You’re The Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership Development for New Managers

Desiree Petrich - Intentional Action

This isn’t another “be more confident and host better meetings” podcast for managers. When you stepped into leadership, everything changed. Assigning tasks now feels risky. Your team dynamics are confusing. Toxic culture might be creeping in. And suddenly, managing isn’t just about work, it’s about showing up as the leader your team needs. I’m Desiree, the leadership coach who got promoted at 24, led a healthcare facility through the pandemic, and now helps new and aspiring managers build their leadership skills from the inside out. On You’re the Boss, Now What?, you’ll get the actionable tools seasoned experts often miss: How to delegate without losing controlHow to build trust, respect, and executive presenceHow to stop feeling overwhelmed and actually enjoy leadingHow to lead impactful team meetings and build a cohesive, high-performing teamHow to fix toxic culture, handle conflict and difficult employees, and hold people accountable Among the episodes, we also break down popular leadership books, so you can apply what matters and skip what doesn’t. If you’re wondering why your team doesn’t respect you, why conflict keeps flaring up, or how to get promoted into leadership, you've landed in the right place.  Each week, I share candid coaching, real-world frameworks like DISC, Working Genius, and the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, and the kind of clarity you won’t get from a generic Google search. So if you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself, elevate your leadership presence, and build a team that actually works, hit play. This podcast is your behind-the-scenes edge to becoming the leader you were meant to be. This is where we will answer the question; "You're the Boss, Now What?"  Popular episode topics include:  We Read The Book “The Six Types of Working Genius” so you don't have to; How to Have Hard Conversations (Like a Hostage Negotiator!), 9 Life Lessons to Cut Your Learning Curve in Half, Why Better Time Management Won’t Fix Your Team’s Problems, Love + Work: Finding Joy in Your Job Isn’t a Luxury - It’s a Necessity!, Can You Be Authentic at Work Without Losing Respect?, How the Right Frameworks Turn Fear into Confidence (Craig Denison), Hiring Like a Pro: Building a Team That Actually Loves Their Work, Strengths vs. Skills: Are You Leading from Your True Strengths?, How to Successfully Go From Doing the Work to Leading the Team 

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    How to Reignite Your Fire at Work, Beat Burnout, and Stop Letting Fear Win | Jason Barnaby

    Feeling stuck, complacent, or burned out at work? In this episode, Jason Barnaby shares how to reignite your fire, overcome fear, and create meaningful culture through intentional action. In this episode, we're shifting gears into something every new manager and leader wrestles with,  how do you keep your spark alive when comfort zones and fear want to hold you back? I’m joined by Jason Barnaby, Chief Fire Starter of Fire Starters Inc., who has made it his mission to help people and organizations reignite hope and torch fear. Together, we unpack what it really means to show up as the leader you want to be and how culture isn’t a top-down mandate, it’s the sum of how we each lead ourselves. Jason shares his powerful framework (Find your fire, Fan your flame, Ignite your life), the dangers of letting “what if abouts” (those sneaky negative thoughts and doubts) keep you stuck, and why your tribe matters more than you realize. Whether you’re feeling uninspired at work, stuck in complacency, or struggling with imposter syndrome, this episode will remind you that change starts with striking just one match. Key Takeaways By the end of this episode, you’ll discover: Why the difference between being content and being complacent could make or break your leadership.How to overcome your “what if abouts” and start seeing possibilities instead of barriers.The role of intentional tribes and small actions in building momentum and reigniting your fire. Additional Links  Connect with Jason Barnaby on LinkedIn Read Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | Website Coachin...

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    Why the Next Generation Isn't Interested in Leadership | Tessa Kampen

    Guest: Tessa Kampen - Team Engagement Catalyst Why are Gen Z and millennials avoiding leadership? In this conversation with Tessa, we unpack the future of leadership, bridging generations, and what new managers must do to create trust, mentorship, and lasting influence. Additional Links  A New Kind of Diversity by Tim Elmore The 5 Levels of Leadership by John MaxwellHow the Right Frameworks Turn Fear into Confidence | Craig Denison Why don’t younger generations want to be leaders? The answer isn’t that they lack ambition,  it’s that they don’t want the kind of leadership they see modeled today. Long hours, toxic cultures, fear-driven managers, and positional power aren’t inspiring the next wave of leaders. We'll dive into generational leadership, mentorship, and the shift from positional power to true influence. You’ll hear why Gen Z and millennials are still deeply interested in leadership, but on their own terms. We’ll also talk about how senior leaders can mentor and share knowledge without fear of being replaced, and why leadership is a verb, not a title. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | Website Coachin...

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    The Manager’s Guide to Emotional Intelligence

    Discover how to grow your head, heart, and gut intelligence to strengthen emotional intelligence, build trust, hold employees accountable, and create a thriving team culture as a new manager. In this episode you’ll learn how to identify your dominant center (even without a personality assessment) and practical ways to grow all three so you can: Build trust and credibility with your teamHold employees accountable without micromanagingHandle conflict with confidenceLead effective team meetings that drive resultsRepair or prevent a toxic cultureBy the time you finish listening, you’ll know how to balance clear thinking, relational connection, and decisive action to improve team dynamics and shape the culture you want to be part of. Key Takeaways: The role of emotional intelligence in leadership successHow to identify your dominant center of intelligencePractical ways to grow your head, heart, and gut skills daily Additional Links: Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment + free 20-minute debrief with Desiree  SEO Keywords: Coaching for Managers, Desiree Petrich, First-Time Manager Podcast, Leadership Podcast for New Managers, Team Dynamics, Difficult Employees, How to Build Trust as a Manager, How to Fix a Toxic Culture, How to Handle Conflict at Work as a Manager, How to Hold Employees Accountable, How to Be a Better Manager, How to Lead Effective Team Meetings, New Manager Tips Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | Website Coachin...

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    The Five Levels of Leadership: Why Your Team Follows You... Or Doesn’t | Heather Italiano

    Guest - Heather Italiano, High-Energy Speaker and Facilitator Book - The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell   Are your employees following you because they want to, or because they have to? In this episode, Heather Italiano unpacks the Five Levels of Leadership and how new managers can build trust, increase influence, and avoid falling into the trap of positional leadership. Have you ever felt like your team only listens because they have to, not because they want to? That’s the reality for many first-time managers. In this Leadership Podcast for New Managers, guest Heather Italiano joins me to explore how to build trust as a manager and move beyond positional leadership into real influence. We’re talking about team dynamics, managing up, and the moment your title stops being enough. Heather breaks down John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership and explains how even experienced leaders can fall back to level one when trust erodes. Plus, she shares her practical CARES framework to help you connect with your team in a way that builds loyalty, commitment, and results. If you’re trying to fix a toxic culture, handle conflict at work as a manager, or simply become a better leader, this episode is your blueprint. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: The difference between positional leadership and people-first leadershipHow to rebuild trust after it’s been lostA simple, 5-part framework to increase your influence as a new leader  If you loved this conversation with Heather, scroll down and leave a 5-star rating and review! Then share it with a colleague or friend who’s trying to grow their confidence as a new manager. Guest & Additional Links: Check out the Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | Website Coachin...

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    How to Work With People You Can't Stand

    Find Desiree Petrich and Tessa Kampen on Linkedin! Watch Desiree's Disrupt HR Talk: You're The Problem, and It's affecting Your Team! Struggling with difficult employees or clashing coworkers? In this episode, Desiree Petrich and Tessa Kampen unpack practical ways to improve team dynamics and work with people you don’t like. You rarely to choose who you work with. Whether it’s a coworker who triggers your inner eye roll or a difficult employee who's throwing off your team dynamics, you still have a job to do. In this episode of You're the Boss, Now What?,the go-to Leadership Podcast for New Managers, Desiree Petrich and honorary co-host Tessa Kampen dive into the Coaching for Managers tools that help you work with people you don’t always like… without losing your cool. We share stories, tactical advice, and New Manager Tips on everything from how to handle conflict at work as a manager to recognizing your own blind spots. If you're struggling with how to hold employees accountable, battling imposter syndrome in leadership, or trying to build trust as a manager, this one’s for you. You’ll also learn how to delegate, give feedback effectively, and lead team meetings that don’t spiral off track (even with strong personalities at the table). You don’t have to like everyone. But if you’re going to lead them? You do have to understand them. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: How to understand the root of conflict using personality assessments like DISC and Working GeniusWhy difficult coworkers might not be as “difficult” as they seem—and what role you might be playingWhen it’s time to set boundaries, or let someone go, for the good of the team Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | Website Coachin...

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    The Truth About Employee Engagement - 3 Tools to Engage Your Team

    Links The Truth About Employee Engagement by Patrick LencioniList of my Favorite Books  You’ve offered raises, perks, and flexible schedules, so why does your team still seem disengaged? In this episode, we explore the real reasons employees check out and what you can do to re-engage them. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the book The Truth About Employee Engagement by Patrick Lencioni and exploring the real reason behind low morale, quiet quitting, and disengagement. If you’ve tried surface-level perks, bonuses, or team outings to boost culture and it’s still not working, you’re not alone. This episode covers why so many leaders are unintentionally missing the mark, and how to start fixing it today. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: The 3 root causes of disengagement every new manager needs to recognizeWhy building trust as a leader goes far beyond small talk and birthday cardsHow to hold employees accountable without micromanaging or burning them outYou don’t need another pizza party. You need a plan that helps your team feel known, needed, and successful. Key Takeaways Disengagement is often caused by anonymity, irrelevance, and lack of clear measurementQuiet quitting doesn’t mean lazy, it usually means unseenHigh performers burn out fast when they don’t feel appreciated or purposeful employee engagement, quiet quitting, high-performing team, how to fix a toxic culture, building trust as a leader, how to hold employees accountableConnect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | Website Coachin...

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    How to Set Boundaries, Unplug After Work, and Move Your Body Even When You’re Exhausted

    Struggling to unplug, set boundaries, or move your body after a long day? This Ask Me Anything episode tackles three of the biggest challenges new managers face with actionable mindset shifts and tools that make a real difference. Ever feel like your brain won’t shut off even when your body’s ready to?  You're not alone. In today’s Ask Me Anything episode, we’re diving into three of the most common challenges high-achieving professionals face in leadership: setting boundaries without guilt, finding motivation for movement when you’re exhausted, and learning how to truly unplug your mind after work. If you’ve ever struggled with managing conflict between work and personal life, building trust as a leader through example, or figuring out how to stop feeling overwhelmed as a manager, this episode is for you. We’ll unpack the real reasons behind your exhaustion and guilt, explore mindset shifts for sustainable leadership, and teach you how to lead yourself better so you can show up stronger for your team and family. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: How to set boundaries as a new leader (without feeling guilty)What to do when your brain won’t shut off at nightHow to motivate yourself to move your body, even on your most exhausting daysYou’ll also hear my favorite mindset trick for reframing productivity, plus a simple shutdown routine that helps your brain and body disconnect after work.  Want help figuring out your Working Genius or DISC style? Head to intentionalaction.net/self-awareness to take your assessment and book a free debrief with me. Knowing your genius zones is the first step to building a cohesive team and taking intentional action in your leadership role. Topics discussed in this episode: new manager tips, how to set boundaries as a leader, how to delegate, building trust as a leader, how to stop feeling overwhelmed as a manager, managing conflict, executive presence, high-performing team, team building for new managers, imposter syndrome in leadership, how to hold employees accountable, how to unplug from work, shutdown routine, Working Genius, DISC assessment, having hard conversations as a leader Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | Website Coachin...

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    3 Ways to Build Resilience... On Purpose

    Get the Foundation of Self FrameworkTake your personality assessment Resilience isn’t just something you build after a crisis. In this episode, you’ll learn how to strengthen your mindset, build emotional stamina, and proactively prepare for life’s hard moments, so you can handle them with more calm, clarity, and confidence. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you only feel strong after everything falls apart? Resilience isn’t something we should only discover when we’re forced to. Whether you’re leading a team or simply trying to lead yourself through tough seasons, this episode will help you understand what it means to build resilience on purpose. From personal challenges to professional growth, we talk about what it means to face discomfort with intention, how to shift your mindset, and how to strengthen your habits now—before the pressure hits. You’ll also hear the study that blew my mind about dopamine, discipline, and why your brain actually feels better when you do hard things first. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: The difference between reactive and proactive resilience and why it matters in every area of lifeThree ways to build resilience daily by leaning into discomfortHow doing hard things first actually boosts your brain’s dopamine responseHow personality assessments helped me face hard truths and can help you too Want to figure out where you're getting in your own way?  Take a personality assessment at intentionalaction.net/self-awareness and get a free 30-minute debrief with me. Let’s turn your self-awareness into personal growth and leadership clarity. Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | Website Coachin...

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This isn’t another “be more confident and host better meetings” podcast for managers. When you stepped into leadership, everything changed. Assigning tasks now feels risky. Your team dynamics are confusing. Toxic culture might be creeping in. And suddenly, managing isn’t just about work, it’s about showing up as the leader your team needs. I’m Desiree, the leadership coach who got promoted at 24, led a healthcare facility through the pandemic, and now helps new and aspiring managers build their leadership skills from the inside out. On You’re the Boss, Now What?, you’ll get the actionable tools seasoned experts often miss: How to delegate without losing controlHow to build trust, respect, and executive presenceHow to stop feeling overwhelmed and actually enjoy leadingHow to lead impactful team meetings and build a cohesive, high-performing teamHow to fix toxic culture, handle conflict and difficult employees, and hold people accountable Among the episodes, we also break down popular leadership books, so you can apply what matters and skip what doesn’t. If you’re wondering why your team doesn’t respect you, why conflict keeps flaring up, or how to get promoted into leadership, you've landed in the right place.  Each week, I share candid coaching, real-world frameworks like DISC, Working Genius, and the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, and the kind of clarity you won’t get from a generic Google search. So if you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself, elevate your leadership presence, and build a team that actually works, hit play. This podcast is your behind-the-scenes edge to becoming the leader you were meant to be. This is where we will answer the question; "You're the Boss, Now What?"  Popular episode topics include:  We Read The Book “The Six Types of Working Genius” so you don't have to; How to Have Hard Conversations (Like a Hostage Negotiator!), 9 Life Lessons to Cut Your Learning Curve in Half, Why Better Time Management Won’t Fix Your Team’s Problems, Love + Work: Finding Joy in Your Job Isn’t a Luxury - It’s a Necessity!, Can You Be Authentic at Work Without Losing Respect?, How the Right Frameworks Turn Fear into Confidence (Craig Denison), Hiring Like a Pro: Building a Team That Actually Loves Their Work, Strengths vs. Skills: Are You Leading from Your True Strengths?, How to Successfully Go From Doing the Work to Leading the Team 

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