The Sole Trap: How Successful Managers Sabotage Their Teams with Sabina Nawaz
Eps. #123 MAY 20TH, 2025
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson welcomes Sabina Nawaz, an elite executive coach at Nawaz Consulting, LLC. They delve into the critical topic of effective management, particularly for high-performing leaders who often overlook the importance of feedback and psychological safety within their teams. This conversation is timely as organizations increasingly prioritize employee experience and inclusive leadership in today's dynamic work environment.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to cultivate a culture of feedback that empowers team members to share their insights openly.
Discover why speaking less can enhance your leadership effectiveness and foster better communication.
Explore strategies for creating psychological safety, enabling your team to engage in tough conversations without fear.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your management approach!
Guest(s): Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach, Nawaz Consulting, LLC
Guest(s): Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach, Nawaz Consulting, LLC
Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. Sabina routinely gives speeches each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities. During her fourteen-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She has written for and been featured in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, NBC, Nasdaq, and MarketWatch.
