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
You’re The Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership Development for New Managers
We Read The Book "The Six Types of Working Genius" by Patrick Lencioni, So You Don't Have To
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Unlock better team communication and self-awareness with the Working Genius framework. In this episode, we break down the 6 types and how understanding your genius can change the way you lead and collaborate.
What if understanding how you work best could completely transform how your team works together?
If you're a new manager trying to lead with confidence, delegate effectively, and reduce frustration on your team, the Working Genius model by Patrick Lencioni might be the missing link. Tessa Kampen joins me for a breakdown of all six types—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—and why knowing your genius (and your team’s) can instantly improve communication, morale, and productivity.
We also dive into how this framework helps eliminate guilt, reduces judgment on your team, and gives you the language to advocate for what lights you up at work.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll discover:
- How to identify your Genius, Competency, and Frustration—and why it matters
- Why teams struggle to execute great ideas—and what to do about it
- What to say when someone’s working style drives you just a little nuts
new manager tips, leadership podcast, leadership development, team leadership
first-time manager, leadership mindset, how to delegate tasks
,how to stop micromanaging and build trust, developing executive presence for career growth, managing workplace conflict effectively
Pain-point keywords: imposter syndrome in leaders
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