A revealing conversation about AI, burnout and a phrase coined by Rebecca Houghton – the B-Suite. Just why are middle managers under siege?
In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with BoldHR founder and middle management expert Rebecca Houghton—and together they dismantle the outdated myths surrounding one of the most critical (and ignored) leadership layers in business today.
🔹 82% of middle managers feel invisible.
🔹 1 in 3 are burning out.
🔹 AI is coming for the middle.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Rebecca introduces her groundbreaking concept: The B-Suite — a new generation of high-impact leaders who operate with C-Suite influence from the centre of an organisation.
Whether you’re managing teams, navigating change, or bracing for AI disruption — this episode will change how you lead, hire, and survive the next era of work.
In this episode, we interrogate:
- The shocking truth behind middle manager burnout
- Why the “career ladder” is officially broken
- How to become a B-Suite Leader with real influence
- The surprising ways AI is already reshaping leadership
- Why visibility is no longer optional for women leaders
- How emotional intelligence is your greatest career advantage
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Find Rebecca Houghton at:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-houghton/
Website http://www.boldhr.com/
💬 What do you believe to be the level of influence from the middle?
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