The Manager Track

Did you know that ‘improv’ training can improve teamwork, communication, presentation skills, and creative problem-solving, and can strengthen a company’s overall corporate culture? In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast , you’ll hear my conversation with Erin Diehl, where we discuss how the mindsets of improv are transferrable to leadership and teamwork, and how letting go and embrac...

If you have been eyeing a leadership role, but wonder if you are actually cut out to be a leader… Or if you are already leading a team, but you find it hard or exhausting, and you worry that you might not be made for this job… then this episode is for you! In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast , I am going to help you come up with your personal answer to the question of if you are cu...

Most companies have a predefined onboarding process for new team members which is great! But after having many conversations with leaders and employees I've found that there are often at least a few missing gaps. In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, I am going to fill some of these gaps by covering, in my opinion, the five most commonly overlooked steps of the onboarding process: E...

It can be tricky when one of your direct report resigns, especially when they’ve been doing a great job. If you are a new manager, you may not have experienced a resignation yet, but it is inevitable that at some point an employee will resign. When you hear them say it out loud or you read their termination letter, you may experience self-doubt and question what you could have done better, or why...

Too many new managers are being set up to join the 40-60% of new managers who fail or underperform in their first 2 years. It often has nothing to do with their capabilities, but rather the lack of proper training, support, and guidance that is necessary to make them successful in this new management role. In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, I will be sharing a list of 6 things I...

My business coach recently asked me some questions about the relationship I have with my business. As I answered the questions, it occurred to me that these questions apply not only to business owners but to anyone else who works. In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast , I will ask you 4 specific questions. I invite you to grab a pen and paper, then pause the episode to answer them as...

Being in a leadership role comes with a lot of unspoken rules. Things that are not written in your job description, yet are critical for you to know in order to succeed. More precisely, these unspoken rules are all about these small, often overlooked things that can make a big difference in how people see you, how they feel in your presence, and the trust they have in you. I got thinking about the...

Many workplaces have decided to go hybrid since the pandemic… but in doing so have unveiled an entirely new glass ceiling for those choosing to work from home. In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’re going to talk about presenteeism and the bias toward proximity that leaves remote employees at a serious disadvantage for receiving promotions and bonuses. You will learn: What the...

Remember that time when you had a "WIN" at work?  Maybe you nailed an impressive presentation, got some awesome praise, or closed a major deal - and you felt great about yourself, right? But then on another day, you got some criticism, or maybe your presentation fell flat and didn't go as planned, or perhaps you lost an important deal or a big client and you blamed yourself because you knew t...

Are you feeling over-committed, exhausted, or worried that you will burn out? Then this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast is for YOU! We're having a conversation with Teresa Vozza about burnout and burnout prevention. We'll be discussing the underlying patterns that keep getting in the way of us setting clear boundaries and then Teresa shares tips on how to practice saying “no” to your m...

Have you ever told yourself that “you just don’t have enough time?” In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’re going to talk about why time management is actually a lot more about pain management than task management. I made this episode to help you: Build awareness on how you spend your time and what you focus on Own your decisions and make changes that align with your priorities...

In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with Kevin Kepple on how to bring out the best in your employees, turning “sort of average” employees into Exceptional Contributors with the help of The Influence Equation. We also speak about Transformational Leadership and a bunch of other really useful, interesting topics. Be sure to stay tuned until the end for a R...

Ep. 111 - According to research published in HBR involving 17,000 managers, the average manager received their first leadership training 10 years after they began supervising. That's crazy if you think about it. There is no other job for which we'd think it's ok to practice it for 10 years before getting trained in it. In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about the specific costs and risks...

Ep. 110 - In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’re going to talk about common misconceptions about leadership coaching and the difference between coaching and training in leadership development. The three common misconceptions we will discuss are: Coaching is for people who need something fixed Coaches should have experience in your field or your profession Coaching is for execut...

In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about compassionate leadership and how it might help you elevate your own leadership and create better, stronger relationships and even accountability with your team. Here's what we'll discuss: Defining Compassionate Leadership : I share my personal definition and share insights from leaders who advocate for compassionate leadership. 4 Stages of The Comp...

In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’re going to talk about some of the most common mistakes that I see with people running one-on-one meetings. We know that it is important to have recurring meetings with our direct reports, but when not run effectively, these meetings can turn into a huge time waster. We're gonna talk about... Task- vs. people-focus Ownership Accountability Yo...

Coinciding with the launch of Ramona's book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role', this week's episode addresses one of the four critical shifts new managers have to go through to successfully transition into leadership. The shift you'll hear about is moving from Advising to Coaching. By the end of this episode, you'll know... why...

In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’re going to talk about what your leadership philosophy is, why you should have one, and how to create it. You will learn about my unique approach to leadership development, The APS Method , which I developed to help new and mid-level managers become leaders people love to work with, and why you should think about your own methods and philosop...

I love helping my clients with tactical, practical changes. But what we can't ignore is that the way we think has a huge impact on how well we lead. For example... Are you not speaking up enough in leadership meetings? Do you sugarcoat feedback? Do you prefer to do the work yourself instead of delegating it to your team? Or are you annoyed with people not meeting your expectations? If any of these...

Protecting your confidence is a topic dear to my heart, and over the years I’ve noticed what are the most common confidence-hindering challenges leaders at all levels face. In this episode, I share with you the red flags to watch out for, and the biggest remedy that you can apply so you can fully grow in confidence. These are the five most common challenges that can feel like ‘setbacks’: You will...

Have you ever been in a situation when you received criticism at work and it was hard to take? Maybe you got defensive or maybe you felt resentful or frustrated. Or maybe it kicked off a spiral of self-doubt and guilt (or even shame!). I've definitely been there and I definitely have my fair share of regrets about how I reacted in certain feedback situations. It took me a while to learn how to get...

In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with Tatiyana Cure on how to become great at hiring. Tatiyana is an expert coach who helps managers identify, attract, recruit, and onboard top talent. She also recently published a book as a practical guide to helping hiring managers attract and interview top talent. Having worked across a range of different industrie...

Do you find it hard to say no to people? Do you struggle to meet people’s needs all the time? Do you often avoid conflict or confrontation? If you’re answering ‘yes’ to any of these answers – you’re probably a people-pleaser. It affects so many of us and people-pleasing is a frequent topic in coaching conversations with my clients. But I have found some proven strategies to overcome this tendency,...

Episode 100 is here!! 🎉 Reaching episode 100 is worth celebrating... but for sure not alone! For this reason, I invited 3 former students of the Leadership Accelerator program to join me and to talk about their personal trials and tribulations as they transitioned into their first leadership roles. And wow! This episode is raw, honest, and vulnerable! You'll hear from... Lisa and what she found m...

One of the most exciting parts about your new role is that you get to have a greater say on the direction and focus of your team’s work. You’re likely invited to leadership-level meetings, you get to have further insight into the company’s strategic considerations, and you get to make bigger and more impactful decisions than you did in your prior IC position. This all sounds great, I’m sure. But a...