E074: A Leader Doesn’t Need All the Answers with Mark McBride-Wright and Sally Twisleton

In this episode of The SAFE Leader Podcast, Mark McBride-Wright speaks with executive coach, facilitator and former engineering leader Sally Twisleton about the shift from technical expertise to intentional leadership. Drawing on her 18-year career at Rolls-Royce and her work through Assemble Coaching, Sally reflects on leading experienced technical teams, learning that leaders do not need to have all the answers, and the importance of listening, coaching and creating environments where people feel valued and able to speak up. The conversation also explores women’s progression in engineering, the role of mentoring and sponsorship, the relationship between engineering and manufacturing, and why different leadership styles can still achieve great results.