Manager IQ - Interview Series

Alexis Donachie
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Alexis Donachie, CEO & Founder of Manager IQ, sits down (or zooms down) with other experienced managers and leaders to get an insight into their career and why they are successful. What great managers looks like (to them and their team) plus tips and tricks for the aspiring new managers out there. Enjoy!

Episodes

  1. Dani Owen Whitford

    EPISODE 1

    Dani Owen Whitford

    Here is another wonderful instalment of Manager IQ’s interview series where managers share their knowledge and experience, to help other managers build their confidence and capability. In this episode Danielle Owen Whitford talks about her amazing business Pioneera and how it is helping to combat burnout using their bot called Indie. Dani shares her experience of when she first transitioned into management, her advice on using positive self-talk, setting clear expectations and her key learnings along her journey to date.

    29 min
  2. Barry Westgarth

    EPISODE 2

    Barry Westgarth

    We are excited to share another instalment of the Manager IQ interview series where we took time to chat with Barry Westgarth. Barry shares his experience which he has gathered over a 40 year career in banking. Have a listen to some of the great hot tips he shared at the end of our chat

    25 min
  3. Lindsay Fisher - ScotPac Client RM / Director Need Recruitment

    EPISODE 3

    Lindsay Fisher - ScotPac Client RM / Director Need Recruitment

    We were delighted to speak with Lindsay Fisher who has been a people manager for over 10 years now. Currently a Client Relationship Manager in Business Finance, Lindsay's career also extends into the recruitment/insurance and banking industries. All which have shaped the way he manages and leads today. What a guy. Enjoy!

    18 min
  4. Reuben Sharples

    EPISODE 4

    Reuben Sharples

    I was so excited to interview Reuben Sharples Owner of Aussie Butcher New Lynn, to understand the world of Butchery, particularly to understand the similarities and differences managers face in his industry versus the corporate we are more familiar with here at Manager IQ.   In this episode Reuben shares his experience of moving from micromanagement to empowering employees, supporting employee career paths, power of role models, cultural fit. Managing conflict and some hot tips.

    32 min
  5. Sarah Cordner - Professional Coach

    EPISODE 5

    Sarah Cordner - Professional Coach

    We're excited to share our chat with Sarah who has a had a raft of fantastic experiences. She has worked in multiple industries from Professional services, Aviation to Law and has held many roles which have included managing people and also managing managers. On top of this she has become a professional coach and has published her book "Surviving to Thriving - A Woman's Guide to Success and Self-Leadership in the Workplace". Enjoy!

    33 min
  6. Michelle Taylor

    EPISODE 6

    Michelle Taylor

    Michelle shares with us her experience as an HR professional and a manager herself. She touches on phycological safety and how damaging it can be for an individual who does not work in a safe environment. In addition, she discusses building your manager toolkit, having difficult conversations, being organized and knowing your strengths.

    37 min
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Alexis Donachie, CEO & Founder of Manager IQ, sits down (or zooms down) with other experienced managers and leaders to get an insight into their career and why they are successful. What great managers looks like (to them and their team) plus tips and tricks for the aspiring new managers out there. Enjoy!

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