The "New" Leaders'
Guide to Building Resilience
and Confidence at Every Step
The step-by-step survival guide that transforms your new leader panic into confident action.
The Harsh Reality
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One minute you're celebrating your new leadership role. The next, you're lying awake at 3 AM wondering if you've made the biggest mistake of your career. The weight of expectations feels crushing. Your team is watching your every move. Your boss is waiting for results. And that voice in your head keeps whispering: "What if they find out I have no idea what I'm doing?"​​​​​
ZERO Preparation Every year, thousands of talented professionals get promoted into leadership roles with zero preparation for the challenges that follow. They're expected to magically transform from individual contributors to confident leaders overnight. Most struggle in silence, hoping no one notices they're barely hanging on.
But here's the really scary part: Sixty percent – yes, 60% - of all new leaders fail within their first 18 months not because they lack skill, but because they lack the right roadmap. They're flying blind, making costly mistakes that could have been easily avoided.
​Take Back Your Professional Edge Start Leading with Confidence "Walking the Leadership Ledge" isn't just another leadership book filled with theoretical fluff. It's your go-to guide that will set you on the path to becoming the leader you were meant to be.
Inside these pages, you'll discover proven
straightforward strategies.
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No more hoping and praying you'll figure it out
before someone notices you're struggling.​
You'll DISCOVER:
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How to spot and avoid derailers that undermine you
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The BIG LIE the least effective leaders tell themselves
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5 straightforward strategies to align your team now
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6 essential steps to expertly hold difficult conversations
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8 steps to delegate and engage others with confidence
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How to get your team to "OWN IT!"
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How to navigate the very real fear of NOT knowing "it all"
This is your lifeline. Grab it before it's too late.
This Book is for You If You’re …
​A New Manager
You just got promoted to your first leadership role and feel overwhelmed by the responsibility. You need practical strategies to build confidence and avoid common pitfalls.
An Experienced Professional
You've been a high performer but now need to lead others. You want to transition from individual contributor to effective leader smoothly.
An Ambitious Leader
You're moving into higher leadership roles and want to ensure each transition is successful. You need a reference guide for navigating new challenges.
A Struggling Leader
You're in a leadership position but feeling like you're just barely keeping your head above water. You need concrete tools to regain control and confidence.
Unlock your true leadership potential and discover how you can become the sought-after new leader that teams follow and decision makers promote.
Tess Fyalka.
Courage Compassion Commitment
You're not alone. And you're not doomed to fail.
Tess Fyalka has spent over two decades in the leadership trenches—first as a leader herself, then as the coach who's guided leaders, teams, and individual contributors. She's seen the mistakes, witnessed the meltdowns, and more importantly, she's captured the process that transforms shell-shocked new leaders into the confident, sought-after professionals.
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