Are you a new manager looking to succeed in your role? Don't fall into the common traps that keep most first-time managers stuck and struggling.

In this special first-anniversary episode, our host shares valuable insights and actionable strategies from research and past guests to help you overcome the top five mistakes.

Learn how to successfully transition from individual contributor to manager, overcome fears and imposter syndrome, delegate effectively, communicate and give tough feedback, and build trust and relationships with your team.

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My guest, Michael Snyders, is the President of Future Focus, Inc. He has spent the last 20 years working alongside small and mid-size organizations as an advisor, trainer, and coach in business strategy, talent development, and leadership training. With his vast experience in networking, Michael built his business most through it, making him an excellent resource on how to make meaningful connections.

In this episode, Michael discusses the common fear of networking and provides helpful tips on overcoming it. He emphasizes the importance of networking within your company, as it can lead to promotions based on exposure, not just performance. And for those who experience nervousness when networking, Michael shares how he overcame panic and anxiety attacks and offers practical advice on overcoming fear.

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My guest, Newton Vanriel, is a best-selling author of "The Adventures of the Soul Sistas" - a children's book exploring friendship, self-discovery, and diversity. He is also a professional fundraiser with over 25 years of political, non-profit, and consulting experience.

In this episode, Newton and I discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion and how storytelling can be a powerful tool for promoting these values. Throughout our conversation, Newton shares personal experiences with racism, tips for staying resilient in the face of discrimination, and strategies for promoting inclusivity in the workplace. We also discuss the power of literature in facilitating conversations on diversity and inclusion and offer guidance for up-and-coming leaders on promoting these values in their organizations.

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My guest, Paul Bramson, is a highly sought-after trainer, coach, and speaker known for his expertise in sales, leadership, communication, negotiation, and virtual engagement skills. With over 25 years of experience, he is recognized as a global authority and thought leader in his field. In addition, he is renowned for his sincerity and passion for the messages he delivers.

In this episode, we focus on the relationship between emotional intelligence and building meaningful connections in the context of leadership. The episode will explore how leaders can use their emotional intelligence to connect with others and build strong relationships and how these connections can impact a leader's success and effectiveness.

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My guest, Jerry Fu, is a conflict resolution coach who helps Asian-American leaders advance in their career and life journeys. Having taken on several pharmacy leadership roles, Jerry started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the conflict they encounter at work, in their culture, and within themselves.

In this episode, Jerry talks about the mistakes leaders make when it comes to conflict and shares his 5 step framework for resolving conflict. Throughout the conversation, we apply his framework to situations leaders frequently encounter.

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Cory Chadwick is a proud Dad, husband, mental fitness and performance coach, optimist, and the founder & CEO of The Mental Gym. Just like we have gyms for our bodies, The Mental Gym is for your mind. Cory is on a mission to help us consistently think, feel, and show up at our best – he calls it Living Your 10 – and it's creating a ripple effect that helps make the world a better place.

In this episode, Cory talks about the importance of mental fitness for leaders, its seven essential skills, and exercises and techniques to improve your mental fitness.

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Sharon Birkman, Chairwoman of Birkman International, is a thought leader and expert in human perception and organizational behaviour. She has been recognized with many awards, including EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year, the Women President’s Organization’s Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award, National Best and Brightest Places to Work For, and the Houston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award.

In this episode, Sharon talks about creating a high-performing team and how the Birkman Assessment can significantly assist leaders in managing themselves and their teams.

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Heidi is the Vice President, People Experience at Shinydocs - an innovative Canadian technology company making it easier to locate, secure and understand data. Heidi’s energetic leadership and constant innovation have earned her several awards, including an Alumni of the Year Award (Business) with Algonquin College, the inaugural nationally recognized 2018 Leadership Agency Award for Woman of Distinction, a 2017 Top 25 HR Professional, a 2012 Ottawa Business Journal/Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Forty Under 40 Award, and a 2012 CATA Information Technology Strategic HR Leadership Award.

She is a dedicated volunteer and community builder who supports various organizations, including Algonquin College, Hire Immigrants Ottawa, Women in Communications & Technology, and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

In this episode, Heidi shares her leadership journey from Administrative Assistant to Vice President of HR and the lessons learned along the way.

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Alena Sviderskaia is a leadership coach, speaker, and facilitator. She holds a degree in psychology from McGill University and is an ICF-certified coach. She is the creator of the successful "Empowered to Lead" program and co-creator of a W2 - Work and Wellness amplified program. Alena draws from her 10+ years of a corporate career to help organizations become better places to work by turning managers into leaders and tapping into innate employee strengths to create a culture of passion and full engagement.

In this episode, Alena joins us to discuss how new leaders can successfully make the difficult transition from individual contributors to first-time managers.

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Brandyn Campbell helps businesses build and articulate their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through her DEI consulting firm, Brandyn Campbell Communications.  She draws from over 15 years of experience working with clients worldwide to provide actionable solutions that center equity and inclusion throughout their communications and cultures. Organizations that have benefited from Brandyn’s expertise include Fortune 500 and organizations such as the NFL.

In this episode, Brandyn Campbell joins us to discuss antiracism and how managers and leaders can actively work to dismantle systems of oppression. We also talk about our own personal challenges with racism at work.

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