The Problem

When Summer was promoted, she found herself in a role that demanded leadership across specialities she hadn’t worked in before. Her new team was diverse in experience, personality, and priorities. She needed to understand how to lead people who operated in spaces she didn’t know firsthand. She wanted to get it right. The stakes were high, and so was her commitment to creating a strong culture from the start.

"I needed to develop the skills to be able to lead an extended team of people with a variety of personalities and skills and challenges that were new to me."

The Shift

From the beginning, Summer came in ready to build real trust with her team and take full responsibility for how she showed up. We worked on tuning her leadership style to fit who she is, not who someone else thought she should be. It started with better communication, but it didn’t stop there. She began thinking more intentionally about how she related to each team member, shifting from one-size-fits-all management to something far more effective.

"Rather than them having to respond to me, I now look at how I respond to each of them individually based on their own personalities and strengths."

The Strategy

What worked with Summer was my focused and tailored approach. We didn’t waste time with abstract concepts. Every conversation was rooted in the actual work she was doing and the team she was building. I paid close attention to how she processed challenges and tailored each session around that. She trusted the process, which made space for serious growth.

"This felt so custom and personalized. I didn’t feel like I was sitting through a leadership seminar that was generic or one-size-fits-all."

The Impact

Summer became more confident in how she made decisions and navigated tough conversations. Her team felt the shift. They trusted her more. They became more connected. The workplace culture improved because she was leading in a way that reflected her values and her strengths.

"I really wanted to succeed in my new role, and I thought the best way to do that was to get support."

The Takeaway

Summer chose to invest in becoming a better leader, not just for her own development, but for the people who count on her every day. And the difference is clear to her team, to her organization, and most importantly, to herself.

"Get ready... because you’re going to go on an incredible journey, become a better leader and unlock new levels that probably don’t exist within them today."

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