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The New Manager Podcast

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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205. Managing Imposter Syndrome

The New Manager Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Nothing can fully prepare you for the reality of managing people. Different personalities, priorities, and communication styles can shake any new manager's confidence, and leave you wondering: "Am I really cut out for this?" If being a manager is activating frustration and imposter syndrome, this episode will help!**After the Episode**Enrollment for the April 2025 cohort is now open! Sign up for Communication Strategies for

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00:16:14

204. Seven Tips for Facilitating Change

The New Manager Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Managers deal with a lot of change. Some of it you have no say about -- leadership simply makes a decision that you now have to communicate to your team. Other times, you will be the one initiating change -- and you'll have to figure out how to get a person or your team on board.Here are seven tips to help managers facilitate change.People want to know about:Meaning: What does this change mean for them?Timing: When will this change happen?Context: What is happening, and why?To facilitate

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00:13:29

203. Dignity Prompts + Soft Skills

The New Manager Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Being a people manager means developing the soft skills you need to manage a range of people. You'll encounter people with different personalities and work styles, and a range of communication skills. Each person may have different priorities and motivations."Soft skills" can be hard to get right, depending on your situation. This episode starts with some prompts to get you thinking about the role of dignity in your work relationships, and how it fits with the soft skills that

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00:07:25

202. Start where you are.

The New Manager Podcast ·

2025/01/27

Every day you get examples of communication. You're surrounded by it! When you think about the people you work with, who stands out as being a great communicator? Why? What are they doing -- or not doing?This deceptively simple practice will activate your powers of observation and curiosity. You will become more intentional and less reactive, when you start where you are and learn from your direct experience of the communication around you. In this episode you'll hear an excerpt from my

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00:19:10

201. Dignity, Conflict, and Repair

The New Manager Podcast ·

2025/01/20

A lot of new managers tell me they're conflict avoidant and struggle to communicate directly when it feels like there's conflict brewing.If that's you, then this episode is for you. I've been reading a book, Dignity: The Essential Role It Plays in Resolving Conflict. The author is Dr. Donna Hicks, an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. She has worked as a conflict resolution specialist for years. In her book, she talks about

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00:15:10

200. Prioritize tasks using a Neurodiverse lens with...

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/12/30

Do you know the Eisenhower Matrix? It's a classic framework for organizing tasks and clarifying priorities. In this episode, I walk you through the basics, adding a Neurodiverse lens that makes this framework even more useful.This is also the 200th episode of The New Manager Podcast. Wow! Thank you for listening, and being part of this. In this episode I also share an announcement: that I will be taking a break. After 200 episodes, it's time to pause and take some time to think about what to

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00:20:06

199. Conflict Isn't Always Bad

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/12/23

If you're conflict avoidant, or grew up as the peace-maker in your family or friend group, then save this episode! You probably have a gut sense that conflict is bad, and must be prevented. But did you know that conflict can actually be an indicator of psychological safety? Conflict is a normal part of human relationships. What's important is what kind of conflict it is, and how you handle it. Let's discuss! **After the Episode** Register for Communication Strategies for

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00:15:04

198. "How does it work?" Testing assumptions and...

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/12/16

You must find out how things work. One of the most common misconceptions is, "If I just do good work, it will be recognized and rewarded." When you don't question your assumptions about process --how things work -- it leaves you with blind spots you don't realize are holding you back! Here's a simple three step framework that can help you: What do you want? Make a list of all the things. How do you think it works? Write down the story of how you think those things happen. Verify! Get

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00:10:39

197. Be Open to Receiving Support

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/12/09

There's a perspective shift that happens when you step into a manager and leadership role. Instead of thinking, "I have to do it all", you begin to take a bigger view and ask, "How can all this get done?"You'll be thinking about how work is allocated, and what are the different strengths and qualities you have on the team. You'll start thinking about what strengths you and the team need to develop. And you'll make decisions about delegating and prioritizing work. See this as part of the skill set

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00:11:05

196. A Different Kind of Episode

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/12/02

It's December now, and I'm feeling reflective about time passing. So, in today's episode I share some ideas to encourage your own reflection, and how doing so can help you show up more grounded at work.Resources mentioned in the episode: Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver https://maryoliver.com/prose/ If you're a fan of Mary Oliver, go listen to this iterview she gave back in 2015: https://onbeing.org/programs/mary-oliver-i-got-saved-by-the-beauty-of-the-world/ Year Compass:

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00:21:15

195. Start Your Year in Review

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/11/25

The end of the year is a great time do a personal Year in Review. I'm using the Year Compass, and will share some of the questions to get you started. Let's discuss!**After the Episode** Download your own free Year Compass workbook: https://yearcompass.com/en/ Inquire about private coaching or team facilitation: https://kimnicol.com/https://kimnicol.com/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/ Sign up for Communication Strategies for

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00:21:11

194. Four Toxic Traits at Work

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/11/19

In the course of your career, you're likely to encounter some toxic traits at work. These can show up in any relationship and undermine trust, making it harder to work well together. The first step is to simply become aware of them: Criticism / Blame Contempt Defensiveness Stonewalling To address this, you'll need to: Increase your skill & capacity for dealing with conflict Be responsive, rather than reactive Let's discuss! **After the Episode** Inquire about personal

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00:17:54

193. Mindfulness for Managing During Overwhelm

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/11/11

It's the end of the year -- you might be feeling some overwhelm! In this episode I walk you through a mindfulness practice to try when you want to feel more grounded and calm. Let's discuss! ** After the Episode ** Join the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Ask about private coaching: https://kimnicol.com/ Say hi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

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00:16:34

192. Goals vs Intentions

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/11/04

Feeling overwhelmed about a situation, or uncertain about what to do next? Ask yourself these two questions to help organize your thinking and get clear on your next steps: What's the goal? What's your intention? When you take a breath, take a step back, and look at the bigger picture, the GOAL can help clarify what matters, and your INTENTION gives you direction for how to show up today. Let's discuss! **After the Episode** Sign up for the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers:

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00:15:41

191. Appreciative Inquiry vs Toxic Positivity

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/10/28

Managers and leaders are always learning, and today's episode will walk you through a practice to help you learn through appreciative inquiry. **After the Episode** Free Class: Essential Skills for New Managers January 2025 dates released for Communication Strategies for Managers For private coaching and team facilitation, visit kimnicol.com Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimnicol

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00:08:33

190. Essential Skills for New Managers (Invitation)

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/10/21

There's a lot to learn about being a manager. To feel less overwhelmed by it all, focus on the essentials. You're invited to my free upcoming class on Essential Skills for New Managers, where you'll learn: 1) Where to start 2) What no one told you, and 3) How to advocate for yourself to get the support you want Let's discuss! **After the Episode** ⁠RSVP for Essential Skills for New Managers⁠. Visit my website: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/⁠ ⁠Follow me on LinkedIn⁠.

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00:16:18

189. Be easy on yourself.

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/10/14

Ever notice how being hard on yourself can make it harder to learn? The perfectionism and pressure to not make mistakes can really bog you down. Instead, be easy on yourself. In this episode I'll walk you through a series of questions to ask that will help you focus and make progress on one thing at a time. You'll increase your rate of learning, and reduce the feeling of overwhelm. Let's discuss! ** After the Episode ** Sign up for the Lightning Lesson on Essential Skills for New Managers:

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00:17:39

188. Working with Difficult People

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Humans vary, and it's completely normal to experience friction in working relationships. Expect to feel frustrated when there are different perspectives, competing priorities, or a clash in working styles and preferences.Three things that will help you: Identify the real issue. Choose a strategy and next steps. Be ok being uncomfortable. Let's discuss! ** After the Episode ** Get on the wait list for the next Communication Strategies for

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00:45:16

187. Career Conversation with Wendy Saccuzzo: What to...

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Feel like you've hit a career plateau? Listen to this conversation with career coach Wendy Saccuzzo for ideas how to handle it. We talk about: When feeling stuck is an inner thing, or an outer thing. The connection between career stage and life stage. Creating a vision for what you want. How to use a plateau to your advantage. Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysaccuzzo/ Or her website: https://www.aboutworkstuff.com/ Join an upcoming Career

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00:08:41

186. What Makes a Great Team

The New Manager Podcast ·

2024/09/16

When you ask yourself "What makes a great team?", you must consider the variety of people you work with. That way, the concept of "great team" can become real -- and not just an abstract idea. What will make this team of people great? Remember that communication styles vary, so expect to adjust your approach depending on the person. That's one of the best ways for you to build trust and be effective, even when team composition changes. ** After the Episode** Register for

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