The Self Manager™️
Turning burned-out managers into healthy, trusted, and respected leaders.
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The Self Manager is Perfect For…
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Aspiring leaders looking for guidance to make it to that next step.
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New people managers overwhelmed with their new role.
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Entrepreneurs balancing customers, vendors, partners, and employees.
What’s Included in The Self Manager
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Self Manager Course
Develop your manager approach with eight in-depth popular lessons delivered by Mark in five-star keynotes and workshops. Subtitled video, audio, and written content on every topic will be available to consume at your own pace. A new module is released each week.
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Community Participation
The Community is your private social network to connect with fellow participants to share perspectives on the lessons. This will be a great way to network with other growing leaders who are going through this journey at the same time.
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Manager Toolkit
Leaders want best practices and we’re delivering them through The Self Manager! Every course will have actionable materials for you to implement immediately. These materials range from worksheets for self-reflection, to help with running teams, to valuable icebreakers to build trust and rapport.
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Live Workshops and Calls
Along with the course content, we’ll be offering live monthly video calls. If you aren’t able to make a session, we’ll have on-demand replays available for you in The Community.
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Daily Content, Quizzes, and Polls
Along with the content modules, we’ll stay active in The Community throughout the week with articles, quizzes, and polls to share and learn from one another.
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Mobile Focused, Laptop Friendly
The Self Manager utilizes a mobile-centric yet laptop-friendly user experience. The result? A tool that helps you and fits in your lifestyle.
Your Guide: Mark Mohammadpour
Award-winning and accredited global communications executive to Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Military.
Experienced in leading global hybrid teams for more than 20 years.
Leadership and employee well-being consultant, columnist, keynote speaker, emcee, and workshop facilitator.
150-pound weight loss success story.
What People are Saying About The Self Manager
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"Collaborating with Mark and Chasing the Sun has been an absolutely delightful experience. We're immensely thankful for his partnership in tailoring the Self Manager class specifically for our community. The feedback from our community members has been overwhelmingly positive, praising the class for its significant role in fostering their growth and success."
Sadie St. Lawrence, Founder and CEO, Women in Data
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"Mark's ‘The Self Manager’ course has been introduced to the business world at the perfect time, when organizations and people leaders around the world are struggling to bring remote and hybrid teams together as a productive and healthy machine. This program is perfect for leaders running such teams, and thinks about not only the development of people managers but the reputational and financial impact that current and future strong leaders have on their organizations. The added benefit of real-time community support and active dialogue sets this program apart, and better yet, it doesn't take too much time!"
Kelly Bergl, Director of Communications, Software Industry
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"I highly recommend The Self Manager Course to everyone, no matter what stage of your career you're in! As a young professional who's taking on managing people for the first time, it gave me a lot of insight and perspective on how I can show up not only for myself, but for my team. Mark's content inspired me every week and helped me develop new habits that improved my mindset and workflow in ways I hadn't even considered possible. The community Mark fosters also made me feel like I wasn't in this journey alone. After completing the program, I am equipped with strategies to help better navigate the workplace and feel more fulfilled in the work I'm doing with my team."
Lauren DeVera, Media Associate, Creative Services Agency
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"As a people manager turned recruiter, I know the importance of building a team and that to thrive in today's competitive job market and foster a culture of growth and loyalty, investing in effective people management is not just a choice but a strategic necessity. The Self Manager course not only facilitates this but goes beyond, offering invaluable insights and tools for both aspiring and seasoned managers. It equips individuals with the skills to become the kind of managers that people are inspired to work with, learn from, and grow alongside."
Meredith Mirrington, Managing Director, PR Talent
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“The Self Manager by Mark has taught me unforgettable lessons on how to become a thoughtful and balanced manager - skills that I didn’t realize I needed since I didn’t have 'manager' in my job title. I really enjoyed the courses as they also give a personal touch with insightful topics and the opportunity to discuss with other members on the app.”
Heather Lewis, Digital Media and Content Specialist, Transportation Industry
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“Mark's content is thought-provoking, intentionally crafted, and engaging. He creates content for multiple learning styles and knows how to engage his audience.”
Sammy Magaña, Operations Coordinator, Utilities Industry
Why The Self Manager?
We focus on well-being and critical skills rarely discussed.
Typically called “soft” skills (we call them skills), we discuss topics rarely covered in traditional programs and critical to well-being.
Get accountable and Stay accountable.
Having a group of like-minded leaders through a private community to discuss the materials, answer questions, and share thoughts is priceless.
Relatable, practical, and actionable information.
If you're not into fluff, you're in the right place. Taking The Self Manager course will turn you from a manager to a modern-day leader with the information you truly need.
Learning on your terms and schedule.
Have a few minutes to learn a leadership best practice? Our mobile-friendly experience allows you to review, learn, and act within minutes.
Numbers Speak Volumes
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% of managers who receive no formal training.
Source: LinkedIn
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Employers who say continuing ed has positive salary impact.
Source: Evolllution
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% of new information forgotten if not acted on in one month.
Source: HBR
What Topics are Covered?
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What Makes a Self Manager?
The most overlooked aspect of being a great manager is taking care of yourself first. We discuss practical adjustments you need to make to ensure you’re showing up for yourself and your teams.
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Embracing Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is defined as a psychological feeling of self-doubt and “not being enough.” We will discuss the common symptoms, different types, and warning signs, ultimately learning how to embrace and overcome this issue.
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Leading with Empathy
Through a series of leadership examples, we will learn how to use empathy to effectively manage up, down, and across in their organization, embrace the positive impact of bringing outside and unique perspectives into your organization, and design a strategy to inspire employees to believe in an idea.
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Showing up with Confidence
Building virtual or in-person relationships requires preparation, establishing a presence, and building rapport. This session focuses on practical and actionable tips on being a trusted advisor with your customers.
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Leading in a Hybrid World
If you’re running a hybrid team, this week will help you understand how to spend your time in the office vs. at home.
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Writing the Unwritten Rules
A workstream expectations charter emphasizes the benefits of an equitable work environment and establishes agreed-upon expectations. This process demonstrates clear leadership and empowers employees to care about their well-being, reducing employee burnout and turnover.
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Managing Up
If you work with colleagues or clients who are constantly unresponsive or unavailable, then it's critical to take as much ownership of your journey as possible. Here’s how you can effectively manage up so you can be there for them while giving yourself a chance to flourish.
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Creating a Lasting Legacy
Your experiences with those you work with today are merely the first chapter in a very long story. We'll talk about actionable next steps to ensure the bond you built has a special benefit for years to come.
Starts later this year!
For Individuals
Please inquire for pricing.
Eight-week cohort
Flagship The Self Manager Course
Access to The Community
Interactive worksheets
Live calls and workshops with Mark
Certificate of Completion
For Teams
Please inquire for pricing.
Everything is included in The Self Manager but designed in a private cohort exclusively for your team.
The Self Manager is for you if…
You’re a new people manager or an aspiring people manager.
You’re an entrepreneur and learning how to work with customers, vendors, and partners.
You’re growing in your career but searching for support in topic areas you’ve otherwise never been trained on.
You’re on a path to an executive level within the next 3-10 years.
You’ve been seeking a community of other leaders to connect with and learn from.
The Self Manager is not for you if…
You’re confident you have everything you need to be a great people manager and leader.
You best learn and absorb information by sitting in in-person week-long sessions.
You aren’t committed to your personal and professional development or showing up for yourself and others.
Will your employer cover your learning and development? Download this template to help make the case.
Case Study: Beehive Strategic Communication
“Beehive Strategic Communication employees had the opportunity to join Mark Mohammadpour’s beta cohort for his new coaching offering: The Self Manager. Our team found the platform to be intuitive and easy to navigate and appreciated the way it fostered an online community of people managers who could also learn from each other. We anticipate this element will become even more valuable as the community grows.
Each Self Manager learning module included a balance of video and written material, along with a worksheet and/or activity that participants could use to expand/apply the content. Our team appreciated the relevance and relatability of the topics Mark introduced (combatting imposter syndrome was a favorite) and the immediate actionability of the tools provided.
The Self Manager content is simple, but effective and topically on point for our industry. Mark speaks right to the participant without jargon in a way that connects and inspires. While high-value, the program doesn’t require a significant time investment from each participant – something most account people simply don’t have. The videos are short but impactful, and each module is paced in a way that is easy to complete, digest and apply immediately.
Mark’s public relations background and his health and well-being expertise are evident in The Self Manager content.”
✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺
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Apart from the topics rarely discussed with new and aspiring managers, what is different from other training programs is the opportunity to build a community and active dialogue.
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You may get value by only participating for a few minutes per week! But on average, those who invest at least 30-60 minutes per week will get the most out of The Self Manager.
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I understand your challenges. As a former PR executive, my workweeks rarely felt like 9-5 Monday-Friday. That’s why The Self Manager is designed to be completed at your own pace.
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The Self Manager is designed to be a powerful group learning experience, so in addition to the trainings, you’ll get the opportunity in the community to ask questions, receive continuous support, and get ongoing feedback.
Additionally, you’ll have access to all live calls and workshops with Mark.
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Eight weeks.
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Please reach out and we can put together a custom package to meet your needs.
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All purchases of The Self Manager are meant to only be viewed by the purchaser and cannot be shared with others. Sharing of login credentials is strictly prohibited.
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Not to worry. If you’re not satisfied within 14 days, we will return your money, no questions asked.