Moving Up: Managing from where you are
Values Discovery for Individual Contributors and New Managers
You don’t need a management title to start building your leadership skills.
Whether you’re an individual contributor ready to take the next step, have recently moved into a management role, or simply want to better understand how you show up at work, this interactive session will help you identify the values that shape how you communicate, make decisions, collaborate, and lead.
Led by professional coach LJ Antonuccio, Moving Up: Managing from Where You Are will give participants an opportunity to explore their own values and begin translating them into a more intentional approach to their work and leadership.
This session is designed for: Individual contributors interested in growing into management, emerging leaders, and new managers looking to build a strong foundation for how they lead.
Already an experienced manager or leader? Stay tuned for our November session, Leading Authentically: Building Your Approach to Leadership, on November 19, designed specifically for seasoned managers, directors, business owners, and founders.
Featured Speaker:
LJ Antonuccio, ACTP, PCC
CoFounder & CEO of CoMuse
LJ Antonuccio brings more than 30 years of experience navigating transitions in the music, arts, and entertainment industries. A PCC-level, ICF-accredited professional coach, LJ works with creative professionals and leaders to help them navigate career growth, leadership, and change with greater clarity and intention.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Session Transcript
Key Takeaways
Leadership Doesn't Require a Title:
You can demonstrate leadership from any position by taking initiative, building trust, collaborating, and contributing to your team's success.
Know Your Core Values:
Identifying your intrinsic core value provides a foundation for making confident decisions, navigating challenges, and developing an authentic leadership style.
Focus on What You Can Control:
While organizational structures and external circumstances may be beyond your influence, you can control your responses, work habits, communication, and professional growth.
Set Clear Expectations and Boundaries:
Effective leadership means communicating what needs to be accomplished, when it's due, and why it matters—while empowering others to determine how to get there.
Recognize Two Paths to Growth:
Speaking up means advocating for opportunities, sharing ideas, and communicating career goals. Leaning in means strengthening your skills, expanding your responsibilities, building influence, and growing within your current role.
Lead With Confidence, Not External Validation:
Recognizing when people-pleasing, fear, or the need for approval drives your decisions allows you to establish healthier boundaries and lead more authentically.
Put It Into Practice:
Identify one intrinsic core value, share it with a trusted colleague, and reflect on how it influences your decisions, interactions, and opportunities for growth.
