Being promoted is a big step – especially when it’s within your existing organisation.

You know the culture. You’ve built relationships. But you’re also stepping into a new identity – and that can come with challenges. How do you lead with clarity when the people around you still see you as a colleague, not a leader?

In this episode of the Quiet Leadership Revolution podcast, Juliet and Lucy explore what makes internal promotions uniquely tricky – and how to navigate them with purpose, confidence and fairness.

They discuss:

• The shift from doing to leading – and why it’s not just a new desk and job title
• Why clear boundaries matter more than ever
• How to guide others to see you and your role differently
• Line-managing former peers – why it can feel awkward and how to do it fairly
• Why your support network matters – and the power of asking for help

If you’ve recently stepped up into a new leadership role – or are supporting someone who has – this episode offers practical strategies and honest insights to help you lead well and make the transition smoother for everyone.

Episode links

New role, new start: Making the most of your first 90 days (Ep. 31)

Why speaking up matters - and how to do it well (Ep. 32)

Why asking for help feels like a weakness (and how to change that) (Ep. 29)

Struggling to create change? Unlearning might be the missing skill (Ep. 27)

Preparing for difficult conversations (Ep. 14)

Are you delegating enough? (Ep. 2)

Connect with Lucy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucygower/

Email: lucy@lucidity.org.uk

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Connect with Juliet

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julietcorbett

Email: juliet@consultjuliet.co.uk

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