865: Youre A Leader, Now What?
The day you became a mom you were catapulted into a new leadership role with no training and dire consequences if you couldn\u2019t rise to the occasion.\xa0For months, you stumbled, fumbled, and slowly figured this new leadership role out.\xa0You learned new skills, you learned how to take care of those you were leading, and you advocated for those in your care at every turn.\xa0You felt protective in a way you have never felt protective before.\xa0You knew it was on you to figure this out quickly. And, you did it.\xa0\xa0\nOver the last couple of years, as I\u2019ve had conversations with women in new leadership roles, I\u2018ve heard over and over about how hard it is to step into a new leadership role with little or no training.\xa0It\u2019s overwhelming, disorienting, and exhausting.\xa0There are so many things to figure out - some inconsequential and some largely consequential.\xa0In many instances, folks who were once your peers are now the people you have to give hard feedback to.\xa0You have this sense that all eyes are on you - and maybe, just maybe, some folks would be happy to see you fail.\xa0So, there is no room for mistakes.\xa0And, it seems, no room to give yourself grace.\xa0\xa0\nAs I stepped into community leadership roles over the last few years, I was excited to give back, make a difference, and have a voice.\xa0But having a voice feels scary AF when you go to open your mouth for the first time in front of a new audience.\xa0How can you instill quickly build trust and demonstrate integrity?\xa0How can you solicit support while sharing new ideas and opinions?\xa0\xa0\nMost opportunities to lead come too fast.\xa0You feel ill-prepared.\xa0You question if you are the right person or the right \u201cfit\u201d for the job.\xa0You are.\xa0You\u2019ve been here before.\xa0You\u2019ve figured it out.\xa0And, you\u2019re sure as hell going to figure it out this time too.\xa0\nIn this episode, I talk through why owning the title of leader might feel conflicting to you, 3 key responsibilities in any leadership role, and what to do when you find yourself in a leadership role that you don\u2019t feel totally prepared for.\xa0\xa0\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices