Episode 49

Mastering Management with Eric Girard

Published on: 28th February, 2024

On today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy sits down with guest Eric Girard to talk about what it takes to become a great manager. Eric is the founder of Girard Training Solutions, a company dedicated to transforming high-performing individual contributors into great people managers. He is also the author of the book “Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers,” and the host of the podcast “Management Development Unlocked.”

Eric has a breadth of experience in Silicon Valley, with more than 30 years of experience focused on learning and development. He’s worked with globally renowned companies, delivering training both virtually and in person.


In this episode, you’ll hear:


  1. Eric Girard’s background in learning and development and why his first foray into management was an epic failure.
  2. His company’s focus on helping new managers successfully make the transition from employee to manager.
  3. An example of one of Eric’s management failures and how he missed a teachable moment.
  4. The most common pitfalls managers have to overcome.
  5. Two of the biggest issues new managers repeatedly run into.
  6. Some tactics you can implement to build a better relationship with your team including SMART goals.
  7. Why the number of goals to set varies from person to person.
  8. Eric’s scuba dive training and his pursuit of becoming a Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification and the two ways it ties into his work.
  9. What his teenage twin daughters teach him about patience and when to disengage.
  10. His book, “Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers,” and what you can expect to take away from it.
  11. The value of building lasting relationships for business owners.


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Connect with Eric Girard:

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eric@girardtrainingsolutions.com

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The Performance Mindset Show
Performance Mindset
Success isn’t just about the deals you close or the investments you make—it’s about how you think, grow, and lead.

Hosted by Amy Calandrino, founder of Beyond Commercial, The Performance Mindset Show explores the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that drive peak performance in business, real estate, health, and life.

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Amy Calandrino

I thrive on meeting clients face-to-face, shaking hands, and helping them achieve their short and long-term goals. For me, it's all about the personal touch combined with a strategic lens. I get great satisfaction from finding the best space and maximizing returns for my clients. But BEYOND the transaction, what truly drives me is developing personalized strategies to help them build wealth.

My clients and colleagues describe me as having both head and heart. I’ve earned CCIM and SIOR designations, and Beyond Commercial is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). I’m recognized as a key influencer in the industry.

Developing ongoing relationships and seeing my clients thrive is what truly drives me. Business owners and investors benefit from my extensive knowledge of inventories, trends, and space. While I have a hyper-local focus in Winter Park and Greater Orlando, I have global reach through alliances with other boutique brokerages and the Commercial Real Estate Supplier Diversity Alliance (CRESDA).

While Central Florida is home, I developed an affinity for Winter Park while earning my degree at Rollins College. Its charm reminds me of my New England roots. Today, I feel blessed to serve many of the area’s businesses and property owners. I also contribute to the community as a Park Avenue District Board member, part of the Main Street America program.

Beyond my work at Beyond Commercial, I'm involved in initiatives that align with my professional and personal aspirations. Alongside my husband Phil, I co-founded the Calandrino Foundation to inspire entrepreneurship, starting with our youth. I’m also passionate about sharing insights through my Performance Mindset podcast, where I engage in thought-provoking conversations with fellow business leaders.

My upcoming book, From Perfect to Real: Embracing Authenticity for Peak Performance, will chronicle my personal struggles, professional journey, and the SPORT Success System® I developed for achieving peak performance.

While providing above-and-beyond service is a priority, my greatest loves are my faith and family. Phil and I cherish raising our two lively children. In my downtime, I also enjoy a round of golf or running a 5k.

The team at Beyond Commerical and I are ready to serve you above and BEYOND. Connect with us today!