The New Manager Podcast

In the course of your career, you're likely to encounter some toxic traits at work. These can show up in any relationship and undermine trust, making it harder to work well together.

The first step is to simply become aware of them:

To address this, you'll need to:

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It's the end of the year -- you might be feeling some overwhelm! In this episode I walk you through a mindfulness practice to try when you want to feel more grounded and calm. Let's discuss!

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Feeling overwhelmed about a situation, or uncertain about what to do next? Ask yourself these two questions to help organize your thinking and get clear on your next steps:

When you take a breath, take a step back, and look at the bigger picture, the GOAL can help clarify what matters, and your INTENTION gives you direction for how to show up today. Let's discuss!

**After the Episode**

Sign up for the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies

For private coaching or team facilitation, contact me through: https://kimnicol.com/

Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

Managers and leaders are always learning, and today's episode will walk you through a practice to help you learn through appreciative inquiry.

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Free Class: Essential Skills for New Managers

January 2025 dates released for Communication Strategies for Managers

For private coaching and team facilitation, visit kimnicol.com

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There's a lot to learn about being a manager. To feel less overwhelmed by it all, focus on the essentials. You're invited to my free upcoming class on Essential Skills for New Managers, where you'll learn:

1) Where to start

2) What no one told you, and

3) How to advocate for yourself to get the support you want

Let's discuss!

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⁠RSVP for Essential Skills for New Managers⁠.

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Ever notice how being hard on yourself can make it harder to learn? The perfectionism and pressure to not make mistakes can really bog you down. Instead, be easy on yourself. In this episode I'll walk you through a series of questions to ask that will help you focus and make progress on one thing at a time. You'll increase your rate of learning, and reduce the feeling of overwhelm. Let's discuss!

** After the Episode **

Sign up for the Lightning Lesson on Essential Skills for New Managers: https://maven.com/p/8b3361/essential-skills-for-new-managers

Get on the wait list for the next Communication Strategies course: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies

Follow me on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

Reach out for private coaching, team facilitation and workshops: https://kimnicol.com/

Humans vary, and it's completely normal to experience friction in working relationships. Expect to feel frustrated when there are different perspectives, competing priorities, or a clash in working styles and preferences.

Three things that will help you:

Let's discuss!

** After the Episode **

Get on the wait list for the next Communication Strategies for Managers:

https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies

Get private coaching:

https://kimnicol.com/coaching/

Follow me on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

Feel like you've hit a career plateau? Listen to this conversation with career coach Wendy Saccuzzo for ideas how to handle it. We talk about:

Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysaccuzzo/

Or her website: https://www.aboutworkstuff.com/

Join an upcoming Career Conversation: https://lu.ma/conversationsaboutcareer

** After the Episode**

Register for Communication Strategies for Managers:

https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies

Reach out to Kim for private coaching or team-building sessions: https://kimnicol.com/

Follow Kim on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

When you ask yourself "What makes a great team?", you must consider the variety of people you work with. That way, the concept of "great team" can become real -- and not just an abstract idea. What will make this team of people great?

Remember that communication styles vary, so expect to adjust your approach depending on the person. That's one of the best ways for you to build trust and be effective, even when team composition changes.

** After the Episode**

Register for Communication Strategies for Managers:

https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies

Questions? Message me at:

https://kimnicol.com/contact/

Connect with me on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

Being an effective manager and a great leader requires learning new skills and ways of working. In this episode, I'll walk you through three things that will make it easier for you to learn, and to tap into your own creative thinking and inherent brilliance:

** After the Episode**

For private coaching, or to talk with me about how I can support your team during a workshop or offsite, visit my website: https://kimnicol.com/

Join my upcoming course on Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies

Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/