From Manager to Leader

The Transformation

Before coaching, this leader believed being a good manager meant always being available and responsive. He soon realized that in trying to help, he was unintentionally holding his team back. Within weeks, his approach changed. Instead of reacting to every issue, he began holding regular one-on-ones with each team member. Those meetings became opportunities to coach his direct reports through their own decision-making, empowering them to take ownership and find their own solutions.

In less than three months, the change was undeniable. He had gone from a burned-out manager to a leader who develops other leaders. His team grew more confident and independent, thriving under the responsibility they had once lacked. He reclaimed his own time to focus on high-impact priorities, while his team flourished with greater autonomy and accountability.

The Leader’s Perspective

Reflecting on the journey, he shared:

“This Gig Talent Coach has helped me turn from a leader who is burned out to a leader who is engaged with his team and holding people accountable in new ways. My team is delegated to more and responding incredibly well, helping set and achieve their own deadlines. Communication has improved with my team and in turn, the broader employee base. This Coach shares knowledge from his own personal experience, which is incredibly helpful. He has a great selection of tools for more effective self-management. It has been an incredibly thought-provoking journey.”