Episode 38

Episode 38: "The Untold Truth About Transitioning From Peer To Manager"

"The stress of a new manager is like a first date. You don't know what to expect and you're just hoping everything goes well"

Congratulations, You've been promoted!!

There is a ton of excitement that comes with this accomplishment in your career but there are also emotional challenges of the transition that you were unaware of. In the interview, none of the common sources of stress for new managers was even discussed. You are now feeling a wide range of emotions, including performance anxiety, confusion, regret, and even loss.

It's tough to be a new manager but once you identify common sources of stress that could come up and potential strategies to minimize them, you will be on your way to getting acclimated to your new role and able to perform with ease.

Common Sources of Stress for New Managers:

  1.  Role Strain- Facing conflict and overload in your position
    • Too much work, too little time
  2. Problem Solving Fatigue
    • Feeling like you have to solve every problem that arises for everyone
  3. Imposter Syndrome
    • Inadequate feelings or struggling to hide it from others
  4. Isolation
    • Missing your old work life and relationships while setting boundaries and acclimating to your new reality


Listen to the entire episode to hear the strategies for how to deal with each of these common sources of stress. 


"The greatest challenge of a new manager is not the new job, but the old job." - Coach Tee Wilson

Reflection Questions

  • Which of these areas causes you the most amount of stress as a new manager?
  • What was the best advice that you received as a new manager to overcome stress?

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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

Contact her at stepanie.y.whitehead@gmail.com or StephanieYWhitehead on all social media

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