Sarah Hailwood

Marketing Manager

Welcome back to the Marketing Freaks. It’s been an extended break, but we’re back to bring you insights from some of the key figures in the industry.

In this episode of the Marketing Freaks podcast, Jon is joined by Paddy Moogan, consultant, agency leader, and author of The New Leader newsletter, to unpack what it really takes to be an effective manager. Stepping into a management role can be both exciting and daunting, yet many new managers receive little to no training when taking on this new responsibility.

From developing self-awareness to balancing people leadership with commercial success, Paddy shares insights from his career, including lessons learnt from his own transition into management.

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Key takeaways:

  • Learn what the most underrated yet powerful skills in management.
  • Discover how to develop self-awareness and use it to shape your leadership approach.
  • Gain insight into balancing people management with commercial responsibility.
  • Learn why most new managers don’t receive formal training, and what you can do to bridge the gap.
  • Discover how to handle difficult conversations with confidence and clarity.
  • Discover how to scale your influence and set your team up for long-term success.

Whether you’re new to leading a team or looking to refine your leadership approach, this conversation is packed with valuable advice to help you navigate the challenges of management.