If you’ve got managers who are technically capable but visibly worn down, you’re not alone. In fact, 52% of managers report experiencing significant stress, much of it tied to ongoing worker shortages. In fact, Australia’s workforce is grappling with a persistent and multifaceted skills shortage. As of 2023, 36% of assessed occupations were in national shortage, with significant gaps in sectors like healthcare, construction, and technology . This enduring deficit places immense pressure on managers, who must navigate increased workloads, talent gaps, and heightened expectations.

In this context, supporting managers to enhance their capabilities isn’t just beneficial, it’s a strategic, and operational imperative. Equipping leaders with the skills to adapt, navigate, and lead effectively amidst these challenges transforms organisational resilience and performance. Investing in managerial development ensures that your leadership team is prepared to capitalise on opportunities, drive growth, and maintain a competitive edge in a constrained labour market.

At People Alignment, we’ve seen the turning point firsthand: pairing managers with a highly trained, and highly credentialed coach who is also a seasoned HR consultant, an expert in emotional intelligence, and certified in brain based coaching. This unique combination provides a powerful, science-backed approach to restoring focus, energy, and effectiveness.

Why highly trained, credentialed, and experienced coaching expertise matters?

This isn’t generic coaching. Coachees are not just supported, they’re understood, kindly challenged, and build their own insight, for lasting clarity and confidence.

What We Cover in Coaching

Coaching sessions are tailored, but common focus areas include:

• Rebuilding confidence, to step up and own their leadership impact with purpose and integrity
• How to have difficult conversations, without avoidance or escalation
• Planning and prioritising, to navigate the sea of diamonds
• Navigating conflict, with emotional intelligence and practical tools
• Aligning working with values, so motivation feels internal, not forced
• Managing wellness, energy and boundaries to prevent burnout
• Resilience and mindset, because challenges are constant, but so is growth

Our coaching is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s structured, yet flexible, strategic, self-directed, purposeful and solutions focused.  Managers leave with tools they’ll use for the rest of their career. 

The ROI of Manager Coaching 

When managers are supported to think clearly, communicate better, and take proactive control of their role, teams become more focused, conflict decreases, and the results show up fast. 

Australia’s workforce challenges will continue to intensify. The ongoing worker shortfall highlights the critical importance of investing in the development and support of your managerial team.  It’s not merely a strategic choice, it’s an operational necessity, and it’s time to invest in the people who hold your business together. 

Contact People Alignment to discuss how coaching will benefit your team.