Daily coaching helps navigate change and transition into a new role

Many of us have experienced real challenges as we transition into a new role. We have to define the direction and steps to get there, navigating through what can sometimes feel like a ‘fog’.

We often have a vision but the reality of the ‘ask’ once we’re in a role can feel daunting to achieve - and the magnitude of the tasks may be a little overwhelming.

Natasha Simmonds is the Assoc. Director Commercial Lead – EMEA at Insmed. She recently took part in Carpe Diem Coaching™, a remote daily coaching programme of seven minute focused calls, delivered over a 20-day period designed to focus on starting and transitioning effectively into a new job role.

Paired with a specialist OTD coach, Natasha was supported in setting realistic, relevant, and bite-sized goals, including weekly objectives, as well as daily ‘stretch’ and ‘celebration’ goals.

Natasha had prior experience of Carpe Diem Coaching™. She had worked with the same coach during an ‘Espresso’ (two-week) version of the programme before starting her new role, and was keen to build on the positive experience.

Coaching calls challenged her thinking, with daily focused contact enabling that precious time to ‘get away from the noise’ and to consider what is really important.

The timing was perfect to help her transition into a new role, providing focus, reflection and prioritisation at a time when everything can seem urgent or important.

Natasha said that Carpe Diem Coaching™ supported her in ‘acting’ rather than ‘reacting’ during those crucial early days in the role and that the value and flexibility of the tailored programme had helped her to rise to a new set of challenges.

Progress from the initial ‘Espresso’ coaching was enhanced by the longer version of Carpe Diem Coaching™, refreshing the skills and tools to enable even greater impact. Above all, Natasha highlighted the value of trust between her and her coach, and the power of such coaching during such a state of flux.

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