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The New Manager's Playbook : Leadership Psychology Lessons (Udemy.com)

7 Challenges, and 9 Research based Strategies, to help New and Old Managers and Leaders Succeed

4.7
168 reviews

Created by: Sivakami S

Last updated September 2026

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What you will learn

  • 7 Key Challenges that New Managers and Leaders typically face
  • 9 Research based Strategies to deal with these challenges, and to succeed as a Leader/Manager
  • The Science behind these Strategies, in brief
  • Practice Exercises, Interactive Scenarios and Quizzes, to apply the Lessons Learnt

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  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 92% of them
  • Reviews168#199 of 231 by number of reviews
  • Length1.6 hoursshorter than 58% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 93% of them

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Course Description

Unlock Your Leadership Potential, with The New Manager’s Toolkit

Are you stepping into a management role and feeling the pressure? You’re not alone !
Many star performers face unexpected challenges when they become new Managers and Leaders ... managing former peers, struggling with delegation, and handling tough conversations are just the tip of the iceberg.

This Course is your fast-track guide to overcoming the most common pitfalls and challenges that New Managers and Leaders face, with Research based, proven Strategies, backed by Psychology, Behavioral Economics,  and Neuroscience.

Discover how to balance authority with empathy, set clear expectations, and master the art of delegation and navigate office politics successfully !

Learn why Psychological Safety is the secret to high-performing teams, and how to build trust so that your Team feels safe to innovate and grow. Get practical tools and tips to help you everyday.

Taught by a seasoned Leader with decades of Global experience, and over 146,000 students from 180 countries, this course will help you shift from “doing” to “leading.”  You’ll gain actionable insights to inspire, guide, and empower your team—while accelerating your own growth.
Join thousands of successful Managers who have transformed their leadership skills. Step up, stand out, and lead with confidence !
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Instructor Details

Sivakami S

Sivakami (pronounced She-vuh-kaa-me) is a Business Leader turned Online Educator, specializing in Leadership Psychology.

She moved from the Corporate World into teaching in 2015.

Since then, she has coached university students, business leaders, and managers around the world. She is a bestselling Udemy instructor, and a Udemy Instructor Partner, a title held by less than 1% of Udemy Business instructors. More than 165,000 students, from 181 countries, have taken her courses.

All her Courses draw on research from Cognitive and Social Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behavioral Economics. She turns that research into practical strategies that today's leaders and managers can actually use.

Before teaching, Sivakami spent almost two decades in leadership roles at large multinational companies. She led global teams, drove major initiatives, and helped shape corporate policy, while working toward demanding business goals.
Along the way, she coached and mentored many young leaders and managers, and experienced first hand both the joys and the challenges of leadership.

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4.7

168 ratings on Udemy

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By Sahad Nellikunnu Basheer on 8/4/2026

This training will help me become a better leader by enhancing my ability to communicate effectively with the team, build strong relationships, and create a positive and productive work environment.

By Airess Batungbakal on 4/14/2026

Good topics. Speaker was difficult to understand due to the accent. I had to pay attention more closely.

By Roy Richard on 8/18/2025

The concepts covered here are practical. The strategies advised are practical. Highly recommended for new managers and those stepping into leadership roles,

By Penelope Pearl Masilela on 7/29/2025

I'm enjoying the course and learning a lot.

By Arun Jee on 7/23/2025

Thank you for these valuable guidance.

By Anonymized User on 7/10/2025

Useful information shared during this course for not only beginners in leadership

By Jessica Bender on 6/30/2025

This covers a lot of topics I typically see new managers struggle with.

By Prasanna Shetty on 6/18/2025

This training is effective in helping new managers overcome challenges.

By Georgie Ann Sarmiento on 6/18/2025

This course is especially helpful not only for those in or aiming for managerial roles but also for rank-and-file employees who want to better understand leadership perspectives. I really appreciated the practical examples and real-world applications—they made the concepts easier to grasp. The course gave me a deeper appreciation of the responsibilities that come with leadership, especially the balance between professionalism and building meaningful relationships.

By Jay G on 6/3/2025

Very practical course with lots of real life examples from work place.

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