The Best Insights from Season Ten: Navigating Manager Expectations

In this episode, host Julia Toothacre wraps up Season Ten, focusing on managers' expectations from employees and teams. Julia, a career coach and strategist at Ride the Tide Collective, reflects on her interviews with experienced managers.  Key themes include the shift from in-office to remote work, the importance of empathy and relationship building, varying approaches to performance improvement plans (PIPs), and the need for proper training for managers. Julia emphasizes clear communication, accountability, and adaptability in management, providing actionable insights for listeners to navigate their careers effectively. Control Your Career is a podcast to help you conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above the expectations imposed by others. Hosted by Julia Toothacre, a seasoned career coach and strategist at Ride The Tide Collective, she empowers professionals like you to find clarity, navigate your current career with finesse, and propel yourself toward career advancement in alignment with your unique personality, preferences, and values. Season 10 is all about people managers and, specifically, what managers want and expect from their employees and teams. Julia is interviewing people managers with at least 10 years of management experience and who are currently managers to help you understand their mindset and expectations.  Each episode will have action items you can apply to your unique situation and consider in your relationship with your manager. You can find this episode and more at ridethetidecollective.com and you can connect with Julia on LinkedIn, where she posts career information and inspiration to help you control your career. Episode Blog Post: https://ridethetidecollective.com/2024/12/18/season10episode10/