As we progress, changes in career status can be a daunting experience. Even more when moving from being an individual contributor to being a leader of moving from a leader to a leader of leaders. Not only do we move from managing our own careers to managing the careers of others, but the responsibility of the entire team also now rests on our shoulders. This can unnerve even the toughest of individuals and induce tremendous amount of stress and pressure. This change requires not only a shift of mindset, it also requires a shift of perception and acquisition of new skills. Where previously technical elements or process related skills of the job prevailed, in a role of a leader, new skills are required to come into the forefront to bring a group of individuals together as a team to achieve common goals. A 2015 study by Gallup has shown that only 1 in 10 people possess the talent to manage. However, leadership skills can be nurtured with the right approach and making the transition a very successful one.
Through my years of experience in the industry as an ICF credentialed (ACC) coach, and talent management specialist, couple with my passion with helping people achieve their full potential, I have worked with countless first time leaders, who have struggled to make this transition. I have been able to transform individuals who were extremely demotivated with the transition into striving leaders. Leveraging on my ability to understand emotions associated with this transition, I coach individuals to achieve clarity, emotional balance, confidence and come up with a structured approach towards successfully leading themselves and their teams to fulfil their purpose and achieve full potential.