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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 44 MIN

Why New Managers Fail When Their Old Strengths Stop Working with Tess Fyalka - Ep. 306

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Why do new managers sometimes struggle, while others thrive?In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, we chat tot he amazing Tess Fyalka, author of Walking the Leadership Ledge! We dive deep into the seven derailing communication styles that can hinder your leadership journey. Learn how to recognise and overcome these challenges to foster a more effective team environment.Tess Fyalka, founder of Angle Coaching and Communication, has worked with leaders in multiple industries. Her passion is helping leaders at all levels develop the essential core competencies to lead successfully and equipping organizational teams with the tools they need to cut through challenging team dynamics and achieve their full potential. That’s also why she is a sought-after speaker.Unlock your leadership potential with insights from Tess Fyalka's book, Walking the Leadership Ledge! Discover how to build resilience and confidence as a new leader.To reach out to Tess Fyalka:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-fyalka-cpcc-pcc/https://www.anglecoaching.com/And to get your copy of Walking the Leadeship Ledge: https://www.walkingtheleadershipledge.com/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Tess Fyalka and her background04:15 Overview of the book 'Walking the Leadership Ledge'07:03 The seven derailing communication styles12:40 Preparing for leadership transitions and self-awareness17:13 The importance of feedback and development tools24:12 Leadership as listening and collaboration26:51 Addressing friction and building trust in teams30:17 The power of clarity and shared understanding37:00 Instilling leadership concepts in children39:51 Final thoughts and key takeaways from TessWhat's your biggest challenge with leadership? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for weekly insights on leadership and personal development.#Leadership #Resilience #communication All Magical Learning Podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.Listen to/watch this podcast here: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO....To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to ⁠⁠https://magicallearning.com/⁠⁠ and sign up!You can also find us on our socials:Instagram: / magical_learningFacebook: / magicallearningteamLinkedin: / magicallearningYoutube: / @magicallearningHave a Magical week!

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