Master Class: How to Build Credibility as a New Manager
Ideal for: First-time managers and professionals transitioning into leaders
Event Details
This 3-Part Professional Development Series meets October 20th, 22nd, and 24th from 2-3PM EST.
Overview:
Stepping into a management role for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the biggest challenges new managers face is establishing credibility—not just with their teams, but with peers and senior leaders. This interactive, 3-part online Master Class gives you the tools, mindset, and game plan to build trust and confidence from day one.
Whether you’re navigating your first team meeting or planning your 90-day roadmap, you’ll learn how to avoid common credibility traps, act with intention, and develop a leadership presence that inspires performance and respect.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Understand what builds—and breaks—managerial credibility
- Apply a clear framework: Competence + Character + Consistency
- Take the right actions in your first 90 days
- Establish trust across all directions: up, down, and across
- Avoid credibility killers that can damage morale and momentum
- Build long-term habits that reinforce your leadership identity
Leave with:
A strong foundation, clear actions, and the confidence to lead with integrity—right from the start.
All attendees will recieve a certified Credly Badge after the series concludes.
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About the Speaker:
Suzanne Kart
Suzanne Kart serves as Director of Marketing at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), where she leads national brand strategy and digital engagement efforts to amplify NACCE’s mission of transforming communities through entrepreneurship and education. With more than 18 years of experience in marketing and communications, she brings deep expertise in digital advertising, inbound marketing, branding, social media, and content strategy.
Suzanne is available through NACCE to provide consulting and training in strategic marketing, digital campaigns, brand storytelling, and audience engagement. She is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences, where she shares best practices and emerging trends in marketing for education and nonprofits. A published writer and podcast host, she has contributed numerous articles and blogs focused on creating meaningful connections between organizations and their audiences.
A creative strategist and results-driven leader, Suzanne has developed and executed successful marketing campaigns across sectors including education, healthcare, and recreation. She is passionate about building brand experiences that resonate and drive action. Through her work at NACCE, she helps institutions and partners communicate their impact, grow their reach, and strengthen their voice in the entrepreneurship and education ecosystem.