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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 26 MIN

Managing friends at work gets messy (here’s how I made it work)

from The Boardroom by Heather Elkington

Most leaders won’t admit this. But Heather will.Nobody tells you that becoming “the manager” changes everything your friendships, your confidence, and how you show up every single day.In this episode, Heather gets real about the moment anxiety nearly stopped her in her tracks, and why asking for help turned out to be her biggest leadership superpower.Why asking for help is actually your biggest leadership superpowerThe 5-minute conversation that can fix almost any work situationHow to spot the people who are quietly holding you backHow to act with courage even when anxiety is telling you not toGot a situation at work you don’t know how to handle?Send it in at [email protected] two lines or two paragraphs, whatever you need. Everything stays anonymous.And if you’re a manager or business owner who wants a clearer picture of how your team is really doing, join the Custard waitlist here: https://custardlearns.com/launch-waitlist?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=waitlist_promo&utm_content=podcast_EP3_showdescription OR checkout our page @custardpeopleNew episodes every Wednesday, 8AM (best for your commute)Listen & follow:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033uKbjXmIrXKCb0EuzXXg?si=58205f3097864d97Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boardroom/id1896894691Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/628ce2c6-d282-45ef-80c9-c1132f67a57f/the-boardroomYouTube: https://youtube.com/@leadershipheather?si=JB0X24-cDem23SKdInstagram: @the.boardroompodcastAnd btw Heather drops practical leadership tips to over 28,000 managers every Tuesday morning, join the link here: https://www.inthemakingleadership.com/welcome

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