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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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What do new managers need to know about working with HR? And what can you do to create great relationships at work -- with your manager, your team, and internal clients? This episode covers all that and more, with special guest Maggie Reyes. Before becoming a Master Certified Life Coach and expert in marriage and relationships, Maggie worked in HR. In this episode she shares her wisdom, strategic perspective, and practical tips to help you manage more effectively and lead more authentically. Follow Maggie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaggiereyes/ To work with Maggie, go to: ⁠https://maggiereyes.com/⁠ Listen to The Marriage Life Coach Podcast: https://maggiereyes.com/podcast/ Buy her book, the Questions for Couples Journal: 400 Questions to Enjoy, Reflect, and Connect with Your Partner After the Episode: For 1:1 coaching with Kim, go to: https://kimnicol.com/ Join the Wait List for the next Group Program: https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/
73. Time Management

73. Time Management

2022-05-3016:48

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.   After the episode: For 1:1 coaching, book a consult: ⁠https://calendly.com/kimnicol/consultation⁠ Join the email list: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/⁠
Talking about the intersection of personal growth and professional development, being a new manager, and how unconscious bias shows up at work.
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 create next for you and this show. **After the Episode** More about the Eisenhower Matrix: https://untools.co/eisenhower-matrix/ Register for Communication Skills for Managers or get on the wait list: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Get private coaching, or ask about a workshop for your team: https://kimnicol.com/ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠
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 Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Ask about private coaching or team sessions: https://kimnicol.com/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
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 curious, talk to people, and get new perspectives and info to update your assumption. You must take an active role in asking and finding out! Do not expect your manager to initiate this knowledge transfer. Do know wait for HR to tell you how it works. ** After the Episode** Register for Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies For private coaching, or to have me lead a workshop, session, or training for your team: https://kimnicol.com/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
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 you will develop. And have some grace for yourself, if you feel a struggle to know when and how to delegate rather than just do it all yourself. Let's discuss! **After the Episode** The next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers starts in January! Register to join us: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies For private coaching, or to discuss a team session or off-site, visit my website: https://kimnicol.com/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
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: https://yearcompass.com/en/ **After the Episode** For private coaching, visit: https://kimnicol.com/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/ Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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 Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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 coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠ Register for Communication Strategies: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠
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/
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: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies For private coaching or team facilitation, contact me through: https://kimnicol.com/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
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
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.
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: https://maven.com/p/8b3361/essential-skills-for-new-managers Get on the wait list for the next Communication Strategies course: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/ Reach out for private coaching, team facilitation and workshops: https://kimnicol.com/
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 Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Get private coaching: https://kimnicol.com/coaching/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
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 Conversation: https://lu.ma/conversationsaboutcareer ** After the Episode** Register for Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Reach out to Kim for private coaching or team-building sessions: https://kimnicol.com/ Follow Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
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 Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Questions? Message me at: https://kimnicol.com/contact/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
Being an effective manager and a great leader requires learning new skills and ways of working. In this episode, I'll walk you through three things that will make it easier for you to learn, and to tap into your own creative thinking and inherent brilliance: Time Safety Simplicity ** After the Episode** For private coaching, or to talk with me about how I can support your team during a workshop or offsite, visit my website: https://kimnicol.com/ Join my upcoming course on Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
These are foundational for any manager: Clarify what makes a good manager. Identify what makes communication effective. Design meetings and 1:1s, to use your time better. Do feedback better: giving, receiving, and requesting. Speak up, advocate, and set boundaries. Plan for performance reviews, facilitating change and having tough conversations. Manage up. ** After the Episode ** Register for my upcoming course, Communication Strategies for Managers https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/ Contact me for private coaching, team training or workshops: https://kimnicol.com/
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