Many new leaders struggle when moving from individual contributor to leadership.

In this episode, Ben breaks down why the transition feels so difficult, especially for thoughtful, high-performing people.

He covers key mindset shifts including letting go of control, redefining success, prioritising relationships over tasks, and stepping into visibility even when it feels uncomfortable.

Ben also shares stories from coaching clients who found leadership hard because they still identified as "doers", not leaders.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Thoughtful Leader Coaching - work with Ben 1:1.