MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
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MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
Brought to you by TheZoo.London and Viral Tribe.
“Always Ask If the Contract’s Signed” – Karen Stacey on Tough Lessons in Leadership
Mentor
52 minutes
1 month ago
“Always Ask If the Contract’s Signed” – Karen Stacey on Tough Lessons in Leadership
What makes a great leader, and how do you recover from a truly career-defining mistake? In this episode, Marco and Rachel sit down with Karen Stacey, CEO of Digital Cinema Media and President of WACL, for a conversation on leadership, learning the hard way, and the surprising power of optimism. Karen shares her journey from skipping university to landing one of the most coveted roles in media, what she learned when a crucial contract went unsigned, and why leaders should be “the sunshine” in the room.
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Chapters
0:00 – Intro: Meet Karen Stacey
1:30 – How Do You Fit It All In?
4:00 – Leadership as the Weather
5:25 – What Makes a Great Leader?
10:00 – No Degree? No Problem
17:00 – The Channel 4 Breakthrough
20:00 – Holding Your Nerve
25:15 – The Power of Positivity in Teams
27:00 – CEO 101: Leading Without Burning Out
30:00 – Get to Know Your P&L - Why financial fluency is essential
32:00 – Karen’s Biggest F*Up - The unsigned contract that taught her a lifelong lesson about detail and delegation.
36:00 – Magpie Moments: Karen’s philosophy of listening more than speaking
38:00 – Imposter Syndrome
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Mentor
MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
Brought to you by TheZoo.London and Viral Tribe.
