Guests 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 true middle management experience?

How do you balance strategic input from above with team execution below?

Are there moments when you feel “stuck” in this role?

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 change the choices that led you here?

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 corporate jargon
• You're ready to take control of your career trajectory