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The New Manager Podcast
Hosted by Kim Nicol · EN
The New Manager Podcast is where you'll learn how to be a better manager with simple, doable ideas and frameworks. Kim Nicol is a coach and mindfulness teacher who started teaching Essential Skills for New Managers back in 2017, and helps folks in diverse industries with her approach to human-centered leadership. Learn more at: https://kimnicol.com/
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268. Building Your Personal Brand as a Manager
2d ago00:15:53Tap to summarizeHow do you want to be known? How do you want people to describe you when you're not in the room?...After the EpisodeSign up to be a guest on the pod! We'll work through one problem you want help with:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest~Join the next Communication Strategies for Managers:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Free download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Visit my website:https://kimnicol.com/~Want private coaching for your personal growth and professional goals? Let's talk:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/discovery-call
Transcribe →267. Learning, Change, and Psychological Safety
1w ago00:19:46Tap to summarizeWhen you want to lead your team through change, it takes more than information and individual willpower. Take a look at the system around people -- the processes, incentives and metrics -- to ensure they're reinforcing the change you want. And: increase the psychological safety to learn and try new things...Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index Annual Reporthttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/agents-human-agency-and-the-opportunity-for-every-organization..Amy C. Edmondson (she literally wrote the book on psychological safety!)https://amycedmondson.com/..After the EpisodeIn June, use promo code SUMMER50 for mid-year savings on Communication Strategies for Managers:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Free download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Visit my website:https://kimnicol.com/~Want private coaching for your personal growth and professional goals? Let's talk:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/discovery-call
Transcribe →266. How Managers Shape Culture
2w ago00:17:23Tap to summarizeYou have more power to shape culture than you realize -- no matter where you sit in the org chart. Start by paying attention to three things: 1) What happens consistently, 2) What's allowed, and 3) What's celebrated....Have a challenge you'd like to talk through?This June, I'm opening my calendar to meet with listeners. We'll talk through one problem you want help with.Find a time here:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest...After the EpisodeI'm taking new clients for private coaching. Schedule a Discovery Call to find out if it's right for you:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/discovery-call...In June, use promo code SUMMER50 for mid-year savings on all of my courses:https://maven.com/kimnicol~Free download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Visit my website:https://kimnicol.com/
Transcribe →265. Feedback Desert
3w ago00:21:23Tap to summarizeThe higher you go, the harder it is to get feedback. If you're not getting validation or guidance on your work, it's easy for anxiety to spike and insecurity to flare. It can feel like shouting into a void -- or plodding through a feedback desert. This episode will help. Let's discuss!...Do you have a challenge you'd like to talk through?This June, I'm opening my calendar to meet with listeners. We'll talk through one problem you want help with. Find a time here:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest...After the EpisodeIn June, use promo code SUMMER50 for mid-year savings on all of my courses:https://maven.com/kimnicol~Free download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/
Transcribe →264. Say It Out Loud
Jun 100:15:06Tap to summarizeThere's something powerful about saying things out loud. Notice where you feel free to speak your mind and organize your thoughts. . . And where you are more measured and cautious about how you speak. Do you have a work challenge you'd like the talk through? This June, I'm opening my calendar to meet with listeners. We'll talk through one problem you want help with. The conversations will be recorded, to share in a future episode.Find a time here:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest...After the EpisodeSee all of my upcoming classes:https://maven.com/kimnicol~Free download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/
Transcribe →263. Take Time Off
May 2500:09:54Tap to summarizeIf you feel like there's too much to do and it's all on you. . . Plan a holiday or vacation this season. At the very least, take time off from worry and feeling anxious about all the things on your to-do list....After the EpisodeFree download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Learn to use The Gentle No and say no without feeling bad:https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/
Transcribe →262. Add Calm to the System
May 1800:21:21Tap to summarizeFirst, a celebration and a story about how I got myself un-stalled on a project. Then, an observation about the value of adding calm to the system, and two approaches for how to do that....After the EpisodeFree download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Learn to use The Gentle No and say no without feeling bad:https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/
Transcribe →261. Slow Down
May 1100:21:03Tap to summarize"Increase your power and influence with this one weird trick. . ." Seriously, though: make it a practice to pause and slow down. It seems counterintuitive when faced with outer urgency and an inner drive to work hard. But there are real advantages to taking a pause. It's true for athletes (rest builds strength, as does interval training), and it's true for managers at work....After the EpisodeFree download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Learn to use The Gentle No and say no without feeling bad:https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/
Transcribe →260. How to Ask for Help
May 400:25:25Tap to summarizeIf you're an "I can do it myself!" person, then you might not have much practice in asking for help. This episode is for you....After the EpisodeFree download: Make Feedback Meaningfulhttps://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine~Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Learn to use The Gentle No and say no without feeling bad:https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/
Transcribe →259. What's your Leadership Philosophy?
Apr 2700:13:20Tap to summarizeEvery leader has an underlying philosophy that shapes their decisions, actions, and approach to the work. Not sure where to start? Ask others about theirs...Resources mentioned in this episode:Dr. Frances Frei's Office Hours LIVE...After the EpisodeFree download: Make Feedback Meaningful~Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking.~Learn to use The Gentle No to say no without feeling bad.~Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching.
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