Managers are being asked to do more than ever. They're expected to coach, support well-being, drive performance, and navigate uncertainty, often without the necessary systems or tools to do it effectively.

In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young sits down with Sara Canaday, leadership strategist and award-winning author, to explore how HR can better support managers. Sara explains why manager overload is often a systemic issue, not a skill issue, and discusses how HR can transition from one-time training to real-time enablement. She also discusses how AI can help managers reduce cognitive overload while still leading with discernment and authenticity. You'll learn:

Why manager overload is a system issue, not a skill gap
How HR can shift from training to real-time support
How AI reduces overload, supports tough conversations, and improves decisions

Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Sara Canaday (04:58) Manager struggles are a systems issue (06:35) Why HR needs to shift from training to enablement (14:03) Misconceptions about managers & coaching (20:26) How AI can help leaders move from overload to clarity Resources:

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Sara Canaday's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saracanaday/