[EP 38] Feeling Lost After a Promotion? Here's Why

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges faced after receiving a promotion and the shift in responsibilities that comes with it.

There’s a shift in your career that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. It’s not when you’re struggling. It’s not when things are falling apart. It’s actually when everything looks… right. You’re doing well. People trust you. You’ve built a reputation. And then—you get the promotion. Recognition. Validation. Maybe even relief. But then something shifts. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening in that transition—and why it has nothing to do with you failing. You were promoted for doing . Now you’re responsible for leading . And those are not the same skill set. 🎧 Listen in—and let me know what resonates. Check out more episodes: Change Is Hard Podcast Stay in the Loop here

People in this episode

Host: Audrey Blair

Topics covered

• career transition
• promotion challenges
• leadership skills
• professional development
• workplace dynamics

Keywords

• promotion
• career
• leadership
• transition
• skills
• workplace
• success

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