Become a Manager Without a Degree

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.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:28 - 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 floor22:02 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Thea LyonsBook: The HidingBook: ReawakeningStories by Thea LyonsAlso Mentioned in This Episode:Professional Horseman, Horse Trainer, and AuthorDay in the Life of a Folklore Fantasy AuthorFreelance Book Editor - How to Turn Your Passion Into a Career=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads