You’re the Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership and Team Development for Managers and Team Leaders

Desiree Petrich - Intentional Action

A leadership podcast for managers who want stronger teams, less drama, and more trust at work. If you are a manager of people, this podcast is your playbook for the real challenges of leadership! Each week, your host Desiree Petrich shares practical tools and frameworks from Working Genius, DISC, and The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team to help you: Hold employees accountable without micromanagingHandle conflict at work before it turns into dramaBuild trust and respect as a confident, credible leaderFix a toxic culture and create a team that takes ownershipLead effective team meetings that inspire engagement and action Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire department, you’ll learn actionable strategies to create better communication, deeper trust, and a workplace people actually enjoy showing up to. You’ll also get quick takeaways from bestselling leadership books, so you can skip the fluff and apply what works! You’re the Boss, Now What? is your weekly dose of coaching for managers who want to do more than manage, they want to lead. Popular Topics Include: One-on-one meeting frameworks, handling team conflict, addressing passive-aggressive behavior, rebuilding trust after drama, navigating difficult employees, setting expectations without micromanaging, improving accountability conversations, fixing toxic communication patterns, leading effective team meetings, delegation strategies for overwhelmed managers, increasing team buy-in, coaching underperforming employees, giving feedback that lands, managing impostor syndrome at work, and creating a healthier, more human-centered culture. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Leadership Tips | Fill Your Cup

    Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”…  but still running on empty? As a manager, it’s easy to think the answer is to do more.  More routines. More habits. More discipline. But what if that’s not the problem? A lot of leaders are already overwhelmed.  Their schedules are full. Their energy is low.  And their default solution is to keep adding. More meetings. More expectations. More pressure. This is where leadership development gets missed.  Because energy isn’t built by adding more…  it’s often built by removing what’s draining you. In this episode, we’re flipping that mindset. Instead of asking what you should add,  we’re asking what you need to take away  so you can show up better for your team. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn  How to increase your energy as a manager without adding more to your schedule  Why removing things can be more powerful than building new habits  3 simple ways to refill your cup so you can lead your team more effectively This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

    6 min
  2. APR 7

    Leadership Tips | Make It Work For You

    Have you ever looked at someone else’s job, routine, or leadership style and thought…  “Why would anyone enjoy that?” And then found yourself trying to do it anyway? A lot of managers get stuck here. You’re trying to lead like someone else.  Work like someone else.  Structure your time like someone else. And it doesn’t fit. So you start second guessing yourself.  You feel inconsistent.  And leadership feels harder than it needs to. This is where most leadership development advice falls short. Because it tells you what to do…  but not how to make it work for you. In this episode, we’re flipping that. Because not everyone works the same way. Some people love brainstorming and big ideas.  Others just want to get clear and execute. Some people love running.  Others would rather lift, walk, or do anything but run. Neither is wrong. But when you force yourself into something that doesn’t fit…  you burn out faster and show up worse as a leader. This episode will help you rethink how you approach your work, your leadership, and your life so you can stop forcing what doesn’t fit and start building something that actually works. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:  Why trying to lead like everyone else is holding you back as a manager  How self-awareness improves leadership development and team management  A simple shift to help you make your work, leadership, and routines fit youThis podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

    4 min
  3. APR 2

    Why Conflict at Work Feels Hard | Lessons from The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle | Tessa Kampen

    Struggling with hard conversations on your team? In this episode, we’re talking about vulnerability, and what it actually looks like at work. Not oversharing.  Not making things uncomfortable. But the kind of vulnerability that helps managers build trust, improve communication, and handle conflict more effectively. Because when vulnerability is missing:  feedback gets avoided  tension builds  and small issues turn into bigger problems If you’re working on your leadership development, this is one of the most practical leadership tips you can apply right away. In this episode:  What vulnerability actually looks like in team management  Why teams avoid hard conversations  How vulnerability helps you handle conflict at work  Simple ways to start using this as a manager Resources The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle Connect with Tessa Kampen  If this episode helped you think differently about your team, share it with another manager. Follow the show for weekly leadership tips on team management, communication, and leadership development. This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

    27 min
  4. MAR 30

    Leadership Tips | You Can't Hurry Love (or Results)

    Have you ever felt like you’re putting in the work… but not seeing the results yet? Maybe you’re trying to grow as a leader.  Trying to build a stronger team.  Trying to improve communication, delegation, or team accountability. And after a few days… or even a few weeks… it feels like nothing is changing. This is where most leaders start to question themselves. Is this working?  Am I doing the right things?  Should I just go back to what’s easier? But here’s the truth… you can’t hurry results.  In this episode, Desiree shares a simple but powerful reminder using a real-life story from teaching a group fitness class. Just like building strength physically, leadership development doesn’t show up overnight. In fact, the work often feels hardest right before the results start to show. Whether you're a new manager trying to build confidence, or an experienced leader working on team dynamics, this episode will help you stay consistent even when the results feel slow. Because leadership isn’t about quick wins.  It’s about doing the work long enough to see the impact. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:  Why leadership development and team growth don’t show immediate results  How to stay consistent when leading feels hard or unclear  What it really takes to build stronger teams and long-term leadership successThis podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

    5 min
  5. MAR 26

    How to Build Psychological Safety on Your Team | Lessons from "The Culture Code" by Daniel Coyle | Tessa Kampen

    If your team isn’t speaking up, it’s easy to think it’s a communication issue. But most of the time… it’s not. It’s a safety issue. Have you ever been on a team where… People are nice… but not always honest? Meetings happen… but nothing really changes? Something feels off… but no one’s saying it out loud? This is one of the most common challenges in teams right now. Not because people don’t care. Not because they aren’t capable.But because it doesn’t always feel safe to speak up at work. In part one of this three-part “we read so you don’t have to” series on The Culture Code, we’re breaking down psychological safety at work and how it impacts team communication, leadership, and overall team performance. Key Takeaways Why your team isn’t speaking up at work What psychological safety actually looks like on a team How leaders impact team communication without realizing it Simple ways to build trust and improve team performance Read The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle  This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

    29 min
  6. MAR 23

    Leadership Tips | Take the Fist Bump

    Have you ever felt like if you can’t give 100%, it’s not worth showing up at all? As a leader, it’s easy to fall into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking. You think you need to be fully energized, fully prepared, and fully “on” to show up well for your team. But the reality is, some days your energy just isn’t there. And when that happens, most people either push themselves into burnout… or they don’t show up at all. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple lesson from a workout that completely shifted how I think about effort, energy, and consistency. Because leadership development isn’t about being perfect every day. It’s about showing up with what you have and building trust with yourself over time. This is your reminder that you don’t need 100% to make progress. You just need to start. Key Takeaways  You don’t need 100% energy to show up and make progress  Consistency in leadership matters more than perfection  Being honest about your energy builds trust with yourself and others  Check out Millionaire Hoy on Youtube! This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

    5 min
  7. MAR 19

    Your Next Leader Is Already on Your Team - A Smarter Approach to Leadership Development

    Struggling to fill leadership roles on your team? The answer might not be hiring - it might be developing. In this episode, learn how to turn your current team into confident leaders through intentional leadership development.  Have you ever looked at your team and thought… we just don’t have anyone ready for leadership? Not because they’re not capable.  But because no one feels quite ready yet. This is one of the most common conversations happening in organizations right now. Teams are looking outside for leadership… while overlooking the potential already sitting in the room. And to be fair, this isn’t something most teams are doing wrong.  It’s just something most teams haven’t been shown how to do intentionally. Because leadership development doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when we slow down long enough to see people differently. In this episode, I’m sharing two real conversations I’ve had with executive teams recently. Both were facing leadership gaps. Both assumed they needed to hire. But what shifted everything…  was realizing they already had the people. They just needed a more intentional approach to developing them. Key Takeaways Why leadership gaps often come from a lack of development, not a lack of talentHow to identify leadership potential on your current team, even if no one feels ready yetWhat intentional leadership development actually looks like in real teams Do you want help developing a Leadership Development strategy?  Email: desiree@intentionalaction.net or visit intentionalaction.net  This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

    18 min
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A leadership podcast for managers who want stronger teams, less drama, and more trust at work. If you are a manager of people, this podcast is your playbook for the real challenges of leadership! Each week, your host Desiree Petrich shares practical tools and frameworks from Working Genius, DISC, and The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team to help you: Hold employees accountable without micromanagingHandle conflict at work before it turns into dramaBuild trust and respect as a confident, credible leaderFix a toxic culture and create a team that takes ownershipLead effective team meetings that inspire engagement and action Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire department, you’ll learn actionable strategies to create better communication, deeper trust, and a workplace people actually enjoy showing up to. You’ll also get quick takeaways from bestselling leadership books, so you can skip the fluff and apply what works! You’re the Boss, Now What? is your weekly dose of coaching for managers who want to do more than manage, they want to lead. Popular Topics Include: One-on-one meeting frameworks, handling team conflict, addressing passive-aggressive behavior, rebuilding trust after drama, navigating difficult employees, setting expectations without micromanaging, improving accountability conversations, fixing toxic communication patterns, leading effective team meetings, delegation strategies for overwhelmed managers, increasing team buy-in, coaching underperforming employees, giving feedback that lands, managing impostor syndrome at work, and creating a healthier, more human-centered culture. 

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