From Buddy to Boss Series

Someone on your team was recently promoted into their first supervisor role. They're good at the work — that's why they got picked. But leading people who used to be their peers is a different job, and most new supervisors get no training for it.

From Buddy to Boss is a practical, four-session series that helps new supervisors set expectations, give feedback, and navigate the shift from coworker to leader, without losing the relationships that got them there.

This four-part series helps new and emerging leaders make the shift from being part of the team to leading the team.

The Four Sessions

Session 1: Leadership Shift & Communication Essentials

New leaders often know the work well. They’ll explore what changes when they step into leadership and how to communicate now that they are the leader, so they can build trust, create clarity, and lead with credibility.

Session 2: Transparency, Confidentiality, & Expectations

Leading former peers can make confidentiality and expectations feel uncomfortable. Leaders will learn what to share, what to protect, and how to set expectations so people know what is needed and why it matters.

Session 3: Feedback & Coaching

Feedback is one of the areas where leaders often hesitate, especially when leading people they used to work beside. Leaders will practice giving clear feedback, coaching through challenges, and helping team members take more ownership.

Session 4: Building Confidence, Series Review & Action Plan

Confidence grows when new leaders know what to do in real situations. They will apply what they have learned to everyday leadership moments and leave with a practical plan for how they will communicate, coach, set expectations, and show up as a leader moving forward.

Series details

  • Format: Four in-person sessions, breakfast included
  • Location: Iowa Valley Conference Meeting Rooms 601/612/614
  • Dates and times
    • October 6, 8:00 - 10:00 am 
  • Capacity: Limited to 35 participants, register early
  • Registration deadline: September 25, no last-minute registrations
  • Facilitator: Brittany Titcomb, MBA, ACC, CPC, SPHR 

Pricing

Provided: Participant workbooks and course materials. All training materials and supplies for activities. 
Option Price
Full series (4 sessions) $275 per person
Individual session $75 per session

 

What participants are saying

  • “The instructor was excellent. Gave great real life examples.”
  • “Training was great. Brittany did a great job keeping everyone engaged and bring things to the surface for all attendees."
  • “This was an extremely meaningful experience for me. Thank you!”
  • “This class was much more engaging and informative than I was really expecting. Pleasantly surprised at how useful the information is shaping up to be.”
    “I think it was very well thought out and planned and being forced to engage with others and get them out of their comfort zone was fun and helpful.”
    “Everything was valuable to me. Brittany did an amazing job at keeping us engaged throughout the day. I was so pleased that I was already making certain I was signed up for the advanced 9-month course, before I even ate my lunch."

About Brittany Titcomb

Brittany Titcomb is a certified coach, trainer, and facilitator who helps new and emerging leaders communicate clearly, lead confidently, and turn leadership insight into action. She is the owner of BT Training & Coaching, which offers hands-on leadership training to develop practical skills and achieve measurable results through reflective, behavior-focused coaching and training.

She spent most of her career in the manufacturing industry, where she experienced firsthand the pressure new leaders face when they are expected to get results, earn
trust, and lead people well. Today, Brittany brings that real-world understanding into practical, behavior-focused learning experiences that are engaging, experiential, and immediately applicable. Brittany is known for helping leaders build the confidence, clarity, and presence to handle the real moments of leadership — the conversations, decisions, and expectations that shape team trust and performance. She holds an MBA and is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), holds an Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and is certified in DISC, Motivators, and the Energy Leadership Index (ELI)

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Seats are limited to 35 and this series does not repeat until a future cohort is scheduled. Registering early is strongly recommended.

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Registration closes September 25. No late registrations will be accepted.