Welcome back to the Power of Peacefulness podcast—a space for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace while growing in career, relationships, and self-worth.

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most challenging and transformational moments in a woman’s professional life: the transition from peer to leader.

Have you recently been promoted within your own team? Suddenly you're not just part of the group—you’re leading it. This shift can feel empowering and overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate it with clarity, grace, and grounded strategies.

We’ll walk through:

• What research says about the leadership transition

• Why managing former peers can be complicated—and how to do it with empathy

• Actionable new manager tips you can apply right away

• How to hold boundaries while building trust

• Why emotional intelligence is your greatest asset

• Practical tools like the SBI framework for effective feedback

• Pitfalls to avoid as a first-time manager (hint: don’t try to be everyone’s best friend)

This episode is based on our evidence-based resource, “From Peer to Leader: How to Navigate the Shift with Confidence and Clarity.”

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• Clarity and communication are everything in the early weeks of a new leadership role.

• Building a leadership philosophy anchors you—and guides your team.

• Emotional intelligence isn’t soft—it’s your most powerful leadership skill.

• Boundaries protect your relationships and your effectiveness.

• Asking for feedback builds psychological safety and strengthens trust.

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• First-Time Manager Advice

• Leadership Development for Women

• Emotional Intelligence at Work

• Navigating Professional Transitions

• Managing Former Peers