Ep 159 – When Being the Problem Solver Becomes a Problem

  It feels good to be able to solve the problems people bring to you. It makes you feel needed and helpful and you can tangibly see the value you’re adding. But it comes at a cost which could be holding back your career and hindering the growth of your team members  In this episode I’m going to share…  Why being the problem solver could be holding you back in your career   How to elevate your level of working and empower your team  How to analyse why your team are relying on you to solve their problems   What you can do to empower your team to become problem solvers  How to retrain your team to think for themselves using one of my favourite questions    This is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader.     My name’s Carla Miller, I’ve been coaching leaders for the past 15 years and I’m your leadership bestie.  I’m here to remind you of the value to bring to your organisation, to help believe in yourself and to share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career.    I’ve just launched Women Leading – a community to help you lead without overwhelm.  It offers peer support, live Q&A with me, access to the Leadership Skills Lab, menopause events and a live workshop each month on topics including…  How to Say No  Managing an Overwhelmed Team  How and When to Coach Your Team  Reducing Drama in your Team  Giving Feedback Without Feeling Awkward  Until 1 May 2024 you can access a discounted price at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/womenleading