HerBusiness - 266: From Buddy to Boss: Igniting Your Potential for Career Advancement with Michelle Pascoe

266: From Buddy to Boss: Igniting Your Potential for Career Advancement with Michelle Pascoe

07/24/24 • 41 min

HerBusiness

Ever felt torn between being an employee’s friend and their boss?

Or unsure how do you keep being relatable and respected as you grow into the CEO role?

Or even uncomfortable having to draw boundaries as your team grows?

These are challenges faced by many bosses.

In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we’re talking about how to transition from your employee’s ‘buddy’ to their ‘boss’. With the lovely Michelle Pascoe, we’re diving into the essential steps for establishing boundaries, developing a boss mindset, and navigating the complexities of managing a team.

What’s Covered in the Episode?

The Transition into Leadership:

The two most critical factors of being a good leader: self-belief and setting up SYSTEMS.
Understanding the changes you might need to make in your communication style, because not everything thinks like you do!

Managing Relationships:

It’s essential to create CLEAR boundaries (and communicate them) when you’re switching into a leadership role.
Michelle’s methods to handling former peers and the importance of setting expectations for your team.

Developing a Boss Mindset:

Self-development doesn’t stop when you reach the top! Seeking mentorship and resources to grow only becomes MORE essential as you take on a leadership position.

Navigating Awkward Social Dynamics:

How to balance being social with maintaining professionalism.
Tips for celebrating team achievements while keeping clear boundaries.

Whether you’ve been in the Boss role for years, or you’re just starting your transition into leadership, this episode with Michelle Pascoe is a must-watch.

You CAN become a respected leader who manages an effective team and creates a dream work environment!

For more stories of remarkable women entrepreneurs, subscribe to the HerBusiness Podcast.

Mentioned in This Episode:

HerBusiness Network

Ever felt torn between being an employee’s friend and their boss?

Or unsure how do you keep being relatable and respected as you grow into the CEO role?

Or even uncomfortable having to draw boundaries as your team grows?

These are challenges faced by many bosses.

What’s Covered in the Episode?

The Transition into Leadership:

The two most critical factors of being a good leader: self-belief and setting up SYSTEMS.
Understanding the changes you might need to make in your communication style, because not everything thinks like you do!

Managing Relationships:

It’s essential to create CLEAR boundaries (and communicate them) when you’re switching into a leadership role.
Michelle’s methods to handling former peers and the importance of setting expectations for your team.

Developing a Boss Mindset:

Self-development doesn’t stop when you reach the top! Seeking mentorship and resources to grow only becomes MORE essential as you take on a leadership position.

Navigating Awkward Social Dynamics:

How to balance being social with maintaining professionalism.
Tips for celebrating team achievements while keeping clear boundaries.

Whether you’ve been in the Boss role for years, or you’re just starting your transition into leadership, this episode with Michelle Pascoe is a must-watch.

You CAN become a respected leader who manages an effective team and creates a dream work environment!

For more stories of remarkable women entrepreneurs, subscribe to the HerBusiness Podcast.

Mentioned in This Episode:

HerBusiness Network

Previous Episode

265: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business with Kristy-Lee Billett

Have you fallen into the trap of being involved in every minor detail of your business? You have a great team, but you still find yourself checking content, reviewing graphics, writing small bits of copy, or managing your marketing in depth?

Trust me, I’ve been there (EVERY successful business owner has been there). But that level of micromanagement and involvement is NOT you just ‘being detail-oriented’ — it is causing a major bottleneck in your business.

In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we have HerBusiness Member Kristy-Lee Billett of People Powered HR, a renowned expert on hiring and teams. She has years of experience helping small business owners streamline their operations and achieve remarkable growth.

Today, she’s helping us understand just how detrimental bottlenecks can be to business success and how to unclog the blockage.

-> Learn how Kristy-Lee made the decision to pivot from traditional revenue streams that were once the lifeline of her business, opting for a completely new model.

-> Understand the detrimental effects of micromanagement and learn the strategies to foster autonomy and high performance within your team, freeing you from the bottleneck of your business growth.

-> Avoid the all-too-common leadership traps that business owners fall into, and how to find the power of clear communication and the courage to delegate effectively.

-> Unlock the powerful potential that your team has to level-up your business... and how YOU can get out of their way.

For more stories of remarkable women entrepreneurs, subscribe to the HerBusiness Podcast.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

-> Throw Your Leg Over Motorcycle Adventures

Next Episode

267: Not Everyone is Your Customer and That’s Okay

If you’re at the point in your business where you’re just trying to get people (anyone and everyone) through the door, and you’re not being selective about who they are, you might be making a mistake that’s actually costing your sales.

Every business owner eventually comes to the realisation that NOT everyone is your customer – nor should they be.

August is the Sales and Marketing month inside the HerBusiness Network (which you can apply to join if you’re wanting to gain an incredible community of women business owners doing great things).

So, in this episode we talk about THE most important part of sales and marketing... Clients and Customers.

We introduce you to the 3 steps you can take to get clear on YOUR ideal customer and, even more importantly, how you can foster a genuine connection with them that will lead to conversion.

Listen to Discover:

-> The importance of understanding that not everyone is your customer.

-> How targeting the wrong audience can impact your business negatively.

-> The benefits of knowing and connecting with your ideal client.

-> A 3-step process to identify and attract your ideal client.

-> Real-life examples of business transformations through ideal client focus.

-> How collaboration with like-minded businesses can benefit you.

Remember, knowing your ideal client is the key to creating genuine connections and achieving business success.

For more stories of remarkable women entrepreneurs, subscribe to the HerBusiness Podcast.

Mentioned in This Episode:

-> HerBusiness Network

-> HerBusiness Marketing Success Mastermind