How to Cope With the Pressure of Being a Manager

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Jen, a listener also named Jen. Shared that one of the most jarring parts of becoming a manager for her was suddenly having responsibility for other people and their livelihoods. How can new managers cope with that kind of pressure? I think many of us in a more service or support oriented role feel this, which is I want to help them. And there's a maturity that comes with these kind of roles where you realize that there is a boundary. So remember that and speak up.

Assuming responsibility for someone else’s professional development and happiness changes you. But is it for the worse or for the better? The feelings can be mixed until you’re able to build your identity and confidence back up. Somehow this self-discovery has to happen while you’re meeting deadlines and feeling pressure to commit to more. How will you ever fit time in for your own professional development? Should career growth really feel this overwhelming?

Jen Dary regularly coaches first-time managers on questions like, “Who are you now?” “Who do you want to be?” and “How can you stretch without taking on too much?” She shares advice for finding yourself again, dealing with disillusionment, and setting priorities and boundaries. Then, a former guest who’s one year into leading a major project tells us about her aha moments. Finally, Kelsey answers the question of whether or not she’s ready to try management again.

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Jen Dary trains and develops managers through her coaching business, Plucky. She hosts the Be Plucky Podcast.

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