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

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Some 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-worth
• Creation of Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE)
• The difference between an ally and a lobbyist
• Leading with reflection instead of emotion
• Working with organisations and creating tangible action goals.
• Not all skin folk are kinfolk

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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.

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Some topics we cover in this episode:

• Connecting The Dots Backwards
• Balancing career, marriage, parenting and self
• Developing resilience and embracing good enough instead of perfectionism
• Psychological safety
• How being a parent teaches situational leadership
• Navigating poor leadership and toxic cultures
• Qualities of a good leader and definition of a leader
• Dealing with the pandemic, pivoting and embracing virtual church
• Faith, communication and uncertainty
• Communication
• Leaps of faith and impact on the family
• Imposter Syndrome
• Why not me
• Racism and the church
• The importance of clapping for yourself
• Key piece of marriage advice

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We cannot address systematic oppression without systemic belonging, we cant 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 more About 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.

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• LinkedIn

Some topics we cover in this episode:

• How sponsorship made a massive difference to his career
• Exclusive insight into the new book that he is writing
• The power of people believing in you
• Leading from a place of mindfulness, awareness and integrity
• Command and Control Hierarchal Structure
• Resistance to change, fear and giving up power
• Dealing with external pressure from shareholders, board members, people etc
• The difference between being a Failure and Failing
• Authentic Leadership
• Why Trust is the pathway to creating innovation
• Radical Self Enquiry
• Spiderman

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Lots of people have had more success in business & made more money than me. What Ive done better than most (along with my wife, the unsung hero) is put it all together to build a great, multi-dimensional lifeone that I dont 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 companys 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 Kevin

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• LinkedIn

Some topics we cover in this episode:

• Intentionally creating a kickass life
• The Importance of Self-Worth
• Rock climbing and valuable life lessons learnt
• Reflections from turning 50
• Learning from failures
• Why Retirement is a funny notion
• Definition of success
• Money does not equal happiness
• Applying 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 urgency
• Creating intimate moments with family
• Faith and the practicalities of living with hope

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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 Denise

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Some 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 fear
• Why Leaders need to invest in their personal development and back themselves
• Recognising transferable skills i.e between present and being a lawyer
• Understand and leading a life aligned with your values
• Focusing on the outcome what is the result we are trying to create here
• Co-Founding a non-traditional law firm
• Introducing flexible working in 2007 to clients who struggled to understand the concept
• Unlearning and relearning
• Why our education system does not set us up for success
• Definition of Leadership

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"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 Matt

• Freedom To Be Happy: The Business Case for Happiness
• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Some topics we cover in this episode:

• Being a "sea firman" and the power of journalling
• Building habits instead of process
• Walking away from his "dream job" when it turned out to be a nightmare
• Navigating and growing through uncertainty
• Learning from his experiences with foot and mouth disease and how that built resilience
• Taking existing skills into a new market and starting again
• The data behind Happiness, Discrimination & Race
• Why 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 data
• Scaling company happiness in a hybrid world
• Cognitive Dissonace
• Integrity & Authenticity

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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 (Britains first-ever black British beer sommelier) and has collaborated with breweries on her own beers. Connect with Marverine

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Some topics we cover in this episode:

• Being paid your worth
• Taking calculated risks
• Vowing to never work in Journalism after a poor experience
• Getting to Rated status and how that sets you apart
• Thoughts on tabloid journalism
• Black Girls Dont Cry documentary
• The trope of the strong black woman
• Black-owned breweries & taking the beer industry by storm
• Leadership Definition

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"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-Host Paul 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 Paul

• Linkedin
• Website
• Podcast

Some topics we cover in this episode:

• Authentic Leadership
• Vulnerability & Leadership Polarity
• Empathy & Ego
• The M.A.N.T.R.A Principle
• The business case for change
• ROI of coaching for leaders
• The difference between diversity and inclusion
• The creation of The New P&L Brand Purpose Institute.
• Faith & the entrepreneurial journey

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"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 Osei

Joyce 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 Jocelyn

• The Book
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Some topics we cover in this episode:

• Feeling free to make mistakes
• Reframing your experience
• Leadership creating psychological safety
• Being the only black person in the whole school
• Becoming An Author
• Not letting the lack of knowledge stop you
• Lessons from Marriage
• Encouraging Curiosity

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