You’re The Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership Development for New Managers
This isn’t another “be more confident and host better meetings” podcast for managers.
When you stepped into leadership, everything changed. Assigning tasks now feels risky. Your team dynamics are confusing. Toxic culture might be creeping in. And suddenly, managing isn’t just about work, it’s about showing up as the leader your team needs.
I’m Desiree, the leadership coach who got promoted at 24, led a healthcare facility through the pandemic, and now helps new and aspiring managers build their leadership skills from the inside out. On You’re the Boss, Now What?, you’ll get the actionable tools seasoned experts often miss:
- How to delegate without losing control
- How to build trust, respect, and executive presence
- How to stop feeling overwhelmed and actually enjoy leading
- How to lead impactful team meetings and build a cohesive, high-performing team
- How to fix toxic culture, handle conflict and difficult employees, and hold people accountable
Among the episodes, we also break down popular leadership books, so you can apply what matters and skip what doesn’t.
If you’re wondering why your team doesn’t respect you, why conflict keeps flaring up, or how to get promoted into leadership, you've landed in the right place. Each week, I share candid coaching, real-world frameworks like DISC, Working Genius, and the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, and the kind of clarity you won’t get from a generic Google search.
So if you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself, elevate your leadership presence, and build a team that actually works, hit play. This podcast is your behind-the-scenes edge to becoming the leader you were meant to be.
This is where we will answer the question; "You're the Boss, Now What?"
Popular episode topics include: We Read The Book “The Six Types of Working Genius” so you don't have to; How to Have Hard Conversations (Like a Hostage Negotiator!), 9 Life Lessons to Cut Your Learning Curve in Half, Why Better Time Management Won’t Fix Your Team’s Problems, Love + Work: Finding Joy in Your Job Isn’t a Luxury - It’s a Necessity!, Can You Be Authentic at Work Without Losing Respect?, How the Right Frameworks Turn Fear into Confidence (Craig Denison), Hiring Like a Pro: Building a Team That Actually Loves Their Work, Strengths vs. Skills: Are You Leading from Your True Strengths?, How to Successfully Go From Doing the Work to Leading the Team
Episodes
The Secret to All-Day Energy for Leaders (It’s Not More Coffee)
New Manager Tips for Better Sleep to Make You a More Confident and In-Control Manager
5 Steps to Make One-on-One Meetings Build Trust Instead of Waste Time
Stop Carrying Your Team’s Problems and Build Accountability That Sticks
How Building Your Personal Brand Makes You a More Confident Leader | Liam Darmody
5 Questions Every New Manager Needs to Ask | Lessons from Leveling Up by Ryan Leak
Using the 5 Love Languages at Work to Build Loyal Teams
How to Show Up Energized and Confident Again at Work | Jason Barnaby
Why the Next Generation Isn't Interested in Leadership | Tessa Kampen
How Emotional Intelligence Helps Managers Build Trust and Fix Toxic Culture
5 Levels of Leadership That Shape How Your Team Sees You | Heather Italiano
How to Work With People You Can't Stand
The Boundary Every Manager Needs to Avoid Burnout
3 Ways Managers Can Build Resilience to Handle Tough Challenges at Work
The Simple Wardrobe Shift That Builds Instant Credibility as a Leader | Elisa Ellis
How to Use Working Genius to Boost Team Performance | Lessons from Patrick Lencioni |Tessa Kampen
How to Handle Hard Conversations With Confidence as a Manager | Scott Tillema
9 Lessons to Build Confidence and Self-Awareness as a New Leader
What Managers Overlook When Deadlines Keep Getting Missed
Joy at Work Isn’t Optional for Managers Who Want Engaged Teams | Tessa Kampen
Why Trying to Be the “Perfect Professional” Costs Managers Respect
How New Managers Can Turn Self-Doubt into Confidence | Craig Denison
The Strategy That Stops New Hires From Checking Out Early | Tessa Kampen
The Strategy That Turns Strengths Into a Superpower for Managers | Tessa Kampen