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December 13, 2022 Leading and inspiring by living a life of value and purpose
What does living a life with values look like to you? " Values can be told to somebody or they can be embodied. If you would have checked in on me, like, four years into the military, I would have been like, yeah, that's the values. I'm supposed to be doing these things. Really?.” - John Spencer (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it here.) Who is John Spencer? Our guest this week, John Spencer, is a retired United States army officer, researcher of urban warfare, and author on the same subject. He's also a podcaster, with his own show the Urban Warfare Project which you can find on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. During the Russia invasion of Ukraine, John became notorious for his selfless act of offering advice to those impacted by the event. John explains more about this during the episode. John Spencer's military experience and how it speaks about leadership John Spencer's spent a large chunk of his life dealing with the military. Even though he's now retired from active duty, the military is still very much a part of his life due to his wife being in active service. This leaves John with the responsibility of being almost like a pseudo lone parent. John explains how he's had to find stoicism as part of that parental journey. Understanding wider identity after being a soldier During his conversation with Sope, John shares how a lot of soldiers struggle with identity in life after service in the armed forces. He explains how important his kids have become when it comes to his own identity. There's also some real vulnerability shared around the role that the military played when it came to his own paternal needs. The importance of values in John's story Obviously, given the title, this episode is all about values. And values play a very central role in John Spencer's story. Not only with his origin story of joining the military and following their values around leadership. But also the joining of his wife and her values, and applying those values to their children. He shares how ultimately, family values and military values are not that different both in terms of their impact and their importance. Key leadership learning moments 01m37s - John's start in the military 05m12s - Identity outside of the military 09m22s - The military's part in teaching fatherhood 15m40s - Technology and its connection with the military 19m17s - Growing as a leader within the military frameworks 24m14s - The military's version of 'hybrid working'? 29m25s - Developing self-actualisation and self-awareness 35m18s - The process of writing a book 44m03s - Staying grounded outside of the military 50m00s - Growth and development in the face of adversity 51m01s - John's definition of leadership Useful links and shout outs in the episode John Spencer's website John Spencer's LinkedIn John Spencer's Twitter Flow - The Psychology of Happiness on Amazon Follow the podcast If you've just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please do click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode. If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the below links. Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
1 hr 1 min
December 13, 2022 Leading & Inspiring by Living a Life of Value & Purpose w/ John Spencer| Everyday Leadership Podcast
“My definition of leaders is that inspirer. I inspire people to attack that hill or eat right for my kids. My role as a leader is to provide that inspiration. And, that's the hardest, most grey thing there is in my definition. ” - Col John Spencer
Col John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognised expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military-related topics. Serving over twenty-five years in the active Army as an infantry soldier, Spencer has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major. His assignments as an Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander, a Ranger Instructor with the Army’s Ranger School, a Joint Chief of Staff and Army Staff intern, a fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group, and Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point.
His writing has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, NY Daily News, Wired Magazine, Politico, The Hill, Foreign Policy Magazine, Defense One, Army Magazine, and many other publications. Spencer is also a regular military analyst and commentator for CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and numerous news and media organisations. He currently lives in Colorado Springs, CO, with his wife and three children.
Some key points we discuss:
▶Discuss John's childhood, time spent in the military and his passion for writing.
▶Talk about John's family, how he raises his children, whether or not the military served as a model for fatherhood and how his experience in the military transformed him from a soldier to a father.
▶Discussion about leadership, John's ongoing growth as a leader, and the military's contribution to his leadership development.
▶Conversation about John's process of self-actualisation and self-awareness.
▶Discussion about mental health, John's greatest lesson on setbacks and challenges.
▶Conversation about how John defines leadership and how the struggle is part of the learning process.
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December 06, 2022Surviving tough times by building resilience w/Alec Grant
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"As much as the initial impact of my wife passing away was significant, one thing was really clear in my mind, and that thing was in order for me to do the best of my boys, I need to get myself into the best place that I possibly can... - Alec Grant

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Who is Alec Grant?
As founder of Resilience Cubed, Alec has become something of an expert on the topic.

Having lost his wife shortly after childbirth, Alec has had to face the challenge of raising his boys alone.

This has meant having to be there for them no matter what.

Essentially, Alec has lived and breathed the very definition of resilience.
Alec's experience with resilience
Alec's dealt with resilience on a lot of levels in his life.

In his youth, dealing with peer pressure when it came to the consumption of alcohol or experimenting with cigarettes.

More recently, experiencing having to be strong for his boys and bringing them up with the values and opportunities he felt were important for them to live with.

And in the workplace, dealing with boundary stomping bosses who didn't respect his free time and made unreasonable demands.
Designing life that works for the individual
What comes across very obviously in this chat with Sope, is Alec's core value system and his partnership with his wife when it came to working together to design the desired life for their family.

He describes how differently things could have been, had they not worked together in the interests of their boys, prepping their future years for resilience.
Creating space to grieve together
The story is a very emotional one, and the way that Alec tells it is equal parts heart-breaking and inspiring. From his revelations around how others tried to impart their unsolicited advice, through to his very clear insistence that he wanted to create a safe space for the family to grieve in whatever way they felt they needed.

Resilience continues throughout their family legacy.

Key leadership learning moments

01m13s - Young Alec and his first experience with resilience

15m54s - Taking active steps towards corporate resilience

23m52s - Letting life happen rather than designing it

31m15s - Clarity in the moment

38m33s - Raising the kids with freedom to express their grief

45m23s - What others could do to be more helpful in this kind of situation?

55m25s - How Alec defines resilience

Useful links and shout outs in the episode
Resilience Cubed - Twitter

Alec's LinkedIn (with future updates on Resilience Cubed)

Winston's Wish

Widowed and Young

Tiny Habits from BJ Fogg

Atomic Habits

The 1 Thing
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1 hr 8 min
December 06, 2022 Surviving tough times by building resilience
How resilient could you be when tragedy strikes? "As much as the initial impact of my wife passing away was significant, one thing was really clear in my mind, and that thing was in order for me to do the best of my boys, I need to get myself into the best place that I possibly can... ” - Alec Grant (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it here.) Who is Alec Grant? As founder of Resilience Cubed, Alec has become something of an expert on the topic. Having lost his wife shortly after childbirth, Alec has had to face the challenge of raising his boys alone. This has meant having to be there for them no matter what. Essentially, Alec has lived and breathed the very definition of resilience. Alec's experience with resilience Alec's dealt with resilience on a lot of levels in his life. In his youth, dealing with peer pressure when it came to the consumption of alcohol or experimenting with cigarettes. More recently, experiencing having to be strong for his boys and bringing them up with the values and opportunities he felt were important for them to live with. And in the workplace, dealing with boundary stomping bosses who didn't respect his free time and made unreasonable demands. Designing life that works for the individual What comes across very obviously in this chat with Sope, is Alec's core value system and his partnership with his wife when it came to working together to design the desired life for their family. He describes how differently things could have been, had they not worked together in the interests of their boys, prepping their future years for resilience. Creating space to grieve together The story is a very emotional one, and the way that Alec tells it is equal parts heart-breaking and inspiring. From his revelations around how others tried to impart their unsolicited advice, through to his very clear insistence that he wanted to create a safe space for the family to grieve in whatever way they felt they needed. Resilience continues throughout their family legacy. Key leadership learning moments 01m13s - Young Alec and his first experience with resilience 15m54s - Taking active steps towards corporate resilience 23m52s - Letting life happen rather than designing it 31m15s - Clarity in the moment 38m33s - Raising the kids with freedom to express their grief 45m23s - What others could do to be more helpful in this kind of situation? 55m25s - How Alec defines resilience Useful links and shout outs in the episode Resilience Cubed - Twitter Alec's LinkedIn (with future updates on Resilience Cubed) Winston's Wish Widowed and Young Tiny Habits from BJ Fogg Atomic Habits The 1 Thing Follow the podcast If you've just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please do click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode. If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the below links. Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
1 hr 8 min
December 06, 2022 Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience with Alec Grant | Everyday Leadership Podcast
“Work on yourself because you're gonna be no use if you don't. You can't pour from an empty cup, take care of yourself first.” - Alec Grant
Alec Grant is a founder of Resilience Cubed and a director and CTO of C-Tech. Alec is a technologist with 25+ years of experience in building complex technology solutions. Having spent many years in the corporate world as a software developer and then owning various global tech platforms, Alec now runs his own software consultancy business in addition to being a partner in a tech startup. Alec is a firm believer in both giving back and paying it forward and throughout his career has mentored young people from the ages of 14 upwards. Alec’s particular interest has been in helping those from underrepresented communities get the help and support that they might not have access to otherwise, in order for them to have equality of opportunity.
Some key points we discuss:
▶Talk about Alec's childhood and how he loved sports as a kid.
▶Conversation about how Alec step-out of the corporate world and his passion for the work he does.
▶Conversation about Alec's family, the difficulties he faced as a single parent, and his experiences.
▶Talked about Alec's parenting and his relationship with his sons.
▶Discussion regarding "Resilience" and Alec's definition of resilience.
▶Discussion of Alec's perspective on life, his new way of looking at things, and his new way of taking full ownership.
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November 29, 2022 Embracing Life's Detours To Become Your Best Self with Chenelle Ansah | Everyday Leadership Podcast
“Leadership is about realising how to tap into people's potential to inspire them to turn up and be great and continue to be great even when you've removed yourself from the equation. ” - Chenelle Ansah
Chenelle is an Investor, Consultant and Advisor. She is passionate and fully committed to ensuring diverse founders get access to the capital and development that they need to grow. In her role as Partner at Cornerstone Partners, Angel Investment Syndicate whose mission is to focus on investing in founders from Black and diverse backgrounds in the U.K, Chenelle ensures that they are leading the charge in investing in founders from Black and diverse backgrounds.
Some key points we discuss:
▶Discussion of Chenelle's childhood and her interest in dancing and fashion as a child.
▶Discussing Chenelle's shift from the fashion industry to business and finance.
▶Conversation about Chenelle's banking and investment experiences.
▶Talking about Chenelle's journey and her enthusiasm for her work.
▶Discussion of Chenelle's approach to achieving her goal.
▶Talking about Chenelle's achievements her proudest moment throughout her career
▶Discussion of leadership and Chenelle's definition of leadership.
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▶ https://greenangelsyndicate.com/
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59 min
November 29, 2022Embracing life's detours to become your best self w/Chenelle Ansah
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"If your goal doesn't completely drown you, it's probably not big enough and definitely like mine completely floors me in the fact that what I'm trying to do is move the market and change what the future should look like... - Chenelle Ansah

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Who is Chenelle Ansah?
As an investor and consultant, Chenelle is passionate about ensuring founders of diverse backgrounds have access to capital.

As Partner at Cornerstone Partners with a mission focused on investing in black founders from the UK, she works hard every day making sure they are leading the charge when it comes time for new Fintech opportunities or bank M&As (mergers and acquisitions) across Europe.

In addition to serving as Founder/MD of Nell Consulting where her expertise includes strategy work related specifically around financial disruption plus scaling operations within companies experiencing growth.
From fashion and dancing to finance and investing
Young Chenelle started out as the family entertainment, dancing for friends and visitors on demand.

But, as is common with our guests on the "Everyday Leadership" podcast, it wasn't long before THAT chat with a parent came up, and the focus began.

A career in finance beckoned, and as it goes, it was quite the path.

Neo banks and Chenelle's cornering of that expertise
The emergence of neo banking was a big deal for businesses in the UK. And Chenelle was right in the thick of it.

She explains how she developed a reputation for expertise in the space, and how working with these banks helped her understand how to systemise these businesses.

The ordered steps at the centre of Chenelle's faith
It becomes abundantly clear in this chat that like Sope, Chenelle's faith is at the heart of all she does.

She explains how she feels that her life is already decided and she's just showing up and continuing along the path.

And as she explains, that belief, when you have it, enables you to live a life that others can only dream of...

Key leadership learning moments

01m15s - Young Chenelle and the dancing

04m31s - The fascination with fashion

09m01s - Moving into business finance and investments

18m00s - Chenelle's faith in her preordained path

35m00s - Bridging the gap as a life mission

37m15s - Big Audacious Goals and dealing with the overwhelm

41m50s - The journey with Cornerstone Partners

47m29s - What's next?

48m39s - How Chenelle defines leadership

Useful links and shout outs in the episode
Cornerstone's website

Chenelle's LinkedIn

Chenelle's page on TechInvest

Nell Consulting
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54 min
November 29, 2022 Embracing life's detours to become your best self
As long as you turn up and work hard, life is going to be ok! "If your goal doesn't completely drown you, it's probably not big enough and definitely like mine completely floors me in the fact that what I'm trying to do is move the market and change what the future should look like... ” - Chenelle Ansah (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it here.) Who is Chenelle Ansah? As an investor and consultant, Chenelle is passionate about ensuring founders of diverse backgrounds have access to capital. As Partner at Cornerstone Partners with a mission focused on investing in black founders from the UK, she works hard every day making sure they are leading the charge when it comes time for new Fintech opportunities or bank M&As (mergers and acquisitions) across Europe. In addition to serving as Founder/MD of Nell Consulting where her expertise includes strategy work related specifically around financial disruption plus scaling operations within companies experiencing growth. From fashion and dancing to finance and investing Young Chenelle started out as the family entertainment, dancing for friends and visitors on demand. But, as is common with our guests on the "Everyday Leadership" podcast, it wasn't long before THAT chat with a parent came up, and the focus began. A career in finance beckoned, and as it goes, it was quite the path. Neo banks and Chenelle's cornering of that expertise The emergence of neo banking was a big deal for businesses in the UK. And Chenelle was right in the thick of it. She explains how she developed a reputation for expertise in the space, and how working with these banks helped her understand how to systemise these businesses. The ordered steps at the centre of Chenelle's faith It becomes abundantly clear in this chat that like Sope, Chenelle's faith is at the heart of all she does. She explains how she feels that her life is already decided and she's just showing up and continuing along the path. And as she explains, that belief, when you have it, enables you to live a life that others can only dream of... Key leadership learning moments 01m15s - Young Chenelle and the dancing 04m31s - The fascination with fashion 09m01s - Moving into business finance and investments 18m00s - Chenelle's faith in her preordained path 35m00s - Bridging the gap as a life mission 37m15s - Big Audacious Goals and dealing with the overwhelm 41m50s - The journey with Cornerstone Partners 47m29s - What's next? 48m39s - How Chenelle defines leadership Useful links and shout outs in the episode Cornerstone's website Chenelle's LinkedIn Chenelle's page on TechInvest Nell Consulting Follow the podcast If you've just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please do click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode. If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the below links. Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
54 min
November 22, 2022Being Authentic To Build A Unique Personal Brand w/Tru Powell
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You need to understand your pillars before you can build your personal brand...
"I'm no longer going to prioritise other people's needs, want and desires over mine. I'm no longer going to allow people's voices to be heard when they're speaking their rubbish and crap about feeling attacked and me silence mine when that wasn't the case. - Tru Powell

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Who is Tru Powell?
In his own words, Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, publicity coach and personal brand strategist passionate about supporting entrepreneurs cultivate their personal brands through the power of press and PR.

Tru is also a proud father and husband whose family very much comes as a package deal in his brand.

He's an activist as well as an advocate for the performing arts, and prides himself on helping others to reach their full potential.
Tru speaks to the process of personal branding
When it comes to personal branding, many don't truly understand what it actually means.

Tru talks us through it in great detail, sharing his own experience with growing a strong personal brand, and the benefits of ensuring you do it the correct way, using authenticity at your core.

After listening, you'll undoubtedly have a better understanding of how you should approach your brand, and what pillars you want to be known for!

The importance of understanding the difference between friends and acquaintances
At one point in this conversation, Tru shares with Sope a story about a moment in which he learned who his true friends were.

It's a story that many of us will probably find very relatable.

After listening to it, you'll most likely feel more empowered to continue to lean into your truth, and the difference it can make for the wider community you're serving.
Key leadership learning moments

01m30s - The come up as one of seven in Birmingham poverty

08m30s - Making a choice to overcome struggles

12m00s - Key lessons including patience

22m07s - How Tru's personal brand came to be

27m15s - Dealing with judgement

32m32s - Tru's advice on personal branding

38m23s - Tru's work in awards

41m44s - Platforming others

48m30s - Young kids and personal brands

51m31s - The status of the current singing career

52m54s - How Tru defines leadership

Useful links and shout outs in the episode
Tru's website

Tru's Twitter

Marcus Rashford mural

Key Person of Influence
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56 min
November 22, 2022 Being Authentic To Build A Unique Personal Brand
You need to understand your pillars before you can build your personal brand... "I'm no longer going to prioritise other people's needs, want and desires over mine. I'm no longer going to allow people's voices to be heard when they're speaking their rubbish and crap about feeling attacked and me silence mine when that wasn't the case. ” - Tru Powell (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it here.) Who is Tru Powell? In his own words, Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, publicity coach and personal brand strategist passionate about supporting entrepreneurs cultivate their personal brands through the power of press and PR. Tru is also a proud father and husband whose family very much comes as a package deal in his brand. He's an activist as well as an advocate for the performing arts, and prides himself on helping others to reach their full potential. Tru speaks to the process of personal branding When it comes to personal branding, many don't truly understand what it actually means. Tru talks us through it in great detail, sharing his own experience with growing a strong personal brand, and the benefits of ensuring you do it the correct way, using authenticity at your core. After listening, you'll undoubtedly have a better understanding of how you should approach your brand, and what pillars you want to be known for! The importance of understanding the difference between friends and acquaintances At one point in this conversation, Tru shares with Sope a story about a moment in which he learned who his true friends were. It's a story that many of us will probably find very relatable. After listening to it, you'll most likely feel more empowered to continue to lean into your truth, and the difference it can make for the wider community you're serving. Key leadership learning moments 01m30s - The come up as one of seven in Birmingham poverty 08m30s - Making a choice to overcome struggles 12m00s - Key lessons including patience 22m07s - How Tru's personal brand came to be 27m15s - Dealing with judgement 32m32s - Tru's advice on personal branding 38m23s - Tru's work in awards 41m44s - Platforming others 48m30s - Young kids and personal brands 51m31s - The status of the current singing career 52m54s - How Tru defines leadership Useful links and shout outs in the episode Tru's website Tru's Twitter Marcus Rashford mural Key Person of Influence Follow the podcast If you've just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please do click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode. If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the below links. Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
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