New Leader Reality
You were given a new role because of your abilities now the job is completely different.
Being a leader means:
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More decisions
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More responsibility.
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More emotional load.
And the reality for most new leaders is that they receive almost no onboarding to support them in their new role.
That gap is where most first-year leaders struggle.
What We Do
First Year Leader provides research-informed guidance and practical tools to help new and newly promoted leaders build clarity, steadiness, and sustainable performance in their first year.
A 5-minute assessment to identify where you’re steady and where you need structure.
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A simple weekly reset to close your week and reduce decision carryover.
Work 1:1
Personalized support to help you navigate your first year with clarity and confidence.
Meet Dr. Jessica Diop
Founder, First Year Leader
Early in her career, Jessica was promoted into leadership without clear onboarding or support. She remembers the pressure, the role shift and the quiet second-guessing.
Now, with over 20 years of experience in leadership development and organizational change, she helps first-year leaders build the structure most organizations forget to provide.
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Thoughtful reflections, structured tools, and practical guidance for managing the role shift no one fully explains.