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024 - I need to do a talent reset on my new team - how do i start?

February 27, 2023 Kathryn Montbriand

When you take over a new team, sometimes your job as leader is to do a talent reset. This lengthy process requires clarity, empathy, and tough decisions along the way - find out how to do it well here.

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In When I Grow Up Tags talent, management, leadership
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023 - My company went through a layoff, how do I get back to 'normal' with the remaining team?

February 12, 2023 Kathryn Montbriand

When your team is experiencing the aftermath of a corporate layoff, you have to rebuild trust and re-set the culture. As a manager, there are several strategies that help and a few things to avoid at all costs!

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In When I Grow Up Tags layoff, culture, management, leadership
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021 - my company offers a 5-week sabbatical, how do I make the most of it?

January 16, 2023 Kathryn Montbriand

Planning for an upcoming 5-week sabbatical, our writer wonders how to get the most out of this unique company benefit. I share what I learned on my own break along with some tips to plan an amazing reset experience.

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In When I Grow Up Tags sabbatical, career break, reset
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020 - I'm so tired of the interview process, how do I keep from feeling frustrated?

January 8, 2023 Kathryn Montbriand

Our writer has been in the grind of the interview process and is feeling frustrated and fatigued. I provide mindset shifts and reframes that will help them survive and get to the end goal of landing a great new job!

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In When I Grow Up Tags interviewing, mindset, fatigue
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019 - How can I prepare to leave my corporate job next year?

December 4, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
To do list notebook on a bright yellow background

Our writer this week is just starting to think about leaving their corporate job in the future. I dig into my own lessons learned so they can avoid the mistakes I made during my career transition!

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In When I Grow Up Tags corporate, career change, sabbatical
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018 - I took a stretch role and one of my reports is at my level. Things are....awkward?

November 27, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand

This week’s writer got an exciting new opportunity that came with a hefty dose of awkwardness. We go through the emotions and strategies to effectively lead someone who is at the same (or similar) level and kind of resents you as their new manager.

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In When I Grow Up Tags stretch role, direct manager, awkward
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017 - A start-up is calling, should I pursue what might be an uncertain opportunity?

November 20, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
Man in the woods is approaching a fork in the road

Our writer wonders whether to pursue an opportunity with a startup that is exciting, but definitely less secure than their current position at a big company. We look at the questions to ask and the tradeoffs between big vs. small companies.

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In When I Grow Up Tags startup, career change, new job
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016 - I'm quitting after bonuses...how do I survive the next few months?

November 15, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
Hourglass against a dark backdrop

Our writer has decided to leave their current job, but not for a few months. Practical tips and tricks for how to make it through to the finish line when you know you plan to exit.

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In When I Grow Up Tags quitting, mental health
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015 - How do you quit a job well?

November 6, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
Exit sign point to the left

Our writer botched their last corporate exit and is looking for tips on how to depart more gracefully next time around. Practical tips for employees who are thinking about their next big thing but dreading the goodbye conversation.

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In When I Grow Up Tags quitting, communication
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014 - How do I crack the code on feedback?

October 31, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
Rearview mirror as someone is driving

This week we delve into the what, how and who of feedback. Deep breath - we can make it through this end-of-year process by adopting a growth mindset and applying these practical tips.

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In When I Grow Up Tags feedback, blind spots, performance management
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013 - I'm an MBA graduate three years in, how do I prove I am ready for a promotion?

October 24, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
How do I show I'm ready for a promotion?

Our writer has been working hard at their post-MBA job for three years and is looking forward to proving herself ready for promotion. The variables that go into promotion readiness vary by organization - we take a look at capability, confidence and risk this week.

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In When I Grow Up Tags promotion, mentors
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012 - I'm less than a year in and the culture is dragging me down, should I stick it out?

October 17, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand

Our writer is less than a year into a new job and already feeling the drag of an outdated culture. Deeply investigating the culture, success in the current role and other potential life paths are on the menu this week - get ready for some soul searching!

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In When I Grow Up Tags culture, career change
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011 - I might have to eliminate jobs on my team and it's eating me up

October 10, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand

A manager is worried about an impeding reduction in force and how to deliver the news to their team. We address the emotional and practical strategies around one of the toughest parts of being a manager.

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In When I Grow Up Tags RIF, Leadership

010 - I'm an introvert, how do I manage my energy during travel weeks?

October 3, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
Jet airplane flying through purple sky

Our introverted writer has to travel for work and is wondering how to get the most out of the in-person time while not completely depleting her batteries in the process. Luckily, I’ve been there and have plenty of tips to share.

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In When I Grow Up Tags introvert, travel, energy, leadership
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009 - I got layered two weeks into a new role - help!

September 26, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand

Our writer just took a new role with a chance to prove herself at the next level. Two weeks in a manager was layered on top of her and she wants to know what to do to make it work.

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In When I Grow Up Tags reorg, layering, new role
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008 - How can I stop freezing in meetings when I get an unexpected question?

September 20, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
Deer in headlights

Our writer feels like a deer in the headlights when asked an unexpected question in meetings. This week we explore how to get to the bottom of that panicky feeling and work to overcome it.

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In When I Grow Up Tags meetings, imposter syndrome, internal voice
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007 - When is it beneficial to take a step back in job title?

September 13, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
Pink ladder

A future product leader wonders whether to take a step back from management to an individual contributor role and how that will affect long-term career success.

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In When I Grow Up Tags management, product leadership, individual contributor
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006 - I'm a new campus hire, how do I differentiate myself?

September 6, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
College graduate wearing a green robe and cap

A recent graduate has joined a campus rotational program at a big company and wants to know how to establish a solid reputation early in their career.

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In When I Grow Up Tags campus hire, credibility, networking
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005 - What should I do first In my new senior-level job?

August 25, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand
Professional man in a blazer carrying a briefcase

A senior professional wonders what are the best first steps to take when joining a new organization. We offer tips including a listening tour, staying humble and building trust with the new team here.

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In When I Grow Up Tags new job, career change, onboarding
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004 - How can I differentiate between hard work and overwork?

August 16, 2022 Kathryn Montbriand

With career advancement comes more work and expectations. How do you find the right balance between working hard and overworking?

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In When I Grow Up Tags hard work, balance, overwork
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