Product Leadership Workshops & Programs
“Workshops create a shared space for clarity, courage and change – where teams align, grow and build what matters.”
SUE BOLTON
SELF-PACED ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS & INSPIRING WORKSHOPS
It’s your responsibility to build innovative products or high performing teams that produce outstanding results, but you struggle to be effective when you’re buried under a pile of work, and have a team with a variety of needs and personalities.
Curious about how we could help you or your team develop the skills to lead high performing teams and create innovative products? Here are our online training courses:
“Sue is an incredible mentor who helped sharpen my strengths, refine my practice, and guide lasting growth.”
DIANA B, PRODUCT MANAGER – SNSW, SYDNEY
Self-Paced Online Programs for Individuals
LEADING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Master the Foundations of High-Performance Leadership
This program is designed for new and emerging leaders ready to step up with confidence. You’ll learn how to create psychological safety, lead with clarity, and manage real performance—not just tasks.
We’ll break down what great leadership actually looks like in high-functioning teams, and help you build the emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and communication skills you need to succeed.
Drawing on Sue’s 25+ years of experience leading product teams, this program gives you the insight track on what it takes to lead large teams and drive change through innovation.
Learn how to:
- Lead through vision & strategy
- Exhibit executive presence
- Utilise storytelling for alignment
- Build trust & accountability from day one
- Lead with self-awareness, not ego
- Shift from manager to culture-shaper
- Influence through rapport & relationships
- Ruthless prioritsation
This isn’t fluff. This is conscious leadership grounded in the realities of fast-moving product teams.
STANDOUT RESUMES & PORTFOLIOS
Craft Standout Resumes & Portfolios That Capture Attention, Showcase Impact, Methodology and Get You Hired
This mini-program helps Product Managers turn a laundry list of responsibilities into a compelling case study based career narrative. Whether you’re looking for your first PM role or aiming for more of a Senior PM position, you’ll learn how to position your experience, quantify your impact, outline your method and craft a resume that beats the bots and impresses hiring managers.
Drawing on Sue’s 25+ years of experience hiring and leading product teams—including at Netflix—this program gives you the insider perspective on what hiring managers actually look for in the first 7 seconds of scanning a resume.
You’ll learn to:
- Shift your bullet points from “Doing” tasks to “Achieving” outcomes
- Articulate your unique value proposition clearly and concisely
- Tailor your story to specific roles to bypass the resume screening pile
- Identify your personal brand and build a pitch
- Create a case study based portfolio showcasing your unique methods
Perfect for Aspiring PMs, Senior PMs, and Product Leaders looking for their next move.
VALIDATE TO INNOVATE
Essential Methods to Test, Validate, and Build Confidence in Your Product Decisions
Designed for early to mid-career product managers, this program demystifies the core user research methods every PM should know. Whether you’re launching a new feature or refining an existing one, understanding how to test and validate your assumptions is crucial.
Through practical frameworks, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to confidently plan, execute, and analyse both qualitative and quantitative research to make smarter product decisions.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear, actionable playbook for discovery, testing and validation that you can apply immediately
- The skills to design and run effective interviews, surveys, and A/B tests
- An understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods for discovering real user needs
- How research fits into the product operating model and when to use AU
Start validating your opinions and ideas with real world data – evidence based product development delivers real value!
“Sue is an incredible mentor who helped sharpen my strengths, refine my practice, and guide lasting growth.”
DIANA B, PRODUCT MANAGER – SNSW, SYDNEY
Face to Face Workshops for Teams
LEADING HIGH-PERFORMING PRODUCT TEAMS
Turn Misalignment into Momentum
This immersive workshop is for teams and leaders ready to break down silos, build trust, and communicate with clarity. We borrow from the foundational Five Dysfunctions model and combine with communication mastery tailored for product teams.
You’ll learn how to navigate the real dynamics that make or break collaboration—so you can create a culture where productive conflict is welcome, alignment comes faster, and delivery accelerates.
Key outcomes:
- Build psychological safety and accountability
- Develop team agreements that support high performance
- Navigate tension and debate constructively
- Strengthen communication impact through storytelling
Perfect for:
Cross-functional product teams, team leads, and leadership groups looking to sharpen collaboration and culture.
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE FOR PRODUCT LEADERS
Command Respect, Inspire Teams, and Drive Impact
This immersive workshop is for product professionals, ready to elevate their presence, communicate with authority, and lead high-performing teams. We blend foundational communication principles with executive presence strategies tailored for the fast-paced world of product development.
Next Workshop
July 29th, 30th & 31st, 2026
Clifton’s Sydney
Level 13, 60 Margaret St
Sydney, NSW, 2000
You’ll learn how to enhance your executive presence and communication skills and how to utilise them for maximum impact.
Key outcomes:
- Learn the fundamental principles of public speaking for engaging and impactful delivery.
- Master the core elements of storytelling to connect and engage your audience.
- Acquire key techniques for creating and delivering effective and compelling presentations.
- Understand the importance of effective communication in personal and professional contexts.
- Develop and strengthen your communication skills and executive presence.
- Gain confidence and comfort in speaking publicly and presenting in front of others.
Perfect for:
Product managers, designers, engineers, and team leads seeking to build gravitas, enhance visibility, and communicate effectively in cross-functional environments.
THE PRODUCT OPERATING MODEL
Strategy, Discovery, and Execution—Do It Like the FAANGs
This hands-on program helps teams move from theory to execution with the product operating model. We cover product vision, strategic alignment, and discovery techniques that drive outcomes—drawing directly from how top product organisations operate.
You’ll walk away with repeatable frameworks to embed strategic thinking, customer insight, and empowered decision-making across your team.
Key outcomes:
- Define and communicate a compelling product vision
- Align teams around user outcomes and impact
- Master practical discovery & user research tools
- Move beyond feature factories into empowered autonomous value delivery
Perfect for:
Product teams, product leaders, and orgs transitioning to a product-led model.
TAILORED TO YOU
Each of these programs can be customised to your team’s goals, context, and maturity. Whether you need a full multi-day program or a focused team session, we’ll shape the content to maximise impact—while staying true to what works.
Let’s co-design the experience your people need.
“Sue is an incredible mentor who helped sharpen my strengths, refine my practice, and guide lasting growth.”
DIANA B, PRODUCT MANAGER – SNSW, SYDNEY
Chat to Sue about the perfect program for you and your team!
Sue brings decades of leadership experience from the heart of the global tech industry — including roles at Netflix, Lionsgate/Starz, and McGraw Hill Education. She’s led product teams through every major shift in delivery, from waterfall to Agile to the modern product operating model. If you’re curious about whether Sue’s courses are right for you, she’s always open to a conversation.
