Navigating Middle Management with Confidence
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We talk about the challenges facing middle managers and what you can do to become a more confident, effective leader.
![Applying the 50/50 Method to Advance Your Career](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb629d_996ce419b1b74182941cb10522b42c6b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/bb629d_996ce419b1b74182941cb10522b42c6b~mv2.webp)
Kim Meninger
- Aug 20
- 23 min
Applying the 50/50 Method to Advance Your Career
We talk about balancing work with career management and explore my guest's 50/50 method so you can more confidently advance your career.
![How to Be a More Confident People Manager](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb629d_82af7f26382748f7aa39bc09dd0e1448~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/bb629d_82af7f26382748f7aa39bc09dd0e1448~mv2.webp)
Kim Meninger
- Aug 13
- 25 min
How to Be a More Confident People Manager
We talk about people management. Whether or not you manage people today, you likely know that it’s a tough job!
![What’s Your Anti-Vision?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb629d_aaefe832b4544a8e9cafa0783e0e0579~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/bb629d_aaefe832b4544a8e9cafa0783e0e0579~mv2.webp)
Kim Meninger
- Aug 6
- 26 min
What’s Your Anti-Vision?
We talk about the power of an anti-vision. Visions can be inspiring but they’re often not powerful enough to break through fear.
![Doing Your Best Does Not Mean Being Perfect](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb629d_a0d40e4ea9d84807814a074948f007ed~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/bb629d_a0d40e4ea9d84807814a074948f007ed~mv2.webp)
Kim Meninger
- Jul 30
- 24 min
Doing Your Best Does Not Mean Being Perfect
We talk about the three stages of chronic stress and how to recognize them. We also talk about how to manage our energy to prevent burnout.
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Kim Meninger
- Jul 23
- 27 min
Using Problem Solving Frameworks to Ease Self-Doubt
We talk about how using problem solving frameworks can help you ease self-doubt and make better decisions.
![Unhooking Our Identities from Our Jobs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb629d_8b1a0e0519634282ba78eb919a3945be~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/bb629d_8b1a0e0519634282ba78eb919a3945be~mv2.webp)
Kim Meninger
- Jul 16
- 23 min
Unhooking Our Identities from Our Jobs
We talk about the link between our identities and our jobs. Losing or leaving our jobs can be emotionally challenging.
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Kim Meninger
- Jul 15
- 4 min
Afraid of Unexpected Questions? Here are 3 Ways to Respond.
Put one or more of these strategies into action the next a surprise question is thrown your way.
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Kim Meninger
- Jul 9
- 24 min
What’s Good Enough?
We explore how deciding for ourselves what’s good enough can help us manage perfectionism and begin to loosen our unrealistic standards.
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Kim Meninger
- Jun 25
- 29 min
Build Confidence Through Social Competence
We talk about how to build our confidence through social competence and explore how small changes can change the way we see ourselves.
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Kim Meninger
- Jun 18
- 30 min
Becoming a More Intentional Leader
We talk about intentional leadership. Intentional leadership looks different to different people.
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Kim Meninger
- Jun 11
- 29 min
Walk Through the Doors That Open
We talk about setting yourself up for success in your job search.
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![Psychological safety at work: how to influence it and why you should](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb629d_38231a64af6d4a34b187b095559a3706~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bb629d_38231a64af6d4a34b187b095559a3706~mv2.webp)
Kim Meninger
- Jun 10
- 3 min
Psychological safety at work: how to influence it and why you should
How can you use your influence to promote a culture of psychological safety, and what to do if those efforts fail?
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Kim Meninger
- Jun 4
- 24 min
A Service-Oriented Approach to Executive Presence
We talk about how to maximize your executive presence without compromising your values.
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Kim Meninger
- May 28
- 27 min
Humans Have Limits
We talk about setting realistic expectations for ourselves and to do the extraordinary things we want to do, we need to acknowledge that.
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Kim Meninger
- May 21
- 26 min
Learn Before You Leap
We talk about how to get clear on what a second act might look like, how to move forward with confidence, and learning before you leap.
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Kim Meninger
- May 14
- 25 min
“Be Curious Not Furious”
This conversation will help you think differently about how we can create more inclusive workplaces for everyone.
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Kim Meninger
- May 13
- 4 min
The Mindset Shift From Ego to Service at Work—and Why it Matters
When ego threatens to undermine success at work, a shift to service is the answer.
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Kim Meninger
- May 7
- 20 min
Become a Beginner Again
We talk about reconnecting with our creativity by becoming a beginner again.
![Maintaining Your Confidence in a Job Search](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb629d_c723d8788227463e83d891bdf168234c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/bb629d_c723d8788227463e83d891bdf168234c~mv2.webp)
Kim Meninger
- Apr 30
- 28 min
Maintaining Your Confidence in a Job Search
We talk about how to confidently navigate your job search, discuss higher-level strategy, tips on how to measure progress, and more.
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