What happened to your influence and impact after transitioning to a new role?
23 Oct 2025
In this moment:
Barry Ehigiator
30/09/25, Brighton, UK.
Barry Ehigiator creates an immersive experience for the Leading With Quality participants.
At this points folks were tasked with reflecting on their experience of transitioning to a new role and what that meant for their influence and impact. I enjoyed Barry getting in amongst the tables to listen and encourage.
One such reply stood out: "I started inviting myself to the table and started asking difficult questions."
Barry reminded us that our titles may change but what's important is that we are trying to find our identity. We must discover what we are responsible for.
How about you, what happened to your influence and impact after transitioning to a new role?
Barry Ehigiator creates an immersive experience for the Leading With Quality participants.
At this points folks were tasked with reflecting on their experience of transitioning to a new role and what that meant for their influence and impact. I enjoyed Barry getting in amongst the tables to listen and encourage.
One such reply stood out: "I started inviting myself to the table and started asking difficult questions."
Barry reminded us that our titles may change but what's important is that we are trying to find our identity. We must discover what we are responsible for.
How about you, what happened to your influence and impact after transitioning to a new role?
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
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Barry Ehigiator
Thank you for sharing this amazing memory Simon 😎, Very well captured 👏
Nadja Schulz
It was a great session!
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