The Manager Track

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...

If you find it challenging to stay focused during the day and to get your most important work done in a productive way, then this episode is for you.  – YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE KNOWING – What actually triggers us to be distracted so easily How to say 'No' gracefully so that you don't get distracted by a million other things that you 'should' be doing How to eliminate the things that distrac...

Yes, I'm biased... and you are, too. Ouch, I know! Just like you, I wished that I could say I'm free of biases... be these biases on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or others.  But biases happen in a split-second. It's a brain process that identifies and categorized information in a way we're not consciously aware of.  Even when we say that we are very o...

Does this here sound familiar? Your direct report is making little progress on a project. You know how to do it, so you try to help by telling her what she needs to do next. You think that we're all set now and that the project will be completed at lightning speed. ... Except that it won't. Next time you check-in, the project is still not coming along and you're baffled. Even though you've all had...

This is part 2 of a series of honest, real, and unscripted conversations with Black professionals about their experiences with racism and discrimination inside and outside of the workplace.  Join me for an inspiring conversation with Iynna, a Black woman who was born in Africa, and who studied and lived in both Europe and the US.  We discuss how she learned about racism, how her childhood experien...

What's your first reaction when you hear the words OFFICE POLITICS? Do you dread it? Do you prefer to ignore it? Do you think it's about being fake and inauthentic? Or... do you embrace it as a way to influence others and be more effective? If you said 'YES' to any of the first 3 questions then this week's episode of The Manager Track podcast is for you! – YOU’LL FINISH TH...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Danielle, a black attorney, as we discuss racism in the workplace and what we as leaders can do to elevate and support Black employees. Danielle shares her experience with discrimination and biases and she offers her insightful perspective on diversity and inclusion. Plus, we talk about some specific steps to help you get into action right away. MY AIM IS...

You might have noticed that you're not interacting with senior leaders or your key stakeholders as often as you used to while working remotely. This is because you're not running into them in the hallway, they don't see you at work, and you're not meeting up for lunch or a quick coffee catch-up.  The fact is that there are fewer natural social interactions in a remote work envi...

Believe it or not but delegating effectively is often said to be the #1 skill of high-performing managers. The reason is that when we delegate, we are freed from the trap of ‘doing’ versus ‘managing’... which, by the way, is key if you want to climb to the next level in your career.  But getting better at delegating is also one of the most commonly mentioned goals my clients have when they start m...

Most of us dread the difficult conversations we know we should have but would really prefer not to have. In this episode, we discuss how to take the pressure out of it and how to hold these conversations with greater ease. – YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE KNOWING – 1) The 2 mindset shifts to make to drop the barriers and make it a lot easier to have these conversations right when they come up 2) How to...

Most of us are a couple of months into working remotely and the end is not yet in sight. So how do you keep your team motivated and engaged during this difficult time? This is the question we're answering in this podcast episode. You'll find out what 4 beliefs each person on your team needs to have to feel motivated and what you personally can do starting today to create or maintain thos...

In April 2020, we ran a leadership survey to capture the learnings from this crisis. In this episode, I'm sharing the key takeaways. - YOU'LL LEARN - 1) What companies and managers did that had a significant positive impact on employees (including a few surprising ones) 2) The biggest mistakes companies and managers made that likely cost them loss in trust and loyalty 2) Specific ideas t...

Join me and time management expert, Alexis Haselberger, as we discuss how to stay focused while working at home, especially if you have kids in the house. - YOU'LL LEARN - 1) How to remove distractions while working to stay more productive 2) How to prioritize your work and family-related obligations when everything seems to be equally important and urgent 3) How to set up structures with your kid...

In this episode, we're discussing how to get out of the weeds and back into the strategic work that your team (and your boss!) needs you to do. - YOU'LL LEARN - 1) The risks of being reactive and in the details all day without making time for the strategic work. 2) How to get clear on your responsibilities and the areas you should not touch by using The Circle of Influence. 3) How to adapt your te...

In this first episode, we're diving into the 3 pillars you'll need to consider to best support your team during challenging times such as the COVID-19 crisis. - YOU'LL LEARN - 1) How to document and share information with your team so everyone has the information they need to be productive and feel supported. 2) What kind of expectations often aren't being communicated which can lead to frustratio...