Making the switch from a large corporation to a startup sounds exciting until you realize how different everything feels. No more departments to lean on, no clear hierarchy, and definitely no one doing your onboarding for you.

In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, Ramona unpacks the real challenges leaders face when they leave the structure of big companies and step into the often more scrappy and fluctuating world of startups.

She breaks down:

✅ Why this transition feels so disorienting (even when you fully expect it)

✅ Six mindset shifts to help you adapt and succeed

✅ Real examples of what to expect - from messy onboarding to spontaneous decisions made over coffee

Whether you're thinking of making this move, already in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clear insights and practical ways to navigate the shift with more clarity and confidence.

Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE.

- Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 221 - How to Spot and Overcome a Victim Mindset

- Episode 185 - Ownership Mindset

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

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