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#43 - Emma Dagnes - Not Doing But Being
In this episode, I’m talking to Emma Dagnes, Chief Executive of Alexandra Park and Palace, an iconic public building towering over north London that is over 150 years old, was the original home of BBC Television and is now home to world sporting events, indoor and outdoor concerts and festivals, a theatre and even an ice rink. It’s also where I have pushed buggies and walked with my family and my dog over the last 25 years.
Of Emma’s 25 years working across entertainment, recreation and leisure, both in the public and private sectors, the last twelve have been at the Palace - helping to lift the organisation to be a recognised and respected cultural destination. Before becoming CEO, she led the growth of the trading subsidiary as Managing Director and then became Deputy CEO of the Charity, overseeing an award-winning restoration that cost £27 million.
In our conversation, she shares
- How she learned that her dyslexia was a superpower
- Why the original Alexandra Palace Theatre was worth its multi-million restoration
- And the impact of seeing your purpose play out every day.
Outline📍
00:00 Intro
03:18 What does Pressure mean to you?
04:21 Balancing Act: Navigating the Pull and Push of Responsibilities
05:54 Embracing Positive Pressure: Early Lessons and Clarity
08:45 Embracing Dyslexia as a Superpower: The Power of a Supportive Community
13:02 The Pressure of Being a CEO
15:37 Balancing Pressure: Emma's Strategies for Resilience and Focus
19:15 Supporting and Energizing Your Team Through Leadership and Pressure Management
21:44 Insight 1: Lessons learned
24:15 Recognizing Signs of Pressure as a Leader
26:38 Maintaining Energy and Support for Others Despite Personal Pressure
31:10 Balancing Energy in High Turnover and Diverse Interactions
35:48 Approaching Leadership Meetings Without Defensiveness
37:48 What’s the Worst Pressure You’ve Ever Been Under?
44:36 Do you think you could survive without Pressure?
47:57 Insight 2: Lessons learned
50:07 What 2 things would you pay forward to others wanting to be Better Under Pressure?
53:32 Outro
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By Sara Milne RoweIn this episode, I’m talking to Emma Dagnes, Chief Executive of Alexandra Park and Palace, an iconic public building towering over north London that is over 150 years old, was the original home of BBC Television and is now home to world sporting events, indoor and outdoor concerts and festivals, a theatre and even an ice rink. It’s also where I have pushed buggies and walked with my family and my dog over the last 25 years.
Of Emma’s 25 years working across entertainment, recreation and leisure, both in the public and private sectors, the last twelve have been at the Palace - helping to lift the organisation to be a recognised and respected cultural destination. Before becoming CEO, she led the growth of the trading subsidiary as Managing Director and then became Deputy CEO of the Charity, overseeing an award-winning restoration that cost £27 million.
In our conversation, she shares
- How she learned that her dyslexia was a superpower
- Why the original Alexandra Palace Theatre was worth its multi-million restoration
- And the impact of seeing your purpose play out every day.
Outline📍
00:00 Intro
03:18 What does Pressure mean to you?
04:21 Balancing Act: Navigating the Pull and Push of Responsibilities
05:54 Embracing Positive Pressure: Early Lessons and Clarity
08:45 Embracing Dyslexia as a Superpower: The Power of a Supportive Community
13:02 The Pressure of Being a CEO
15:37 Balancing Pressure: Emma's Strategies for Resilience and Focus
19:15 Supporting and Energizing Your Team Through Leadership and Pressure Management
21:44 Insight 1: Lessons learned
24:15 Recognizing Signs of Pressure as a Leader
26:38 Maintaining Energy and Support for Others Despite Personal Pressure
31:10 Balancing Energy in High Turnover and Diverse Interactions
35:48 Approaching Leadership Meetings Without Defensiveness
37:48 What’s the Worst Pressure You’ve Ever Been Under?
44:36 Do you think you could survive without Pressure?
47:57 Insight 2: Lessons learned
50:07 What 2 things would you pay forward to others wanting to be Better Under Pressure?
53:32 Outro