In our industry, men have traditionally been told to just 'get on with it' and that they certainly should not show weakness. But as we all know, today's workshops require a very different kind of leadership.

Today, we're joined by Edward Cockill of Uckfield Motor Services. We explore how embracing empathetic leadership and delegating management can transform both the culture and efficiency of an independent workshop. It also tackles pressing industry challenges like vehicle data access and overcoming the dangerous isolation often faced by garage owners.

Join us at The Blend 2026!

The Blend returns to the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Saturday, 10th October 2026. Join workshops, industry experts, and trade suppliers for a full day of networking and insights, featuring keynote speaker Rory Sutherland.

👉 Learn more and book your tickets: https://www.theblend.events/

The Blend Podcast is proudly sponsored by Garage Hive and produced by Autotech Communications.