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

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

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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 control
  • How to build trust, respect, and executive presence
  • How to stop feeling overwhelmed and actually enjoy leading
  • How to lead impactful team meetings and build a cohesive, high-performing team
  • How 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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    Why the Next Generation Doesn’t Want Leadership Roles (and What to Do About It) | Tessa Kampen
    Aug 21 2025

    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 Maxwell
    • How 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:

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    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

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  • The Manager’s Guide to Emotional Intelligence

    The Manager’s Guide to Emotional Intelligence
    Aug 14 2025

    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 team
    • Hold employees accountable without micromanaging
    • Handle conflict with confidence
    • Lead effective team meetings that drive results
    • Repair or prevent a toxic culture

    By 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 success
    • How to identify your dominant center of intelligence
    • Practical 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


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    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

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

    The Five Levels of Leadership: Why Your Team Follows You... Or Doesn’t | Heather Italiano
    Aug 7 2025

    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 leadership
    • How to rebuild trust after it’s been lost
    • A 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.


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    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

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