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What happened to your influence and impact after transitioning to a new role?

Oct 23, 2025

A diverse group of adults is seated at round tables in a large, bright room with wood-paneled walls and tall, leaded-glass windows, engaging in a discussion or workshop. On a projector screen at the front, a slide titled "Identity in transition" is visible, showing bullet points about "Self-reflection" and "Generating new ideas". In the foreground, one table is the focus, where several people are looking at each other and talking, with coffee cups, bottles, and papers scattered across the white tablecloth. A man in a light grey shirt stands to the right of this table, speaking or listening intently to the group. The atmosphere appears to be one of collaborative learning and networking.

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?

Simon Tomes

Community Lead at Ministry of Testing

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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.