Free 5-day leadership sprint Starts July 27, 2026

Lead the conversation that could change everything in just 5 days

Unsure what to say? Worried about the reaction? Keep putting it off?

You don’t need to be fearless. You just need a clear framework, a place to practice, and the next right step.

I’M READY TO LEAD THE CONVERSATION

Free to join • 15–20 minutes a day • Private community

Jim Fielding in conversation at a table
Your guide Led by Jim Fielding Bestselling author, executive coach, and former global brand leader
Jul 27Sprint begins
5 daysKnow exactly what to focus on each morning without feeling overwhelmed.
5–8 minDaily video from Jim
FreeDaily guidance, real support, and a live final session that helps you leave ready to act.

Why join

There is a conversation you have been carrying.

You know the one. It keeps showing up in your notes, your commute, or the quiet after a meeting.

  • Feedback you keep rehearsing
  • A boundary that keeps moving
  • Tension nobody has named
  • A hard truth that needs care

What the research reveals

The hard conversation gap

49%

Nearly half of emerging managers struggle to handle conflict effectively.

44%

Fewer than half of U.S. employees clearly know what is expected of them.

4×

Employees who receive meaningful feedback every week are four times more likely to be engaged at work.

2×

Employees who do not feel adequately recognized are twice as likely to say they will leave within the next year.

Sources: DDI Manager Ready assessment data, 2024; Gallup workplace research, 2024.

What you will experience

Five days. One real conversation.

Stop carrying the conversation in your head. By Friday, you’ll know what to say, how to say it, and when you’re finally going to lead it.

Day 1

Name the conversation

Choose the real conversation waiting for your leadership and identify the cost of silence.

Courage begins with naming it.
Day 2

Get clear on what matters

Move from vague frustration to a purpose you can lead with.

Know why it matters now.
Day 3

Say the hard thing with care

Build an opening that names what is true, explains the impact, shows care, and makes room for a response.

Kindness tells the truth in a way people can hear.
Day 4

Stay curious when it gets real

Prepare for surprise, silence, defensiveness, emotion, or new information.

Listen longer than feels natural.
Day 5

Lead it and learn from it

Finish your plan and choose when you will lead the conversation within the next seven days.

A date turns intention into commitment.
Built for the week you already have.Short lessons, actionable prompts, and real-world practice you can use immediately.
I’M READY TO LEAD THE CONVERSATION

What is included

Everything you need to practice, not perform.

Your free registration includes five days of practical support and a private community built for thoughtful practice.

  • A 5–8 minute morning lesson from Jim that turns anxious overthinking into one clear next move.
  • Action sheets that help you find the words and build your conversation step by step.
  • A small real-world field test that builds courage before the conversation carries higher stakes.
  • Reflection and peer encouragement that help you learn from each step without carrying the pressure alone.
  • A live closing gathering with Jim to strengthen your plan, answer lingering questions, and leave ready to lead the conversation.
Jim Fielding smiling in his office 30+ years leading global brands

About Jim

Your guide has led these conversations too.

Jim Fielding spent more than 30 years leading global brands, including Disney Stores Worldwide, Claire’s, and 20th Century Fox.

He built this framework through boardrooms, restructures, and the difficult conversations he once rushed through before learning to slow down.

USA Today bestselling author • Executive coach • Former global brand leader

“The leader’s anxiety deserves care. The person across the table deserves presence.”
Jim Fielding

Praise for Jim’s leadership work

“A masterclass in honesty, transparency, and authentic leadership.”
Mindy GrossmanPartner, Consello Group
“Vulnerable, relatable stories on embracing every part of your leadership.”
Jennifer MorrisonFilmmaker, Actor, Producer

Questions before you join

Practical. Private. Built for a real week.

The sprint is designed to lower friction, protect confidentiality, and help you act.

Yes. The five-day sprint, action sheets, private community, and closing gathering are free for registered participants.

The daily video is 5–8 minutes. Plan for about 15–20 minutes total to watch, reflect, and take one small action.

No. Use a private code name and leave out identifying details. Confidentiality is a core agreement of the sprint community.

You’ll receive sprint details by email and an invitation to the free private community space.

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