Tips for New Managers

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 […]

Updated October 24th 2024 Congratulations! Your bosses just promoted you to manager, which means you’ll have new responsibilities, challenges, and exciting opportunities heading your way. As a first-time manager, you must 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 […]

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 […]

Updated September 26th, 2023 As a manager, you cannot overstate when it comes to learning how to develop a work plan. In today’s episode of MakTV I will be explaining how to create a work plan, what a work plan is as well as the four essentials to developing a work plan. All right then […]

Did you know that companies with engaged employees see 233% greater customer loyalty AND 26% greater annual revenue?! These crazy stats show that there are plenty of benefits to having an energized team! Energized + motivated employees pay off. In this video we’ll be diving into 5 important ways that you can keep your team […]

Raise your hand if you are feeling a lot of anxiety and fear around your role….‍♀️ If you raised your hand I want you to know that you are not alone. The stress and uncertainty about what’s in store for you and how you will perform is something that most new managers experience. And if […]