Ep. 101: From Estate Agent to MD: Nick Harley on Leadership Growth, Culture and Balance

What happens when ambition meets self-awareness in leadership?In this episode, I speak with Nick Harley, Managing Director of Euromaster UK, about his evolution from a results-focused professional to a people-first leader who values connection, culture and long-term impact.With more than 20 years of experience across sectors - from property to automotive - Nick shares how early career lessons, cross-cultural leadership and time spent on the front lines shaped his leadership philosophy.In this episode, you’ll learn:How early work experiences built resilience and driveWhat it takes to shift from doing the work to leading othersHow new environments accelerate leadership developmentWhy engaging directly with frontline teams improves culture and trustHow to balance executive pressure with personal fulfillmentKey topics:Leadership transformation through experienceWork-life integration in demanding rolesCross-cultural team dynamics and stakeholder communicationBuilding strong organizational cultures from the ground upNick’s story is a grounded and honest look at the real work behind sustainable leadership and how staying connected to people is what drives performance.📣If this episode gave you new ideas or perspective, hit like, drop your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping culture through clarity and purpose.Connect with Nick Harley: 🔗Connect with Nick Harley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickharley/Write to Nick Harley: [email protected] with me here:🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtallents 📲 X: https://x.com/andrewtallents📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents🌐 Website: https://www.tallents-partnership.com/📖 Get my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZRZH4J📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/selfcoaching-newsletter📞 Write me: [email protected] Moments:00:00:39 - Introduction and early career experiences00:05:44 - Transition to corporate environment and leadership challenges00:14:07 - Lessons from rapid business growth and expansion00:22:10 - Developing cross-cultural leadership skills00:28:56 - The importance of connecting with frontline employees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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