Thawing the Frozen Middle
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2025
The Demise of Middle Management
Emma will respond to:
How has the rise of flat organizational structures and agile teams impacted the relevance of middle management?
How has AI and automation diminished or reshaped what would be cons…
What’s it Like on the Other Side; Managing Middle Managers?
Maria will respond to:
What qualities do you look for in an effective middle manager?
What challenges arise when leading a team of middle managers?
How do you ensure alignment between leadership goals a…
Is middle management where you are destined to be?
Claire will address:
Are there common fears or barriers to breaking out of this role?
What advice would you give to someone feeling “stuck” in middle management?
How important is self-awareness in ident…
What’s It Like Being a Middle Manager? Hang On, What’s It REALLY Like?
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…
How Did We Get to Middle Management?
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 y…
Epilogue: Thawing the Frozen Middle
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 intro…