Ep 137 - Stepping up into a Director role with Gabi Field
If you’re thinking about moving into a Director role or are new in your Director role this straight taking conversation will give you some insights to prepare you. I talk to listener Gabi Field about her experience stepping up to Director level in an interim capacity and what she learnt from it. We discuss…
- How you know you’re ready to step up to Director level
- How imposter feelings crop up as you step out of your comfort zone
- How you learn to think at an organisation-wide level
- How Gabi handled leading her former peers
- What Gabi wishes she’d known before stepping up
Other episodes you may find helpful:
Ep 60 From Specialist to Generalist - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-60-from-specialist-to-generalist/id1435136477?i=1000532062903
Ep 41 - What I wish I'd known about managing -https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-41-what-i-wish-id-know-about-managing/id1435136477?i=1000514675261
Ep 37 - How to start a new job well - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-37-how-to-start-a-new-job-well/id1435136477?i=1000510992334
Ep 35 - When you’re promoted above your peers - https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-35-when-you-re-promoted-above-your-peers
Ep 30 - Stepping up to the next level of leadership - https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-20-stepping-up-to-the-next-level-of-leadership
Gabi’s Bio:
Gabi was the Director of Fundraising and Comms at Refuge, leading the income generation and communication functions to support women and their children experiencing domestic abuse- including campaigning, high value partnerships, celebrity ambassadors and mass markets. Gabi has worked in the charity sector for 10 years, starting as a community fundraiser in a local charity and working across large and medium charities. Gabi has a real passion for people, both their abilities, their development and their uniqueness they bring to a team. She truly believes in the power of a team. Gabi lives in West Sussex with her cat Flo and enjoys yoga, walking and baking.
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