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From Middle Manager to Senior Leader | Hard Truths, Strategy & Survival with Selina Waliaula

Rising from middle management into senior leadership is not a smooth climb. It is a shift filled with strategy, sacrifice, and survival. In this episode of The African Career Podcast, host Pardingtone Nhundu sits down with Selina Waliaula, a seasoned leader who has navigated the hard realities of career transitions and leadership responsibilities at the top. We unpack the realities of leadership growth: • The mistakes that shaped Selina’s career and how she overcame them • What changes most when stepping into senior roles • The non-negotiable skills you must master to survive and thrive • How to build influence without toxic office politics • The truth behind why it feels lonely at the top • Leadership trade-offs: friendships, freedom, and balance • How to negotiate value and avoid being expendable This episode provides practical action steps for middle managers preparing for senior roles. Selina breaks down how to retool outdated skills, the difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and what it takes to safeguard purpose and legacy. If you’re serious about leadership growth, career advancement, and professional survival, this conversation is packed with hard truths and actionable strategies you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe to The African Career Podcast for weekly episodes featuring leaders, recruiters, and career professionals across Africa and beyond.