The New Manager Survival Seminar, led by Gene Burke, is a practical, experience-based session designed for first-time and newly promoted managers. Drawing on nearly 40 years as an operations manager, Gene provides clear guidance for navigating the critical first 90 days of leadership, helping managers avoid common mistakes, handle difficult conversations, and lead with confidence instead of guesswork. Participants leave with practical tools they can use immediately.
3 reviews
Vanessa T. V.
November 13, 2025Gene Burke joined us on the *Humanity 2.0 Podcast* to share his thoughtful perspective on what it means to be human and to offer stories that beautifully reflect his own humanity. Through personal experiences, Gene brought a wealth of wisdom, authenticity, and life lessons that resonated deeply.
With his natural ability to connect and communicate with anyone, Gene has a rare gift for knowing what needs to be said — and how to say it with sincerity and impact. His humor and lightheartedness added warmth to even the most profound conversations, reminding us that humanity thrives in both laughter and reflection.
Whether speaking on a podcast or in front of a live audience, Gene’s presence is engaging, insightful, and full of heart. His life experiences have shaped a voice rich in perspective — making him a truly valuable and inspiring contributor to any discussion.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Ryan W.
October 12, 2025Gene was a guest on my podcast, Through the Fire. He brought his knowledge and insight about leadership and personal development to my audience. Gene used excellent stories to tie his points together, but most of all the energy he brings make him a crowd favorite. I highly recommend booking Gene.
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Joe D.
October 8, 2025Gene embodies a wit, brilliance and cool that reassures me that humans are on the right path. His journey to success and a refreshing outlook on the future is evident immediately in his command and overall vernacular to getting it done. Pure joy .. highly recommend.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Price range: $850.00
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 90 minutes
What to Expect from The New Manager Survival Toolkit™
The New Manager Survival Toolkit™ is a practical, experience-driven seminar designed for first-time and newly promoted managers navigating the most critical, and most vulnerable, phase of leadership. Drawing on nearly 40 years as an operations manager, Gene Burke delivers grounded guidance that helps new managers lead calmly, clearly, and effectively when the pressure is real.
High-Impact Takeaways
• Learn what actually matters in the first 90 days of management, and what can wait.
• Avoid the most common mistakes that quietly derail new managers early.
• Gain clear language for difficult conversations you can use immediately.
• Build confidence rooted in clarity and consistency, not guesswork or bravado.
Practical, Real-World Delivery
• Straightforward insights drawn from decades of real leadership experience.
• Clear frameworks that reduce overwhelm and increase focus.
• A calm, credible teaching style that reassures rather than overwhelms.
• A no-fluff approach that respects how hard this transition truly is.
Grounding & Confidence-Building Experience
• Simple tools to help managers steady themselves under pressure.
• Reflection points that normalize self-doubt and restore perspective.
• Practical exercises that build clarity, trust, and confidence.
• A repeatable roadmap managers can return to throughout their first 90 days.
Perfect For First-time managers, newly promoted leaders, organizations developing internal leadership talent, HR and L&D teams, leadership development programs, and companies that want to support new managers before burnout or disengagement takes hold.
The New Manager Survival Toolkit™ is not about becoming a perfect leader overnight.
It’s about helping new managers start steady, stay grounded, and grow into leadership with confidence.
About Gene Burke
Gene Burke is an acclaimed author, motivational speaker, and leadership expert whose journey from Brooklyn to global stages inspires professionals worldwide. With over 40 years in operations management, Gene has led teams in multinational corporations and family-owned businesses, mastering the art of building high-performing teams and navigating change. His leadership style, blending discipline, empathy, and adaptability, draws from his expertise as a 3rd-Dan black belt in martial arts, where he honed resilience and focus.
Gene’s books, The Iron Road, Striking Success, The Dojo of the Mind, and Play Nice - Work Smart, offer practical strategies for personal and professional growth, emphasizing mindset, collaboration, and integrity. A frequent guest on international podcasts like The Martial Way, he earns rave reviews for his engaging, humor-filled insights. Through dynamic 60-minute seminars, Gene empowers audiences with actionable tools to thrive in today’s workplace, making him a sought-after speaker for organizations seeking sustainable success.
Flexible to the venue.
Where possible equipment that will allow for PowerPoint presentations to be displayed on a large screen.
Leadership/Success Speaker
