Strong managers aren’t just born—they’re built. In this Manager Spotlight, Natalie Mastroianni shares why Oxygen’s cross-company cohorts helped her grow more than traditional in-house training. With peers from diverse industries, she found the psychological safety to be candid, fresh perspectives that sparked new ideas, and the confidence to practice hard conversations. The result? Stronger management skills, higher engagement, and better outcomes for her team.

Oxygen partnered with an organization to deliver a custom management training program using our Management Essentials curriculum and framework. In just 3 months, halfway through the program’s duration, managers reported dramatic improvements in delegation, feedback, and relationship-building. Many went from rating themselves as “average” to “excellent” in just a few months. These results demonstrate why structured manager development programs matter, and how they deliver measurable ROI for organizations.

At Oxygen, we believe in checking in along the way—not just at the finish line. That’s why we ask every Management Essentials cohort to share feedback at the program’s midpoint. The results speak volumes: managers aren’t just learning, they’re already applying new skills like feedback frameworks, delegation strategies, and structured one-on-ones. With 97% of participants putting lessons into practice and 90% finding the content highly relevant, the midpoint snapshot shows real momentum—and real impact.

When Michelle Gulino joined the Human Rights Foundation’s Management Essentials training with Oxygen, she was already an experienced manager — but she knew there was room to grow. Over six months, she built new habits, learned practical frameworks, and found a safe space to reflect and lead with more intention. The result? Stronger trust, better communication, and a team that feels more connected than ever.

Through WorkBetterNow’s investment in Oxygen’s Management Essentials program, Jose Barahona didn’t just learn new management skills; he found the space to reset, reflect, and completely reframe how he leads. From delegation to communication to managing up, Oxygen helped him create a more intentional, confident, and structured approach to his work.

When Senior Installation Manager Mark Boulger joined Oxygen’s Management Essentials program, he thought he was signing up for a simple training. Instead, he discovered a new approach to leadership—one rooted in trust, empathy, and shared growth. This story explores how cohort-based learning helped Mark go from reactive task manager to confident, people-first leader.

Burnout doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it shows up quietly—a disengaged team, missed deadlines, or silence where there used to be energy. As a manager, knowing what to look for is your first line of defense. In this post, we explore five key signs your team might be burned out and offer a quick, research-backed quiz to help you assess the risk. If you want to support your team’s well-being and performance, this is where to start.

Executive coach Michael Knouse shares why he teaches with Oxygen and what makes our Management Essentials program stand out for fast-growing, mid-market companies.

WorkBetterNow knew that promoting top performers into management wasn’t enough—they needed to equip them to lead. Learn how WBN partnered with Oxygen to build a scalable management training program that strengthened leadership, improved retention, and fueled growth across the company.