Feeling the weight of management? In this episode of Sparks, a podcast by Cegos, Milly is joined by Emilie West, where they dive into a growing workplace challenge - management fatigue. They get into what it looks like, why it’s on the rise, and how leaders can start to navigate it. As part of our mini-series on management and leadership, we’re unpacking the not-so-obvious signs of burnout, the reality of ‘quiet quitting’, and whether your work persona is helping or hindering your energy.

Whether you’re a seasoned manager or new to the role, this episode's here to spark a fresh perspective.

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Milly Gladstone https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-gladstone/

Emilie West https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliewest/

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00:00 Welcome to sparks

07:48 Handling responsibility

12:26 Advice to new managers

16:27 The rise of quiet quitting and finding your routine

22:25 The signs of fatigue

34:43 Tips for lessening the fatigue

39:51 Work personas

In this episode of Sparks, our host Milly Gladstone is joined by Emily Link, a Director here at Cegos, and Lizzie Finch, one of our Marketing Executives, to dive into the leadership style of the Lionesses' manager Sarina Wiegman. In this episode, our team unpack what makes her such a standout figure in women’s football. From the way she builds trust with players to how she keeps the game fun under pressure, we explore the mindset behind the lionesses manager, during one of the biggest matches of her career. What really went down at half time? And how does a leader know whether to step in or step back? Listen in to hear our own team’s thoughts on one of the biggest matches of the year.

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Milly Gladstone https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-gladstone/

Emily Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-link-b576a246/

Lizzie Finch https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-finch-818578210/

See what we do best:https://www.cegos.uk/Want to spark something with us?

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00:00 welcome to sparks

02:45 what do we know about Sarina's leadership style?

06:54 How she builds relationships with her team players9:52 Keeping the game fun

17:22 What was she doing in the lead up to the game?

21:59 Instilling a sense of purpose in the team

28:30 What was said at half time

32:31 when to jump in to help as a manager?

In this episode of Sparks, Milly kicks off a powerful conversation on what it really means to lead when things aren't going to plan. Part of our mini-series on leadership and management, this one dives into the tough stuff—how to navigate failure, rebuild trust, and keep people motivated when success feels out of reach. It's real, it's reflective, and it's packed with insights that will stick with you long after the episode ends. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself, this one's for you.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rourke-fiol-b5203426b/

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00.00 welcome to sparks

04:49 Sometimes we actually might not know where we're not succeeding until it's too late.

05:13 How do we get out of a difficult situation to make sure that we ultimately succeed?08:43 How did you measure success?

12:34 How do you lead with emotion, taking into account people’s personal lives?

17:26 Have you ever had to rebuild trust or confidence in your leadership after a rough setback?

32:56 What do you do when you’re not succeeding because of an individual’s actions?

38:33 How do you manage up?