Manager on a Mission

The podcast for managers who want to rework the workplace and leave a lasting legacy by putting people first. Your host for Manager on a Mission is Tosca Fasso, a former Fortune 100 executive with 30 years of management experience turned podcaster, author, speaker, consultant and optimist. Whether you're a first-time or aspiring manager or even a veteran leader who's been wondering how to navigate Corporate America while still being your authentic self, this is the podcast for you. With every episode, you'll feel validated and also hopeful about how you can help build a work culture that fits with today’s world and sets the stage for an even brighter tomorrow.

Manager on a Mission is a business podcast hosted by Tosca Fasso, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tosca Fasso hosts Manager on a Mission, a business show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  S3 #16: Why Good Leaders Leave: The Truth About Why I Left a Job I Loved

  Mar 18, 202617 minS3

  <p>For the finale of Season 3 of Manager on a Mission, I'm sharing a story I've never told before — mine.</p><p>Even though it’s extremely personal, it's a story many of you will recognize. Because some version of it has happened to almost every manager who ever tried to tell the truth inside a corporation.</p><p>This is the season finale, the closing argument, and the most personal thing I've ever shared on this podcast.</p><p>As I release this episode, I realize it’s Employee Survey time. And while what I’m sharing in this episode...

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  Episode #15

  S3 #15: Who Are You After the Title Is Gone? What No One Tells You About Career Transitions - with Johanna Danaher

  Feb 26, 202652 minS3

  <p>What happens to your identity when your job title disappears?Whether you're choosing to leave a long-held career or being forced out by a layoff, most of us skip straight to figuring out what's next — without taking the time to understand who we're becoming in the process. And that's where things can go sideways.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Johanna Danaher, a life and leadership coach who helps professionals navigate not just the logistics of change, but the deeply personal question of who you become after you leave. Johanna brings a rare mix of corporate ex...

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  Episode #14

  S3 #14: Heroes Need Crises, Hosts Create Conditions: Which Type of Leader Are You? - with Maximos Lih

  Feb 12, 202653 minS3

  <p>When Maximos Lih's grandfather was abandoned as a baby at a Buddhist monastery, the villagers treated him with suspicion, assuming he came from "bad genes." The same person with the same hidden potential could have remained invisible forever—until he entered a different system. At 16, he lied about his age to join the military during wartime, where trust, meritocracy, and mission created the conditions for him to rise to become a four-star general in the Chinese army.</p><p>But this isn’t a “bootstraps” story. It’s actually one about systems, and it shapes everything Maximos believes about leadership...

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  Episode #13

  S3 #13: Stop Asking for Money, Start Sharing the Vision: The Psychology of Successful Pitching - with Michael C. Clark

  Jan 27, 202651 minS3

  <p>Michael C. Clark used to arrive late to pitch meetings because he was physically ill from nerves. Now he helps founders and nonprofits raise millions. His Personality Pitching methodology transformed him from an introvert who hated pitching into an expert who gets clients ready to pitch successfully in 30 days or less.</p><p>In this conversation, Michael shares his journey from film and television pitching to building a business that transforms founders, nonprofit owners, and creatives into pitch masters. His transformation began when he realized that not building relationships was costing him deals. Working with Hollywood mentors, he learned...

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  Episode #12

  S3 #12: So You Used to Be Creative? This Teacher Says You Still Are - with Chris Vabre

  Jan 15, 202639 minS3

  <p>After 15-20 years in the corporate fashion world, artist and teacher Chris Vabre felt a huge hole in her life. Despite working in creative industries, she realized she'd completely abandoned her own creative practice—the painting, sculpting, fashion design, and artistic exploration that had defined her childhood. Sound familiar?</p><p>In this conversation, Chris shares her journey from corporate creative to full-time watercolor teacher and coach who transforms students from feeling "unworthy and not good enough" to confident, clear artists who understand their unique style. Her path began unexpectedly when Skillshare reached out through her jewelry brand website, as...

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