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Real Talk About Leadership & HR
Practical insights, tools, and strategies for new managers and growing
businesses. No fluff, no jargon, just what works in the real world.
The Future of Work: Why Leadership Coaching Isn’t Optional
The Cost of Bad Leadership: Why Training Matters
How to Spot and Stop Burnout Before It Spreads
Fractional HR: What It Is and Why It’s a Game-Changer
Sink or Swim Is Not a Training Strategy: Why New Managers Deserve Better
MEET DAWN
The Woman Behind the Mission.
Dawn is an HR strategist, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and the person your new managers actually want in their corner.
When she's not running masterclasses or advising growing companies, she's probably telling someone the hard truth they needed to hear and making them feel great about it.
She brings the energy. The experience. And the no-nonsense approach that turns good people into great leaders.
Manage with Hart was born from a simple belief, that good management isn't a personality trait. It's a skill. And every skill can be taught.
PROGRAMS
Stop Winging It. Start Leading.
Bad managers aren't born bad, they're just undertrained.
Pick the program that meets you where you are and let's fix that.
Most Popular
New Manager Mechanics
$47.00
/month
A membership program built for the "Holy Crap,
I'm the Boss Now" crowd
Monthly masterclasses with practical tools
Live group Coaching Calls
Access to replays & bonus resources
A private community of managers at the same stage
Ongoing feedback and accountability
Fractional HR Services
Free Consultation
Big impact. Part-time commitment.
Full-time support.
Compliance without the chaos
HR strategy & workforce planning
Leadership development
Performance management support
Ongoing strategic HR advisory
CLIENT LOVE
Don't Take Our Word for It
This is what happens when managers actually
get the support they deserve.
I went from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control. New Manager Mechanics gave me the tools I didn't even know I needed, like how to run a one-on-one, handle conflict
Marissa D.
First-Time Supervisor
Hiring Manage With Hart for fractional HR support was the smartest decision we made during our growth phase. Dawn helped us scale without losing our culture.
Jason T.
CEO of a SaaS Startup
We were drowning in compliance issues and DIY HR spreadsheets. Dawn stepped in and immediately became our strategic partner not just our HR fixer
Sarah M.
COO, Midwest Utility Company
Dawn brought clarity to our chaos. From performance issues to recruiting strategy, she helped us tackle the tough stuff with confidence. I honestly don’t know how we managed before her
Kristine R.
Director of Operations
The coaching calls alone are worth the price. Dawn creates a space where you can ask anything, even the awkward 'am I doing this right?' stuff.
Trey L.
Sales Manager
It’s like having a management playbook in your back pocket. The templates, the real-talk coaching, the community… this membership saved me from burnout and helped me become a leader
Danielle S.
New Team Lead
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions We Know
You're Already Thinking.
Straight answers. No runaround.
Who is this for?
If you just got promoted and have no idea what you're doing, you're in the right place. Same goes for CEOs tired of putting out people fires, and startups that have outgrown their HR spreadsheet.
What is New Manager Mechanics?
It's the training you should've gotten when you got the promotion. For $47/month you get monthly masterclasses, live group coaching calls, and a library of tools built for real managers dealing with real situations.
What does Fractional HR actually mean?
Big-league HR support without the full-time price tag. Dawn becomes your strategic HR partner — handling compliance, workforce planning, and employee relations on a part-time commitment with full-time results.
Do you work with individuals or companies?
Both. New Manager Mechanics is perfect for individuals stepping into leadership. Corporate offerings and Fractional HR are built for teams, startups, and growing organizations.
What makes Manage with Hart different?
25+ years of real HR experience, not textbooks, not theory. Dawn tells you what actually works, cuts the jargon, and gives you tools you can use on Monday morning.
How do I get started?
Pick your path, join the membership and hit the ground running, or book a free 30-minute call with Dawn to figure out exactly what you need.
LET'S TALK