Over five raw, honest, and sometimes controversial episodes, we’ll explore the real challenges of middle management — and how to break free from the "frozen" feeling. You'll hear from expert guests personally curated for their wisdom and lived experience — all aimed at helping you reclaim your energy, ambition, and joy at work. Will you thaw out, get unstuck, and move forward? Only you can answer that — but I’ll give you tools to find your way.
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What’s It Like Being a Middle Manager? Hang On, What’s It REALLY Like?
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47:35Guests respond to: How would you describe a typical day in your role as a middle manager? What are some of the most rewarding aspects of your position? What are the hardest or least appreciated parts of being in middle management? How do you navigate being the “bridge” between leadership and employees? Can you share a story that encapsulates the tr…
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Guests will respond to: What were your first thoughts or aspirations when you started your career? Was middle management part of your plan, or did it happen organically? Can you pinpoint a moment when you realised you were on the path to middle management? What skills or traits are essential to landing in this role? If you could go back, would you …
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An introduction to the podcast, Thawing the Frozen Middle. Real talk about the challenges and opportunities of middle management, highlighting why this show is for you. Is this you? listen to the introduction for more. You feel stuck or overlooked in your role You’re managing up, down, and sideways — and burning out You want honest answers, not cor…
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