I’ve become over-friendly at work

[mommathatwearspink]

I work in a role which requires me to oversee teams.
Following a couple of work social events, I’ve realised I’ve become too friendly and although still professional, I’ve let myself go more than I’d like. I’ve become more of a friend that a colleague and advisor.
How can I overcome this and regain my previous professional self? I want to be friendly but I also want people to know that im here to do a job and I take it very seriously.

Sorry I don't have any great advice but just want to say I have this problem too. I find it so hard to get the balance right.

Are there any free leadership courses available at your work? I'm in NHS and we do. In fact you have just reminded me to book a place on one!

If your work don't offer courses you might find something on line.

Yes very possibly, I will have to look today.
Its such a fine line and hard to get that balance like you said.

It is an impossible balance I find. And women seem to find it harder due to the way society expects us to behave.

Leadership courses are a good idea, check out LinkedIn or Future Learn for free options, if your workplace offering is poor.

And perhaps listen to Leadership podcasts by women? I'm trying to find some good ones, so if you come across any, let me know!

Maybe stop taking yourself and work so seriously and just be yourself, if that happens to be friendly so be it. You do you