You were confident in your role as an engineer solving problems, writing code, and being the go-to person when things broke. Then the promotion came, and the work changed. More meetings. More people decisions. Less hands-on time with the code you know so well.

In this episode of The Manager Track, Ramona Shaw shares the four shifts that often make the move into management feel harder than expected: letting go of your old role, improving how you communicate, delegating without over-controlling, and working through imposter syndrome.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

- Why stepping back from hands-on work can feel like losing part of your identity

- How to make your message land with both your team and leadership

- Ways to delegate that build trust and capability

- What to do when you question if you should be leading

If you’re moving from technical work into leadership, this conversation will help you see the changes ahead and adjust with more clarity.

Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits
Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program
Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course
Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE.
Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

Episode 64 - New Managers: Being "Productive" Means Something Different Now
Episode 61 - From IC to Manager - 4 Main Shifts

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass

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From Engineer to Manager: The 4 Changes That Blindside Most New Engineering Managers

The Manager Track

From Engineer to Manager: The 4 Changes That Blindside Most New Engineering Managers