What happens when a key person on your team tells you they’re leaving—and you're the one who has to figure out what comes next?
In this episode of the Racquet Fuel Podcast, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale explore the emotional and operational challenges that come with losing top talent. Simon shares his real-time experience managing the departure of a trusted team leader and walks through the decisions, reflections, and strategies he's using to guide his team through a critical transition.
From the first gut reaction to the long game of hiring right, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how strong leaders respond to sudden change—with clarity, care, and a willingness to reimagine what the team needs next.
By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to navigate the emotional weight of losing key personnel
✅ Why clear communication with staff is essential during transitions
✅ The importance of re-evaluating job roles instead of copy-pasting old ones
✅ How external perspectives and internal feedback shape a better hiring process
✅ Why rushing the hire can hurt more than waiting
✅ How delegation, collaboration, and culture protect teams during leadership gaps
✅ How change becomes a chance to reflect, grow, and build something better
Whether you’re facing this challenge now or preparing for it in the future, this episode is a practical and honest look at leadership in action.
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