you’ll actually use
✔ Used by real managers — not just theory
✔ One-time purchase — no hidden costs
30-60-90 Day Plan Template
Leadership Self-Check Sheet
One-on-One Meeting Framework
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$7
One-time payment. No subscriptions. No surprises.
What Makes the Start Smart Kit Different
Created by someone who’s trained leaders — not theorized leadership. Built by a leadership coach with 15+ years of real-world experience helping new managers, public leaders, and international teams lead clearly from day one.
Designed for first-time managers across industries. Whether you're stepping into a team lead role or building trust in your first 1:1s, these tools are already being used by real managers in real jobs.
Focused on what matters in today’s fast-paced work. With AI, hybrid teams, and change everywhere, tools that build human clarity and decision-making aren’t optional — they’re essential.
No copy-paste templates — just what actually works. Each tool is custom-designed to help you lead smarter without the overwhelm. No fluff, no filler — just clarity.
The starter tools are ready. Are you?
Get 3 real-world leadership tools — ready to use today.
From goal-setting to leading 1:1s and building confidence, this kit helps you skip the guesswork and start strong.
✔ One-time payment — no hidden costs
✔ Printable, fillable PDFs you’ll actually use
✔ Designed for new and evolving managers
30-60-90 Day Plan Template
Leadership Self-Check Sheet
One-on-One Meeting Framework
$7 today. Yours forever. No subscriptions.
One-time payment. No subscriptions. No surprises.
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