Everyday Leadership

We need to take charge of our brain and direct it, its a tool we use in our everyday lives We know that we cannot survive without our brain, as we cannot without the breath in our lungs. Yet, the majority of us have a skewed understanding of our brain and the power we can all have to recreate the life we want. In this weeks episode, we delve into a brand new world of the mind and body connection....

"Just one good questionfor most of us, the most powerful thing we can do is figure out the right question As we move through life, we are constantly looking for the answers to life (consciously and subconsciously) through our relationships, careers, ideas, and experiences. But we sometimes forget the power of the question. Sometimes the answer is knowing you dont know the answer, it's sometimes no...

If its not challenging, then youre not really learning either. Its having those stretch goals, and it is really hard, which is why people stay where they are, because its easier. Of course its easier. But when you are challenging yourself, its super hard but if you do what you believe in, then its all worth it." The comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing new ever grows there. With so many...

Ive been here the whole time. I know who I am, and who I am not. Its important for my identity, to walk with that knowing, so that people do not put their projections or assumptions on me Do you know yourself in all moments? Can you see the unwavering version of yourself, regardless of who is looking or talking to you? As the spotlight on mental health becomes brighter, with news and insight like...

People need time, and space, for just reacting.to be able to think and process, before moving As spoken about in the last episode, change is inevitable and the one thing that is consistent in all life. Knowing this can help us navigate life, not get too attached and try to stay adaptable. But we dont really talk about the steps that are needed for successful change. Patience, time, and even mourni...

Change is inevitable, but progress depends on what we do with the change We know that change is inevitable and nothing is forever, yet most of us become shocked, or upset or even angry when we are forced into change and uncertainty. Even though we know it's inevitable? In today's Everyday Leaderhip Short, Sope shares some critical things to ask yourself when faced with some new or a change of what...

"Is this feedback true? Is this feedback helpful? Is it something I can do something with or is it something I need to let go off" Feedback is something we ALL experience in some shape or form, some seek this out while others run and hide when feedback is offered. Regardless of what the feedback is, being able to step back, assess and then act, will position you in a place where feedback will beco...

If the crowd is not cheering for you and it makes you feel less thanwho are you? Who are you? What unique gifts are you bringing to the world? What traits make you, you? Could you answer that without talking about your role, title or status? It can be easy to get caught up in the rat race, chase what we think success is and fall into the trap of thinking that's what life is. But what happens when...

"I was very unhappy, and I said, why am i doing this? Why am I living this life of maybe what i think is supposed to be successful?" There seems to be a certain moment where we all stop, take a step back and assess if this is what we really want? Most of the time we are forced into this space, into this questioning of what we want life to be and what truly makes us happy. It can be daunt...

"We love to talk about failure in hindsight...the question is not whether youll fail or not, the question is will you learn, from the failure?" Redefining our understanding and relationships with failure and challenges, is what set certain people apart. You know the ones that seem to remain so calm and zen regardless of whats happening? The one thing they have in common, alongside this w...

My work ethic made me strive for bigger and better things, which is excellent, right? But it was at the sacrifice of my health to get there Our work ethic, strive for excellence and the want to have more, can be a huge driving factor in our success, but can also be a detriment to our lives. Growing up in certain environments and cultures show us how to live our lives, and what a good life looks li...

When you choose something, being on the fence does no favours to anyone involved It can be difficult to make a decision, yet the next step can be where the real challenge starts. Fully committing to yourself, and your decisions may seem harder, as now youve got to put the actions behind the words. You can no longer be entertaining habits, views and opportunities that take you away from your path....

Quick wins always keep you looking for quick wins In a world where self-gratification and pretence are the norms, it can be challenging to be yourself, authentically - especially if you are the only one in the room. But we know with all challenges, comes great opportunities to design and create a career (and life) that is not only surviving but thriving in the world. In this week's episode, Madeli...

I didnt think of it like that..I just did it! Sometimes the reason something hasnt been done before, is because you werent involved? Or is it just actually just a bad idea? It can be easy to question why someone hasnt done something before, but theres so much more opportunity and excitement when you see it as how can I be the first one to do it. Sometimes - most of the time - its just about doing...

Leaders can train themselves to respond more consciously, with more choice, more quickly through practice Communication is a complex, multi-layered life skill that we are all constantly learning from (if we are aware of it or not). We know there is the verbal and the physical, but have you thought about your empathy, compassion or even patience, when it comes to how you talk to the world? In this...

"Its fascinating to think where life would have been if I had gone down that route. The thing that turned me away ended up being the very thing that changed the rest of my life Our experiences help us navigate life, through what we experience, what we turn down or what we walk towards. Yet, sometimes it doesnt always work in our favour, which is where our instinct, our vision and our faith co...

Theres a difference between sight and vision. For me, I had a vision, and for other people they have sight. Somebody may see wood, but I see a table There are so many obstacles and challenges that impact our lives from day to day to the life-changing. Yet, we still put ourselves in a position of struggle, through self-doubt and fear. When you walk in your purpose, the only person that can truly ho...

You are going to get far more noes, in general, than you are going to get yeses Not everyone is meant to a business owner or CEO, like how not everyone can sing in perfect harmony. But when you do have that itch, that constant voice in the back of your mind, saying there is something else, whats holding you back? In this weeks episode, Dan Macklin shares first hand insight on what it means to trul...

Perhaps if I started my own thing, I could be a bigger cog in that wheel and sort of wield more influence - Afiya Titus Not everyone knows what their passions or purpose is when they are young. In fact, most of us live our lives searching for what makes us truly happy to try understand why we are here. But have you ever thought about the how, as well as the why? Have you thought about how you can...

Im happy doing all of this stuff, but I think stuff like family, friends and relationships makes you internally happy. Theres a soulful connection - Leon Mayne Celebrating the wins, regardless of how big or small they are, become more and more important as you navigate the world around you. And while you are on this journey, it can be easy to muddle your external goals and plans, with what truly m...

I have superpowers, and I may not have developed the academic superpower, but I have other superpowers - Hasan Khair Im a failure, Im not good at this, What else is there for me...It can be challenging when you do not fit in to certain environments and scenarios. Some can even find it detrimental to their self-esteem and ego when they are not keeping up with the so-called narrative of life. But th...

" The most undervalued resource we have is the compass right inside of us. Knowing the direction you are heading is more important than having all the steps defined. A step-by-step roadmap for success can be good for you, but it might not be enough" 15 years ago my wife asked me what kind of father do I want to be? My response was not elaborate, it was only 3 words and it left her wanting more how...

If I dont ask that question that I am curious about, so I stop my potential of learning right there - Shari Foos Are you afraid of looking like you dont know, or being caught out that you dont know? Most of us (if not all of us), face some level of imposter syndrome, especially when in the growth zone. With hindsight, we can see that we are more than our hard times, but when in those moments, ask...

If more people are given the opportunity to recognise there is purpose in chasing your dream, then we will see beautiful things coming to the world - Chib Nwokonkor From a young age, our guest, Chib knew, he wanted to work with computers, and with some twists and turns, he has is now living his dream. It can be easy to get deterred from your dreams - especially if they are not seen as worthy - wit...

There is no dream job, nobody lives in their dreams but you have to find a sustainable way to live, ascertain what success looks like for you - Davina Williamson CEO of Forbes Family Group It can be easy to dream, dream of how we want our lives to look like and how we want our team and businesses to be. Yet, the reality of fulfilling these goals comes down to your intentions, your deliberate appro...