You were promoted because you were excellent at what you did. Reliable, competent, sharp. And yet, once in a managerial role, many leaders discover that what made them successful as experts no longer works the same way. Decisions feel heavier, results more indirect, and the sense of impact less immediate. This episode starts from that uncomfortable but common experience and names it for what it is: a transition that goes far beyond new responsibilities or a new title.

In this episode of Question Coach, we explore what really happens when you move from expert to manager. We unpack the identity shock that often accompanies this promotion, explain why technical excellence stops being sufficient at this level, and shed light on the most common traps new managers fall into — over-control, hero mode, and avoidance of feedback. Throughout the episode, the focus is not on management tools, but on understanding the deeper shift in posture and mindset that leadership requires.

Because this transition is not only operational. It is emotional. Letting go of expertise means letting go of certainty, recognition, and a familiar sense of value. Leadership asks for a new definition of impact: not what you deliver yourself, but what continues to function through others. This episode offers clarity, perspective, and concrete reflection points to help you understand where you are in that transition — and what truly needs to evolve for you to step fully into your role as a leader.

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