016: Guiding Career Transitions From Technical Expertise to People Leadership

Align your team for leadership growth

In this episode of Leadership Transformations, we tackle one of the most critical transitions in a professional’s journey: moving from a technical track to a leadership role. Janet Taggart joins us to explore how leaders can guide their talented employees through this pivotal shift. 

With practical advice and real-world insights, Janet highlights the challenges and opportunities inherent in this transition. Listen in to learn about the importance of aligning career paths with individual strengths and aspirations while maintaining empathy and transparency throughout the process. You’ll gain actionable steps for supporting employees and building a strong leadership bench. 

Today we’ll talk about…

• [00:00:02]: The challenges of shifting from technical work to people management.
• [00:05:00]: Why employees are drawn to management roles and how leaders can guide them.
• [00:10:09]: Communicating effectively about skills, work style, and career paths.
• [00:15:00]: Supporting employees experiencing imposter syndrome during the transition.
• [00:20:00]: Building dual career frameworks for technical and leadership tracks.

Gain insights into how thoughtful leadership conversations can help employees thrive, stay motivated, and align with organizational goals.

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