The LiT Effect™

Leadership transitions are too important to leave to chance.

Helping new and emerging leaders navigate their first critical 90 days with confidence, credibility, and practical leadership habits.

ICF-informed coachingLeadership development with practical application
90-day transition focusDesigned around the first critical months
Corporate-readyBuilt for HR, Talent, and L&D teams

The How

Two paths. One leadership transition methodology.

Whether you are stepping into leadership yourself or developing newly promoted leaders across your organization, LiT 90™ is built to combine structure, coaching, reflection, and real-world application.

For Individuals

LiT 90™

A 90-day leadership transition partnership

You’ve earned the promotion. Now comes the hard part.

The move from high performer to leader can feel overwhelming: leading former peers, building credibility, managing expectations, delegating effectively, and navigating difficult conversations.

This 1:1 coaching partnership gives you the space, structure, and support to lead with more confidence during your first critical 90 days.

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A 90-day journey. Three phases.

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Phase 1

Lead Yourself

Weeks 1–4
  • Leadership mindset shift
  • Confidence and credibility
  • Leading former peers
  • Executive presence
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Phase 2

Lead Others

Weeks 5–8
  • Delegation and accountability
  • Difficult conversations
  • Feedback and performance
  • Building trust
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Phase 3

Lead the System

Weeks 9–12
  • Stakeholder management
  • Influence and visibility
  • Leading through uncertainty
  • Sustainable leadership habits

What’s included

1:1 bi-weekly coaching
Personalized roadmap
Real-time support
Tools and templates
Reflection and action plans
Outcomes you can expectFeel more confidentBuild credibility fasterNavigate tough conversationsDelegate with clarityLead with influence

For Organizations

LiT 90™ for Organizations

Helping newly promoted leaders succeed faster

Organizations often promote strong performers into leadership roles without giving them the practical support needed to succeed.

The result can be delayed effectiveness, leadership uncertainty, disengaged teams, and avoidable performance issues.

New Leader Path partners with organizations to accelerate the transition through condensed leadership development, practical tools, and facilitated application.

Discuss Corporate Needs

Program format

4–6Weeks
LiveInteractive workshops
ToolsPractical application
GroupDiscussion and coaching
1:1Optional add-ons

Core focus areas

1. Mindset ShiftFrom contributor to leader
2. Leading PeopleDelegation, trust, accountability
3. Leadership CommunicationFeedback, coaching, difficult conversations
4. Influence & ChangeStakeholder management and uncertainty

Best for organizations experiencing

Rapid growth
Promotion waves
Reorganizations
Transformation initiatives
Leadership capability building
Christian Abikhalil, founder of New Leader Path

Meet Your Coach

Leadership is taught. Great leaders are developed.

I help first-time and emerging leaders navigate one of the most important transitions in their career: stepping into leadership with confidence, credibility, and impact.

Before coaching, I spent years leading high-performing teams across global technology organizations including Microsoft, Oracle, LinkedIn, and Gartner, helping individuals grow, perform, and lead through complexity.

As an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and graduate of the University of Alberta’s Advanced Leadership Program, I bring a practical, human-centered approach rooted in real leadership challenges, not theory alone.

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Leadership Experience

20+ years leading teams globally

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ICF-Certified Coach

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

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Global Executive Exposure

Microsoft • Oracle • LinkedIn • Gartner

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Leadership Transition Expertise

Focused on First Time Leaders.

My Belief

Leadership can be learned, but the transition cannot be left unsupported.

Too often, organizations promote strong performers into leadership without equipping them for the human, relational, and performance challenges that come next. New Leader Path exists to help leaders step into that transition with clarity, confidence, and support.

Resources

Insights for new and emerging leaders

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The first mistake new leaders make

They try to keep proving they are the best individual contributor instead of creating the conditions for others to perform.

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Leading former peers

The goal is not to become distant. The goal is to reset expectations, boundaries, and trust with clarity.

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Delegation without losing control

Delegation is not giving work away. It is defining outcomes, decision rights, and accountability.

Testimonials

What leaders say about working with New Leader Path

“Since starting my coaching journey with Christian, I’ve noticed clear shifts in how I approach leadership and decision-making. The sessions helped me slow down, reflect with greater intention, and translate complex challenges into structured, actionable steps. This not only improved my performance at work but also gave me greater clarity in aligning personal growth with professional goals.”

Ziyad AlmohisenEY
Transitioning to a new entity90-Day Transition Coaching

“Christian’s coaching made a meaningful difference in how I approach leadership. He helped me shift from focusing on day-to-day details to leading more strategically, while strengthening how I work with my manager and motivate my team. The Win Plan gave me a practical structure to clarify my goals and stay accountable to my growth. The impact has been visible not only in how I think as a leader, but also in the results I’ve been able to achieve.”

Sultan Al-FarrajElm Company
Emerging Leader90-Day Transition Coaching

“Working with Christian has had a meaningful impact on both my leadership presence and self-awareness. Through our coaching sessions, I learned to lead with greater emotional intelligence, manage stress more intentionally, and navigate complex situations with greater confidence. One of the biggest shifts has been my ability to regulate emotional reactions in high-pressure environments, strengthening trust and communication with my team. Christian also helped me gain clarity on the mindset and competencies needed for my next step into a Director role.”

Abdulaziz Al-HusseiniSTC
Emerging Leader90-Day Transition Coaching

Contact Us

Ready to explore the right path?

Whether you are navigating your own leadership transition or developing leaders within your organization, let’s start with a practical conversation.

New Leader Path (Canada)Tel: (+1) 437-766-6674
New Leader Path (UAE)Tel: (+971) 52-966-6674

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