Get ready to peel back the layers and meet the real Peter Horgan, or as he likes to be called, Horgs.
He’s been navigating the media scene with a cool mix of supportive leadership and a fierce drive for results. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on finding that sweet spot between backing your team and keeping them accountable—a tricky balance that can easily tip into entitlement if not handled right.
Peter opens up to Rowena Millward about some intense moments when the future looked a bit shaky. He and his crew faced the rapid changes of a competitive market and had to pivot fast to stay ahead. It’s a raw look at the pressures of keeping clients happy, the need for open conversations, and the strength of a united leadership team.
Listeners will be hooked on Peter’s journey from facing potential setbacks to bouncing back and reclaiming their spot as industry leaders. It’s all about taking those tough moments and turning them into powerful opportunities for change.
If you’re into agency leadership, client relationships, or just curious about where media is headed, this episode is packed with gems. Peter’s experience reminds us that uncomfortable growth isn’t just something to endure—it’s a chance to redefine what success means in this fast-paced world.
So tune in and discover how Peter Horgan transformed a challenging time into a standout chapter for Omnicom Media Group. You might just find a spark of inspiration for your own journey in the ever-evolving business and media landscape!
Rowena’s three favourite quotes from Horg’s story are:
“Never waste a crisis.”
“We’re all hardwired for confrontation avoidance.”
“High performers are working and seeing low performers tolerated – well, that’s cultural cyanide.”
As Horg’s just recently announced he will be leaving OMG mid next year, you won’t want to miss his wisdom and insights!
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Next week’s episode:
Episode 5: Embracing Discomfort: Kurt Burnett’s journey to success.
In this episode, we peel back the layers to reveal ‘The Person Behind the Profile’ with Kurt Burnette – ex-Chief Revenue Officer of Seven West Media.
Kurt – a natural introvert, first embraced his lifelong theme of being “comfortable with uncomfortable” when he started a job cold calling strangers and getting constantly rejected. His move to the UK to play rugby, and then back to Brisbane and eventually Sydney landed him at Seven West Media, where he has been for the last 34 years. His story is a testament to constantly pushing through internal challenges to find growth in unexpected places.
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The world doesn’t need more stories of success; it needs real conversations about resilience, vulnerability, and the human spirit’s incredible capacity to turn trials into triumphs.
That’s why the Uncomfortable Growth Uncut podcast was born. It’s a reminder that struggle and success are intrinsically linked, that growth is rarely easy, and that the moments we feel most uncomfortable are often where our greatest breakthroughs lie.