The Manager Track

It's the perfect time to start thinking about pursuing that next goal in your career or to finally achieve a goal you may have been forced to put on hold last year. But rather than talking about a few tactical steps, in this episode, we will cover exactly... how to set up your action plan, how to create new habits and behaviors that will get you the result you want, and how to overcome the obstacl...

In December, I checked out my podcast stats to see which topics seemed to resonate most with all of you.  Here are the top 3 episodes of 2020: Navigating Difficult Conversations at Work   (Episode 6) Delegating More Often & More Effectively (Episode 7) How to Negotiate a Pay Raise (Episode 26) Clearly, navigating difficult conversations is top of mind for so many of you. And I'm in t...

Listen in to this insightful coaching call with Sue. Yes, you kinda get to be a fly on the wall :-) We cover three main questions: What makes you special as a leader? How could your strengths show up as overdone strengths? What are your conflict triggers and why? As you listen to this coaching call and reflect on your own answers to these questions, you'll gain a new level of insight (and you'll l...

When we look at research about 96%. of leaders say they lack time for strategic thinking. Even though most leaders know that they need to be more strategic to reach the next level in their career. Yet, they don't make the time. They're too busy dealing with the day to day work.  But here's, what's so important. The higher up that you go in your career, the less you're going to be paid to scra...

Recently, someone reached out to me on LinkedIn and asked if he could purchase one of my training programs as a Christmas gift for his girlfriend.  I loved that he thought about that! Not for me but for him AND for her! Because giving a gift of self-improvement or professional growth, not only does it demonstrate his support for her career but it is also a gift that will keep giving back.&nbs...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of a year-end review and reflection with your team and how to create a social contract as a team.  A social contract is a contract that your team agrees on that covers how you interact as a team and the desired behavioral norms that set your team up for its highest level of performance.  Here is a set of questions that you could use to discuss the social...

This is a live coaching conversation about making a career decision.  Elaine is currently in a good role at a good company and working with a good team... but then a new opportunity arose and she got intrigued.  Listen in as she finds clarity on why she is considering this opportunity, what it is that makes her get excited about a job, and what to do next.  Plus, we talk about: How to gain clarity...

Join me in this episode as I speak with Sadie St. Lawrence, the founder and Executive Director of Women in Data. We talk about her mission to increase diversity in tech and about her own career and leadership journey as she built and expanded this global network that now reaches over 12,000 members.  - RESOURCES MENTIONED - Women in Data: https://www.womenindata.org/ Sadie St. Lawrence: http://sad...

Being nice and kind doesn't mean that you'll be spared from conflict. Facing conflict and opposition is part of being human and part of working with other people.   In this episode, we go all in and you'll walk away knowing... What the 3 phases of conflict are Why we don't all react the same way in conflict and how understanding this will shift the way you perceive other people...

Biden won the race but the election-related anxiety and the stress won't dissipate as political conversations, disputes, and POTUS tweets will continue to dominate the news cycles.   Plus, for many people, their attention is partially moving away from work and into social media and news outlets to try to stay up-to-date.  As leaders, this is a time when thoughtful communication is key.&n...

One of the biggest mistakes that I see managers make is to ignore their blindspots. We all have them but there are specific ways to uncover and overcome them. – BY THE END OF THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL KNOW – The two most common blindspots I see managers have and how that holds them back in their ability to lead The 3 different driving values that motivate us at work at home How to ask for feedback in a...

When it comes to getting ahead you need more than a manager and a mentor; you need someone who advocates for you when you’re not in the room. That takes someone who believes in you, cares about you, and has a level of influence to make things happen. Find out how you can secure support from a sponsor at work. – BY THE END OF THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL KNOW– The two only factors that influence your chanc...

Tell me if this sounds familiar... You're a high-performer and are doing great work for your company. You're constantly exceeding expectations, are always going the extra mile, and have been taking on more and more responsibilities... ...without actually getting that pay raise you deserve! Maybe you're thinking that your work will speak for itself and the pay raise will come one day. Or you worry...

I'm thrilled to bring Ravi Rajani to you and to pick his brain, on your and my behalf, about how to confidently speak and present ourselves online and offline, be this on stages or in meetings. - YOU'LL FINISH THIS AWESOME EPISODE KNOWING - Why it's so important to practice presentation, communication, and public speaking skills early on if you intend to climb the career ladder What...

We first focus on building hard skills, then we invest in strengthening our soft skills.. but when do we actually spend time in up-leveling our mindset? In our 20s we focus on hard skills, getting the right education and trainings, etc. ... and then we reach a point when we realize that our soft skills need some help... But many of us miss the importance of understanding how our brain works and wh...

"Can I Be Friends With My Direct Reports?" This is a question I often get asked when I do management trainings in organizations.  I'd love to say YES but my answer is NO on this one and I'll explain why in this episode. - YOU'LL WALK AWAY KNOWING - The reason why I encourage you to set clear boundaries The issue with "perceived" favoritism and why that's imp...

Do you work with someone who you just don’t get or who just doesn’t get you? Each day, most of us wake up in the morning and interact with other humans – in our homes and in our work. We have our own personalities, preferences, and styles. Some of us like to have as much information as possible before making a decision, while others prefer to go with their gut instinct and act fast to make quick p...

Studies show that 70-85% of jobs (especially the good ones) are filled through internal candidates or employees' networks. That's a staggering amount! So to attract higher quality and more frequent job opportunities we need to be well connected and we need others to know what we do and what we care about. While there are many ways to build your network and develop your personal brand, I...

If you doubt yourself, feel like you don't belong or like you're a fraud or if you think that your success is due to luck then this episode is for you. We take a closer look at the imposter syndrome, how it may impact you at work, and how to deal it with it so it's no longer holding you back or making you feel worried. - YOU'LL WALK AWAY KNOWING - How the imposter syndrome shows up at work and how...

In this episode, Ramona and Phil Burgess host of the IT Career Energizer podcast discuss successful leadership, remote working, and the importance of making those around you feel valued.  We also talk about the importance of building relationships and how acquiring and reading books helps me keep my mind active. - WHAT WE TALK ABOUT - My worst and best career moments The worst and best career advi...

About two years ago, I went through training by a company called Landmark. During the training, I learned about the concept of  Integrity . In Landmark’s terms, integrity has to do with authenticity—being true to ourselves—and it is the foundation for power and effectiveness. In essence, it means  to do what we say we will do and to live and act in alignment with our principles and...

Imagine an athlete who never receives feedback on their performance. You'd probably agree that chances for this person to make it to the Olympic games are very slim. In sports, we know how important it is for athletes to get immediate, direct, and actionable feedback ALL THE TIME. So how is it that we tolerate going to work day-by-day, week-by-week, or even month-by-month without asking for or rec...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by De’Nicea Hilton. De’Nicea helps women embrace, embody, and express their perfect authentic self. Gentlemen, hold on - this is for you as well! We discuss the importance of knowing yourself and then being able to express yourself and to leverage your skills and styles in your work life. If you’ve ever felt like… you don’t quite belong you can’t show up as your true...

We all have moments when we feel angry or emotional at work and that's not a bad thing. In fact, those emotional moments are signals and often present awesome learning opportunities if we navigate them well. – YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE KNOWING – The 2 most detrimental mistakes to avoid when navigating your negative emotions Why EQ, including emotional awareness and self-management, is such an impo...

In this episode, I'm joined by Marie-Jeanne Juilland, an executive coach and mindfulness expert. We discuss how to tap into your "gut feelings" to make better and faster decisions in your leadership role. This is by no means woo-woo. Your stomach has over 500 million neurons and your brain and your gut transfer information back and forth on a constant basis. So why wouldn't you...