Most of how work gets done is through communication. Every day you're speaking up in meetings, delivering presentations, fielding interruptions, and responding to emails, chats, and DMs.

To get out of feeling overwhelmed and, instead, feel more confident in getting things done, you want to take a step back and have some intentional communication strategies. Let's discuss!

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Being on a leadership journey requires both personal growth and professional development. The way you did things in the past, does not mean it's the best way to do things now. Learning how to look with new eyes, take a new approach, and try a new way is part of the job!

In this episode, find out why you might say YES all the time (and why it's hard to say NO). Especially when you're a hard worker, and care deeply about those who are depending on you.

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No matter where you are in the organization, it's helpful to think about managing up. (Even if you are the Executive Director or CEO, you might still manage up to the Board!)

Start with awareness of the power dynamic and power differential -- which can vary widely depending on the organizational culture (is it super hierarchical? or more flat?) and the personalities involved. Ask yourself: What do I know about this person? How to they measure success? What do they care about? Prioritize?

Then think about it through the lens of partnership: what are your roles, and how can you work well together?

Let's discuss!

The continuing education class I mentioned on Trauma Informed Leadership: A Guide for All Managers, starts June 19th!

Listen to Ep. 147. Ask - What New Managers Need to Know about Making an Ask

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Being a human means you have access to all the emotions -- as does everyone you work with!  Becoming a manager will bring up everything from self-doubt, fear of failure, and frustration. . . to connection, inspiration, and confidence.  

The best part of work is when we feel proud, valued, and respected.  

The worst is when we feel a lack of trust, discouraged, or chronically frustrated.  Understanding emotions are important for every manager (and human, lets be honest.)  

In this episode we walk through the very basics of understanding emotion as an experience, so you can begin to work with them more effectively.  

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When you start managing people, you will be making new decisions about how you use your time.  

Some of your time will be in strategic thinking and planning, some will be in execution, some in communicating, and other relationship management tasks.  

You must learn how to use your time well, rather than letting yourself feel overwhelmed -- which leads to avoidance, reactivity, and never feeling like you have a handle on things.  

Each week, take a moment to pause and ask yourself:  What am I spending my time on?  And why?  What am I avoiding?  And why?  

Taking a little time to regularly reflect, assess, and decide how to use your time will ensure you use the rest of your time intentionally, rather than reactively.  Let's discuss!

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You're not managing people yet, but it's the next step and you want to start preparing.  In this episode we'll talk about how you can start developing your mindset, before you shift from IC to people manager.

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As a manager, part of your job is to speak up.  But as a human, you might feel anxious or reluctant to do so.  What holds us back from speaking up at work?  And how can you learn to have more authentic confidence to speak up?  Let's discuss.  

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One reason we hold on to anxiety and perfection is because of an underlying belief that you need them to be successful.  You might think that perfection makes you detail oriented, and anxiety motivates you towards achievement -- and you may have been rewarded for them!  In this episode, you'll get some ideas for how to think differently, so you can achieve what you want but in a new way.  It will make you a better manager, and you'll become more authentically confident.  Let's talk about it.

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Having friends at work makes our work experience much more rewarding.  In this episode, learn four things that great work friendships have.  And learn how to think about balancing friendships with people who report to you.

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There are three skills every manager needs:  Advocacy, Giving Feedback, and Boundaries.  Today we explore how they all connect.  When you know what you want, the next step is to consider how to go about making happen.  Is it something you need to advocate for?  Do you need to give someone feedback, to create a desired change?  Or is this a boundary issue that requires you to clarify an agreement with yourself?  Let's discuss.

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Being human means going through highs and lows.  Let's talk about what that means for you as a manager.  And:  what happens when you realize you don't love what you do?  In this episode you'll learn how a small shift in perspective can help you're feeling discouraged.

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If you've managed child care for your family, then you have experience managing people.  You've had to interview, hire, and onboard a new team member.  You've had to manage schedules, evaluate performance, and give feedback.  In this episode, let's talk about the connections between managing child care and being a manager at work.

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Many folks are uncomfortable setting boundaries because it can feel confrontational, like something you're putting against someone else.  Or boundaries can feel like a rule you set for other people.  But a boundary isn't about controlling other people.  Here's a way to think about it instead.  It may help you create boundaries more easily.

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If you find yourself suddenly having to lead a team through hard times, this is for you. Layoffs are hard on everyone -- including those left behind, who are grieving the loss of their teammates, fearing for their own job security, and feeling betrayed or mistrustful of upper management and leadership.

When things feel out of your control, the ideas here will help ground you and give you an idea for how to approach the new reality in a human-centered way.

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Being overly self-critical and diminishing your skills and accomplishments is one way to keep yourself small.  When you start to take up more space, it might feel weird -- like you're boasting, or being arrogant.  There's another way to think about it.  Rather than making yourself smaller or puffing yourself up into arrogance, this episode will give you a way to think about that let's you be "right" sized.

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Being ambitious does not mean you need to be great at everything.  And when you focus on what you're not good at, you're more likely to overlook and diminish what you are good at.  In this episode we look at where this story comes from, how it effects you at work, and what to do instead.  We'll talk about three types of family pressure and one common career pressure (especially if you are underrepresented at work), so you can identify these in your own life.

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One of the first ways we learn to do something new is by observing someone else, and then trying to mimic what we see.  But this always the best approach, and one pitfall is that you'll compare yourself to others and think that your job is to be like them and do what they do.  When you're a new manager, this looks like replicating what you've seen other managers do -- rather than thinking about what is needed in the moment.  It also results in discounting your own judgement and preferences, because if you don't see it modeled around you, you may assume that your own ideas are "wrong."  So let's talk about what to do instead.  

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Time Management may seem boring, but to me it is a sacred practice.  Because when you make decisions about what is on your calendar, you are making decisions about how to spend your life.  Making decisions about your time is also tied into bigger topics -- like your values, your fears, and what else is happening in your life right now.  There will always be more things to do than time (or energy) for it.  Let's talk about it.  

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What if it was possible to have better meetings?  Start to think about meetings as something you can design with intention and care.  Let's talk about it.  

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Ambition is what motivates you to succeed.  But when you take a closer look, what's really driving it?  Is it a desire for achievement? Money? Autonomy?  Something else?  In this episode we take a closer look at ambition and how it connects with three distinct stages of career:  Workhorse, Confident Practitioner, and Legacy / Vision.  We'll also talk about why to become a manager -- or not.

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Before you manager other people, first you have to manage yourself.  It starts by understanding how your mind works.  For most of us, when faced with uncertainty the mind fills in the blanks with negative creativity.  You think about all the things that could go wrong, or how you're not good enough.  Learning how to manage your mind is something that will help you as a new manager and leader, throughout your career!  Let's talk about it.  

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Every problem has two parts:  the outside part, and the inside part.  In this episode, learn how to identify the real problem, and see why working on the inside part always creates more options and solutions for you.  Also:  being a manager is a lot about dealing with emotions.  Let's talk about it.

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Wonder what happens in coaching?  Let's talk about it.  Many of my clients have never worked with a coach before coming to me.  Learn why having a plan can get in the way of progress, and how coaching creates positive side effects like getting promoted.  

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What's more important that perfection?  Clarity of purpose.  In this episode you'll learn why new managers can get distracted by perfection, and how to look at things in a more useful way.  Start to focus on purpose over perfection, and see what happens.

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If you're a good problem-solver, chances are you spend a lot of time looking at. . . problems. This week, ask yourself, "What's working?" To be an effective manager and an inspired leader, you want to have an accurate picture of the situation -- which means being just as mindful of the strengths and positive qualities that you are your team possess as you are aware of the challenges.

This will also help you build trust and good-will, and set you up for success later on in the year when it comes time to do performance reviews.

In this episode you'll learn why it's easy to overlook the good stuff, and you'll get some specific strategies to help you refocus your attention.

Let's discuss!

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Why do we feel anxious when things are going well?  Let's talk about it.  Every new manager and growing leader will face this as some point.  There will be a time in your life and career when things are going great, and yet you'll feel worried, stressed, guilty, or anxious.  Find out where that comes from so you don't go into success avoidance or sabotage.  Learn how to feel safe being successful.  

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When you feel overwhelmed as a manager, come back to the fundamentals.  They can give you perspective and help you focus on the simple things that matter.

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Being clear about who gets to make what decisions can reduce uncertainty, anxiety, and frustration at work.  In this episode, learn how to think about authority and decision making as a manager.  And begin to notice how it functions around you.

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Being direct is an effective communication skill that every manager needs.  But it's not always easy!  Learn why we avoid being direct (and why people might not be direct with you), and what to do differently.  You'll grow your confidence as a leader, and use this skill to create more trust in your relationships!

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Every manager needs to learn now to give effective feedback.  It's ok if it doesn't come naturally -- you can learn how to do it well.  Thinking in terms of "Feedback as a Service" takes the pressure off, and helps you feel like you're on the same team.  This episode will give you a useful way to think about how to give feedback, be human, and create a working relationship that works for everyone.

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Effective managers know how to advocate for their team.  Start with learning how to advocate for yourself -- especially regarding professional development.  Learn what holds you back from speaking up, and how to think about it in a new way.

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When you're a founder or small business owner and your business begins to grow, you create a new job for yourself:  people manager.  Here's what to know when you're a new manager for the first time as a founder.

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Everything you do is driven by what you're thinking and how you're feeling.  Learn how to tell when a thought -- "I can do it" -- is helping or hindering you, and know what to do about it.  

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Thinking like a facilitator can help you be a more effective manager.

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In this episode, learn how to be strategic about why you give feedback.  Hear six different reasons that drive feedback, and learn why your values and identity play a big role in your strategy.

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Good leaders and effective managers think about strategy. They consider the desired outcome or goal, and then make decisions based on the available resources and assets, constraints and obstacles. Plus, when you become more strategic, you will feel less reactive to other people's urgency.

To develop this skill, start by understanding your own strategies. Why are you doing things the way you are doing them? In this episode, you'll learn a simple practice that will help you begin to see your own strategies in daily life. Increase your self-awareness, and you'll become more intentional about the strategies you want to put into practice at work. Let's discuss!

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What exactly is strategic thinking?  How do you develop it to be a more effective manager?  Let's discuss!

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Managing people requires a specific skillset and a different way of thinking.  It's like when you go to drive a car when you've only been a passenger -- there's always a learning curve, even though you've seen others do it countless times.  This episode will give you a productive way to think about it, so you don't feel stuck thinking there's something wrong with you (there isn't).

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This will help when you're in overwhelm (which can lead to procrastinating on making a decision).  One turn of phrase that can shift perspective, ease the burden, and help you focus on the present moment.

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If you're an introvert you'll really enjoy this episode on communication skills.  Learn the fundamental skills for public speaking, how it connects with giving feedback, and the number one thing you need to put it all together.

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It's the new year!  Let's talk about the three key skills you need to manage effectively.  These hold true no matter what size organization, or how junior or senior you are.  And, we'll talk about creating your professional development roadmap for the year.

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If you start to feel stuck in a conversation wondering, "What is happening here?" you might be in Opinion Tennis.  In this episode you'll learn about this common pattern and how it can show up at work and in family gatherings.  And, I'll share two ways to get out of the pattern.

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Every new manager needs to develop their strategic thinking.  Here are some ways to do that at the end of the year.  

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In this episode I talk you through a process for end-of-year reflection and celebration.  And, we'll cover why it's so valuable to celebrate.  Hint:  your brain has a bias for negativity.  When you intentionally celebrate, it trains your attention to notice and learn from positive experiences.  It also strengthens your sense of agency.  Studies also show that celebrating is good for mental health and well-being, and who doesn't need more of that?

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Tips for what to do when you feel overwhelmed.  And remembering that anytime you think about a big change you want to make, you'll meet resistance and doubt.  Let's talk about why, and how to approach it instead.

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Your brain wants certainty, because it feels like safety.  If you find that you're in a pattern of holding yourself back, it can help to think of it as a desire for safety rather than "self-sabotage."  When you're aware of the underlying reasoning, you can start working *with* yourself rather than against yourself.  Let's talk about it more in this episode.  

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Learn some practical strategies for communicating your point of view. You want to understand you options, because different relationships and situations will require different approaches. You will be more influential as a leader and manager when you consider nuance and options in how you choose to communicate. If you get uncomfortable with dis-harmony, conflict, or confrontation, you will love this episode. Lets discuss!

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Changes in leadership can be difficult.  I'm sharing my favorite metaphor for this situation, and the questions that can help you think strategically when you need to communicate about the change.

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In this episode I share the talk I gave at ICF Converge 2021.  You'll learn more about how I think about manager development from a holistic perspective, and will come away with insights you can apply in your own work life.  You'll also hear three powerful questions to ask yourself, your team, or your manager.

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Making decisions is a skill, and an important part of being an effective manager.  Your mindset will influence how you make decisions, and how you show up at work.  Most of us learn that it's important to be right -- but that can come with adverse outcomes that you might not even realize.  What happens if you're willing to be wrong?  Let's talk about it.

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