Avoid the 3 Mistakes Every New Manager Makes

Hosted by Laura Hounsome and Amanda King

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

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Step Up & Lead: A First-Time Manager's Toolkit for Authentic Leadership
Laura Hounsome and Amanda King
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What you'll learn

Spot the superhero trap before it burns you out

Learn why new managers fall into doing the work themselves and get a simple test to check if you're leading or just busy

Learn why your feedback isn't landing and how to fix it

See the most common feedback mistake new managers make and learn a three-step reframe you can use in your next conversat

Understand the identity shift your promotion demands

Walk through what really changes when you move from top performer to people leader and get a clear picture of the gaps t

Why this topic matters

Nearly half of new managers struggle in their first two years — not because they lack talent, but because no one taught them how to lead. The mistakes you make early shape your reputation, your team's trust, and your career trajectory. In 30 minutes, you'll name the patterns holding you back and leave with practical shifts you can make this week to start leading with clarity and confidence.

You'll learn from

Laura Hounsome

20+ years leading at Amazon & IBM. Now coaching the next generation of leaders.

With over two decades leading large-scale operations at Amazon and IBM, Laura brings real-world wisdom that sets her apart. She has designed and delivered leadership programmes impacting over 10,000 people globally — and her approach is refreshingly practical.

Laura combines deep commercial experience with proven coaching frameworks, helping leaders navigate the gap between knowing what good looks like and actually doing it — consistently, under pressure. As Co-Founder of Authenticulture, she helps new leaders find their authentic voice and step confidently into roles they've earned but haven't been prepared for.

When she's not helping leaders unlock their potential, you'll find Laura writing songs, exploring local restaurants, or enjoying Mediterranean life in Altea, Spain.

Amanda King

Ex-Amazon Executive Leader. Executive coach. 10,000+ leaders trained globally.

Ex-Amazon Executive Leader. Executive coach. 10,000+ leaders trained globally.

Born in Africa and educated in the UK, Amanda built her career leading increasingly large-scale operations at Zurich Financial Services and Amazon — across America, India, Japan, and Eastern and Western Europe. That global perspective shapes everything she teaches.

Her leadership philosophy is rooted in enabling cultures where teams and leaders are empowered to be the best version of themselves. She brings operational credibility that most consultants simply don't have — and a rare ability to translate complex organisational challenges into clear, actionable steps.

Amanda lives in Germany with her family, sampling excellent wine, running long distances, or hiking through nearby forests and lakes.

Previously at Amazon, IBM, Zurich

Amazon
International Coaching Federation
– Core Strengths
The Wiseman Group

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