Everyday Leadership

Breaking Down the Role of Ego as a Leader


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"Labels put limits on people, it's about fixing your mindset..and realising that I will be anything that I need to be based on that present moment" - Martin Pemberton

When we attach what we are good at with "who we are" and this stops happening, it can seem like your world has crumbled to pieces. The ego loves labels, it doesn't show gratitude, it makes you think you are better (or less) than someone, it pushes you into spaces that you may not desire. But it is becoming more important to not only have self-awareness but awareness of self in our lives.

In this week's episode, Martin Pemberton, ex footballer shares relatable understandings of the role of ego in our lives. It can be our personal bodyguard and can protect us, but it's not front of house, and should not be in control.

About Martin Pemberton

Martin Pemberton is an English football central defender who has played for many different professional clubs before moving to non-league side Farsley Celtic in spring 2005. It became a challenging period with personal battles with mental health issues after retiring from a career as a professional footballer and entering into a challenging role as Learning Mentor for disadvantaged children.

This started his self-recovery and self-love journey which led him to create the 1 to 11 structure to help with finding your personal blueprint of happiness, with references to football.

Connect with Martin

  • LinkedIN 
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Website
  • Start your 1 to 11 journey HERE


Some topics discussed

  • Knowing “what you will become” & keeping your faith in your passion 
  • Checking your ego: you are not above or below anyone
  • The perception of yourself not solely being based on what your good at
  • Managing your personal bodyguard - The Ego
  • The importance of listening when hearing mental health issues
  • Challenging our idea of what it is to be a “man”
  • Understanding the different versions of “me” in different contexts
  • The connection of self-love and the way you live life
  • Creating YOUR blueprint of happiness
  • Recognising your internal communication
  • Impact of the ego on mental health
  • Changing the individual to change the collective


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Everyday LeadershipBy Sope Agbelusi