Breakthrough in Managing Upward: Overcome the Fear of Authority

A Three‑Month Coaching Journey that Turned “Talking with the Boss” from a Stressful Situation into an Opportunity

 

Facing Authority: The Pressure I Felt Before Every Meeting

Every leader needs to manage upwards. But before the coaching engagement, I felt nervous just thinking about meeting with my supervisor or anyone older or more senior than me. After I had scheduled my six coaching sessions, even filling out the pre‑session questionnaire felt stressful because, in my mind, a coach was like a person with authority.

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