Self-Leadership E-Learning

Leading From Below:

The Art ofManaging Up

About this Program

Great leadership doesn’t just flow from the top down—it’s cultivated from every level of an organization. Leading from Below: The Art of Managing Up is a practical and empowering e-learning experience designed to help emerging and seasoned professionals alike take greater ownership of their work relationships, especially with their managers.

Whether you’re navigating a challenging relationship or want to deepen a strong one, this course gives you tools to shift from passively executing tasks to actively shaping your experience and growth. Managing up isn’t about people-pleasing or making your boss look good—it’s about building trust, communicating clearly, and leading from a place of integrity and self-awareness.

Through this two-part program, you’ll learn how to strengthen your working relationship with your manager, signal your leadership potential, and build a foundation for long-term career success.

By the end of this course, you’ll feel more equipped—and more empowered—to lead from wherever you are.

What’s You’ll Learn: A Two Part Journey

Part 1

Establish a Foundation

We start with the essentials—the daily habits and the shifts in approach that help you show up with more clarity, confidence, and trustworthiness. You’ll learn how to:

  1. Align your work with what matters most to your manager

  2. Turn vague requests into clear, actionable next steps

  3. Speak up when you're stuck in a way that builds momentum

  4. Keep your manager informed without overcommunicating

  5. Acknowledge what your manager does well to strengthen the relationship

Part 2

Level Up

Next, we shift into leadership mode. This section is all about signaling that you’re ready for more—more trust, influence, and impact. You’ll learn how to:

  1. Set up projects for success right from the start

  2. Take ownership of both wins and mistakes to boost your credibility

  3. Offer thoughtful solutions instead of just identifying problems

  4. Advocate for more decision-making power and autonomy

  5. Turn 1:1s into meaningful, strategic conversations

What’s Included:

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    A diagnostic assessment to help you identify which managing up skills you need to focus on most

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    11 targeted e-learning modules covering essential tactics - take the ones you need most, skip the rest

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    A participant workbook with practical tools, templates, and worksheets for each module

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    An option to add-on peer coaching circles or 1:1 alignment coaching to go deeper

Target Audience

  • Early-career professionals ready to grow their confidence and impact

  • Mid-level professionals who want to strengthen their leadership toolkit

  • High performers navigating new managers or complex dynamics

  • Teams seeking stronger communication, collaboration, and accountability.

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1:1 Alignment Coaching with M Valentine

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Book a 45-minute session to go deeper and accelerate growth.

Group Debrief or Peer Coaching Circles

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What Makes Annem Programs So Special?

Our programs provide a safe, informal, and judgment-free environment where you can learn from peers and expert facilitators. We welcome motivated learners from various backgrounds, industries, and career levels to share insights and perspectives that foster mutual growth. Whether through interactive live sessions or self-paced digital experiences, you're encouraged to challenge your assumptions, ask bold questions, and discover new things about yourself and your relationships.

Our programs aim to turn information into transformation by offering practical application opportunities—from hands-on practice with fellow participants in live settings to interactive exercises and reflection tools in our e-learning modules. You'll receive practical resources for continued skill development that extend well beyond your learning experience.

By prioritizing your leadership development, you create a positive ripple effect that enhances your well-being, boosts your career, enriches your personal life, and benefits the communities that matter most to you.

At Annem, we make the world a better place one training at a time.