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Episode 18: Being a Great Boss Starts with Empathy with Eric Girard

From new manager pitfalls to mastering people skills, this episode is packed with truth and tools for leadership success.

Are we setting new managers up to fail? In this conversation with Eric Girard, Principal Learning Consultant and CEO of Girard Training Solutions, we dig into why so many companies promote people based on technical skills—then leave them stranded with no real leadership training. Eric shares stories from his own rocky leadership start, insights from his book Lead Like a Pro, and actionable strategies to help both new and seasoned managers thrive.

We explore the nuances of coaching, coalition building vs. consensus building, and how asking good questions (not showing flashy slides) is key to landing clients and building trust. If you’re in leadership, want to be, or are coaching others who are, this is a must-watch.

Episode 18: Being a Great Boss Starts with Empathy with Eric Girard

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HOST: So, today we’re joined by [Guest Name], a [brief description or credentials]. Thanks for being here!

GUEST: Thanks for having me, I’m excited to be here.

00:03:45 — HOST: What inspired you to start working on [topic]?

00:04:10 — GUEST: Well, it started back in [year or context]...

HOST: This episode is brought to you by [Sponsor Name]. [Brief sponsor message — to be filled in]

00:17:52 — HOST: Let’s shift gears and talk about [next topic]...

HOST: That’s it for Episode 19 of [Podcast Name]. Huge thanks to [Guest Name] for joining us today.

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Episode 19: Mastering Visibility in Your Modern Job Search with Teegan Bartos

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HOST: So, today we’re joined by [Guest Name], a [brief description or credentials]. Thanks for being here!

GUEST: Thanks for having me, I’m excited to be here.

00:03:45 — HOST: What inspired you to start working on [topic]?

00:04:10 — GUEST: Well, it started back in [year or context]...

HOST: This episode is brought to you by [Sponsor Name]. [Brief sponsor message — to be filled in]

00:17:52 — HOST: Let’s shift gears and talk about [next topic]...

HOST: That’s it for Episode 19 of [Podcast Name]. Huge thanks to [Guest Name] for joining us today.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on [social media/platforms]. We’ll catch you next time.