Navigating Your
First Time as a
People
Manager
Congrats and welcome to management!
Now what?
Regardless if you’re managing a team of 1 or a team of 10, the first time experience is similar:
You want your former peers to respect you in this new role.
You’re learning how to delegating work vs. doing it yourself.
You’re unsure of what your deliverables are as a people manager.
You want to avoid making the same mistakes past managers made.
You wish you had practical resources and expertise to guide you.
This is where you and I meet.
Becoming a people manager is a career change
The biggest lesson I learned when I became a people manager for the first time is that it’s actually a career change. The expectations are different. The skills and experience required to be successful is completely different from my previous role as an individual contributor.
On top of that, I wasn’t provided with the coaching or tools I needed at the time. I had to figure it out through trial and error. Unfortunately, this is a common experience that many first time people managers experience.
Solution
Trying to figure things out on your own doesn’t have to be your only option.
There’s another path you can take to accelerate your growth and work through the unique set of challenges you’re going through. It’s one-on-one people management coaching.
Testimonials
Leang helped me to build my confidence, which was crucial as I was taking on a new leadership position. She provided me with tools and strategies for navigating the challenges that come with being a Director of Product,
and I felt more equipped to handle any obstacles that came my way. Thanks to Leang's support and expertise, I was able to successfully transition into my new role with ease. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a career coach.
Veronica Belmont
Director of Product, Unity
First-time Director
Mellody L.
Director of Development, Real Estate
First-Time People Manager
My biggest career challenge was taking the next step in my career, which was managing a team. I was nervous to take the next step because I am not expert in the new role yet.
My favorite takeaway from coaching with Leang is she made me feel comfortable and heard. She kept the sessions organized and productive.
Leang helped us become more stable as a company in a time of growth and transition. We leaned on her for people policy creation, leadership coaching, staff conflict resolution, and sensitive situations. I highly recommend Leang’s services.
Kat Jost
VP of Delivery, Jarvus Innovations
First-Time People Manager
Common Coaching Topics
for First-Time
People Manager
How to build trust with my new team.
How to evaluate, develop, and retain talent.
How to advocate for my team.
How to define my management style.
How to build and lead a diverse and inclusive team.
How to align a newly formed team.
How to get comfortable with delegation.
How to manage team dynamics and interpersonal conflict.
How to be a coach and give effective feedback.
How to lead effective team meetings.
How to manage up as a mid-level manager.
Get the guidance you need to work through these challenges with someone you trust.
Downloadable resource!
Free eBook
Design Your Career Roadmap in 8 Steps
Driving your career and reaching your goals requires focus and the ability to break things down into actionable steps. This eBook will guide you there. Upon completing all 8 steps, you will be able to design a personalized career roadmap and turn your ambition into action.
