Everyday Leadership

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 Information

LinkedIn
Flavilla Fongang
3 Colours Rule - Creative Branding & Experiential Marketing Agency
Twitter 

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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 passion
• Dealing with aggression and code-switching and not initially recognising the impact it had on him 
• The power of relationships & differentiating your network
• Why it is so important to work hard on building relationships
• Creating a more representative workforce in the asset management industry

Guest Information

• LINKEDIN
• Twiiter
• #TALKABOUTBLACK?
• Diversity Project

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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 Networks
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abadesi/
www.instagram.com/abadesi
www.twitter.com/abadesi

Hustle Crew
www.hustlecrew.co
www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive
www.twitter.com/hustlecrewlive 

Podcast
Techish podcast with Michael Berhane

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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=en
LinkedIn - 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.

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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.

Website
https://www.claudesilver.com/

Social Media Handles
Twitter - https://twitter.com/claudesilver
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/claudesilver/

The 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/thesilverliningpodcast

Time Codes
00:02:09 - Origin of the title - Chief Heart Officer
00:05:47 - What is Leadership?
00:09:24 - Black Lives Matter
00:12:13 - Changes in the agency/advertising world
00:15:54 - Why leaders need self-awareness
00:18:03 - Filling Your Cup Up
00:23:01 - Passion v Purpose
00:28:00 - Letting go when your soul is dying.
00:31:15 - Little Claude v Big Claude
00:33:57 - Receiving feedback you don't want to hear
00:40:04 - How do create a psychologically safe culture
00:41:30 - Hiring for cultural add

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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:C
• Learning from past "failures"
• Why your reputation is more important than chasing money
• Intrepreneurship v Entrepreneurship 
• Definition of Leadership
• Practical mental models, you can use around risk and decision making
• Lesson learnt from marriage
• Favourite 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-IT

Get to know Mas
 https://www.instagram.com/masibu_/

T:C Social Handles
Website - https://www.translateculture.co/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/translate-culture/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/translateculture/

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"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 teenager
• Dealing with suicide, depression and the power of talking therapy
• Men and mental health 
• Leadership and understanding what you are signing up to
• Creating opportunity instead of waiting for opportunities
• Why it is so important to hear from people in the middle more instead of those who have made it.

Follow James on social media
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-jackson-43836817/
Space to talk - https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacetotalk/

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“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 dream
• Losing 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 dream
• His parents encouraging him when he wanted to give up
• How putting his ego to the side encouraged other athletes to share their experiences 
• GymShark surprise birthday present 

Follow Daniel on social media
Twitter - https://twitter.com/dbrambs_lj?lang=en
Instagram: @dbrambs_lj

Support Daniels Go Fund Me - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/get-dan-to-the-tokyo-olympics

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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 Life

Follow 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 Life
• Talent Development Hot Seat

Buy Andy's Book 

•  Own Your Career Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future

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