In today’s exciting episode, we have the privilege of speaking with the incredible Eric Girard, a renowned expert in talent development and author of the book Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. Eric’s extensive experience spans over 30 years, during which he has empowered countless individuals in improving their performance as managers and employees.

Throughout our conversation, Eric delves into the challenges faced by new managers as they transition from individual contributors to leaders. Drawing from his wealth of knowledge, Eric shares valuable insights and practical advice from his book, providing guidance on how to navigate this crucial career shift successfully. But that’s not all – we also dive into the world of virtual workshops and facilitation, as Eric shares expert tips and tricks to create engaging and impactful virtual learning experiences.

In this episode, you will learn:

1. Challenges and tips for transitioning from individual contributor to manager
2. The importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in effective leadership.
3. How to set goals, coach, and providing feedback for team success.
4. The keys to empowering employees and driving motivation.
5. Best practices and tools for creating an engaging learner experience.

​Eric Girard has over 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers and employees. He specializes in the development of new managers, focusing on their successful transition to their new role and on their team management skills. He has a high-energy and engaging facilitation style.

Eric is a passionate, lifelong learner. When not designing or delivering training, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and twin 14-year-old daughters and is a PADI Open Water Instructor pursuing the rating of Master Scuba Trainer. 

His new book is called Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers and comes out September 20, 2023.

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