1:1 Coaching for Managers

1:1 Coaching for Managers provides focused, practical support for leaders who want confidence when dealing with men’s mental health in the workplace.

This service is often used following The Invisible Man course, where managers recognise the issues but want individual guidance on how to handle real situations appropriately, confidently, and within their role.

Coaching is pragmatic, grounded, and designed to support decision-making, not to turn managers into therapists.

Users Users This Service Is For

  • Line managers supervising male staff
  • Senior leaders responsible for culture and risk
  • HR professionals supporting complex cases
  • Operational managers in high-pressure environments
  • Leaders who want practical guidance, not theory

No prior mental health knowledge is required.

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Duration

Full and half-day courses available

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Delivery

Online or in-person

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Customisable

Can be tailored to your requirements

Practical guidance for managers, supervisors, and team leaders facing complex wellbeing situations in the workplace.

The Problem ⚠️

Many managers care about their staff but feel ill-equipped to respond when men are struggling.

Common challenges include:

  • Fear of saying the wrong thing
  • Uncertainty around boundaries and responsibility
  • Avoidance of difficult conversations
  • Over-reliance on HR or external services
  • Inconsistent responses across teams

When these issues aren’t addressed, problems often escalate into disengagement, absence, grievances, or turnover.

Our Approach 🤝

Coaching focuses on helping managers understand what they can reasonably do, and what they shouldn’t try to do.

Sessions provide:

  • Clarity around role, boundaries, and responsibility
  • Practical guidance on having difficult conversations
  • Understanding of how male distress often presents
  • Confidence to act early without overstepping
  • Support navigating complex or sensitive situations

Coaching also supports managers in navigating team dynamics sensitively, particularly in male-dominated environments where minority female staff may experience cultural pressure differently.

The emphasis is on calm, proportionate leadership, not crisis management.

Outcomes 🎯

Managers who engage in coaching typically gain:

  • Increased confidence and consistency
  • Better judgement around early intervention
  • Reduced anxiety around mental health conversations
  • Clearer escalation and signposting decisions
  • Stronger relationships with staff
  • Reduced pressure on HR and leadership teams

📞 Book a Call

Book a short discovery call with our lead facilitator to discuss your requirements.

These calls are informal and exploratory. No preparation required. No selling. Just a practical conversation to establish whether any of our services could be a good fit for you.

⏳ 20 mins

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🚀 Pricing & Delivery

Coaching is delivered as:

  • One-off sessions or short blocks
  • In-person or online

Pricing is based on scope and frequency and is discussed during a discovery call.