Most designers step into leadership by being the best designer in the room. Nobody teaches you how to run a design review that actually improves the work, how to talk to a CFO, or how to develop a junior without micromanaging them.
You're just expected to figure it out.
I work with designers who are in their first leadership role, or preparing for one, and need practical frameworks rather than inspiration. The operating system I teach isn't theoretical. It's what I built over 25 years leading design teams in complex environments, including building a brand new digital bank's design function entirely from scratch.
Because I have ADHD, I built these systems to be simple, human, and possible to follow under pressure. They work precisely because they weren't designed for an ideal world.
Each engagement is tailored to where you are. Whether you're six weeks in and overwhelmed, or six months in and still improvising - we start with your specific situation, not a generic curriculum.
You've been promoted or hired as a design lead or head of design for the first time. You're capable, but the role is bigger than the job description suggested - and you're working out how to do it without a blueprint.
You're not new anymore, but something still feels like it's not clicking. Decisions feel harder than they should. You want a structured way to diagnose what's holding you back and fix it.
You're a Head of Design or People function investing in your team's leadership capability. The workshop format is built for cohorts - a practical, high-value investment for two to fifteen designers at once.
Still not sure? Book a single session. We'll spend 60 minutes on your most pressing problem right now. You'll leave with something you can use immediately - and we can take it from there if it feels right.
