How an Internal Transfer Can Help You Build a Coalition Before You Move

The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your Company · Jul 13, 2026 · 8m · transcript

Lucas and Luna explore a rarely discussed strategy for internal transfers: building a coalition of supporters in your target department before you formally apply. Using the example of a marketing manager who wanted to move into product at a mid-sized SaaS company, they break down how she identified three key allies—a senior engineer, a product designer, and a director of strategy—and met with each over coffee to understand their pain points and share her ideas. Lucas explains why this pre-application groundwork can double your success rate: when you already have internal advocates, HR sees…