Everyday Leadership

Chasing work-life balance is not only impossible—it's damaging your happiness, fueling guilt, anxiety, and burnout. In this powerful episode, Sope Agbelusi dismantles the myth of balance, revealing how the pursuit of an impossible ideal sets us up for constant stress and dissatisfaction. Inspired by Jay-Z's orchestral performance at Radio City Music Hall, Sope introduces the transformative concept...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “My positionality had to change from believing that I could stop this to can I reduce this? Because I now know I can reduce instead of stop, it enables me to sleep at night. If I can save one young buck other there, then I’m a good man.” In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Craig Pinkney, Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist and Chief Executive of SOLVE: The...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “Recovery is a journey. You haven’t failed because you’ve engaged with your behaviour once more. Every hour is the opportunity to do something that’s recovery promoting.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Emilie Faure, founder and CEO of Juniver, the science-based recovery program for disordered eating.  Having struggled with an eating disorder herself, Em...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “I’m just who I am. It’s authenticity - what you see is what you get with me, and I search for that in other people.”   In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Lee Anderson, founder and managing director of LeBern Property Services, founding partner of Genesis Property Network, non-executive director of Forbes Family Group, and founder of whoma.   In this convers...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “If you are living and breathing on this earth, you’ve got a mind and access to a champion mindset. It’s not a question if you have it or not. It’s whether you’re willing to go there and make it a champion mindset.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Marilyn Okoro, Olympian, Higher Education and Local Government account Lead at Equinix, Public Speaker, Life...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “Leaders are confronted with a myriad of challenges that are testing their ability, their adaptability and their resilience, and how you lead through it is key.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I discuss a topic that will be front of mind for many leaders today - how to navigate uncertainty.  No matter whether it’s adapting to everchanging industry changes like AI, com...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “I’ve had to unlearn being afraid of difficult conversations, how to embrace conflict in a healthy way and stop putting things off that I’m afraid of, like the hard conversations and feedback.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Angelina Darrisaw, an award-winning entrepreneur, workplace inclusion champion and Founder of C-Suite Coach, dedicated to helping...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “If you want to have a big impact in the world, you have to start with the world around you and work your way up.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, an award-winning financial content creator, podcaster, author and founder of Mr MoneyJar, a UK-based financial education company.  While Rotimi’s work with Mr MoneyJar has been widely...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “Everything about us from the point of birth to adulthood, we are created for this constant shift, change and transformation. We don’t always lean into it, but we’re made for growth.”     In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Reverend Dr Kate Coleman, the first black woman to be accredited as a Baptist minister in the UK, Founder of Next Leadership and Author o...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “I wouldn’t say it was the need to fit in, it was probably not the want to stand out. As I gained more confidence, I realised that parts of my identity are my superpower.”    In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Sebastian Wilson, accomplished Leader, property investor, serial founder, keynote speaker, model, mentor and DJ.    With such a multifaceted career an...

🔥 Quotable Moment: "23% of individuals abandon their New Year's resolutions by the end of the first week."  Are you tired of the "New Year, New Me" mentality?  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, your host, Sope Agbelusi, explains why that mindset doesn't work and how to make sustainable changes instead.  Say goodbye to unrealistic resolutions and hello to real progress! Enjoyed today’s episo...

We've heard from leaders who, throughout the year, sacrificed everything to follow their calling—from giving up high-paying corporate jobs to stepping into unknown territories. Their stories remind us that true fulfilment often lies beyond our comfort zone. Walking in faith isn't always easy, as we learned from leaders who received clear callings but faced difficult choices. Like the business owne...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “Behind every leader, every Founder and every success story is a network of people. No one is self-made.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I discuss how a ‘fake it till you make it’ mentality will ultimately hold you and your personal growth back.  Social media is notorious for making us feel like we can’t keep up. Especially around this time of the year.  It's a consta...

🔥 Quotable Moment: “My identity isn’t a job. It’s much more than that. I’m a human being and I have certain values and principles that I live by. If I see injustice, I’ll call it out.”    In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Leonard Fom, The Chief Value Officer, Fractional CFO and Strategic Advisor.    Following a successful career in finance and operations with experience in ma...

🔥 Quotable Moment "You can't be pulled forward and pulled back at the same time because if you're pulled in both directions, you'll stay exactly where you are." After a 20-year career in dance and founding the successful platform "In The Other News," Candace has embarked on perhaps her most impactful venture yet. The Gynae Project emerged from her personal six-year struggle navigating women's hea...

“People need to feel empowered in order to propel, especially if they’re young. You need someone that’s going to empower you, show up for you, help you and accept you.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Shanice Mears, a multi-faceted leader and Co-Founder and Head of Talent at leading advertising agency, The ElephantGroup.  From her relationship with her older siblings, build...

This week's episode is a masterclass in authenticity. We dive deep into the life of Tommie Edwards, a self-proclaimed introvert who transformed from managing a family business at 16 to becoming a venture-backed CEO of Tech1M but her story isn't just about business—it's about finding joy in life's simple moments while building something extraordinary. 🌟 Highlights You Can't Miss: Building a 7 figu...

"I'm strong but I'm emotional... I'm loud and I'm confident. I love meeting people but I'm also really introverted." This week's episode is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and mission-driven leadership. Meet Dr. Dupe Burgess: former NHS doctor, ex-BCG consultant, and now founder and CEO of Bloomfall, an AI-driven solution revolutionizing women's health. Dr. Burgess' journey is a testame...

"Innovation isn't a department, it's a mindset. And it's high time we started treating it that way." In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I explore the game-changing concept of intrapreneurship and how it interacts with technological advancement and AI adoption. Intrapreneurship is more than just a buzzword; it's your organisation's innovation engine. This episode challenges us to ret...

"Embracing your multifaceted nature isn't a distraction; it's your competitive advantage." In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Anastacia Awad, Executive Director and Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Novartis, a powerhouse transforming the pharma industry from within. Anastacia's journey is a testament to the transformative power of adversity and...

"I realised that in losing myself, I had the opportunity to redefine who I truly wanted to be." Sabrina Ben Salmi, a multi-award-winning business person development consultant, public speaker, UN delegate, author, publisher, and mother of five, shares her journey of self-discovery and empowerment. She emphasises the importance of embracing all of our talents and not hiding ourselves from...

"I embrace the strength that others might label as 'masculine.' Why would I be embarrassed about traits associated with power and decisiveness?" In this conversation, Sope speaks with Aiko Bethea, founder of Rare Culture and a consultant, about her journey as an innovative leader and experiences navigating different identities. Aiko shares her childhood experiences growing up in South Ca...

"I went from being a statistic to creating a solution for millions." In this riveting episode of Everyday Leadership, we dive deep into the world of workplace revolution with Molly Johnson-Jones, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Flexa. From her shocking layoff experience to the serendipitous pub conversation that birthed a game-changing idea. With a platform now boasting an impressive...

"Being the smartest person in the room is fun for a little bit, but you're not gonna grow from that." Joy seems an unlikely companion in a world where tragedy and life-altering conditions often cast long shadows. Yet, today's guest challenges everything we thought we knew about happiness in the face of adversity. Meet Rebecca Scott, a woman who received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis and...

"If people say that they're walking into what God has called them to do and they've not had to make any sacrifices, I would question that." One of the most requested guests and my favourite guest is back as she celebrates her milestone birthday. Of course, I am talking about Shirene Agbelusi, my wonderful wife. In this episode, we flip the script to learn insights from the past 40 years....