Everyday Leadership

By Sope AgbelusiBusiness Entrepreneurship Careers Management

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June 14, 2021 When Preparation Meets Opportunity with David Grevemberg | Everyday Leadership Podcast
About David Grevemberg:
David is the 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.
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 to 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 protests by athletes which are different to the IOC
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1 hr 3 min
June 11, 2021 Shifting your Mindset with Catherine Wallwork | Everyday Leadership Podcast
Catherine is the Head of Innovation Engagement & Mindset at Deloitte Ventures UK. She is also a founder, advisor and education governor for one of the largest, most diverse and creatively 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.
On today's episode, I talk to Catherine Wallwork about the followings: ______________________________________________________________________
-The difference between a fixed and a growth mindset and how to recognise your current state
-Why companies need a mindset shift
-Practical tools which allow you to self-reflect and deal with failures we go through
-Create space to challenge conventional wisdom and collaborate together
-Edward de Bono’s ‘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
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/catherinewallw1?lang=en
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-wallwork-40979a136
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1 hr 1 min
June 08, 2021Leadership Is Letting Go Of Who You Think You Should Be with Alison Coward
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What do you do when you are told the idea you have had for your business is not where your strength lies and you should consider pivoting to something different? This is the dilemma my latest guest faced and how she handled that experience is a lesson we all need to know about to help us make better informed decisions. Alison is a strategist, trainer and workshop facilitator with over 15 years of experience leading and facilitating creative teams,. She is passionate about finding the perfect balance between creativity, productivity and collaboration. Alison is a keynote speaker on team culture and effective collaboration delivers guest lectures at various universities, and is the author of A Pocket Guide to Effective Workshops. Connect with Alison

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Some topics we cover in this episode:

Definition for creativity

Reinventing your business

Letting go of who you think you need to be

Introvert/Extrovert

Making meetings enjoyable

Safe To Fail Experiments

Working from home exposed a lot of the things that were not working

Helping teams work better together

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Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/
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June 04, 2021 Not From Concentrate with David Mcqueen | Everyday Leadership Podcast
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 as what it takes to sustain a marriage after 32 years of being with his wife, education and why it is for the privileged, showing vulnerability as a man as so much more.
About David Mcqueen:
David 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.
David’s Business:
Q Talent management - Agency dedicated to providing high-quality talent for your event with a seamless process that makes booking and delivery a delight. https://www.qtalentmanagement.com/
The Black Founders Hub - The Peer Network for High-Growth Black-Owned Service Businesses. https://www.blackfoundershub.com/
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TIMESTAMP (Times are approximate)
1:20 Having uncomfortable conversations and approaching them from a place of love
03:20 Not worrying about cancel culture and speaking truth to power
05:20 Defining what servant leadership means and why it is so important
11:00 How people respond to various leadership styles
14:00 Creating an environment where employees have a voice
19:00 Using the B.R.A.V.E framework to help companies live up to their values
22:00 3 major keys to sustaining a relationship of 32 years
24:45 Working with your partner
28:00 Why not growing up is important in a relationship
31:00 Being vulnerable and overcoming the “boys don’t cry” mantra
34:00 Singing at his wedding
39:00 Education is not designed for the poor or disenfranchised
46:00 The good side of social media
49:45 Working Hard v Working Smart
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdavidmcqueen/
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Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaIClPENpi_xD8clTB355g/
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1 hr 7 min
May 31, 2021Leadership Is Harnessing The Power Of Honesty and Insatiable Curiosity with Suki Fuller
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Don't change who you are just to please other people, recognise that even though it can be hard staying true to who you are will set you apart. This is a lesson my guest Suki Fuller has hard to learn the hard way and it what has helped her navigate a portfolio career over the past 20 years. Suki Fuller is a multi-award-winning competitive strategic advisor, a storyteller of data, intelligence advisor with diverse experience from chemical engineering to intelligence having lived and worked globally (EMEA, GCC, China, UK and US) in Academia, National Security, Law Enforcement, and Private Corporations. Suki is a globally recognized Competitive and Strategic Intelligence professional as one of 96 Fellows in the world at The Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows.

She is also a highly sought after international speaker, mentor, judge for various programs, Board Member, strategic advisor, and the founder of Miribure; a Strategic & Competitive Intelligence company focused on the integration of intelligence with lean/agile principles. She also loves Penguins. Connect with Suki

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Some topics we cover in this episode:

Being called Thesaurus girl as a child

Reading books by moonlight

The discipline of having No Electronics in the bedroom

Growing up as a Rastafarian in the 1980s in the UK

Meeting the queen and not curtsying

Making yourself valuable to others

Give people the space to voice their opinions

Being too direct and why that is not always valued

Seeing people as human first before titles, positions, celebrities status

Intentionally being around people who think differently to you

Build Back Better and why that slogan is backward thinking

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Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/

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1 hr 10 min
May 31, 2021 Growing up Black in the UK Part 2 w/ James Pogson | Everyday Leadership Podcast
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 led to a complete redirection in his career.
- Why it is so important to know your strengths, weaknesses, and capabilities.
- Communicating to express not impress
- Why does being confident intimidate 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
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TIMESTAMP (Times are approximate)
2:00 Have things got better in 2020
6:00 Representation on TV
12:00 Mid-life crisis & mental health from a black lens especially for the older generation
16:00 Death by misadventure
18:00 How frustration with the “gatekeepers” in media lead to redirection in his career
21:00 Why working for yourself is easier for a black man
26:00 Dealing with rejection, knowing yourself, weakness and purpose
29:00 Being sensible and black
30:00 Being confident and how others found that intimidating
32:00 Being underpaid despite being more qualified that colleagues
35:00 Advice to the younger generation
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pogson-617aa812/
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May 27, 2021 Growing up Black in the UK Part 1 with James Pogson | Everyday Leadership Podcast
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 than 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
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TIMESTAMP (Times are approximate)
* What life was like growing up in the ’70s
* Having “The Talk” with your parents
* Paying to be 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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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pogson-617aa812/
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45 min
May 25, 2021Leadership Is Breaking Glass Ceilings with Reshma Sheikh
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After having children my guest today experienced a slowdown in her legal career, penalised like most women still are for taking time out when her kids were born but she did not let that define her. Even though it meant transitioning into a new industry that she knew nothing about, she intentionally created a life that gave her the flexibility she needed as a mother but also allowed her to pursue her goals and dreams and ultimately become an owner of the business she worked in.

About Reshma Sheikh

Reshma Sheikh is Managing Director of Octavian UK. Octavian is an international provider of security, facilities management and more recently IT solutions/support, operating throughout the UK, Africa, the Middle East and the USA. Diversification into new markets and Worldwide locations over the years has been a key driver for Octavians growth. Connect with Reshma

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Some topics we cover in this episode:

Having children took her off the fast track in her career

Dealing with changing your identity

Taking over the business during the pandemic

Learning to embrace your difference and using it to your advantage

Dealing with failure and rejection

The impact her Mother has had on her

Dispelling stereotypes

Making time for yourself and dealing with burnout

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Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/
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52 min
May 18, 2021Leadership is Turning No Into A Yes with Andrew Osayemi
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"Whatever you first started you had no experience when you first started so dont let that be your deterrent to starting something new." That is one of the many gems my guest Andrew Osayemi shares with us as we talk about becoming an expert in telling your story, chasing your dream with no experience, the importance of showing up, not focusing on the NO instead looking at new opportunities to build new doors. About Andrew Osayemi

Andrew Osayemi is an Author, Netflix TV show creator and co-producer of the highly popular sitcom, Meet the Adebanjos, an ex-financial markets trader and a graduate recruitment expert who has helped thousands of high-potential student get top internships and graduate jobs. He has worked as a graduate recruitment specialist for the award-winning graduate diversity recruitment firm, Rare Recruitment; working with global firms such as JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and more. Connect with Andrew

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Book - How My Disastrous Teenage Love Life Will Get You Your Dream
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52 min
May 11, 2021 Secrets Of A Successful Serial Entrepreneur with Micheal Kaye
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My guest today went from not looking promising to anyone in his family to becoming a serial entrepreneur. Micheal Kaye shares his wisdom from running several businesses in multiple sectors including the good and the bad of being an entrepreneur. We touch on how his greed ruined his first business to how to get started when struggling for investment, dealing with pressure from family, keeping a tight circle, sacrifices involved in running a business as well the importance of hiring the right people.

About Micheal Kaye

Micheal Kaye is the founder of Talking Drum (West African restaurant ), RXB LDN (Barber Shop), a China sourcing company, building construction company, an e-commerce business called MK Bathrooms and other investments. Guest info:

Instagram - Michael Kaye Talking Drum - Talking Drum Barber Shop - RXB LDN Construction Company: Housingbest.co.uk

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