Integrate the Shift: Owning Your Identity as a Leader

Leadership identity shift: how to own your identity as a leader and transition from individual contributor to leader. Unique, research-backed deep dive into leadership mindset transformation, new manager transition, and how to think like a leader. Walk away with simple, practical steps to integrate the shift and start becoming a successful leader this week.

What You'll Learn:

• Why the transition from individual contributor to leader is fundamentally an identity shift, not just a promotion or new role change.
• How to re-orient your focus from personal achievement to enabling the success and performance of others.
• A simple exercise to capture and write down your new leadership identity so you can remember it and act on it daily.
• How to craft an empowering self-narrative—“I am a leader who…”—that drives your habits, decisions, and communication style.
• Research-backed insights into how repeated self-narratives and habit cues help re-wire your brain for leadership mindset shift.
• Practical ways to spot everyday situations where you can practice thinking and acting like a leader right now.
• How to choose one small, low-risk action this week to embody your new leadership identity and build momentum.
• Tips for first-time leaders and new managers to navigate the new manager transition with clarity and confidence.