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Communication Strategies for Managers

6 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

Become a more calm, confident leader. Communicate more effectively in the most common situations.

Communication Strategies for Managers

6 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

Become a more calm, confident leader. Communicate more effectively in the most common situations.

Hosted by

Kim Nicol

Leadership Coach & Host of The New Manager Podcast; ex-LinkedIn

Kim Nicol

Leadership Coach & Host of The New Manager Podcast; ex-LinkedIn

Learners from

Course overview

Better communication makes a big difference, every day.

✅ Be more intentional and less reactive. Communicate better with different people and in different situations.

✅ Have a plan for working with people who have different communication styles and priorities.

✅ Feel better in tough conversations, even if you're conflict avoidant and worry about making people feel bad.

✅ Use time well in your 1:1s and team meetings.

✅ Speak up with confidence for your continued development and career growth.

Personal growth and professional development go hand in hand. You'll use these communication skills to enhance your career, and enrich your personal life!

Who is this course for

New managers who want foundational skills to be more effective, authentic, and calm every day.

Experienced managers who want a fresh perspective and practical tools to level up.

Aspiring managers who want a head start on learning the skills and strategies that will help them advance in their career.

New managers who want foundational skills to be more effective, authentic, and calm every day.

Experienced managers who want a fresh perspective and practical tools to level up.

Aspiring managers who want a head start on learning the skills and strategies that will help them advance in their career.

What you’ll get out of this course

Clarity on what makes a good manager, and a great leader.

Define success and clarify your goals, so you focus on what matters. Reduce self-doubt and overwhelm. Grow your confidence.

Time for strategic thinking.

Take a step back, get a fresh perspective, and make a plan. Become more intentional, and less reactive.

Prepare for tough conversations.

Be ready to advocate for yourself, set boundaries, and give tough feedback. Feel empowered to say the hard thing in a direct, clear, kind way.

Speak up with more confidence.

Feel less anxious when you speak up. Know how to adapt to your audience, and communicate in a way that connects.

This course includes

6 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

30 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

5 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Climate Impact Associate

Kim is one of the most encouraging teachers I've ever had. Not only did she create a collaborative and supportive learning environment during our weekly sessions, but she provided me with tailored talk tracks for expressing yourself in difficult situations, concrete tools for navigating tough conversations, etc.

Rachel J.

Advertising Parternships

I learned a lot about wholehearted leadership and feedback as a form of service. Her expertise gave me a working map and a solid toolkit on how to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic workplace. Now, I feel equipped to not only manage and mentor others, but I also know how to coach myself.

Francis H.

Group Product Manager

I was in the transition from IC to a manager position. There are lots of new muscles that I need to build while rethinking how to grow the team. Now I feel more confident and well-prepared for a lot of crucial conversations for this role.

Jessica Z.

Data Science Manager

After working with Kim, I have a stronger sense of confidence as a manager and no longer cower at the thought of sharing my opinions during large meetings or shy away from opportunities to present my work.

Courtney P.

Senior Content Strategist

I gave my first performance review with my new direct report and directly used my new tools from Kim's course. It felt more comfortable, deeper, and more productive than I have previously experienced as a provider or recipient of feedback!

Lauren H.

People Operations

Meet your instructor

Kim Nicol

Kim Nicol, JD, PCC is a certified coach with expertise in mindfulness, communication, and leadership.

She created the popular Essential Skills for New Managers workshop at General Assembly in San Francisco, teaching over 1,000 students in diverse industries. Since 2019 she has partnered with the Cartier Women’s Initiative to support the well-being of women impact entrepreneurs around the world. In 2021 she worked on the Learning & Development team at LinkedIn.

Now she coaches leaders around the world and shares her human-centered approach on The New Manager Podcast.

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