Set up for success – Educator & Professional Development Coach

This newsletter explores some of my sessions with a particular client and team. This client got promoted into a managerial position from within the team she was part of! The transition was initially challenging for all.

What happens when a team member is promoted to lead the team, he/she was a part of? How does the company navigate this transition?

Is it necessary for the whole team to be coached?

Change in ourselves, starts with one tiny step at a time.

Is there specific coaching necessary for the team and specific coaching for the team leader?

How to build the managers confidence to lead, when all they want is to be liked by their team?

Do they overcompensate by not delegating duties to the team, so to remain in their good books? To the point of being set up for failure.

Is the promoted manager able to ‘criticize’the team when the need arises?

Does mentoring the manager as a coach have a role?

How does the team leader navigate effective Professional assessments that is necessary but intimidating?

Is there a possibility of burn out for this manager as they try and please everyone?

How does/did coaching help this client?

How does one coach delegation and letting go of responsibilities that are meant for the team and not for the manager?

By overcompensating, is the manager robbing the team of growing in their roles?

The good news is that my client is able to transition into her role through coaching and mentoring! The team was coached in tandem and expectations were made transparent without divulging confidentiality, but everyone got on the same page!

The team initially were resistant and newly appointed manager was passive. She was able to assert herself through the tools given to her and gradually grow into her role without feeling guilty or overcompensating.

Should you or your company find the need for coaching, feel free to reach out!

Frederika