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About Judy SamuelsonJudy Samuelson is the founder and executive director of the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program and vice president at the Aspen Institute. She previously worked in legislative affairs in California and banking in New York's garment centre and ran the Ford Foundation's office of program-related investments. Author of The Six New Rules of Business: The rules of business are changing dramatically. The Aspen Institute's Judy Samuelson describes the profound shifts in attitudes and mindsets that are redefining our notions of what constitutes business success.She also writes regularly for Quartz at Work and is a Bellagio Fellow and a director of the Financial Health Network.Connect with Judy WebsiteLinkedInTwitterSome topics we cover in this episode:The design of how decisions are made Incentive systems that are driving the behaviours we are seeing with leaders and why we need to change them.Learning from real-life stories that leaders can apply immediately.Why companies are not good or badHow to build resilient robust cultures that get the best out of people and care about their peopleEmployees are the new accountability mechanism Listening versus HearingConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on StitcherYour ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.I appreciate you and your support!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
“There is often a misunderstanding around racism that people think racism is time-dependent, that there is an arrow of time that leads us inextricably towards this woke future where racism does not exist anymore. Racism is not time-dependent it is power dependent which is the issue.”About Dr Ollie FolayanDr Ollie Folayan is a chartered process engineer and combustion specialist with experience in the oil and energy industry. He is also a fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. Ollie leads the Scottish arm of AFBE-UK set up in Aberdeen in November 2011.Association for Black Engineers (AFBE)AFBE-UK are a registered not-for-profit organisation that encourages people of black and minority ethnicity to study engineering, support those who aspire to be successful engineers, promote engineering in the schools and promote diversity in the workforce.Connect with Dr Ollie LinkedInAfBE UKAFBE ScotlandEmail - ollie.folayan@afbe.org.ukSome topics we cover in this episode:A surprising inspiration behind his love for engineering Being a black engineer in a predominantly white space leading to doubt Self-worthCreation of Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE) The difference between an ally and a lobbyistLeading with reflection instead of emotion Working with organisations and creating tangible action goals.Not all skin folk are kinfolkConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on StitcherYour ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.I appreciate you and your support!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
“We had to think about what are the things that we need to change, what are the things we need to stop doing and start doing which meant some stuff we had to let go of because if you hold on too tightly to things when its time for a change and transition that is where you get stuck because you are holding on to things from the past which can hinder you from stepping into the future”About Shirene AgbelusiShirene is an Associate Pastor at Coventry Elim Coventry and also serves on Aspire Elim's national women's ministry. Shirene is a trained counsellor and has over 10 years experience of working in primary schools, supporting families with complex needs. She is a wife and mother of two children. Connect with ShireneIGWebsiteFacebookSome topics we cover in this episode:Connecting The Dots BackwardsBalancing career, marriage, parenting and selfDeveloping resilience and embracing good enough instead of perfectionismPsychological safetyHow being a parent teaches situational leadershipNavigating poor leadership and toxic culturesQualities of a good leader and definition of a leaderDealing with the pandemic, pivoting and embracing virtual church Faith, communication and uncertaintyCommunicationLeaps of faith and impact on the familyImposter SyndromeWhy not meRacism and the churchThe importance of clapping for yourselfKey piece of marriage adviceConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on StitcherYour ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.I appreciate you and your support!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
“We cannot address systematic oppression without systemic belonging, we can't get there unless folks who look like me who hold power are willing to look at their issues and grow up leading from a space of strength and courage instead of fear and power domination“ Those words from me latest guest Jerry Colonna is a snapshot into our conversation today as delve into authentic leadership exploring fear, vulnerability, peeling back the armour, integrity, power dynamics and so much moreAbout Jerry ColonnaJerry Colonna is the CEO, and co-founder, of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm committed to the notion that better humans make better leaders. He is one of Silicon Valley's most renowned CEO and executive coaches who for nearly 20 years, has used the knowledge gained as an investor, an executive, and a board member for more than 100 organizations to help entrepreneurs and others to lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity.He is also the author of - Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up where he reveals why radical self-inquiry is critical to professional success and healthy relationships in all realms of life.Prior to his career as a coach, he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners and co-founder of Flatiron Partners one of the most successful, early-stage investment programs in the New York City area.Connect with JerryWebsiteTwitterLinkedInSome topics we cover in this episode:How sponsorship made a massive difference to his careerExclusive insight into the new book that he is writingThe power of people believing in youLeading from a place of mindfulness, awareness and integrityCommand and Control Hierarchal Structure Resistance to change, fear and giving up powerDealing with external pressure from shareholders, board members, people etc The difference between being a Failure and FailingAuthentic Leadership Why Trust is the pathway to creating innovation Radical Self EnquirySpidermanConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on StitcherYour ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.I appreciate you and your support!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
“Lots of people have had more success in business & made more money than me. What I've done better than most (along with my wife, the unsung hero) is put it all together to build a great, multi-dimensional life—one that I don't need a vacation from"About Kevin Dahlstrom Kevin Dahlstrom is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Company and Bank of Central Pacific. He is a Fintech thought-leader with more than 20 years of experience leading marketing, product strategy and e-commerce for leading financial organizations.Previously he served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Elevate where he developed and implemented a multi-channel,data-driven customer acquisition strategy responsible for acquiring more than one million customers as well as being a key member of an executive team responsible for that company's dramatic revenue growth, which averaged over 50% annually for nine years.Prior to Elevate, Kevin held senior positions in several high-grown Internet and software companies in Texas and California and he is an avid rock climber. Connect with KevinTwitterLinkedInSome topics we cover in this episode:Intentionally creating a kickass lifeThe Importance of Self-Worth Rock climbing and valuable life lessons learntReflections from turning 50Learning from failures Why Retirement is a funny notionDefinition of successMoney does not equal happinessApplying the concept of compound interest in all areas of life Remote work and creating in-between moments for family Being a founder, impact on family and false urgencyCreating intimate moments with familyFaith and the practicalities of living with hopeConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on StitcherYour ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.I appreciate you and your support!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
A key characteristic of an everyday leader is decision making. We are humans and sometimes we find making decisions challenging, we will procrastinate, prevaricate and do something else without ever doing really making a decision. Real leaders make decisions and deal with whatever happens next. These words from my latest guest on Everyday Leadership Denise Nurse reflects how Denise approached life as a lawyer, presenter and entrepreneur using her five values as a foundation to make decisions and succeed in multiple careers.About DeniseDenise is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Success Coach of DBN ENTERPRISES as well as the Co-Founder of the Black Founders Hub a peer networking group for ambitious black founded services businesses and Co-Founder of Support SEND Kids an organisation that uses technology to aggregate and amplify voices currently supporting the SEND community She is also a lawyer, presenter, entrepreneur and board member of One Dance UK and Uchenna Dance Company. She was the CEO and co-founder of Halebury, a law firm that specialised in flexible working for senior lawyers. In 2018 she and her co-founder sold the business to Elevate Services Inc where she was Vice President of the global flexible resourcing business till 2020.She has presented for Sky Weather, Sky Travel, BBC's Escape to the Country, advised on consumer and legal issues on the BBC's Watchdog to name a few.Connect with DeniseWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSome topics we cover in this episode:Why it is important to take yourself out of your comfort zone and practical tips to help you push past your fearWhy Leaders need to invest in their personal development and back themselvesRecognising transferable skills i.e between present and being a lawyer Understand and leading a life aligned with your valuesFocusing on the outcome “ what is the result we are trying to create here”Co-Founding a non-traditional law firmIntroducing flexible working in 2007 to clients who struggled to understand the conceptUnlearning and relearning Why our education system does not set us up for successDefinition of LeadershipConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on StitcherYour ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.I appreciate you and your support!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
"Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients"This quote from Richard Branson captures the mission my guest Matthew Phelan is focused on solving at his company The Happiness Index and on this episode we delve into why happiness is not a fluffy metric and why organisations need to pay attention to it if they want to grow and thrive.About Matthew PhelanMatthew Phelan is Co-Founder and Head of Global Happiness at The Happiness Index.He founded the Happiness and Humans Community to help build a future of work that is more human. He hosts the Happiness and Humans Podcast and is the author of Freedom To Be Happy. Matt is also a serial entrepreneur and angel investor.Connect with MattFreedom To Be Happy: The Business Case for HappinessWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSome topics we cover in this episode:Being a "sea firman" and the power of journallingBuilding habits instead of processWalking away from his "dream job" when it turned out to be a nightmareNavigating and growing through uncertaintyLearning from his experiences with foot and mouth disease and how that built resilienceTaking existing skills into a new market and starting again The data behind Happiness, Discrimination & RaceWhy organisations need to create a Freedom To Be Human culture Not wasting time on people who don't care or want to listen to the dataScaling company happiness in a hybrid worldCognitive Dissonace Integrity & Authenticity Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
Some days you just have to suck it up , keep it zipped and deliver because that allows you to get to the position where you are trusted and rated enabling you to do what you really want to do. About Marverine Cole Marverine Cole is a multi-award-winning Journalist and Broadcaster. She has worked for ITV Central, BBC, Sky News and QVC the first black female presenter. She has produced original radio documentaries for BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 1Xtra and BBC Radio 4. She sits on the Board of Directors of Birmingham Royal Ballet and is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Journalism courses at Birmingham City University. Marverine is also a Voiceover Artist and a consummate Events, Conference and Awards Host.Marverine is one of Britain's leading beer commentators and is a Beer Sommelier (Britain's first-ever black British beer sommelier) and has collaborated with breweries on her own beers.Connect with MarverineWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSome topics we cover in this episode:Being paid your worthTaking calculated risksVowing to never work in Journalism after a poor experienceGetting to “Rated” status and how that sets you apart Thoughts on tabloid journalismBlack Girls Don't Cry documentaryThe trope of the “strong black woman”Black-owned breweries & taking the beer industry by stormLeadership DefinitionConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." – African Proverb which is why today's episode is different as you get two podcasts coming together to discuss leadership, business, inclusion and the entrepreneurial journey to name a few of the topics we cover.More Information On My Co-HostPaul Spiers is the Host of ‘The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business' podcast series and the founder of The New P&L Brand Purpose Institute. The New P&L Brand Purpose Institute works with companies and their leaders to help them re-evaluate the values, principles and purpose that define them. It then uses its proprietary methodology to help better integrate these values, principles and purpose into the heart of a business and the operational, strategic and commercial arteries that drive it, so they play a more fundamental role in its success.Connect with PaulLinkedinWebsitePodcastSome topics we cover in this episode:Authentic LeadershipVulnerability & Leadership PolarityEmpathy & EgoThe M.A.N.T.R.A PrincipleThe business case for change ROI of coaching for leadersThe difference between diversity and inclusion The creation of The New P&L Brand Purpose Institute.Faith & the entrepreneurial journey Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
"I used to think this would be a great idea for someone to do but little did I know that someone would be me. I was on maternity leave, my background was in business development therefore I did not see myself in that role. It took almost 8 years between my initial idea and the execution of what I created. " The above statement is the realisation my guest today, Joyce Osei when through from inception of having an idea around writing a book to actual creation and her journey is a great reminder of timing, patience and recognising that we are far more capable than we think. About Joyce OseiJoyce Osei is on a mission to inspire, impact and innovate with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders in Tech. She is a Business Analyst, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate and a published author.With over 15 years of experience in client-facing roles, Joyce has supported Leaders in Tech, Legal, Media, Transport & Logistics and Banking & Finance to create and build inclusive corporate cultures so that their employees can be authentic, fully contribute and thrive.Joyce now works with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders to help them increase diverse representation in the digital content they produce, so they can better engage with their audience and impact the world.Connect with JocelynThe BookLinkedInTwitterSome topics we cover in this episode:Feeling free to make mistakesReframing your experienceLeadership creating psychological safetyBeing the only black person in the whole schoolBecoming An AuthorNot letting the lack of knowledge stop youLessons from MarriageEncouraging Curiosity Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
"Stop asking for permission, don't ask for a seat. Build your own table and make it awesome, they will come" are words that perfectly capture the journey and creation of Remoteli the company my guest Samuel and his co-founder Kwame built in Ghana in 2020 with no funding. About Samuel BrooksworthSamuel Brooksworth is the Co-Founder and CEO of Remoteli. Remoteli provides provide a range of outsourced services to businesses and individuals around the world. In 2016, Samuel was a candidate on BBC One's the Apprentice and then went on to found Build and Master. A learning platform helping entrepreneurs get started in business and helping professional develop in their careers. Samuel has also worked with organisations including The Guardian, The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Lloyds Banking Group, University of Nottingham, Coventry University London, University of Liverpool in London and Young Enterprise UK.Connect with Samuel & RemoteliPersonal Website | Remoteli WebsitePersonal LinkedIn | Remoteli LinkedInPersonal Instagram | Remoteli InstagramSome topics we cover in this episode:The difference a year makes from furlough to running your company with 40+ staff Going on the apprenticeGrowing up as a black man in the UKHow Remoteli came aboutRepeatedly getting no & rejected Dealing with foreign taxBreaking down stereotypes & promoting African excellenceIntentionally building an inclusive and cultureNot understand the concept of racism in ghanaLeadershipLesson from marriage that have helped him personally and professionallyThe power of faith Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
“Ultimately you never know what is going on in someone else's brain, you are struggling to understand what is going on in yours. So stop stopping yourself from taking action based on your fear of the opinion of others. ” That is just one of the many nuggets my guest Jocelyn "Brain Coach " Brady is the founder & CEO, Scribe Story Studios shares on today's episode.Jocelyn is a certified Brain Coach (from the NeuroLeadership Institute), she helps her clients tap the full potential of that
What do you do when you are told the idea you have had for your business is not where your strength lies and you should consider pivoting to something different? This is the dilemma my latest guest faced and how she handled that experience is a lesson we all need to know about to help us make better informed decisions. Alison is a strategist, trainer and workshop facilitator with over 15 years of experience leading and facilitating creative teams,. She is passionate about finding the perfect balance between creativity, productivity and collaboration.Alison is a keynote speaker on team culture and effective collaboration delivers guest lectures at various universities, and is the author of “A Pocket Guide to Effective Workshops”.Connect with AlisonLinkedinWebsiteTwitter Some topics we cover in this episode:Definition for creativityReinventing your business Letting go of who you think you need to be Introvert/Extrovert Making meetings enjoyableSafe To Fail Experiments Working from home exposed a lot of the things that were not working Helping teams work better together Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
Don't change who you are just to please other people, recognise that even though it can be hard staying true to who you are will set you apart. This is a lesson my guest Suki Fuller has hard to learn the hard way and it what has helped her navigate a portfolio career over the past 20 years. Suki Fuller is a multi-award-winning competitive strategic advisor, a storyteller of data, intelligence advisor with diverse experience from chemical engineering to intelligence having lived and worked globally (EMEA, GCC, China, UK and US) in Academia, National Security, Law Enforcement, and Private Corporations.Suki is a globally recognized Competitive and Strategic Intelligence professional as one of 96 Fellows in the world at The Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows. She is also a highly sought after international speaker, mentor, judge for various programs, Board Member, strategic advisor, and the founder of Miribure; a Strategic & Competitive Intelligence company focused on the integration of intelligence with lean/agile principles. She also loves Penguins. Connect with Suki LinkedinWebsiteTwitter Some topics we cover in this episode:Being called Thesaurus girl as a childReading books by moonlightThe discipline of having “No Electronics in the bedroom”Growing up as a Rastafarian in the 1980s in the UKMeeting the queen and not curtsyingMaking yourself valuable to othersGive people the space to voice their opinionsBeing too direct and why that is not always valued Seeing people as human first before titles, positions, celebrities status Intentionally being around people who think differently to youBuild Back Better and why that slogan is backward thinking Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
After having children my guest today experienced a slowdown in her legal career, penalised like most women still are for taking time out when her kids were born but she did not let that define her. Even though it meant transitioning into a new industry that she knew nothing about, she intentionally created a life that gave her the flexibility she needed as a mother but also allowed her to pursue her goals and dreams and ultimately become an owner of the business she worked in.About Reshma SheikhReshma Sheikh is Managing Director of Octavian UK. Octavian is an international provider of security, facilities management and more recently IT solutions/support, operating throughout the UK, Africa, the Middle East and the USA. Diversification into new markets and Worldwide locations over the years has been a key driver for Octavian's growth. Connect with Reshma LinkedinOctavian UKSome topics we cover in this episode:Having children took her off the fast track in her career Dealing with changing your identityTaking over the business during the pandemic Learning to embrace your difference and using it to your advantageDealing with failure and rejectionThe impact her Mother has had on herDispelling stereotypes Making time for yourself and dealing with burnoutConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
"Whatever you first started you had no experience when you first started so don't let that be your deterrent to starting something new."That is one of the many gems my guest Andrew Osayemi shares with us as we talk about becoming an expert in telling your story, chasing your dream with no experience, the importance of showing up, not focusing on the NO instead looking at new opportunities to build new doors.About Andrew OsayemiAndrew Osayemi is an Author, Netflix TV show creator and co-producer of the highly popular sitcom, Meet the Adebanjos, an ex-financial markets trader and a graduate recruitment expert who has helped thousands of high-potential student get top internships and graduate jobs. He has worked as a graduate recruitment specialist for the award-winning graduate diversity recruitment firm, Rare Recruitment; working with global firms such as JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and more. Connect with AndrewLinkedinProduction CompanyBook - How My Disastrous Teenage Love Life Will Get You Your DreamConnect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
My guest today went from not looking promising to anyone in his family to becoming a serial entrepreneur. Micheal Kaye shares his wisdom from running several businesses in multiple sectors including the good and the bad of being an entrepreneur. We touch on how his greed ruined his first business to how to get started when struggling for investment, dealing with pressure from family, keeping a tight circle, sacrifices involved in running a business as well the importance of hiring the right people. About Micheal KayeMicheal Kaye is the founder of Talking Drum (West African restaurant ), RXB LDN (Barber Shop), a China sourcing company, building construction company, an e-commerce business called MK Bathrooms and other investments. Guest info:Instagram - Michael Kaye Talking Drum - Talking DrumBarber Shop - RXB LDNConstruction Company: Housingbest.co.ukSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!
About In today's episode my guest, Comedy TV legend Art Bell delves into his TV career and gives us all the details around launching the Comedy Central. He goes into depth about his book ‘Constant Comedy: How I started Comedy Central and lost my sense of humor’ and discusses how he felt during the process of starting a TV channel from scratch, being fired from the tv channel and how other people reacted. ‘Constant Comedy: How I started Comedy Central and lost my sense of humor’ is humorous, shocking and packed full with details, stories and truths, and in the most candid way possible Art Bell gives an insight into the true story behind the TV channel we have known and loved for 30 years. About Art BellArt Bell is an Author, Writer, former TV Executive and the founder of The Comedy Channel which later became Comedy Central. After graduating College, Art Bell got a job at CBS, then HBO, where he started the Comedy Channel that became Comedy Central. After that he was President of Court TV, then worked for a while as a consultant to a range of television companies. After Art Bell left the TV business, he took some writing courses and found a love for writing. Constant Comedy is his first book, and delves into the process and experience of launching one of the most successful TV channels to date. To find out more about Art Bell, his journey and to get your hands on a copy of his book, check out his resources below. Resources:· Company Website: https://www.artbellwriter.com/· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artbell/· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbellauthor/?hl=en SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk
About In today’s episode my guest, International keynote business speaker, and serial entrepreneur Eric Edmeades gives us an insight into how to create new behaviours that will enable you to effectively lead yourself to a life of success. Amongst an array of wisdom and knowledge, Eric touches on how celebrating your achievements and successes whether big or small leads to more success. He explains the science behind why celebrating your achievements is one of the most powerful ways of creating new behaviours and why it is crucial to ignore other people's perception of what should and shouldn't be celebrated. About Eric Edmeades Eric Edmeades is the founder of the fast-growing health coaching company, WildFit and the founder of Speaker Nation, an international professional development network for aspiring and professional speakers with local chapters planned in major cities around the world and an internationally recognized business speaker and serial entrepreneur.Eric has owned businesses in a variety of industries including mobile computing, medical simulation, augmented reality gaming, 3D camera engineering, and Hollywood special effects, where he had the privilege of working on Hollywood blockbusters like Avatar and movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, and Iron Man franchises.Eric is also the founder of BusinessFreedom.com and the developer of Inception Marketing™, he travels the world hosting business and marketing education programs, speaking at business conferences and providing executive coaching and business mentoring services. In addition to the game-changing work Eric is doing through his companies he also acts as a Board of Advisors Member for TedxMarin. Eric is also a Nutritional Anthropologist and Food Psychologist for his company WildFit, and he is also currently a faculty member and speaker in the food and nutrition, speaking and business spaces of Mindvalley University. In addition to these roles and his role as an International Keynote Speaker, Mentor, Consultant and Educator for entrepreneurs - Eric is also an avid wildlife photographer and champion of nature conservations. To find out more about the incredible work Eric is doing, please check out his resources below. Resources:Company Website: https://ericedmeades.com/ | https://www.businessfreedom.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericedmeades/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/erictv.show/Instagram: @EricEdmeadesTwitter: @EricEdmeadesSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk
About On today's episode my guest, Mental Health Specialist Marteka Swaby gives us an insight into all things mental health within the workplace. She touches on the importance of being an authentic, compassionate and empathetic leader, and why it is crucial for leaders to get more comfortable having open conversations about mental health. Amongst an array of wisdom and knowledge Marteka explains the benefits that having frequent conversations about mental health can have on an individual's leadership, their employees overall wellbeing and the overall positive effect it can have on the company's culture. About Marteka Swaby Marteka Swaby is a Psychotherapist by background with over 15 years experience in Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, PTSD, Addiction, and specialises in Eating Disorders, particularly compulsive & emotional overeating.Marteka is a Mental health specialist, facilitating online workshops to support teams & individuals to build happier, healthier & more inclusive hybrid workplaces, which she describes as her superpower! Marteka is the founder of Benevolent Health, a company that specialises in providing expertise in mental health through consulting, coaching and mentoring. Benevolent Health is passionate about bringing together technology and human connection to increase access to mental health.Marteka has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom about all things mental health and also sits on the advisory board of Make A Difference Summit and is a Gcologist coach at The GC Index, as well as a Psychotherapist at Ocean Medical Clinic. In addition to the great work Marteka is doing within the mental health field as a Mental Health Specialist, Speaker and Mentor. Marteka also hosts a podcast - ‘Better Mental Health' to raise awareness of diverse mental health issues & make mental health part of everyday conversations from diverse perspectives. To find out more about the great work Marteka is doing please check out her resources below. Resources:· Company Website: https://benevolenthealth.co.uk/· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marteka-swaby/· Twitter: @martekaswaby SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk
Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve your job or accomplishments? Felt like a fraud who is going to get found out very soon and everything will be taken away from you? Congratulation you are part of the estimated 70% of the worldwide population who is suffering from impostor syndrome, or what psychologists often call the impostor phenomenon. In today episode my guest and friend Mark Leruste delves into all things imposter syndrome and why it is important to have an open conversation about it. He taps into how society doesn't talk about the feelings of fear and self-doubt that we all experience and why it is crucial to change this. Mark breaks down the myths that the only people who can be successful are those who are extremely confident or extroverted. He taps into his book ‘It’s not you, it’s me’ and breaks down how transformational leaders who have described themselves as shy, insecure and introverted have found a way to change their narrative and rewrite their story. Mark gives us an array of wisdom and knowledge into how to identify feelings of imposter syndrome and most importantly how to combat these feelings and tap into your purpose and potential. About Mark Leruste Mark Leruste is the Founder and Host of The Unconventionalists®. Mark Leruste is on a mission to help entrepreneurs and business leaders have an impact on the world with their message. Mark previously served as Country Manager at the Movember Foundation, where he helped raise €2.8 million for men’s health and inspired 110,000 fundraisers to sign up, winning multiple awards along the way. Since then, his videos have been viewed over 2.5 million times on social media and his podcast has been downloaded over 160,000 in over 100 countries worldwide. He is the author of “It’s Not You, It’s Me” and his popular TEDx talk “What They Don’t Tell You About Entrepreneurship” is the most-watched TEDxCardiff talk to date.Over the years Mark has acquired many well-deserved accolades and has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, GrowthLab, Metro, VirginStartup, Shortlist. Mark has also spoken at notable companies such as Google, Adobe, YouTube, Samsung, The Guardian, L’Oreal, Method & Ecover, VirginStartup, Oxford Saīd Business School, Intuit, INSEAD, State Street and Wellcome Sanger instituteTo find out more about the incredible work Mark Leruste is doing check out his resources below. Resources:· Company Website: www.markleruste.com | www.theunconventionalists.com· Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/markleruste· Twitter: www.twitter.com/markleruste SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!
My guest today was predicted to live a life of isolation and pain due to a rare bone disorder known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). This condition caused his bones to be extremely fragile, suffering over 200 fractures in his lifetime. Winston Ben Clements an inspiring force to be reckoned with shares his story and his journey living with OI, how he has not let his condition limit him in anyway shape or form and how YOU can make a difference to the lives of others with your message.Amongst many gems of wisdom, Winston also gives us an insight into how his faith and nurturing growing up has impacted his life and inspired him to inspire others through the incredible work he is doing today as a speaker, mentor, D&I specialist and entrepreneur. About Winston Clements Winston Ben Clements is an award-winning international speaker, on a mission to inspire 1 billion people to unleash their God-given potential! Winston has shared his story on stages, conferences and media platforms all around the world and now with us on Everyday Leadership Podcast. He has become extremely popular for his keynote speaking appearances due to his ability to deliver inspirational and practical content, in a humorous and relaxed style. Known for his infamous quote “Your Limitations Are An Illusion.”Winston wears multiple hats and is inspiring many people across a range of different sectors. He is a mentor for Migrant leaders, he sits on the advisory board for ID Inclusion, he is a Diversity and inclusion consultant for EW group and he is also a keynote speaker, D&I Specialist and host of Born 2 win podcast. Winston is also a two-time TED Talk speaker and entrepreneur. Winston’s inspiring and practical sessions continue to have transformational effects on audiences worldwide. He is passionate about supporting the world’s leading organisations to create cultures that are truly inclusive. To learn more about the amazing and inspiring work that Winston does please check out his resources below. Resources:· Company Website: https://winstonclements.com/about/· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-ben-clements-keynote-speaker/· Twitter: @winstonspeaker SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!
AboutOn today’s episode, I talk to leadership powerhouse India Martin. We delve into who India Martin is as a leadership expert and brand and how she has set herself apart from others and how putting herself in uncomfortable environments has helped her grow and build. We touch on various topics and India drops many gems about the reality of holding a senior leadership position, and making sacrifices and tough decisions that not only affect her, but others too. We also delve into the dynamics of power and privilege and how her mothers civil rights activism has shaped and impacted who India is today and the work she does. To continue with family relations we also touch on how to sustain a relationship while travelling and living the fast paced, busy lifestyle that India lives.About India Martin India Martin is a leadership expert, c-suite coach, non-executive director and DEI Strategist. She is a powerhouse in leadership and has acquired many well deserved awards and accolades for the incredible work she does. India Martin is a 25 year veteran of financial services and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. An American by birth, she has held a number of global C-Suite roles including expatriate assignments in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Hong Kong. After her corporate career, India established Leadership For Life, a global Executive coaching, facilitation and consulting practice. She is a globally recognized leadership expert and coach with a clientele of Fortune 500 and C-Suite executives from around the world.India is a well known keynote, panel speaker and TV panelist having appeared on CNBC, TVOne, BBC (UK) and CBS. India is currently on the coaching faculty at Georgetown University for the Exec Master's in Leadership and is also on the coaching faculty of the New York City Bar Association's Associate Leadership Institute. She is an expert diversity, equity and inclusion practitioner with specific expertise in both race and gender equity. She has led several Fortune 500 CEO's, their leadership teams and staff through racial equity programming and strategy development.India was named one of the top 50 businesswomen in Europe and Top 100 Black executives in the UK (Powerlist 100). For her incredible work India has also been featured in publications such as Forbes, Marketing Week, Harpers Bazaar and Glamour. To find out more about the incredible work that India is doing please check out her resources below. Resources:· Company Website: https://www.leadershipforexecs.com/· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indiagarymartin/· Twitter: @india_gm· Instagram: @official_indiamartin SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!
AboutOn today’s episode, I talk to Meg Zeenat Wamithi about turning your pain into purpose, owning your mental health and using your experiences as fuel to make a difference to others. In this episode Meg takes us on a journey on how her battle to find help and resources for what she was experiencing regarding her mental health has led her to be a revolutionary leader and change maker in the mental health field for young people. Meg has made it her mission to ensure that no one experiences the same struggles she did when seeking help for their mental health and has grown a mental health campaign that started out to raise awareness and provide research to the government into a forward thinking, game changing research and development company, and virtual mental health gym.Meg not only informs us of the issues surrounding being ill informed about mental health and where you can find resources but she empowers us to own our pain, own our experiences and shows us how she has turned her trauma into her super power, and how she's using this to help others. In this episode we unpack and delve into the ways we as individuals can look after our mental health and how we can help others. We also touch on topics such as Meg’s lockdown journey, politics, building meaningful relationships and much more. About Meg Zeenat WamithiMeg Zeenat Wamithi is a revolutionary young leader and powerful advocate for the importance of tackling mental health, especially among young people.Inspired by her own difficult experiences, Meg created My Mind Matters Too, an innovation hub which connects 16-25-year-olds with resources, services and content to help them live mentally healthier lives. Over the years, her work has seen her recognised as an award-winning mental health campaigner and consultant. Her commitment to changing the world for the better has seen her champion anti-bullying in schools, inclusivity and diversity on university campuses, the evolution of school curriculums and mental health services in public policy, as well as championing young people’s voices in politics.Meg is currently studying for her BA in philosophy, politics and economics at King's College London. Alongside her degree, Meg is an international public speaker and workshop facilitator, an ambassador for One Young World - a premier global platform for young leaders aged 18-30, and sits on the Advisory board for Becoming X - the education organisation co-founded by Bear Grylls and Paul Gurney. Meg also works with Ealing Council as a mental health project coordinator and is truly breaking barriers and revolutionizing the way in which mental health is seen and approached by society. In 2019 Meg won a Diana Award for all the work she has been doing to champion mental health within the youth community. She is truly a force to be reckoned with. Resources:· Company Website: www.megzeenatwamithi.com· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-zeenat-wamithi-46781513b/· Twitter: @meg_wamithi · Instagram: @megzeenatwamithi SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!
On today’s episode, I talk to Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa about authentic leadership and staying true to oneself in order to effectively lead yourself, lead others and lead the culture. Tokunbo takes us on a journey to his past and explains how a courageous decision around being true and authentic has helped shape his life. We touch on a range of topics and Tokunbo drops many gems around the power of language, dealing with Covid-19 nine weeks into a new role, working with young people from marginalised communities and what leadership means to him. About Tokunbo Ajasa-OluwaTokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa is the chief executive officer of Career Ready, a UK wide social mobility charity that links employers with schools and colleges to open up the world of work for you people. In 2020 Career Ready was shortlisted at the 2020 Charity Times Awards for ‘Charity of the Year’ and won ‘Corporate’ Partnership of the year for their work with Citi.Tokunbo is a seasoned leader with a track record of successfully devising and executing innovative concepts, particularly within the media and youth development sectors. Tokunbo is an active member of his community and currently acts as a member board of trustees for Access foundation and a board trustee for Foundation for Future of London. Resources:· Company Website: https://careerready.org.uk/· Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokunboajasaoluwa/· Twitter: https://twitter.com/toksytweets?lang=en SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!
How is it possible we keep on seeing creative agencies make the same mistakes time and time again? My guest today Dino Myers-Lamptey breaks it down step by step as well as going further to explain how agencies can actually change if they so choose but it won't be easy. About Dino Myers-Lamptey:Dino Myers-Lamptey is the Founder of The Barber Shop, a strategy-led creative company that aims to solve the biggest business problems through new models of creativity and collaboration, across media and tech. Dino was formerly UK Managing Director of Mediahub, part of the MullenLowe group who have been awarded the UK Effie’s Most Effective Agency Award for 2016 & 2017.With over 17 years’ experience in the media industry working at agencies including the7stars, Rocket, M&B, and Mediacom, he has produced award-winning work for challenger brands including Suzuki, Channel 4 and Eurosport.He currently sits on the IPA Council and was listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Media Planners in 2017 by Campaign Magazine and is part of the recently formed ‘Media For All’ diversity initiative.Dino is also a board member of the UK Effies committees and a NED for the Brixton Finishing School. In 2019 Dino was recognised as a Top 10 Media Planner by Campaign.Resources:· Company Website: https://www.wearetbs.com/· Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dinosaw· Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedinosaw SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!
When we receive feedback we can easily focus on the delivery of the message instead of the message itself which hinders our capacity to grow.We get so wrapped up in the tonality, language and sometimes the messenger itself that we don't stop and process if there is any truth and validity to what is being said. My guest today shares why it’s so important to be introspective, why we need to stop, think and assess the feedback we receive because that could the key to our success.About Dannique Blake:Dannique is the people operations and management extraordinaire. She uses her expertise in organizational development and HR to design procedures that assist with repairing company cultures. Skilled in helping SME businesses to build learning and development initiatives, people policies, and processes that focus on inclusion and diversity. A true advocate for employee happiness, Dannique uses her passion to speak at events and on podcasts to discuss topics about the workplace including; inclusion, mental wellness, and the evolution of HR, OD, and people management practices. Outline of the episode:· [01:57] Learning how to handle difficult conversations. · [04:35] Dealing with people who have big egos. · [06:53] You won’t fit in every room you enter and that’s okay.· [13:35] Becoming a great example to your children.· [18:45] An honest feedback that helped her grow.· [21:57] Her initial response to what felt like negative criticism.· [23:11] Struggles as a black woman in the business industry.· [26:50] Different perspectives and approaches to racism.· [33:06] Why you shouldn’t have a profit over people mentality.· [36:19] Dannique’s definition of what leadership should be.· [46:50] How her travel experiences have shaped her outlook in life.· [50:48] Having self-mastery and understanding yourself.Resources:· Company Website: https://culturedinsights.com/ · Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danniqueblake/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danniquesimoneblake/ · Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/culturedinsights/ SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support!
When you are in a new city where you don't speak the language it would be so easy and comfortable to mix people who look and sound like you but my guest today Flavilla Fongang chose to do the opposite when she arrived to study in the UK. Instead, she came up with an interesting formula that took her outside her comfort zone, involved food and Eastenders but got the desired result of learning English in 2 months.Flavilla Fongang is the Founder of 3 Colours Rule an Award-Winning Creative Agency. She is also one of the most influential tech woman, author of "99 Strategies to get customers", an International Keynote Speaker, founder of TLA – Black Women in Tech, BBC Brand Strategist, Brand Growth Coach and host of Tech Brains Talk Podcast.Guest InformationLinkedIn Flavilla Fongang 3 Colours Rule - Creative Branding & Experiential Marketing AgencyTwitter Subscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
Letting go is incredibly difficult and so often we hold on to things that are no longer serving us. My guest today Justin Onuekwusi had 70 applications rejected, he was at a crossroads of what to do next when finally his determination paid off but despite wanting this for long he realised this was not for him. He had to find the courage and take responsibility for his journey despite everything he had gone through to get there and make a change.Justin Onuekwusi is one of the few black Fund Manager who work in the asset management industry. He is the Head of Retail Multi-Asset Funds at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) and prior to that he has worked with AON Hewitt, Merrill Lynch and Aviva Investors. He has also been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his work promoting inclusivity within the asset management industry.On today's episode we talk about:Following your skill set not your passionDealing with aggression and code-switching and not initially recognising the impact it had on him The power of relationships & differentiating your networkWhy it is so important to work hard on building relationshipsCreating a more representative workforce in the asset management industryGuest InformationLINKEDINTwiiter#TALKABOUTBLACK?Diversity ProjectSubscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
On today's episode, I talk to Abadesi about inclusion and reality of being a black woman in tech. We delve into why its okay to not always make your parents proud as well as learning to say NO and overcoming a scarcity mindset. She shares how a negative experience with a former boss helped to birth Hustle Crew and so much more. About Abadesi Osunsade Abadesi Osunsade is the VP Global Community & Belonging at Brandwatch, Founder & CEO of Hustle Crew, Co-Host of Techish podcast and author of Dream Big. Hustle Hard: The Millennial Woman’s Guide to Success in Tech. She was recently included in the Financial Times list of Top 100 Influential Leaders in Tech and Tech Nation’s 50 most prominent and influential voices in Tech. Social Networkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/abadesi/ www.instagram.com/abadesi www.twitter.com/abadesi Hustle Crewwww.hustlecrew.co www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlivewww.twitter.com/hustlecrewlive PodcastTechish podcast with Michael BerhaneIf you liked this episode, please share it with your friends / write a review - it goes a long way! :)Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
We all know consistency is key to success but it is not always easy to achieve which is why my guest today share some tools and tips which has helped her remain consistent and lead to her smashing her goals repeatedly.About Yinka Ewuola:Yinka is the founder of Calla Success Systems created to support women in business lead thriving and profitable businesses while living nourishing and inspiring lives. She is also the founder of UK Black Tech, a Business Strategist, Board Member, Trainer, Consultant, Dynamic Transformation Coach, and Director of Eagle Solutions Services Limited.Connect with her:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yinka-ewuola/Twitter - https://twitter.com/yinkaewuola?lang=en
You might be surprised to hear that despite all her success, awards and achievements my guest still suffers from self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Why it does not seem to show up in her life is because she has learnt the ability to cope with those situations and she shares those practical tools as well as many other gems of wisdom in our interview today.About Claudine Adeyemi:Claudine Adeyemi is a multi-award winning lawyer and Founder and CEO of CareerEar. She is also the Co-curator of Global Shapers London Hub at World Economic, Trustee for Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion, Advisory board member for upReach and In-house counsel Wefarm.Twitter - https://twitter.com/claudineadeyemi?lang=enLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudineadeyemi/CareerEar - https://www.careerear.co.uk/At CareerEar, we believe people can achieve their full career potential if they have access to sound advice, insights, and are given the encouragement to go for it.Subscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
What is the difference between passion and purpose for you and how you differentiate between both with so much conflicting advice around passion and purpose❓Claude Silver is the chief heart officer at VaynerMedia where she leads 800+ people across multiple offices and continents focused on creating a “people first” culture. She describes her job as creating “a culture of belonging, where people feel like they can bring their whole selves to work,” "where people can speak up when things are not working" and "where empathy and humility are at the foundation of the culture. Websitehttps://www.claudesilver.com/Social Media HandlesTwitter - https://twitter.com/claudesilverLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/IG - https://www.instagram.com/claudesilver/The Silver Lining PodcastThe Silver Lining Podcast - A collection of exploratory thoughts and conversations to help tap into emotional optimism and heart leadership. Think of this podcast as your personal prescription of leadership tips, empathetic food for thought and courageous coaching!Podcast - https://anchor.fm/thesilverliningpodcastTime Codes00:02:09 - Origin of the title - Chief Heart Officer00:05:47 - What is Leadership?00:09:24 - Black Lives Matter00:12:13 - Changes in the agency/advertising world00:15:54 - Why leaders need self-awareness00:18:03 - Filling Your Cup Up00:23:01 - Passion v Purpose00:28:00 - Letting go when your soul is dying.00:31:15 - Little Claude v Big Claude00:33:57 - Receiving feedback you don't want to hear00:40:04 - How do create a psychologically safe culture00:41:30 - Hiring for cultural addSubscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
At a time where there was a lot of fear and panic when the global pandemic hit Mas and his team at T:C had one mission, to make sure the underrepresented business they serve weathered the storm. Not only did they succeed but they have helped businesses generate 6 figures revenues and accomplish growth with his clients having their best period ever. We discuss how as well as;The origin story of T:CLearning from past "failures"Why your reputation is more important than chasing moneyIntrepreneurship v Entrepreneurship Definition of LeadershipPractical mental models, you can use around risk and decision makingLesson learnt from marriageFavourite Lyrics linked to business What does culture mean?Mas was the go-to person within the community which helped him build a reputation around ads, analytics etc. When his friends businesses started to take off they called him to help with their marketing strategy. Went full time in Sept and 6 months later the pandemic happened. About Masibu Manima:Mas is a husband, and father and founder of Translate Culture. He was the co-founder of BWNG and Mixtape Madness and currently the CMO of BESPOKE BINNY and TRIM-ITGet to know Mas https://www.instagram.com/masibu_/T:C Social HandlesWebsite - https://www.translateculture.co/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/translate-culture/IG - https://www.instagram.com/translateculture/Subscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
"By the age of 13, I had lived in 28 different homes address’s and attended 21 different schools. I was a victim of abuse, bullying and racism on a routine basis but that was not the worst of it". This is just a snippet into the life of my guest today James Jackson who despite challenging circumstances growing up (putting it mildly) he has not let that define him.James Jackson is the Director at NXTGEN Learning LTD, a Black Inclusion, EPIC & Mental Health Speaker as well as the Co-Founder at #spacetotalk. On today's episode we delve into:The balance between sharing your story and using your lived experience to add value versus reliving the trauma and looking after your mental health.The importance of having downtime and taking a step back The effects of having a broken education (21 school by 13) had on him as a teenagerDealing with suicide, depression and the power of talking therapyMen and mental health Leadership and understanding what you are signing up toCreating opportunity instead of waiting for opportunitiesWhy it is so important to hear from people in the middle more instead of those who have made it.Follow James on social mediaLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-jackson-43836817/Space to talk - https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacetotalk/Subscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
“This year really went from “Road to Tokyo” to “At the end of the road turn left.” Being unfunded/unsupported really took its toll this year. But you’ve got to adapt or be extinct”That was the tweet from British long jumper Daniel Bramble in Oct who went from training for the Tokyo Olympics to delivering parcels for Amazon in a couple of months.Daniel Bramble is a British long jumper who has represented GB at the 2015 World Championships and 2016 World Indoor Championships. He narrowly missed out on qualification for the Rio Olympics in 2016, he won the 2020 British indoor championship and is targeting a place at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. With a PB of 8.21m he in the top 5 on the UK all-time list.On today's episode we delve into:How swallowing his pride resurrected his career.Taking a step backwards to build an income Dealing with injuries and losing the love for athletics after missing out on his dreamLosing his lottery fund, how funding actually works and why it is so important for athletes.Moving away from London to grow, starve distractions and chase his Olympic dreamHis parents encouraging him when he wanted to give upHow putting his ego to the side encouraged other athletes to share their experiences GymShark surprise birthday present Follow Daniel on social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/dbrambs_lj?lang=enInstagram: @dbrambs_ljSupport Daniels Go Fund Me - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/get-dan-to-the-tokyo-olympicsSubscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
On today's episode, Andy shares practical advice on how anyone can stop drifting and take control of their future based on interviews as well as his work with corporate organizations, executives, and professionals for nearly a decade. We also discuss his journey into the world of entrepreneurship and why it is not for everyone, getting in alignment with your partner, focusing on your zone of excellence, leadership and so much more About Andy Storch:Andy is a Talent Development Consultant, Speaker, Facilitator, podcast host and author of Own Your Career Own Your LifeFollow Andy on social media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AndyStorch IG - https://www.instagram.com/andy_storch/ Follow Andy's Podcast:Own Your Career Own Your LifeTalent Development Hot SeatBuy Andy's Book Own Your Career Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future Subscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on the Apple podcast or on Sticher. Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
On today's episode, I have the rare opportunity to sit down with Kwabz Ayim who is the Co-Founder and COO of MixtapeMadness one of the biggest platforms in the UK music scene. Over the last 10 years, leveraging data and technology, coupled with a deep expertise in music and marketing his team who are mainly in the early 20's have successfully gone from mixtapes to a platform for underground music artists allowing them to go mainstream building strategic partnerships with brands such as Spotify, Capital Xtra, Tech Hub, and Caroline International.Kwabs has worked with the Youth Violence Commission and YouTube to help address youth violence and is a winner of Spirit of London Award whilst voluntarily working for Haringey Young People Empowered. We talk about:How a business needs to keep on experimenting and reinventing Drill music and the house of parliament The criminal justice/probation system and how it set people up to fail with stringent conditions and Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).The importance of building great relationshipsLeadership and empowering your team Leveraging debt instead of giving away equity as a businessWorking part-time on MM and switching between rolesBringing through the next generation of artistEducating artist on looking after their money and the lifecycle of musicWhy metrics like 1 million subscribers are not as importantMarriage and Parenthood Follow Kwabz on social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/UncleKwabzFollow Mixtape MadnessWebsite - https://www.mixtapemadness.com/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/madaboutmixtapesIG - https://www.instagram.com/mixtapemadness/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mixtapemadnessSubscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
On today episode we delve into how my guest Sheree Atcheson went from being raised in rural Ireland navigating racism to becoming recognised as one of the Most Influential Women in UK Tech.Sheree is also the Global Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Peakon, an international multi-award winner for her services to Diversity & Inclusion in the Tech industry, Founder of I Am Lanka, Contributor for Forbes, Global Ambassador for Women Who Code and the author of Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Doesn't Happen and What You Can Do About It Follow Sheree on social media:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirushika/Twitter - https://twitter.com/nirushika?s=20IG - https://www.instagram.com/_nirushika_/?hl=enPre-order her book - Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Doesn't Happen and What You Can Do About ItRead Sheree's Forbes Articleshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/shereeatcheson/#50ee140a3409In this episode of Everyday Day Leadership, Sheree and I discuss:Helping organisation create strategic changes around inclusion, equity and belongingWhy is it important companies are transparent instead of hiding behind values or lofty statements and the business case for diversity What makes a good leader?Dealing with ego and why it a barrier to progressBeing intentional about creating a new generation of women leaderDealing with racism growing up in rural Northern IrelandLaunching Women Who Code in the UK and the pushback from men and women who felt threatenedOperating in environments that do not represent you and not feeling guilty if you feel like you cannot speak up Subscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
On today's episode, I talk to David Grevemberg Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) about :Growing up in an all Black neighbourhood in New Orleans Transitioning from being an athlete to a corporate career in international sport Awareness, Advocacy & Action - Championing and changing the perception around Paralympic athletes How to create welcoming environments that promote, protect and empower people regardless of diversity.Listening in the realm of possibility instead of the realm of limitation Lack of representation on the board of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and learning from that experience Embracing protest by athletes which is different to the IOCDavid is Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), the organisation responsible for the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games.Previously, David was Chief Executive of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (Glasgow 2014 Limited), the Executive Director of Sport and International Federation Relations at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), a former competitive wrestler, who has also served as a coach, athlete agent, team administrator, consultant and Board member.Follow David on Linkedin - David GrevembergGet involved with Birmingham 2022 - https://www.birmingham2022.com/Subscribe using your favourite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
On today's episode, I talk to Catherine Wallwork about :The difference between a fixed and a growth mindset and how to recognise your current stateWhy companies need a mindsetshift Practical tools which allow you to self reflect an deal with failures we go throughCreate space to challenge conventional wisdom and collaborate togetherEdward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’ for Critical Thinking & Problem SolvingWhy is storytelling so important in the workplace?Playing football and the lessons learnt from being a club captainWhy embracing conflict is the best opportunity to help you find a way forward MoSCoW and how that helps you prioritize at home helping you do more things that give you energyParenting and how to develop a growth mindset with your childrenCatherine is the Head of Innovation Engagement & Mindset at Deloitte Ventures UK. She is also a founder, advisor and an education governor for one of the largest, diverse and creative maintained secondary schools in South East London. She is also a careers strategy advisor helping young people, parents and educators understand the future of work and how innovation and industry trends are shaping careers and learning.Follow Catherine on social mediaTwitter - @catherinewallw1Linkedin - Catherine WallworkIG - https://www.instagram.com/ruthpenfold/?hl=enSubscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
On today's episode, I talk to David about having uncomfortable conversations with people but doing it from a place of love, we discuss cancel culture, inclusive and servant leadership as well what it takes to sustain a marriage after 32 of being with his wife, education and why it is for the privileged, showing vulnerability as a man as so much more. About David McqueenDavid McQueen is a husband, father of two, entrepreneur, professional facilitator, world-class speaker and executive coach who works with C-Suite clients globally across banking, technology, advertising and the non-profit sector, specifically focusing on both leadership and presentation skills.David Mcqueen - https://www.davidmcqueen.co.uk/Q Talent management - Agency dedicated to providing high-quality talent for your event with a seamless process that makes booking and delivery a delight. The Black Founders Hub - The Peer Network for High-Growth Black-Owned Service Businesses.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdavidmcqueen/If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends / write a review - it goes a long way! :)In this episode of Everyday Day Leadership, David and I discuss (times are approximate):Having uncomfortable conversations and approaching it from a place of love - 1:20 Not worrying about cancel culture and speaking truth to power - 03:20Defining what servant leadership means and why it is so important - 05:20How people respond to various leadership styles - 11:00Creating an environment where employees have a voice - 14:00Using B.R.A.V.E framework to help companies live up to their values - 19:003 major keys to sustaining a relationship of 32 years - 22:00Working with your partner - 24:45Why not growing up is important in a relationship - 28:00Being vulnerable and overcoming the “boys don’t cry” mantra- 31:00Singing at his wedding - 34:00Education is not designed for the poor or disenfranchised - 39:00The good side of social media - 46: 00Working Hard v Working Smart - 49:45Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
In part 2 of James' story, we explore topics like mental health and the impact racism has had on the older generation which does not get talked about often. We discuss how getting rejected lead to a complete redirection in his career. - Why it is so important to know your strengths, weakness, and capabilities.- Communicating to express not impress- Why being confident intimated other people.- Feast and farming of being a creative artist and why even though from a financial perspective working for yourself is harder and sometimes not as lucrative but it is worth it from a mental wealth perspective.- Getting underpaid despite being more qualified than other colleagues About James Pogson:James Pogson is a Black British Narrative Storyteller: Writer. Speaker. Humorist. Creatively Clear Compelling Communicator with 25+ years working in the public, private, arts, and entertainment sectorsFollow James on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pogson-617aa812/In Episode 10 of EverydayDay Leadership, James and I discuss Have things got better in 2020 - 2:00Representation on TV - 6:00Mid life crisis & mental health from a black lens especially for the older generation - 12:00Death by misadventure - 16:00How frustration with the “gatekeepers” in media lead to redirection in his career - 18:00Why working for yourself is easier for a black man - 21:00Dealing with rejection, knowing yourself, weakness and purpose - 26:00Being sensible and black 29:00Being confident and how others found that intimidating - 30:00Being underpaid despite being more qualified that colleagues - 32:00Advice to the younger generation - 35:00Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on the Apple podcast or on Sticher. Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
Stories are powerful and they play a key role in creating perspectives, informing identities and educating people. As we celebrate Black History Month I wanted to share untold stories of Black people and I could not think of anyone else that my guest today James who is a natural storyteller.About James Pogson:James Pogson is a Black British Narrative Storyteller: Writer. Speaker. Humorist. Creatively Clear Compelling Communicator with 25+ years working in the public, private, arts and entertainment sectorsFollow James on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pogson-617aa812/In Episode 09 of EverydayDay Leadership, James and I discuss What life was like growing up in the ’70s Having “The Talk” with your parents Paying to be in insulted on TVNot feeling BritishBeing put in a box at school by teachers because you were BlackHaving a degree was a hindrance The distinction between logic and emotion Leaving his job for emotional reasonsNot being treated as a human Aggressions are not micro The problem with BAME Have things got betterSubscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on the Apple podcast or on Sticher. Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
Since the 31st May 2020, Shereen has recorded a video every day charting her experiences of being a Black woman in the world of work - no filter, unflinchingly raw and honest and on today’s episode we peel the curtain back behind who Shereen is to learn more about her finding her voice, being a black woman operating in predominately white spaces and feeling unwelcome, battling stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma whilst being a single mum of a young daughter at the time and why "working twice hard" notion potentially lead to her diagnosis, parenting, tough conversations and so much more.About Shereen Daniels:Shereen Daniels is the Managing Director of strategy consultancy HR rewired who specialise in delivering niche half-day workshops designed to support organisations who are committed to creating equitable, anti-racist and inclusive cultures. HR rewired are on a mission to gather the world together to take anti-racism seriously. To amplify the voices of Black people within the workplace. And encourage as many people as possible to stop being bystanders and become active allies. Shereen has over 17 years of senior HR experience within international risk management, media, retail and hospitality, Shereen has worked for an array of well-known, highstreet brands, such as Orion Publishing Group, Carphone Warehouse, Gala Coral, Hobbs, Greene King and Caffe Nero.Work Shereen and her team - https://www.hr-rewired.com/Follow Shereen on social media:LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shereen-danielsTwitter - https://twitter.com/hrrewired?lang=enIG - https://www.instagram.com/shereen_daniels/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQf-YTx1mjrNBtbdd0EMWg/In Episode 08 of EverydayDay Leadership, Shereen and I discuss (times are approximate):Who is Sheereen Daniels - 2:30Working with ex-special forces and CIA personnel - 5:00Navigating HR as a black woman - 8:30Being overqualified at 16 and dealing with the concrete ceiling - 09:40Being passed over for job roles - 9.48Space for one black person and leaving your identity behind - 13:30Battling stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma - 19:00Wearing a skin that is not really yours - 23.46.719 - 24.50Experiencing hostility & the impact of social conditioning - 27:00Black people are not good enough to lead - 30:00Why diversity & inclusion is broken - 33:00Ignorance is no longer an excuse - 35:22Changing your name because of a job - 41:00Having “the talk” as a parent and navigating multiracial relationships - 43.00Why entrepreneurship is important for kids - 49:00Protecting your mental wealth - 55:00Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on the Apple podcast or on Sticher. Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
In this episode I talk to Ken Okoroafor went from Topshop assistant to achieving financial freedom (becoming and living completely debt-free) in just over ten years and in today's episode we find out how he achieved this. We also discuss parenting and not conforming to cultural Nigerian standards, making the bold decision to quit a 6 figure job during the pandemic, racism, faith, leadership and so much more About Ken Okoroafor:Ken is a husband to Mary (Co-founder of HumblePenny), father to two great sons – Joshua & Elias. He is also a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ICAEW), former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Edge Investments, an MBA holder from the University of Cambridge and has been featured on BBC, Channel 5, Metro, The Times, Guardian, etc. He also creates personal financial coaching workshops with clients such as PensionBee, IG Markets, eToro, Experian, Youtube etc.Learn more about Financial FreedomThe Humble Penny - https://thehumblepenny.com/Financial Joy Academy - https://financialjoyacademy.com/Follow Ken on Social MediaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thehumblepenny/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehumblepenny/?hl=enYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thehumblepennyIn Episode 07 of EverydayDay Leadership, Ken and I discuss Having a North Star GoalLack of representation for black people in personal financeBuilding a community whilst working full timeQuitting work during the pandemicHow to simplify your life & why budgeting is importantLessons from parenting and how they can apply in businessDeveloping a mindset to provide alternative solutions to tackle racismCreativity is necessary to increase your incomeHow Faith is at the foundation of everything he doesSubscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on the Apple podcast or on Sticher. Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
In this episode, I talk to Ruth about her journey to finding joy which took over 20 years and involved navigating an abusive relationship, why we need to live in alignment in all areas of our life and why it is so important we take responsibility for our lives both personally and professionally. About Ruth Penfold:Ruth is the People Practice Lead at bp Launchpad. She has held previous senior leadership roles as People VP at Onfido and Director, Talent Acquisition at Shazam. Her reason for being is "Creating space for people to become the best possible versions of themselves"Ruth is also a practicing yoga instructor and podcast host of Pancakes and Peacocks a podcast that explores joyful living in all its formsRuth Websitehttps://ruthpenfold.com/Ruth's Bloghttps://ruthpenfold.com/blog/Follow Ruth on social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/ruthpenfoldLinkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ruthpenfoldIG - https://www.instagram.com/ruthpenfold/?hl=enIn Episode 05 of EverydayDay Leadership, Ruth and I discuss (times are approximate):What does joy actually mean - 3:00Measuring yourself based on other people and the impact that had on her life - 4:30Friendship revealed a 20-year old blindspot which started awakening - 6:30The small things count in a relationship - 8:20Series of fortunate events lead to freedom from abusive relationships both personally and professionally - 9:10Setting the bar for how others treat you - 11:10The pain of staying small - 13.25How do you stop comparing yourself to other people: - 17:00Becoming your own psychologist - 19:30Coming out of a psychologically abusive relationship - 21:30How to have a mutually beneficial growth driven personal and professional relationship - 22:30Definition of Leadership - 23:30Showing up as a leader: 25:00The difference between joy and happiness - 28:00Running away from coaching - 30.30What is coaching - 31:00Giving yourself permission to show up authentically not waiting for an invite - 38.50Stepping up to bigger roles despite feeling underqualified - 43:00Why BP is the best place she has ever worked - 45:00We don’t have to be perfect - 46:31Take responsibility for your life - 47:27How companies can create inclusive environments - 49:10Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
In this episode, I talk to Christina about finding the courage to step away from the titles and allure of corporate life when she realised that her life was out of balance impacting her mental health. We discuss transferable skills, the importance of family and opening up to friends when going through dark times as well as leadership, unconscious bias, imposter syndrome, and what it means to be a leader who truly cares.About Christina Economou:Christina is the Commercial Director for Ezra who is on a passionate mission for equality. Using technology at Ezra she is removing the elitism around coaching. Using her voice she speaks up about racism and gender equality.Follow ChristinaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceconomou/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrissieEcoTo find out more about providing coaching for your whole organisation https://www.helloezra.com/If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends / write a review - it goes a long way! :)In Episode 04 of EverydayDay Leadership, Christina and I discuss (times are approximate):Demystifying the elitism around coaching - 2:50How companies have embraced tech for coaching - 4:00Leveraging previous mental health issues to deal with lockdown - 5:30Identifying when your mental health is out of sync and you need to act - 7:10Opening up to work and family about mental health - 8:45 What a company that truly cares about people looks like - 9:45Being brave enough to walk away from a career and put yourself first - 11:15Dealing with Imposter Syndrome - 13:15Transferring corporate skills to the family business - 14:3070-year-old dad embracing digitised way of working - 16:00Connecting the dots looking backwards - 17:15Changing the culture in the shop - 11:45What is leadership? - 21.15Business owners need to remember - 22.30Family is the backbone despite having a different lived experience - 22:40Taking learning from home and applying them in the corporate world - 25.40Leaders showing genuine concern and showing they care - 26:45Leading with empathy and the impact that has on people - 30:20Not getting seduced by the PR, awards and accolades around inclusion - 32:30Experience of unconscious bias as a woman: 33:20Power of vulnerability and opening up to people - 38.40Struggling with switching off from work and being intentional - 42:303 guiding principles to live life by - 45:00Definition of success - 46:50Thriving and not surviving - 48:20Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
Sade Salami is a black serial entrepreneur running 3 successfully businesses working with reputable names in the media, fashion, sport and entertainment such as Google, Grazia, Manchester United etcIn this episode, we discuss topics such as:Leading yourself - 03:00Distinction between a fake entrepreneur and a real entrepreneur - 03:20Ideology v reality of work/life balance for entrepreneurs - 05:20Learning to talk to yourself & trust your gut - 08:00Benefits of being counter-cultural when it comes to social media - 11:00Adding value & shifting the attention away from oneself - 12:30CV’s are a waste of time - 15:50Key qualities required when building a team - 17:00Developing trust in a team - 19:02Using dyslexia to help her - 20:25Just do it - 25:15Connecting the dots from childhood games - 28:00People are soft - 30:42Building character in the next generation - 32:37Dealing with the loneliness of being an entrepreneur - 36:00How to become an entrepreneur - 39:45Being a black female entrepreneur and the stereotypes associated with that - 43:22Get to know Sade - https://www.instagram.com/sadesalami/?hl=enEvent's Management|Social Media Management|Brand Managementhttp://www.freshstrawberry.co.uk/Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/sadesalami/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/wearefsevents/https://www.instagram.com/everydayfroday/https://www.instagram.com/naturalstylestory/If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends / write a review - it goes a long way! :)
In this episode, I talk to Andy about designing the lifestyle you want, developing self-awareness, learning from failure, privilege, the value of nurturing relationships and so much more. About Andy Ayim:Andy Ayim is the founder of The Angel Investing School, an investor, author, public speaker and also a consultant to large companies in highly regulated industries teaching them how to set up and scale agile Product teams utilising Product Playbooks. He was the Managing Director of Backstage Capital and serves as a Board advisor for companies like YSYS, Flipside and Mixtape Madness to a name a few.Get to know Andy - https://andyayim.com/NewsletterSign up for his newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/Andy-AyimAngel Investing School - https://angelinvestingschool.com/Social HandlesLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshvc/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andyshvc/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AndysHVCIf you liked this episode, please share it with your friends / write a review - it goes a long way! :)In this episode of Everyday Day Leadership, Andy and I discuss (times are approximate):02:30 What he has learnt through Covid05:30 Work/life balance07:00 Building trust10:30 Developing self-awareness 15:00 Dealing with failure21:30 Understanding his privilege23:30 Living a no limit life regardless of background24:30 Learning as a fiancee and father.28:00 Not all friendships are created equal34:00 Diversity, Inclusion & Meaningful Change42:00 Nurturing Relationships45:00 What does leadership mean?Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support
In this episode, I talk to leadership coach and author Jennifer Garvey Berger's about racism, white fragility, understanding and confronting white privilege.About Jennifer Garvey Berger:Jennifer Garvey Berger has a masters and a doctorate from Harvard University, she is an author of 3 books and CEO of Cultivating Leadership where she and her partner’s design and teach leadership programs, coach senior teams, and supports new ways of thinking about strategy and people with senior leaders in the private, non-profit, and government sectors around the world. Jennifer loves to write, to walk her dog through the streets of London, to scuba dive, to travel with her husband and their nearly-adult children, and figure out how to make whole organizations work better.Follow JenniferLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-garvey-berger-7b4a264/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jgbergerInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennifergarveyberger/Get to know Jennifer - https://www.cultivatingleadership.com/our-team/jennifer-garvey-bergerLink to Jennifer’s article - Confronting my White Privilege: Flashback in black and whiteLink to Jennifer’s Business - https://www.cultivatingleadership.com/Jennifer's Blog - https://www.cultivatingleadership.com/research-resources/blogIf you liked this episode, please share it with your friends / write a review - it goes a long way! :)In Episode 01 of Everyday Day Leadership, Jennifer and I discuss (times are approximate):04:30 Struggle of talking about white privilege without coming across as condescending06:40 Silence is its own kind of violence08:20 What does white privilege mean?09:30 Changing her organisations approach to make it more diverse 16:00 Having crucial conversations around race19:30 Understanding the lived experience of black people22:30 What does anti-racism and allyship look like?29:30 Leaders should be willing to make mistakes.36:30 Leaders need to be willing to lose power to create a better world38:30 Why leaders we need to change who they are46:00 The next generation talking to their parents on racismTweet a Quote“There is no progress without losing something that you had. Those people who have been clinging on, there is a better world ahead. Development theory has taught us when you put down what you had a better world emerges” – Jennifer Garvey-Berger Tweet this quote
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