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Parenting vs Management: Lead by Creating Conditions, Not Controlling People with Simon Copsey
29th January 2026 • Mind Over Masculinity • Avik Chakraborty
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In Mind Over Masculinity, host Sana sits down with leadership coach Simon Copsey to unpack a surprising question: why do parenting and management feel so similar, and why does that comparison trigger people?

This episode is for parents, managers, and anyone leading under pressure who wants to replace control with better conditions. You will learn how expectations shape behavior, why motivation cannot be forced, and how emotional regulation helps you respond with clarity instead of reacting on impulse.

About the Guest:

Simon Copsey started as a developer and tech lead and now works with leaders and teams navigating complexity and transformation. He is also a father, currently learning the realities of parenting firsthand.

Key Takeaways:
  • Swap blame for curiosity: ask “What conditions created this behavior?”

  • Build motivation through autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

  • Practice “curious before furious” to protect trust and psychological safety.

  • Treat mistakes as learning signals, then adjust the environment.

  • Lead from behind: remove obstacles so others can succeed.

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