Become a Manager Without a Degree

Become a Manager Without a Degree

Author: Time We Discuss January 19, 2025 Duration: 22:22

Welcome Thea Lyons in this episode of "Time We Discuss".

In this conversation, we learn what it is like to be a manager for an organization in the UK. Thea discusses how she needed to leave University unexpectedly, take on jobs that didn't require a degree, and then work her way up into her current position. Thea shares great insights on what it's like being a manager and understanding that staff members are people too. Thea's journey illustrates an alternative path for someone that cannot or maybe does not want to get a degree in 2025.

Thea also shares her journey of writing several books.

After watching this video, you should have a general idea of what it's like to pursue a career as a company manager and whether or not this could be a good career choice for you.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - A typical day like for Thea as a manager.
1:17 - Working across borders.
2:02 - What's travel like for you at your organization?
2:36 - How did University play into this role?
4:28 - Did not having a degree hold you back?
7:10 - What skills from other jobs have been most helpful?
8:42 - What about other skills that augment you as a manager?
10:29 - Challenges representing a union member.
12:00 - About Thea's first book.
14:08 - Mental hacks, writing hacks to get into writing quicker.
14:51 - Inspiration for book one.
16:40 - About the books as a whole.
18:10 - This author writes like ...
20:41 - Talent has the floor
22:02 - Outro

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