You got the promotion. You earned it. You were the standout, the go-to, the one who always delivered. And then... you stepped into leadership. And suddenly, everything you did so well... doesn't quite work anymore. The skills that got you here? They're not the skills that keep you here.

Welcome to The Messy Middle.

Today's guest knows this territory better than almost anyone.

Tess Fyalka is an award-winning author, leadership development coach, team coach, corporate trainer, and speaker, bringing more than 25 years' experience in leadership, management, corporate training, and organizational development. She is one of only 247 professional leadership coaches in the United States - and 1,100 worldwide - to have earned the International Coaching Federation's Advanced Certification in Team Coaching.

She is the author of the recently released book Walking the Leadership Ledge; The “New” Leaders Guide, to Building Resilience and Confidence at Every Step

Tess is the owner of Angle Coaching & Communication, LLC, a private coaching and consulting practice specializing in leadership development and team effectiveness.

Her passion? Helping leaders at all levels develop the essential core competencies to lead successfully and equipping organizational teams with the tools they need to cut through challenging team dynamics and achieve their full potential.

Links from the show:

Tess Fyalka

Walking the Leadership Edge

Tess's Blog

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