How Do You Know If You’re Ready for a Leadership Role? – Episode 15 of Rosann’s Career Corner

June 30, 2026
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Career strategist and Certified Professional Coach Rosann Santos helps professionals recognize the signs that they may already be operating as leaders, even before receiving the official title.

NEW YORK -June 30, 2026 – PRLog —

Many professionals believe leadership begins the moment they are promoted into a management role. According to Career Coach and Certified Professional Coach Rosann Santos, the truth is often very different.

In this episode, Santos explains that leadership frequently starts long before a formal title appears on an organizational chart. Employees who are already mentoring colleagues, offering guidance, solving problems, and thinking beyond their own task list may already be demonstrating leadership potential.

Watch Episode 15:

“How Do You Know If You’re Ready for a Leadership Role? “
▶️https://youtu.be/OmbtPFJ1lLs

“Many people think leadership begins when they receive the title,” says Santos. “In reality, leadership usually starts long before that promotion happens.”

For employees hoping to move into leadership roles, Santos emphasizes that readiness is not always measured by authority.

It can be seen in how a person influences direction, supports team success, and considers the broader impact of decisions across the organization.

The challenge, she notes, is that many capable professionals are already leading in practice, but their strengths are not always visible to decision-makers.

A career coach can help professionals identify where those leadership behaviors already exist, then learn how to position them with greater clarity and confidence. This kind of training can be especially valuable for employees preparing for advancement, internal promotion, management conversations, or a larger role within their company.

“Leadership is not just about managing tasks,” Santos explains. “It is about influencing direction, solving problems, and helping others succeed.”

Episode 15 encourages professionals to stop waiting passively for permission and begin stepping forward with intention.

For Santos, leadership readiness is not about pretending to be something new.

It is about recognizing what is already present, strengthening it, and making sure others can see it.

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About Rosann Santos, CPC

Rosann Santos is an ICF-certified, bilingual career and leadership coach based in New York City. She is a Licensed Speaker with the Impostor Syndrome Institute and specializes in coaching high achievers, especially women and professionals of color through imposter syndrome, confidence issues, and career plateaus.

Her programs are available in both English and Spanish, and her mission is to help every client feel seen, heard, and empowered to claim their professional space.

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About Rosann Santos

Rosann Santos is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in higher education, public speaking, coaching, and leadership training. An ICF-certified coach, she leverages her clients’ strengths to propel them forward on their personal and professional journeys. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Rosann’s ability to communicate effectively across cultures enhances her impact in diverse settings.

Her commitment to service extends beyond coaching. She serves on the boards of the LION Charter School, 100 Hispanic Women, the Syracuse University Multicultural Advisory Board, and her sorority. A proud member of the “Sandwich Generation,” Rosann balances raising her teenage son while caring for her mother.

Rosann’s Credentials & Expertise:

Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach
StrengthsFinder Certified Coach (Bilingual: English & Spanish)
Maxwell Leadership Coach & Speaker
Certified in 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Unconscious Bias, Speed of Trust, and the 4 Disciplines of Execution

Rosann’s Notable Achievements: