​Suddenly, the work changes.
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You’re no longer responsible only for your own output, but for how others perform, feel, and collaborate.
At the same time, expectations increase and clarity decreases.
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Most managers are thrown into this role without training, support, or space to learn.
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It’s not surprising that 40% of first-time managers leave the role within the first 18 months.
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Not because they can’t do it.
But because they’re expected to figure it out alone.
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If you’re a manager, this might feel familiar​​​
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Your calendar is full before the day even starts, and focus time feels like a luxury
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You feel guilty delegating or not contributing directly
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You know you shouldn’t do the work yourself anymore, yet stepping in still feels easier (and safer!)
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Managing people who were your peers feels awkward, and you’re not sure where to draw the line
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You’re noticing that what works well with one person doesn’t work at all with another
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You make decisions with incomplete information and second-guess them later
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You delay certain conversations because there never seems to be a “right” moment
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After 1:1s or feedback conversations, you replay what you said and wonder if it landed the way you intended
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Your days are busy, but at the end of them, your impact feels hard to point to
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You care deeply about your team, and you didn’t expect leadership to feel this lonely
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None of this means you’re failing.
It means you’re in a role that requires new skills and space to develop them.
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Hi! I'm Vicky
For the past 9+ years, I've been helping managers in software organizations make the leap from being high-performing individual contributors to becoming high-performing managers.​
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I guide them to shift their mindset from 'doing' to achieving results through others, and to gain the skills needed to build cohesive teams that not only meet their targets but also sustain high levels of employee engagement.
I help managers develop strategies to prevent burnout, manage stress, and maintain their own wellbeing in demanding leadership roles.​
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I curated a practical and effective Manager Accelerator Program that goes beyond traditional leadership development.
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About you
Are you a newly promoted manager navigating your new responsibilities, or have you been in your role for some time without much support?
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Some managers walk away before they had the chance to grow into the role. If you’re willing to stay and work through the complexity, you don’t have to do it alone.
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Read on to discover how I can support you in achieving your goals!
Manager Accelerator Program:
​I work alongside you not to tell you who to be as a leader, but to help you make sense of what you’re facing and decide how you want to lead.
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My approach is 1:1 and blends coaching and mentoring, complementing your natural resourcefulness with practical, battle-tested strategies that drive real results.
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The program consists of a minimum of six sessions, tailored to the challenges you’re dealing with right now. Together, we develop a personal toolbox that helps you navigate the realities of leadership.
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What we work on in sessions is designed to translate directly into your day-to-day work. You’ll apply insights in real situations, supported by reflection, feedback, and simple, structured experiments within your own context.
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The aim is tangible growth: greater clarity in your role, more confidence in your judgment, and ways of working that help you succeed as a manager without sacrificing your well-being.
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Goal Setting
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Leadership Purpose
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Leadership challenge #1
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Leadership challenge #2
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Leadership challenge #3
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Integrating Learning