Lead with confidence from day one
You earned the title. Now you need the skills, the clarity, and a coach in your korner. This is 1-on-1 coaching built around the leap you are actually making.
The promotion was the easy part
A tailored 1-on-1 program for the step into leadership. We work through the challenges in front of you, build your core skills, and grow real confidence in your ability to lead.
Moving from doing the work to leading the people is one of the biggest shifts in any career, and it rarely comes with the support it deserves. Stefan made the same leap himself, at adidas HQ and beyond, so the coaching is grounded in real experience rather than a slide deck.
The challenges nobody prepares you for
If any of these sound familiar, you are not failing. You are doing a new job that most people are left to figure out alone.
The weight landed before the skills did
You were promoted for being good at the work. Overnight, the job changed to getting results through other people, and nobody handed you the manual for that.
Leading people you used to sit beside
Managing former peers, setting expectations, and holding the line on standards feels awkward when the relationships were built as equals.
Conversations you keep putting off
Feedback, delegation, and the hard talks can leave even capable people second-guessing themselves and quietly hoping the issue resolves on its own.
No one to think it through with
You cannot always be candid with your team or your boss. That leaves you carrying the doubts alone, which is exactly when good people start to stall.
What we work on together
Regular 60 minute sessions, in person in Adelaide or online, tailored to the development areas you identify. No fixed curriculum, just the work that moves you forward.
Your strengths, made usable
We map how you naturally lead, then turn that self-awareness into a way of working you can lean on under pressure.
Communication and feedback
Practical techniques for clear, honest conversations: setting expectations, giving feedback that lands, and handling conflict without dread.
Delegation that frees you
Stop doing everyone's job. Learn to hand work over with trust so your team grows and you get back the time to actually lead.
Confidence that holds
Regular sessions and positive accountability turn new habits into instinct, so the growth sticks long after a session ends.
This program is for you if
- New to managing people and feeling the weight of higher expectations
- Want to understand your strengths and how to use them
- Ready for meaningful conversations that turn into action
What changes for you
A few months in, the day-to-day feels different. The same situations that used to drain you become things you handle with a steady hand.
- You walk into hard conversations prepared, not anxious.
- Your team knows what is expected and how they are tracking.
- You delegate with trust instead of redoing the work yourself.
- Decisions feel like a plan, not a guess.
- You lead in a way that feels like you, not a borrowed style.
In their words
Leaders who took the leap
“I was incredibly happy with my experience of having Stefan support me through my different professional challenges. Stefan was very skilled at guiding me through not only what my issue or challenge was, but action items for me to act upon and grow personally and professionally.”
Andy E.
Change Manager
“I wholeheartedly endorse Stefan's services to anyone seeking personal growth and development. Without his unwavering support, I am certain that I would not be able to look back on the past few weeks with a genuine sense of pride in my accomplishments.”
Cyd B.
Senior Designer & Brand Manager
“Working with Stefan as my professional coach has been a game-changer. His genuine connection and rapport-building skills instilled trust and motivated me to tackle my goals head-on. Setting meaningful objectives together led to immediate, positive results, surpassing my expectations.”
Steve M.
Consultant
Common questions, answered
Still weighing it up? The fastest way to a clear answer is a free 30 minute strategy call. No pressure, no script.
Book your free strategy callWho is coaching with Growth Korner for?
Mostly first-time and emerging leaders: people who have just stepped into managing others, or are about to. We also work with established managers, business owners with people responsibility, and organisations developing their next generation of leaders. If you are navigating the shift from doing the work to leading the people, you are in the right place.
What is the difference between coaching and mentoring?
Coaching is a thought-provoking partnership where you set goals, uncover insight, and create actions you own and are accountable for. Mentoring is an experienced guide sharing wisdom and direction from real experience. Stefan blends both, drawing on years of leadership at adidas HQ and his certification as a professional coach, so you get the right mix for your situation.
How are the sessions run, and how long are they?
One-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions run for around 60 minutes and are held in person in Adelaide or via video conference, whichever suits you. We meet on a regular cadence agreed up-front, working on the development areas you identify, such as communication and feedback, delegation, or handling difficult situations.
What does the free strategy call involve?
It is a relaxed 30 minute conversation, at no cost and no obligation. We talk through where you are, what is getting in the way, and what success would look like. If it is a fit, we map out a tailored program. If it is not, you still leave with clarity. Either way is fine.
Do you work with whole teams and organisations, not just individuals?
Yes. Alongside 1-on-1 coaching, Growth Korner offers team coaching, group facilitation, and themed workshops tailored to your organisation's goals. These are designed to lift self-awareness, improve communication, and strengthen leadership across your people, with content shaped to fit your business.
Is the coaching tailored, or a fixed program?
Every program is tailored to your individual and business needs. We start from your real challenges and goals, then build a strategic framework around them. There is no one-size-fits-all package, because the change you need is specific to you.
Where is Growth Korner based, and do you work remotely?
Growth Korner is based in Adelaide, South Australia, and works with leaders locally and right across the country. In-person sessions are available in Adelaide, and video conferencing means distance is never a barrier to getting started.
How do I get started?
Book a free strategy call through the form on this page with a little detail about your role and what you would like to work on. We will be in touch to arrange a time, and take it from there. Your next big leap in growth is just a message away.
Ready to lead with confidence?
Start with a free 30 minute strategy call. We will talk through where you are, what is getting in the way, and the one shift that would make the biggest difference, with no pressure to go further.