"By the age of 13, I had lived in 28 different homes addresss 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.

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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 youve 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 mediaTwitter - 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/

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• Own Your Career Own Your Life
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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 relationships
• Leadership and empowering your team
• Leveraging debt instead of giving away equity as a business
• Working part-time on MM and switching between roles
• Bringing through the next generation of artist
• Educating artist on looking after their money and the lifecycle of music
• Why metrics like 1 million subscribers are not as important
• Marriage and Parenthood

Follow Kwabz on social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/UncleKwabz Follow Mixtape MadnessWebsite - https://www.mixtapemadness.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/madaboutmixtapes IG - https://www.instagram.com/mixtapemadness/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mixtapemadness Subscribe using your favourite podcast app via

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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=20 IG - https://www.instagram.com/_nirushika_/?hl=en Pre-order her book - Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Doesn't Happen and What You Can Do About It

Read Sheree's Forbes Articles https://www.forbes.com/sites/shereeatcheson/#50ee140a3409 In this episode of Everyday Day Leadership, Sheree and I discuss:

• Helping organisation create strategic changes around inclusion, equity and belonging
• Why 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 progress
• Being intentional about creating a new generation of women leader
• Dealing with racism growing up in rural Northern Ireland
• Launching Women Who Code in the UK and the pushback from men and women who felt threatened
• Operating in environments that do not represent you and not feeling guilty if you feel like you cannot speak up

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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 IOC

David 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 Grevemberg Get involved with Birmingham 2022 - https://www.birmingham2022.com/

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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 state
• Why companies need a mindsetshift
• Practical tools which allow you to self reflect an deal with failures we go through
• Create space to challenge conventional wisdom and collaborate together
• Edward de Bonos Six Thinking Hats for Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Why is storytelling so important in the workplace?
• Playing football and the lessons learnt from being a club captain
• Why 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 energy
• Parenting and how to develop a growth mindset with your children

Catherine 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.

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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.

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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 - 03:20
• Defining what servant leadership means and why it is so important - 05:20
• How people respond to various leadership styles - 11:00
• Creating an environment where employees have a voice - 14:00
• Using B.R.A.V.E framework to help companies live up to their values - 19:00
• 3 major keys to sustaining a relationship of 32 years - 22:00
• Working with your partner - 24:45
• Why not growing up is important in a relationship - 28:00
• Being vulnerable and overcoming the boys dont cry mantra- 31:00
• Singing at his wedding - 34:00
• Education is not designed for the poor or disenfranchised - 39:00
• The good side of social media - 46: 00
• Working Hard v Working Smart - 49:45

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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 sectors Follow 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 - 2:00
• Representation on TV - 6:00
• Mid life crisis & mental health from a black lens especially for the older generation - 12:00
• Death by misadventure - 16:00
• How frustration with the gatekeepers in media lead to redirection in his career - 18:00
• Why working for yourself is easier for a black man - 21:00
• Dealing with rejection, knowing yourself, weakness and purpose - 26:00
• Being sensible and black 29:00
• Being confident and how others found that intimidating - 30:00
• Being underpaid despite being more qualified that colleagues - 32:00
• Advice to the younger generation - 35:00

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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 sectors Follow 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 TV
• Not feeling British
• Being put in a box at school by teachers because you were Black
• Having a degree was a hindrance
• The distinction between logic and emotion
• Leaving his job for emotional reasons
• Not being treated as a human
• Aggressions are not micro
• The problem with BAME
• Have things got better

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