How an Internal Transfer Can Help You Manage Upward

The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your Company · Jul 7, 2026 · 9m · transcript

In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how an internal transfer can sharpen your ability to manage upward — a skill often overlooked when changing roles within the same company. They discuss why reporting to a new boss in a different department forces you to recalibrate communication styles, set clear expectations, and navigate unfamiliar decision-making processes. Drawing on the example of a marketing manager moving into a product role at a mid-sized tech firm, they break down practical steps: scheduling a 30-30-30 alignment meeting in the first week, mapping…