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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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264. Say It Out Loud
1w ago00:15:06Tap 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
2w ago00:09:54Tap 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
3w ago00:21:21Tap 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.
Transcribe →258. Future Focused Feedback
Apr 2000:18:24Tap to summarizeThe latest Global State of the Workplace Report by Gallup came out, and they're reporting lower levels of engagement worldwide. One thing that helps? Meaningful feedback. And one key part of that? Future focused feedback.Plus: you can now download your own copy of the Make Feedback meaningful zine!.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free download:https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine--Watch the video tutorial:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te2lJzYc954--Read the Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2026 report:https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx--Read the study on Future Focused Feedback:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0234444...After the EpisodeStrengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Learn how to 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 →257. Savor the Wins
Apr 1300:08:26Tap to summarizeThis week, take a breath and savor the wins. There will always be more work to be done. And even when things are going well, it can feel scary -- the feeling that there's more to lose, or that you'll let people down, can increase in the best of times.So make an intentional practice: savor the wins, whether they are small or clearly visible for all to see...Is there a topic you'd like to see covered in an upcoming episode? Leave a note below! Or send me a message on LinkedIn....After the EpisodeStrengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Develop your skills at saying 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 →256. When Managing Feels Heavy
Apr 600:18:51Tap to summarizeBeing a manager isn't glamorous. If things are feeling heavy, like you're stuck in a thankless grind, have a listen....After the EpisodeJoin the upcoming class of Communication Strategies for Managers:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad:https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no~Find me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/
Transcribe →255. Listen Without Trying to Fix Things
Mar 3000:16:02Tap to summarizeToday I share my biggest take-away from attending Transform. Plus, a reminder that you're human, you work with humans, and there's a lot going on....After the EpisodeDevelop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad:https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no~Strengthen the basics, and level up your leadership skills with Communication Strategies for Managers:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Find me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/~Get in touch to discuss private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/
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