About us
Manageable is a company on a mission to give everyone in the world the gift of a great manager. And that’s more important than you might think...
Our story
After a successful career leading big teams at companies such as HSBC, our co-founder Farley became a highly successful executive coach, working with top corporate CEOs to create highly effective leadership teams. Eventually, however he made a realisation - the people in organisations who tend to get fantastic training and support - the ‘leaders’ - aren’t the ones who really, desperately, need it.
Fewer than 20% of junior and ‘middle’ managers have had any management training, and anyone who has spent any time in the world of work will recognise the results: bad managers are everywhere. Who hasn’t been made miserable by a manager who simply didn’t know how to get the best out of people?
And yet, it’s not the fault of managers. The problem is a system where learning budgets get directed towards senior leaders for expensive 1-1 coaching, while everyone else has to rely on intuition. Managing is a complex art, much like being a teacher, and yet we typically give managers no training, or one-off training sessions that just don’t stick.
Teaming up with his wife and brand expert, Inken, they decided to create the most scalable and impactful manager training that it’s possible to create, focused on the factors which are proven to make a difference, and powered by great technology. Manageable was born.
Our purpose
a great manager
Managers hold incredible power—the power to shape careers, build confidence, and create workplaces where people truly thrive. In fact, research shows that managers are often the most influential factor in an employee’s experience at work.
Here’s the surprising truth:
Managers have as much impact on an individual’s mental health as their spouse or partner—and even more than their therapist. (Gallup, 2022)
70% of the variance in employee engagement is directly tied to the manager. (Gallup)
57% of employees have left a job specifically because of their manager. (Deloitte)
Employees who feel supported by their manager are 3.5 times more likely to be engaged at work. (SHRM)
This means that a manager’s leadership style doesn’t just affect productivity—it shapes how people feel about themselves, their work, and their lives. A great manager can inspire growth, foster trust, and create a sense of purpose that resonates far beyond the workplace.
At Manageable, we believe great managers create ripple effects far beyond their teams. They transform organizations, shape company cultures, and positively impact lives both in and out of the workplace.
That’s why we’re dedicated to equipping managers with the tools, skills, and confidence to lead with purpose and compassion.
