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244. Vision, Reflection, and Intention
This is the last episode of 2025, so our focus will be VISION. First, we reflect on the year. Then, we set intentions for the year ahead. The heart of it all? You. Your vision of yourself -- as a leader, and as a person. I use Year Compass
243. How to get the most from Communication Strategies for Managers
Working with and leading a diverse team takes skill. Developing any skill takes intentional practice -- whether you're learning a new language, a new dance step, or honing your communication skills and leadership mindset. Communication Stra
242. Manage AI Like a Person
"Instead of thinking in terms of using AI, think about it as managing AI. Manage it like you would a person." This is one of the ideas shared at the Responsibly Human AI Summit last week, where leaders in HR, People Ops, and Employee Engage
Bonus Friday: The Two Essential Skills Every Manager Needs
Shout out to my fellow Swifties! According to Spotify Wrapped, Taylor Swift is the top artist you listened to in 2025 (same!). I also learned that you're listening to this show in 87 countries --wow! And, the top episode this year was Ep. 2
240. Burnout at Work: 3 Components, and 3 Lenses
Burnout creeps up on you, and sometimes it's only when you reach the end of the year that you realize just how heavy the exhaustion has become. In this episode you'll learn the 3 components of burnout, so you can check for yourself how you'
239. Change, AI, and the New World of Work
Does it seem like things are changing faster? As the world of work changes with AI and different generational expectations, managers will need to adapt as well. This includes becoming good at change management, and strengthening foundationa
238. Five Reasons Why Managers Get Stuck in the Weeds
I've noticed a pattern with my clients when it comes to getting stuck in the weeds. It happens sometimes: losing sight of the big picture, not doing the strategic work, and getting sucked down into the details of the work your team is doing
Bonus Friday: Speaking up
As a manager, part of your job is to speak up. But as a human, you might feel anxious or reluctant to do so. Here's what might hold you back from speaking up at work -- and how can you learn to have more authentic confidence to speak up. Le
237: Make Two Lists: Qualities of an Awful Manager, Qualities of a Great Manager
Being observant and adaptive are two skills that will serve you well as a leader. You'll become more present and capable in responding to the moment and any challenges that arise. In this episode, I walk you through a simple practice that I
Bonus Friday: Executive Presence
As you rise into higher levels of responsibility and visibility, you may start to get feedback about "developing executive presence." If you've ever felt confused by what that means, you're not alone! It's rarely something we learn about ea
236. Setting the Tone with Executive Presence
As you rise into higher levels of responsibility and visibility in your career, at some point you're likely to get feedback about your executive presence. Let's start with recognizing you already have a presence, and that it has an effect o
Bonus Friday: Getting Past the Hero Mindset
Being a great manager doesn't require you to be a hero. But you might slip into that mindset. It can look like perfectionism, and anxiety about how others see you. It leads to overworking, isolating, and being overly responsible. It also cr
235. Reframe Your Problems to Find New Solutions
The way you define a problem will point you towards a certain set of solutions. When you reframe the problem, you will start to see new kinds of solutions. It can be kind of magical. Let's discuss! . . . After the Episode Join the next coho
Bonus Friday: Conflict Isn't Always Bad
If you're conflict avoidant, or grew up as the peace-maker in your family or friend group, then save this episode! You probably have a gut sense that conflict is bad, and must be prevented. But did you know that conflict can actually be an
234. On Confidence - Part 1
Confidence is not all or nothing -- it's not something you have or you don't. It's also not something that's rock solid or non-existent. Instead, see it as a dynamic quality inside you that can help keep you steady through uncertainty and c
Bonus Friday: Feedback as a Service
Every manager needs to learn now to give effective feedback. It's ok if it doesn't come naturally -- you can learn how to do it well. Thinking in terms of "Feedback as a Service" takes the pressure off, and helps you feel like you're on the
233. Feedback Skills Challenge
When you're more comfortable with the skill of feedback, your life becomes so much easier! In this episode you'll get some simple ways to build up your skills, so you're ready when the time comes. Practice pays off! When you feel more confi
Bonus Friday: Opinion Tennis
It's frustrating when you don't feel heard. And: sometimes we forget that listening is NOT the same as agreement, compliance, or obedience. We can hear someone, and still have different priorities, or choose different trade-offs. Today, we'
232. Listening is part of your Manager Toolset
A big part of being a manager comes down to relational skills, and realizing that communication isn't just about what you convey. It's also about your ability to listen. This is a good practice, especially if you tend to jump into solution
Bonus Friday: Defining Success as a Manager
When you're clear on what success means as a manager, you will have an easier time focusing on what matters and letting the rest go. This can be tricky at first, especially when you care a lot and are a high-achiever. The uncertainty of wha
231. The Confidence Lounge with Elyse Conroy: The Truth About Becoming a Manager
This special guest episode is from The Confidence Lounge, a podcast hosted by Elyse Conroy, Confidence Coach and Career Strategist for women in the beauty industry. Elyse invited me onto her show earlier this year, and we talked about what
Bonus Friday: Working with Difficult People
Today we're taking another listen to Ep 188: Working with Difficult People. The goal is not to prevent or avoid all difficulty, or friction at work. Instead, it's to increase your capacity for discomfort AND gain confidence with some tools
230. Managing Difficult People
There are a few reasons why people have chosen to study with me, or hire me as their coach -- and sometimes, it's because they want help managing difficult people. Today I share a story from my own career journey of managing a difficult per
229. How to Get Quality Feedback When You're a Manager
When it comes to feedback, most managers focus so much on how to give it to their team, that they completely forget to consider: How can I get quality feedback? And the truth is, the higher you go in your career the harder it is to get good
Bonus Friday: Mindfulness, Connection, and Communication
Being a manager requires relational skills, because you're not just managing work you are managing people and relationships. That's why communication is so important. **After the Episode** Join the next cohort of Communication Strategies fo
228. Be Human First
Hey, you are a human first. (Sometimes that seems to get lost in all of the conversations about leadership and how to be a good manager.) So in today's episode, I'm sharing three prompts to shift the conversation -- to center you as a human
227. How Kind People Accidentally Start Micromanaging
Why would a kind person start micromanaging people, even when they care deeply and want to do a good job? It happens more often than you might think! And it's often by accident. Managing people is a different job than being an Individual Co
Bonus Friday: Before you get to work.
Today I'm sharing some audio from my new course on Insight Timer: Mindfulness for Managers at Work. Having the right mindset and clear intentions can steady you through change and uncertainty. It will help you feel grounded, calm, and authe
226. Disengagement and the Number One Thing Employees Want from Leadership
Disengaged. Doing the bare minimum. Quietly looking to make a move. These are all signs of being disengaged. It happens, and if you notice it in your team (or in yourself!) this episode will give you some clarity, perspective, and ideas. A
Bonus Friday: How your values inform your strategy
Did you know that your values inform your strategy and the way you make decisions? If you value harmony in relationships, you might decide to delay a tough conversation. If you value pitching in and helping, you might choose to be over-avai
