The Manager's Moment
Managers are people too. They occupy their own unique spot in this world, which influences how they navigate work. One story at a time, managers bring to life moments they encounter to help us understand what it means, and takes, to be a manager. And what legacy can look like.
In each episode, a guest shares their story, and how micro and major moments they experience along the way changed them. We explore themes that weave through their working lives, how they came to be the professional they are and what this means to them.
I'm Belinda Brummer, the host, and for over two decades as a HR and talent development professional, I’ve witnessed what it takes to show up as an effective and impactful manager. Through these conversations, my goal is, to at all times, keep my - and your - gaze on the person. And in so doing, keep people at the centre of all of our experience and understanding.
The Manager's Moment, seeing the person in this, and every moment.
Episodes
24 episodes
On Legacy: How we spend our days
What do you want to be known for? It's a deceptively simple question that often meets with sighs and thoughtful pauses. In this special episode, five remarkable individuals share what shaped their professional paths, offering us a mirror to exa...
End-of-Season Reflection, with Belinda Brummer
We've come to the end of season one of The Manager's Moments. I wanted to take a few minutes to: reflect on my own journey with this podcast,reflect on two things I observed that emerged through the course of the conve...
A Personal History of the Animation Industry: How do we use the machine to make art? (Colum Slevin)
In the world of animation, change has been the only constant. From hand-drawn cells to CGI, artists have continually adapted to new technologies, pushing the boundaries of their craft. Colum Slevin, an animation industry veteran, wi...
Crucible Moments: They were my path to radical leadership, with Colum Slevin
Growth often comes from our most challenging moments. Risk. Failure. Consequences. Humility. What then? What does a leader do next?In this episode, we journey through the peaks and valleys of Colum Slevin’s career, from the animation stu...
Ditch the Advice: Questions beat tired instincts (Part 2 of 2), with Dr. Tracy Kite
Are people around you so busy regulating their stress responses that they aren’t doing their job properly? If so, there might be a break-through leadership moment waiting for you.Trauma-informed care has gained ground in the healthcare s...
Ditch the Advice: Questions beat tired instincts Part 2 Trailer
Are people around you so busy regulating their stress responses that they aren’t doing their job properly? If so, there might be a break-through leadership moment waiting for you. Tune in on Thursday for Part 2 of this episode with...
Ditch the Advice: Questions beat tired instincts (Part 1 of 2), with Dr. Tracy Kite
Have you ever felt so out of your depth that you wanted to throw your something across the room? Or found yourself in a leadership position before you felt ready? Tracy Kite's journey from nurse, to frustrated mature student to lea...
My Heart Broke: Now I work at the 'top of my licence', with Brandi Yates
“Yes! Yes! Of course!” Saying ‘yes’ all the time can be thrilling and self-affirming. And it can go a long way to carving out the career you want. Saying yes without boundaries though can be tricky, with unintended consequences. In...
My Heart Broke: a sneak peak (Trailer)
This episode will be released on 25 July 2024. Brandi Yates, a senior L&D professional and popular speaker on all things to do with workplace and learning shares her journey into L&D and leadership, and a much-needed moment of resolve t...
Physician Heal Thyself, with Meena Sebastian
Amidst a global awakening spurred by the Black Lives Matter movement, this episode explores the transformative power of personal action. It’s a testament to how a spark of courage to speak out can leave an enduring legacy.Join Meena Seba...
Progress over Perfection, with Michael Arkins (Part 2)
Standing out from the crowd comes with its own burdens and insights, especially when the weight of expectations meets perceptions of what is possible.This is the second of a two-part episode, with Michael - Mick - Arkins. We pick up our ...
Progress over Perfection, with Michael Arkins (Part 1)
Join us on a boundary breaking journey with Michael 'Mick' Arkins as we trek through his global experience and international HR career.How does Mick balance his belief in agility and innovation with the constraints of a risk-averse cultu...
He Was Hard Work: And then I saw what the problem was, with Damien DeBarra
If having to work with someone you don’t like resonates, or ‘don’t take it personally’ is something you hear or say often, tune in.In this episode, Damien DeBarra, a leader of talent and development design teams, reflects on some of the ...
Nurturing Change: I ask the question, with Brenda McGuirk (Part 2 of 2)
Self-sabotagers. Internalisers. The quiet people. The nay-sayers. People are people. What is the job of the manager when people don't show up as we expect them to? This is the second of a two-part episode and in this part, Brenda Mc...
Nurturing Change: I ask the question, with Brenda McGuirk (Part 1 of 2)
How does where, when and into which community you are born shape you? Dublin woman, Brenda McGuirk, chats about starting a career in the 1980s in Ireland (before contraception and divorce became an option for women), where her efforts took her ...
The Mentor and the Anti-Mentor: a bonus quickcast, with Mike Curran
What is a mentor, can mentoring programmes really 'force' this kind of relationship and is there such a thing as an anti-mentor?This is a short bonus quickcast, following Mike Curran's episode titled The Accidental Mentor'. Here, Mike pr...
The Accidental Mentor: I didn't know I needed one with Mike Curran
How surprising it must be to, four decades into a life and for the first time, begin a new type of relationship. One that radically changes things.Mike Curran, the CEO of XLVets Ireland, reflects on the mentor he gained unexpectedly, how...
The Best Work of their Careers, with Emmet O'Neill
Help people create the best work of their careers. Don't lock people into a single way of doing things. Enable them. This is an uncommon job description for a manager, let alone a CEO. Yet, when we strip away title and role perception, at the h...
The Best Work of their Careers: a sneak peek
Episode will be released on 4 April: Emmet O'Neill is the CEO of StoryToys - A multi-award winning developer and publisher of apps and games for children. StoryToys have produced apps with many leading children’s brands including The LEGO Group...
Stepping back from leaning in: a bonus quickcast with Danielle O'Meara
In a world where people, especially women, are encouraged to lean in, and most of us grapple with the challenges of saying ‘No’ to all sorts of things that come our way, Danielle reflects on the benefit and impact of ‘stepping back’.Thi...
Sad But Beautiful Endings: I got the email too
Managers are people too and when layoffs occur, managers can find themselves not only supporting their team through this difficult time, but their peers too - all the while possibly having a tough time themselves.In this episode, our gue...
Control and curiosity: a bonus quickcast with Manoesjka Snijders
The feeling of being, or not being, in control as a manager, the legacy of making a difference, and curiosity about what a certain person will become. These are a few additional things Manoesjka Snijders talked about in her conversation with me...
Faulty Fusions: What was going on?
Fusion isn't just about food or music - wherever there are people, fusion is taking place. In the workplace, this can come in the form of organisational restructuring.In this episode, our guest is Manoesjka Snijders, a Programme Director...
