Everyday Leadership

In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I explore the game-changing concept of intrapreneurship and how it interacts with technological advancement and AI adoption. I share powerful insights on: → Why innovation is critical for growth, yet so few executives are satisfied with performance → The cognitive abilities, people skills, and character traits of successful intrapreneurs → How fostering intr...

"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....

"I've missed numerous school plays, sports matches... You miss stuff, you just miss stuff." In this inspiring episode of Everyday Leadership, host Sope Agbelusi sits down with Sarah Brodie, a trailblazing commercial airline captain who's changing the face of aviation. Sarah shares her incredible journey from childhood dreams to becoming one of the few female captains in a male-dominated...

"Sometimes the best additions to your life isn't anymore. It's subtracting." In this transformative episode of Everyday Leadership, host Sope Agbelusi delves into the powerful concept of strategic subtraction and how it can propel you from good to great. Sope shares his experience of transitioning from a successful consultancy to fully embracing his purpose and creating Mindset Shift. He...

"When you're around successful people, you can be around successive people and still feel like the outsider. Even though you're successful yourself, you never truly belong." In this powerful episode of Everyday Leadership, we sit down with the four founders of the Brown Skinned Girls Network: Nkiru, Anya, Jane, and Jaynee. These remarkable women share their journey of creating a global s...

"This isn't a dress rehearsal, is it? We're living our lives now. So I just need to find the happiness and the peace of mind." In this inspiring episode of Everyday Leadership, we dive deep with Thanh Catachanas, a trailblazing figure in media and advertising as Head of Collaboration and Acquisition at JCDecaux. From her journey as a child of Vietnamese refugees to becoming a powerhouse...

"When you take your power back, you are in the driving seat of your career." In this episode of Everyday Leadership, Sope Agbelusi talks to Hannah Awonuga, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Knight Frank, mother of three, wife, and woman of faith. Hannah shares the details of her journey, from experiencing homelessness as a teenager to her first managerial role at a bank to step...

In this episode, Sope Agbelusi dives into the realities of the entrepreneurial rollercoaster journey from nurturing an idea to moments of success and the dreaded drop. While were often shown an entrepreneur's impressive achievements and accolades, the gruelling reality of what happens behind the scenes is pretty obscure. No one sees the late nights, early mornings, painful rejections or projects t...

Theres a synergy that can be created through collaborative working. The together bit. That will produce exponentially more than if we try to do stuff on our own. The economy of together. In this episode of Everyday Leadership, Sope Agbelusi talks to Kevin Davis, social entrepreneur and CEO of the Vine Trust Group about his leadership journey. Kevin sheds light on how his upbringing influenced his...

"I was drinking and using drugs a lot. And by the time I was 24, I'd had four children in a marriage that had broken down. And I didn't want to be here anymore." Today, we welcome Josh Connolly, a resilience and well-being coach, breathwork practitioner, and author of the new book "Its Them, Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story" Josh shares his e...

When I got out of prison I had no money, no carpet, no wallpaper and I would wake up every day, go to this youth project and I was so happy and so full of purpose. In this powerful episode, we sit down with the inspiring Justice Williams MBE, a multi-award-winning personal brand strategist, keynote speaker, and co-founder of the UK Black Business Magazine. Justice shares her extraordinary journey...

"Call it a rebel, call it black sheep, call it whatever anyone wants. All I was doing along the way was living my life on my terms." Ritika Wadhwa , CEO and founder of P rabhaav Global shares her journey of breaking barriers and living life on her own terms. From facing gender expectations in a patriarchal society to navigating the challenges of being an immigrant, Ritika's story is one...

Most people fail, not because of a lack of effort, but because their effort is misdirected. Weve been raised in a world that constantly tells us that working hard will help us achieve everything we deserve and have dreamed of. We often get so wrapped up in the idea of working hard (and then frustrated when things dont quite go as planned) that we forget to take a moment to reflect on what our ener...

"I think saying no, saying no is a big one. And sometimes you don't even have to give a reason. That's fine to just say no and it be a no." In this inspiring episode of Everyday Leadership, Sope Agbelusi sits down with Renee Davis, the multi-award-winning founder of Out the Box, a community builder, speaker, writer, and editor. Renee shares her remarkable journey from journalism to entre...

"I did not enter an argument that I knew I wouldn't win. And if I entered the argument, you were not going to win that argument because I came to that argument with facts. I came to that argument with evidence, and I came to that argument with reason." In this episode of Everyday Leadership, Sope Agbelusi interviews Grace Masuro, the organisational inclusionist. Grace shares her journey...

"I worked incredibly hard for that company up until that time, and I had the receipts. And this is kind of how quickly people can now find you less valuable." This episode features Kimberly Ofori, a banker turned management consultant, turned successful tech entrepreneur. Having founded and sold two companies in the past decade & working with clientele in the Middle East, Africa, the...

In this episode, Sope Agbelusi delves into intentional living, emphasising that his current lifestyle results from conscious choices aligned with his core values, goals, and aspirations rather than mere luck. He introduces the Decide Framework, a tool for intentional decision-making that involves defining, evaluating, considering, implementing, dedicating, and evaluating again. Sope shares a clien...

"I could not help but write the book because I felt like the Asian perspective was missing from the diversity conversation." In this conversation, Jane Hyun, a leading authority on leveraging culture and diversity in businesses, discusses her journey of bridging differences and navigating cultural challenges in the corporate world. She shares insights on unlearning and relearning cultural values,...

"Too many women, in particular, are underutilised, whether by their own design or by the design of others, but there's a big disconnect." In this episode of Everyday Leadership, we have an insightful conversation with Mary Mosope Adeyemi, a speaker, corporate trainer, career strategist, and author of the multi-award-winning book "Visibility of Visible Strengths." She is the CEO...