The People Mentor Podcast
1) Managing Managers for the First Time -The Reality Nobody Prepares You For
Managing Managers for the First TimeI thought this would be just like leading my old team, but bigger. I was so wrong.If This Sounds Like You, This Episode Is Essential:❌ Your old success moves now cr...Show More
2) Culture First: Why Your Leadership Sets the Tone for Every Conversation
Your workplace conversations are broken. I'm here to fix them.In this episode, I'm tackling something that is often overlooked - your workplace culture.Not the glossy values stuck on your website. I'm...Show More
3) How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt and Stop Exhaustion for Leaders
That stomach-dropping feeling when someone asks for just five minutes of your time? The way you end up hiding in staff toilets just to get a moment's peace? You're not alone.In this episode, I dive in...Show More
4) What to Do When Employees Complain About Their Manager
One of the most awkward situations you'll face as a senior manager is when staff come to you complaining about their boss. After 33 years of managing teams, I know this one inside and out, having been...Show More
5) The Unspoken Cost of Being the Strong One at Work
Being the strong one at work might win you praise, but it comes at a hidden cost. In this episode, I unpack what it really takes to continuously hold it together, why it quietly drains leaders, and ho...Show More
6) Managing a Sulker in the Workplace Without Losing Your Patience
Some team members sulk when things don't go their way.It's draining. It slows everyone down. And it tests your patience.In this episode, I share how to spot the signs early, why ignoring them makes th...Show More
7) How to Stop Your Inner Critic From Hijacking Your Difficult Conversations
8) When Apologies Fall Flat - What's Behind Those Repeated Patterns
Have you ever been on the receiving end of a half-hearted "sorry"?You know the type. The apology that leaves you feeling worse than before.In this episode, I'm breaking down why apologies go wrong. An...Show More
9) Boost Your Career Resilience with Continuous Growth Strategies
Feeling stuck or worn down by all the changes in your career? In this episode of No Room for Fluff: The Workplace Edit, I explore how to build long-term career resilience, so you can stay grounded, ke...Show More
10) Navigating High-Stress Work Transitions -Strategies for Maintaining Composure and Professionalism
Feeling the pressure of a high-stakes transition at work? Whether you're juggling deadlines, stepping into a new role, or navigating difficult colleagues, this episode is your toolkit for staying calm...Show More