‘FLIGHT SIMULATOR’ WORKSHOPS FOR EARLY-CAREER MANAGERS
WINGING IT…
DOESN’T SCALE
We turn new managers into effective leaders fast.
Companies can save $250K+ annually. 50X average ROI.
60 minutes. See exactly what your team needs. Then level up fast.
Fun approach.
Serious results.
NEW – THE COOKIE LAB WORKSHOP
For new managers and their teams
Perfect for Q4 planning and 2026 budget decisions.
Your Best Producers Just Became Managers.
Now What?
They’re talented. They’re motivated. They’re drowning.
There’s been no time for training and your managers are just winging it.
Without today’s fundamentals, new managers and their teams are losing 10 hours/week to inefficiency and gaps. That’s $2,500 every day or $50K a month for an average 30-person company.
It’s time for a better way. And cookies.
What You’ll Get:
- 60-minute quick pulse assessment and onsite workshop
- Individual E-Score™ private reports showing hard/soft skills mix
- ROI Calculator – See exactly what gaps are costing your business
- 90-Day Action Roadmap for team development from the assessment; we identify your highest-impact next steps and optional follow-up workshops (Communication, Productivity, Collaboration, AI readiness, etc.)
- Massachusetts reimburses follow-up programs
- Designed for early-career managers and individual contributors
- Cookie Lab Experience for up to 30 people for inspiring leadership
- Intro Pricing: $1,500 (Reg $2,500) – Save $1000 book by Oct 31, 2025
60 minutes. See exactly what your team needs. Then level up fast.
Fun approach. Serious results.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Special Intro Pricing until 10/31/25.
• Hard skills make you efficient.
• Soft skills make you effective.
• Together, they make you unstoppable
– like a hard cookie + soft filling!
GREAT MANAGERS START HERE.
WHY THE COOKIES?
________
HARD
SKILLS – Cookie
SOFT
Skills – Filling
THE COOKIE LAB
The Cookie Lab concept:
- Hard skills make you efficient.
- Soft skills make you effective.
- Together, they make you unstoppable – like a hard cookie + soft filling
We believe leadership is like a cookie. You need the right mix of hard and soft skills to be truly successful. Plus, the cookie bar and exercise lightens the mood and can make tough conversations easier.
Why it works:
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- Memorable metaphor for balancing skills
- Makes training feel less corporate / less intimidating
- Different cookies = different leadership styles
- Creates a talking point (“What’s a Cookie Lab?”)
- The actual cookies during the session make conversations easier
Cookie Bar:
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- “Take a pick” (choose your cookie / leadership style)
- “Take a bite” (practice the skills)
- “Take the lead” (apply what you learned)
WE BELIEVE
We believe that in business:
- TECH skills power the process.
- HUMAN skills power the people.
- TOGETHER, they make you unstoppable.
And in an AI WORLD… your edge is human.
The Inspire Lab
The InspireLab.ai is a new division of The School for Inspiring Leaders.
We help people master the essential human skills to succeed in today’s workplace with fast, in-person workshops, AI-powered coaching, and practice sessions.
It’s a safe space to try, learn, and make mistakes without consequences, then turn that practice into real-world action quickly.
Our promise: you don’t just survive alongside technology. You thrive with it.
AI is disrupting everything – and it can feel overwhelming.
What if…
change was good for you and enjoyable?
About Us
FOUNDER
Erin Moran McCormick is a former CIO and founder of three companies and helped turn Tour24 from an idea into a multimillion-dollar company as employee #1. She’s led Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centers at Babson College and UMass Boston, holds certificates from MIT and Stanford, a degree from Smith, and is the author of Year of Action. Erin is a sought-after speaker at venues like Harvard University and Comcast. She is the host of The Inspire Lounge podcast, blending humor and insight to inspire early-career leaders to overcome challenges and take action.
INSPIRING TEAMS FOR 10 YEARS
SAMPLE COMPANIES THAT OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM:
“Phenomenal. It was an absolute privilege to be part of this class. The interactive sessions and diverse expertise made this a step up from other programs. I am a more confident leader because of this program.”
“It was a great investment. I’m able to achieve more and to add more value to the company. I’m more confident and focused. It was really amazing.”
“A crash-course in how to succeed at work. I loved the insight into advocating for oneself and projecting confidence, and the discussion of leadership styles was eye-opening.”
“I expected to pick up a new tip or two, but this class exceeded my expectations. I was inspired by so many incredible people in the class.”
“We are being equipped with all the tools we need to succeed. The change is incredible and our motivation is through the roof. Your program makes us feel like we can do anything. So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.”
“Sending a HUGE Thank You! Because of this class, and what you inspire, I just accepted a promotion to Plant Controller. Thank you so very much for your time, lessons, books and everything. You are truly an inspiration.”
Training your teams during disruptive times can be hard.
Forced. Expensive. Forgotten.
We make it easy.
Engaging. Practical. Lasting.
Because watching videos alone doesn’t change behavior.
Mix things up with The Cookie Lab Workshop.
In just 60 minutes, you’ll see exactly where your team’s gaps are and how to fix them fast. (And people will thank you for it!)
Our follow-up programs are reimbursed up to 100% in MA. Contact us for details.
Book by Oct 31, 2025 & SAVE
Perfect for Q4 planning and 2026 budget decisions.