Welcome to Subject to Approval, the podcast where we dive into the chaos, challenges, and curveballs of today’s business and agency world — straight-talking conversations about what’s breaking and what’s working right now.

In this episode, your hosts Becca and Steve unpack one of the most pressing topics affecting agencies across the globe: the juniorisation of talent. What does it mean when more junior people are stepping into roles that used to require 10+ years of experience? And more importantly — what does it cost your business when that experience isn’t in the room?

We discuss:

• What juniorisation really looks like in agencies today

• The good, the bad, and the missing middle: how new energy collides with missing expertise

• Why this shift is happening (hint: it’s not just about budgets)

• The invisible gap in skills — and why it’s nobody’s fault

• Why relying on tools and templates isn’t enough

• How to spot (and fix) gaps in both hard and soft skills

• The case for serious investment in talent development

• What smart agencies are doing to turn this challenge into a competitive edge

Whether you’re an agency founder, team lead, or someone stepping into a bigger role faster than expected — this episode is for you.

Key takeaway: If you want your people to grow, perform, and stay, you have to invest in both hard and soft skill development — and make that investment real, not symbolic.

If you're wrestling with this challenge in your own agency, we’re here to help. Coaching, workshops, or just a smart second opinion — get in touch.

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