Tips for New Managers

Updated – May 26th, 2023 Being a first-time manager is a challenging task. It requires you to develop or strengthen your skill set, have a deep understanding of human relationships, and have the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. But, despite many people checking all the boxes, they still fail in their roles as first-time managers. […]

A couple weeks ago I posted a video about the introverted leader. It was super fun to do! But then some of you lovely extroverted leaders reached out to me to be like…. but what about us? That’s a great point! So because you are also awesome, I wanted to do another video to cover some […]

I swear I thought I was a coach for new managers?! So tell me why, as I was browsing through Audible the other day, one of the books recommended to me was: What to expect while you’re expecting? I’m not sure why the algorithm suggested this book to me … but it did and it gave […]

Congratulations! Your bosses just promoted you as a manager, which means new responsibilities, challenges, and exciting opportunities are coming your way. As a first-time manager, it’s necessary to start on the right foot and gather all the essential tools for your new position; to help you navigate this transition smoothly, I have prepared the ultimate […]

In today’s blog post I want to talk about something that has been bugging me for some time and ​I’m just going to get straight to it. Yes, you can be an introvert and a great manager!​There is this false belief going around – and I’m hearing it more and more in my sessions – […]

So have you ever been in a situation where your boss says something or asks your team to do something that you are not totally aligned with, but you have NO IDEA how to disagree with your boss or voice your opinion without causing a stir? It’s very awkward, isn’t it? Disagreeing with someone that […]

So if I were to ask you –  what’s your reputation at work? What would you say? Actually better yet, what would your colleagues say about you? Would they say that you are quiet? Would they say that you are opinionated? Reliable? Shy? Are you the data person that everyone can go to if they […]

Decisions, decisions! Decisions are a big part of life, yet they are not always easy. As you probably already know, as manager, a vital skill that you must have locked down is your ability to make good decisions. No pressure right? The good news is that making good decisions is a method that you can […]

As a new manager, you must understand how and why you should be showing your team appreciation. Everybody has a desire to feel seen and heard, and if you can fulfil this need by showing some appreciation, your team will feel happier in their roles and want to continue achieving outstanding results.  There are so […]

One frequently asked question in my coaching sessions is, “Mak, you talk a lot about leadership. But I don’t understand the difference between leadership and management?” I’m not surprised it tops the list of what confuses many. I had the same question, too. I used to think, ‘ Well, I got promoted to manager, so […]