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$299

Corporate 101: From Zero to Hero

Welcome to the big leagues, rookies.

You’re probably juggling excitement, nerves and a dash of existential dread… while trying hard not to look like a deer in headlights.

Normal.

Because, nobody really explains corporate life properly. They just hand you a laptop, invite you to seventeen meetings and hope you figure it out before embarrassing yourself in front of leadership.

Corporate 101 covers the workplace skills nobody formally teaches you, but everyone expects you to somehow already know. Like how to develop the kinds of behaviours that make people take you seriously, dodge career limiting mistakes, navigate office politics and stand out for reasons beyond just remembering Sharon’s coffee order.

The goal? Transform you from “What am I even doing?” to “I’ve got this”.

Four modules. One live Q&A. A ton of insider tips to turn you from clueless to badass.

Coming in 2026

4 x Modules

1 x Q&A

Limited Spots!

Why you need this course:

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So, you’re stepping into corporate land, armed with nothing but a shiny certificate and enough enthusiasm to power a small city.

Then suddenly, you’re knee deep in office politics, sitting through confusing meetings, trying to decipher what everyone is talking about (hello acronyms) and wondering whether“urgent” means “today” or “someone senior has only just remembered this exists.”

Before long, you’re second guessing everything. Overthinking emails. Rehearsing simple questions in your head before asking them. Wondering if everyone else secretly received instructions you somehow missed.

Fact is, the corporate world comes with a whole lot of unwritten rules and an alarming lack of helpful explanations.

That’s where this course comes in. Not just to help you survive your first corporate year, but to help you understand what’s actually going on around you.

So instead of feeling like you’ve wandered into the wrong building, you’ll learn what’s expected, what behaviours to avoid and how to show up like someone who knows what they’re doing even on the days you absolutely do not.

Basically: fewer avoidable mistakes, less panic and a significantly lower chance of becoming office folklore.

Corporate Culture - More than free coffee: Learn how office life actually works- meetings that should’ve been emails, political etiquette and the subtle workplace rules nobody explains until after you’ve broken them publicly.
Professionalism - Looking competent: Master deadlines, awkward conversations, feedback and the art of sounding calm and professional while internally buffering like unstable Wi-Fi.

What You’ll Learn

Leadership - Becoming someone people trust with things: Develop the kind of behaviours that make people trust your judgement, rely on you and think “They’ll handle this” instead of “this could escalate quickly”. Because leadership starts long before anyone gives you a fancy title.
Tools & Tech - Welcome to the stack: Marketing and digital jobs run on platforms, dashboards and acronyms everyone pretends to understand immediately. We’ll walk you through the core tools used to plan, launch, track and optimise work without needing a translator or having a mild panic attack.

Nearly 80% of employers believe graduates do not arrive in the workplace with the skills needed to be work ready.
CMI

Meet me, JB

(Otherwise known as Julie Byrne)

I’ve spent the last two decades in the marketing and digital trenches, from scrappy tech startups to global heavyweights like Autonomy, Vodafone, BUPA, Microsoft and ResMed.

I haven’t just talked the talk. I’ve lived the targets, survived death by back to back meetings and sat through more “quick chat?” invites than any human should reasonably be subjected to. (They’re never quick and rarely chats.)

I cut my teeth at Autonomy in the UK, jumping from Marketing Executive to European Marcomms Manager in eight months. Back in Australia, I landed a General Manager gig at Vodafone at 29, then went on to lead digital marketing at BUPA, step into a regional role at Microsoft running Microsoft Stores across APAC and then global with medtech giant ResMed, overseeing their digital ecosystem worldwide.

Since 2018, I’ve been doing my own thing, elbow-deep in coaching, consulting, strategy and transformation work for everyone from big corporates to fast moving small businesses including ENGIE, Craveable Brands and SoundScouts.

In other words, I’ve seen how this game works from just about every angle, including the parts that never make it onto the shiny careers pages. Which also means I’ve seen exactly where smart, capable people start to trip over the stuff nobody ever teaches you.

And after seeing that play out again and again, it became painfully obvious that practical training and real mentorship for new and mid-level managers is weirdly hard to find.

There’s theory aplenty, but not much in the way of here’s what to actually do on Tuesday and without the charisma of a 2009 compliance module.

So that’s the gap I fill. No BS, hands on training and straightforward coaching from someone who’s been in the room, made the calls and can tell you exactly where capable people start to come off the rails.

Corporate 101: From Zero to Hero

Less “first week energy”. More I know what I’m doing.

$299 (AUD)

Trusted By

“Finally, a leadership course that doesn’t make you roll your eyes. Smart, funny and full of real world insight I actually used the next day.”

Sarah, Digital Strategy Manager
“Practical, irreverent and bang on for what mid level leaders actually need. Highly recommend for anyone stuck between doing and leading.”

Andrea, Senior Marketing Manager
"The only training that’s ever made me both think deeply and snort laugh. I took notes like my career depended on it.”

Emma, Senior Campaign Lead
“It hit the sweet spot between strategy and sanity. Sharp and honestly the most useful training I’ve done in years.”

Nora, Brand Manager
“No corporate fluff, just straight talking wisdom. I laughed, learned and left feeling ten times more capable.”

Jess, Head of Content

Your Questions Answered

Corporate 101: From Zero to Hero runs for four weeks, with new content ( one content module) dropping each week. You’ll dive into the material via our members only area.
Here’s what you’ll find in each module:
- Training videos
- Worksheets, checklists and downloadable DIY templates.
Plus you’ll also get access to:
- A 1 hour Live Q&A call
- A recording of the Q&A call
The Q&A call is optional, but a great way to get extra support and answers to your burning questions.
Absolutely! The course spans 4 weeks with email prompts to guide you through it and stay on track, but you’re free to take it at your own pace. I’ve got you covered with a whole years access to all the materials, just in case life throws you a curveball.
The live Q&A happens near the end of the course. Can’t make it? No worries- it’ll be recorded and added to the course library for you to catch up on later.
The first module is expected to open in the first half of 2026.
If you miss this round, then the course will launch again in the second half of 2026.
No hard feelings. If it’s not hitting the mark for you, just request a refund within 7 days of the course starting, provided you haven’t progressed beyond the first module.
After those 7 days, refunds aren’t available and we don’t offer partial refunds for partially completed courses or programs.
The Corporate 101: From Zero to Hero course is run by me, Julie Byrne. I’m a marketing and digital veteran of two decades with experience in all things marketing, digital and leadership. Based in Sydney, Australia, I’ve worked with tech startups and global giants such as Autonomy, Vodafone, BUPA, Microsoft, ResMed and ENGIE. And I’ve helped countless small businesses to improve their bottom lines and marketing teams through coaching, strategy work and transformation projects.
We hold one official live Q&A call during the course usually scheduled for 1pm or 6pm Sydney (AEST) time, on either Tuesday’s, Wednesdays or Thursday’s. You’ll receive the date for the scheduled call in the course introduction.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Platform: We use Zoom. Instructions on how to set it up will be on the Q&A call page.
- Format: Julie will tackle up to 20 pre-submitted questions per call. You can submit a maximum of two questions per person. Questions already covered in the FAQ won’t be addressed.
- Recording: The Q&A call will be recorded and added to the course library within 24-48 hours.
Sorry, no can do. For any course related questions, you’ll need to use the course’s question page. Our group Q&A calls are where it’s at, think of them as your chance to soak up answers from everyone’s queries and JB’s expert insights. JB won’t be handling individual emails or phone calls about the course, so be sure to bring your questions to the group!
Once you’ve paid, you’ll register and get access to our membership portal. Content will be released weekly starting from the course start date.
Absolutely! The course is designed for English speakers worldwide. The examples used generally demonstrate universal principles versus being Aussie centric. We aim to schedule Q&A calls so that they suit students in Europe and America as well.
Set aside 2 hours per week for course activities including watching training videos, reading and doing worksheets and joining in the Q&A call. This doesn’t include the time needed for applying what you learn, which varies based on your needs. With a years access, you can revisit materials as often as you like.
You’ll have access to all course materials and the Q&A recording for a full year.
For details on terms, conditions and your rights that apply to your purchase, check out the terms and conditions page.
Course Changes, Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your course registration, you must notify Mentorish in writing.
Cancellations received 14 days or more before the scheduled course start date will be eligible for a refund of the course fee, less an administration fee of $200.
Cancellations received less than 14 days before the course start date are not eligible for a refund.
If you are unable to attend the course, no refund is payable. However, at our discretion, we may agree to transfer your registration to another participant or future course date.
Mentorish reserves the right to change course dates, presenters, program content or delivery format where necessary. If a course is cancelled by us, we will offer you an alternative course date where possible. If no suitable alternative is available or you choose not to attend the alternative offered, you will receive a full refund of the course fee.
7 Day Course Satisfaction guarantee
If you begin a course and decide it is not suitable for you, you may request a refund within 7 days of the course start date, provided you have not progressed beyond the first module of the program.
Refund requests must be submitted in writing to Mentorish within this timeframe.
After the 7 day period refunds will not be available and we do not offer partial refunds for partially completed courses or programs.
Refunds may also be declined if a substantial portion of the course content has been accessed or downloaded.

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