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Making A Manager

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Making A Manager
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  • Making A Manager

    Natalia Arroyo Speaks About Being Beaten by Barcelona to Being Signed as Aston Villa Head Coach

    24/06/2026 | 51 mins.
    Aston Villa Head Coach, Natalia Arroyo speaks to Jo Currie about her career. Discussing how she went from one of her lowest feelings of failure to coming out on top. She also speaks about how her journalism background has prepared her for life on the other side of the interview.

    Welcome to Making a Manager, the podcast that goes beyond the sidelines and inside the minds of the leaders shaping some of the most demanding environments in sport. From building winning cultures to making tough calls under pressure, these are conversations about leadership, standards, and what it really means to bring out the best in people.

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.

    ⌚️:
    00:00 Welcome Natalia
    10:37 Transition into coaching
    43:00 Natalia’s Playlist
    45:54 Defining Moments
    48:45 Quickfire
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    Newcastle United Head Coach Tanya Oxtoby Opens Up About Threats She's Received

    17/06/2026 | 52 mins.
    WARNING: This episode touches on some difficult conversations around threats Tanya received.

    Newcastle United Head Coach , Tanya Oxtoby, joins Jo Currie this week, at Newcastle’s training ground. She shares some of her values as a coach, and how coaching club level is different to international. She also opens up about some of the threats she’s had from the public and how she has learnt to deal with criticism from fans and the media.

    Welcome to Making a Manager, the podcast that goes beyond the sidelines and inside the minds of the leaders shaping some of the most demanding environments in sport. From building winning cultures to making tough calls under pressure, these are conversations about leadership, standards, and what it really means to bring out the best in people.

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Tottenham Hotspur Manger Martin Ho Reveals How Meditation Helps Him Be a Better Coach

    10/06/2026 | 58 mins.
    Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach, Martin Ho speaks to Jo Currie about his non negotiables as a football manager and the impact his parents have had on his career. He talks about what keeps him grounded during stressful moments, and the calming effect meditation has on him.

    Welcome to Making a Manager, the podcast that goes beyond the sidelines and inside the minds of the leaders shaping some of the most demanding environments in sport. From building winning cultures to making tough calls under pressure, these are conversations about leadership, standards, and what it really means to bring out the best in people.

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Charlton Athletic Head Coach Karen Hills Talks About Getting Fired

    03/06/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
    Charlton Athletic Head Coach, Karen Hills, speaks to Jo Currie about the day she was fired as a football manager, before returning to success and securing promotion for Charlton to the WSL.

    Welcome to Making a Manager, the podcast that goes beyond the sidelines and inside the minds of the leaders shaping some of the most demanding environments in sport. From building winning cultures to making tough calls under pressure, these are conversations about leadership, standards, and what it really means to bring out the best in people.

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Marc Skinner: From “Failed Goalkeeper” to Manchester United Manager

    27/05/2026 | 57 mins.
    Manchester United Head Coach, Marc Skinner opens up to Jo Currie about some of the hardest moments of his career which taught him the most valuable coaching moments. Marc looks back on some of the most defining moments of his career to date, including an early memory being told his teams loss was all his fault.

    Welcome to Making a Manager, the podcast that goes beyond the sidelines and inside the minds of the leaders shaping some of the most demanding environments in sport. From building winning cultures to making tough calls under pressure, these are conversations about leadership, standards, and what it really means to bring out the best in people.

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.

    ⌚️:
    00:00 Welcome Marc
    01:50 How Marc became a coach
    13:59 The move to Orlando
    21:09 Call up to Manchester United
    38:15 Marc’s career defining moments
    42:44 Marc's playlist
    53:43 Quickfire
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Making A Manager
Making a Manager brings you beyond the sidelines, inside the minds of the leaders shaping some of the most demanding environments in football.From building winning cultures to making tough calls under pressure, these are conversations about leadership, standards, and what it truly means to bring out the best in people.From big decisions, to the quiet moments of doubt.Hearing from the managers of the Barclays WSL and BWSL2 first‑hand about how they inspire, motivate and create spaces where individuals and teams can thrive.These aren’t just football stories. They’re leadership stories.Stories you can take into your own world whether you manage a team, a project or simply your own ambition.This is Making a Manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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