Everyday Leadership

Today, we delve into a topic that is often swept under the rug but profoundly impacts us all: the emotion of shame. We are unmasking shame and its intricate, powerful influence on our lives, on our drive for success, and ultimately on our well-being. We explore the paradox of how shame, an emotion we often strive to hide, can paradoxically fuel our ambition and push us towards remarkable achieveme...

Mac is the CEO and Founder of the Equal Group, a consultancy service based in the Midlands which provides businesses with the tools and support to optimise their equality, diversity and inclusive efforts. Equal Group works alongside organisations delivering data-driven transformational initiatives across many sectors, with clients including Thames Water, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Greater Lo...

Marilyn has worked as Chief Marketing Officer of EMAAR, one of the biggest real estate companies in the world as well as Head of Dubai Opera and in this episode, we talk about how confidence, not competence, has put her in such prestigious positions. Marilyn Zakhour is the founder and CEO of Cosmic Centaurs, a consulting, training, insights, and technology company helping organizations build and r...

In this episode, my guest is Dan Braithwaite, an award-winning Managing Director within the UKs largest independent recruitment group of companies Pertemps Network Group which is a massive accomplishment. In this compelling episode of Everyday Leadership, we delve deep into the A Leap from Arts to the Professional World:** Discover how our guest transitioned from the world of performing arts to th...

In this episode, my guest is Lola Oyelayo-Pearson, a digital design and product strategist who works strategically in organisations, helping executive teams build the right cultures, practices and capabilities for their digital ambitions. With over 16 years of experience building digital products, Lola passionately advocates for user-centred thinking and design, even in the most complex technologi...

Shaara Roman is the award-winning founder and CEO of The Silverene Group, a culture consulting firm that aligns people, strategy, and culture to optimize organizational performance. Shaara uses her global experience to craft and improve public, private, and non-profit workplace culture. Shaara held executive leadership positions in some of the areas largest organizations, including CGI, Fannie Mae...

Introduction: The world we live in is constantly changing, leaving us feeling powerless and anxious. In this episode, join Sope Agbelusi as he explores the concept of living with intention and how it can empower us to align our actions with our values and goals. Discover how living a life of intentionality can help you regain control and transform your life. Curious to know what habits are taking...

Today, we welcome Michelle Raymond, a versatile professional in HR, leadership, diversity, and inclusion. Michelle's experience spans 20+ years, working with Amazon, the Ministry of Justice, Comic Relief, Lloyd's Banking Group, and Deloitte. She partners with change-driven organisations, lectures at UCL, runs a leadership program, and coaches executives. Michelle's singing talent shines at events,...

In this episode, Sope introduces career coach Julia Rock, who specialises in helping athletes and job seekers transition into high-paying careers. Julia shares her finance background, experience in Buenos Aires, and co-authorship of "The Six-Figure Athlete" book. She discusses her personal journey and passion for helping marginalized individuals in career transitions. Julia Rock is an experienced...

In this episode, Sope introduces his guest Denise Myers, the Founder and CEO of Evenfields Careers and the Black Talent Awards. Denise has over 2 decades of experience as a specialist Recruiter. Partnering with various companies of varying scales and fields. She is passionate about people's development and placing them in the most suitable positions. In this conversation, Denise shares her journey...

Introduction: In this episode, Sope introduces his guest, Chichi, a leadership coach and creator. They delve into the topic of decoupling one's identity from job titles and accolades, and instead focus on personal values and passions. Chichi shares her experiences from her teenage years, where she was a curious and entrepreneurial child who loved learning and had a goal of attending university as...

Quote "I recognise my worth, and I refuse to let others dictate my value. I have learned that I must defend myself and articulate when something is not right. As a black woman, I know that sometimes there may not be support or defense from others, so I must build my internal resources. I have learned to find spaces where I can articulate my voice, gain support, and bring that confidence into other...

Quote I believe that success is not only measured by the highs but also by how we navigate through the lows. Whenever something is hard, it often means it's the right thing to do. During my toughest times, my leadership superpower was my empathy, team connection skills, and willingness to step out of my comfort zone. I have learned that it's not just about doing, but also about being. And for thos...

Quote "Every experience in my life, from my childhood to my corporate job, has taught me valuable lessons that have shaped my career path. Taking ownership of my career, weathering through toxic work environments, and making tough decisions have been critical to my success. Each step, from my transition from marketing to sales to my first leadership exposure, has led me to where I am today. " - Sh...

Quote Parenting in a different culture is like being in a training ground, shaping us to become better versions of ourselves. It challenges us to let go of what we thought was acceptable and embrace new perspectives. It's a lesson we may sometimes wish to skip, but it's one that ultimately leads to growth and transformation. - Alice Evans Sope is joined by his good friend, Alice Evans, a Brit livi...

Quote Leadership is not about managing others, its about leading, guiding and mentoring wholeheartedly. - Alex Holmes Who is Alex Holmes? Alex is an award-winning podcaster and journalist, a millennial man of Caribbean descent, born and raised in London. He spent most of his early twenties traveling, which helped him to approach life with curiosity and taught him valuable lessons. However, upon re...

Quote Typically, boredom does not lead to highly rewarding moments, and we tend to invest a lot of effort in avoiding fear. However, it is often when we face our fears that we experience significant turning points in our lives. - Stacey Philpot Who is Stacey Philpot? Dr Stacey Philpot has built an impressive career as a leadership development advisor, helping some of the world's most successful co...

Quote Attempting to fit myself into a mold that did not suit me was my greatest mistake. I failed to recognize my strengths and where I found the most joy, which delayed my realization of how to optimize my success and happiness. Gaining a better understanding of myself was necessary. - Matt Hoffman Who is Matt Hoffman? Matt Hoffman, the Head of Talent and a Partner at M13, shares his experience i...

Quote Dont waste your valuable energy on things you cant control!- Vanessa Belleau Who is Vanessa Belleau? Vanessa Belleau is a slasher Millennial, she is proud to be contributing positively to the world through her work as an EMCC Accredited Executive Coach, Diversity + Inclusion & Belonging Consultant, future-focussed Researcher, Brand Consultant, Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Marketing & Br...

Leadership is about setting an example and leading people to a goal without making excuses. As an assistant head teacher, I have to be one of the best teachers in the school and set a great example for others. But it is also about being unapologetic in following your vision, even if not everyone believes in or understands it. It's important to convince people that what you're trying to achieve is...

Being a dad is a role that we play, we are people first. A dad is something that I have become but I'm a man first. To look at it from what kind of dad you want to be without looking at what kind of man you want to become is the wrong way around. You need to define what kind of man you want to be first and that translates to parenting .- Elliott Rae Who is Elliott Rae? Elliott Rae is one of the UK...

Anything that's worth it takes time. "My children now as you say, young adults, they've had more than enough of that, with me telling to them, just be patient. For all the progress that we make, the younger generation, whether it be millennials or anything else, they want stuff today." - Rob Neil OBE (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it...

The employee voice is becoming much louder. "We might have been expected to do photocopying, and make coffee for the first, you know, year of your employment. But that isn't that isn't the case anymore. And that certainly isn't what younger generations are going to stand for." - Abigail Wilmore (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it here...

The financial goal or gain is the secondary element "Sometimes people have a mixed view of money. But everything we want to do in this world requires money. Take care of family, give to your church or religious organisation, be able to further the education of your kids and family. They all require money." - Donald Thompson (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of t...

Helping creators to create "You know, being a creator is not easy. So hats off to creators, for sure. It's a tough, tough space." - Sean Kim (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it here .) Who is Sean Kim ? Sean Kim is President and Chief Product Officer at Kajabi , and was theex-head of product at TikTok in the US. He's also been involved...