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Male mental health, a topic that has almost become taboo in society, however a very pressing topic as many men suffer in silence. Alex Holmes, an author, podcast host and mental health resilience coach brings the issues surrounding male mental health to light in his new book ‘Time to Talk - How men think about love, belonging and connection’. Time to Talk explores how the expectations put on men through the lens of masculinity are silencing them, and how this impacts their mental health. He debunks commonly held ‘Real Man Myths’ and motivates us to move from ignoring to acknowledging – to break down the taboos about men being vulnerable and emotional, and to embrace an honest, open dialogue both within ourselves, and with those we love and trust. I sit down with Alex Holmes to unpack, discuss, and delve into some of the issues, ideologies and myths surrounding male mental health and masculinity and how we can break the stigma surrounding men opening up about their emotions and allowing themselves to be vulnerable. In this in depth, honest, live conversation we will be joined by special guests: David Mcqueen | Director, Executive Coach, Advisor Jay Richards | Co-founder of Imagen. Nick Bennet | Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Fika. The Mental Fitness Platform Powered by Restream https://restream.io/

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My guest today was predicted to live a life of isolation and pain due to a rare bone disorder known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). This condition caused his bones to be extremely fragile, suffering over 200 fractures in his lifetime. Winston Ben Clements an inspiring force to be reckoned with shares his story and his journey living with OI, how he has not let his condition limit him in anyway shape or form and how YOU can make a difference to the lives of others with your message.

Amongst many gems of wisdom, Winston also gives us an insight into how his faith and nurturing growing up has impacted his life and inspired him to inspire others through the incredible work he is doing today as a speaker, mentor, D&I specialist and entrepreneur.

About Winston Clements

Winston Ben Clements is an award-winning international speaker, on a mission to inspire 1 billion people to unleash their God-given potential!

Winston has shared his story on stages, conferences and media platforms all around the world and now with us on Everyday Leadership Podcast. He has become extremely popular for his keynote speaking appearances due to his ability to deliver inspirational and practical content, in a humorous and relaxed style. Known for his infamous quote Your Limitations Are An Illusion.

Winston wears multiple hats and is inspiring many people across a range of different sectors. He is a mentor for Migrant leaders, he sits on the advisory board for ID Inclusion, he is a Diversity and inclusion consultant for EW group and he is also a keynote speaker, D&I Specialist and host of Born 2 win podcast. Winston is also a two-time TED Talk speaker and entrepreneur.

Winstons inspiring and practical sessions continue to have transformational effects on audiences worldwide. He is passionate about supporting the worlds leading organisations to create cultures that are truly inclusive.

To learn more about the amazing and inspiring work that Winston does please check out his resources below.

Resources:

Company Website: https://winstonclements.com/about/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-ben-clements-keynote-speaker/

Twitter: @winstonspeaker

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On todays episode, I talk to leadership powerhouse India Martin. We delve into who India Martin is as a leadership expert and brand and how she has set herself apart from others and how putting herself in uncomfortable environments has helped her grow and build. We touch on various topics and India drops many gems about the reality of holding a senior leadership position, and making sacrifices and tough decisions that not only affect her, but others too. We also delve into the dynamics of power and privilege and how her mothers civil rights activism has shaped and impacted who India is today and the work she does. To continue with family relations we also touch on how to sustain a relationship while travelling and living the fast paced, busy lifestyle that India lives.

About India Martin

India Martin is a leadership expert, c-suite coach, non-executive director and DEI Strategist. She is a powerhouse in leadership and has acquired many well deserved awards and accolades for the incredible work she does.

India Martin is a 25 year veteran of financial services and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. An American by birth, she has held a number of global C-Suite roles including expatriate assignments in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

After her corporate career, India established Leadership For Life, a global Executive coaching, facilitation and consulting practice. She is a globally recognized leadership expert and coach with a clientele of Fortune 500 and C-Suite executives from around the world.

India is a well known keynote, panel speaker and TV panelist having appeared on CNBC, TVOne, BBC (UK) and CBS. India is currently on the coaching faculty at Georgetown University for the Exec Master's in Leadership and is also on the coaching faculty of the New York City Bar Association's Associate Leadership Institute. She is an expert diversity, equity and inclusion practitioner with specific expertise in both race and gender equity. She has led several Fortune 500 CEO's, their leadership teams and staff through racial equity programming and strategy development.

India was named one of the top 50 businesswomen in Europe and Top 100 Black executives in the UK (Powerlist 100). For her incredible work India has also been featured in publications such as Forbes, Marketing Week, Harpers Bazaar and Glamour.

To find out more about the incredible work that India is doing please check out her resources below.

Resources:

Company Website: https://www.leadershipforexecs.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indiagarymartin/

Twitter: @india_gm

Instagram: @official_indiamartin

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On todays episode, I talk to Meg Zeenat Wamithi about turning your pain into purpose, owning your mental health and using your experiences as fuel to make a difference to others.

In this episode Meg takes us on a journey on how her battle to find help and resources for what she was experiencing regarding her mental health has led her to be a revolutionary leader and change maker in the mental health field for young people. Meg has made it her mission to ensure that no one experiences the same struggles she did when seeking help for their mental health and has grown a mental health campaign that started out to raise awareness and provide research to the government into a forward thinking, game changing research and development company, and virtual mental health gym.

Meg not only informs us of the issues surrounding being ill informed about mental health and where you can find resources but she empowers us to own our pain, own our experiences and shows us how she has turned her trauma into her super power, and how she's using this to help others. In this episode we unpack and delve into the ways we as individuals can look after our mental health and how we can help others. We also touch on topics such as Megs lockdown journey, politics, building meaningful relationships and much more.

About Meg Zeenat Wamithi

Meg Zeenat Wamithi is a revolutionary young leader and powerful advocate for the importance of tackling mental health, especially among young people.

Inspired by her own difficult experiences, Meg created My Mind Matters Too, an innovation hub which connects 16-25-year-olds with resources, services and content to help them live mentally healthier lives. Over the years, her work has seen her recognised as an award-winning mental health campaigner and consultant. Her commitment to changing the world for the better has seen her champion anti-bullying in schools, inclusivity and diversity on university campuses, the evolution of school curriculums and mental health services in public policy, as well as championing young peoples voices in politics.

Meg is currently studying for her BA in philosophy, politics and economics at King's College London. Alongside her degree, Meg is an international public speaker and workshop facilitator, an ambassador for One Young World - a premier global platform for young leaders aged 18-30, and sits on the Advisory board for Becoming X - the education organisation co-founded by Bear Grylls and Paul Gurney. Meg also works with Ealing Council as a mental health project coordinator and is truly breaking barriers and revolutionizing the way in which mental health is seen and approached by society. In 2019 Meg won a Diana Award for all the work she has been doing to champion mental health within the youth community. She is truly a force to be reckoned with.

Resources:

Company Website: www.megzeenatwamithi.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-zeenat-wamithi-46781513b/

Twitter: @meg_wamithi

Instagram: @megzeenatwamithi

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On todays episode, I talk to Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa about authentic leadership and staying true to oneself in order to effectively lead yourself, lead others and lead the culture.

Tokunbo takes us on a journey to his past and explains how a courageous decision around being true and authentic has helped shape his life.

We touch on a range of topics and Tokunbo drops many gems around the power of language, dealing with Covid-19 nine weeks into a new role, working with young people from marginalised communities and what leadership means to him.

About Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa

Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa is the chief executive officer of Career Ready, a UK wide social mobility charity that links employers with schools and colleges to open up the world of work for you people. In 2020 Career Ready was shortlisted at the 2020 Charity Times Awards for Charity of the Year and won Corporate Partnership of the year for their work with Citi.

Tokunbo is a seasoned leader with a track record of successfully devising and executing innovative concepts, particularly within the media and youth development sectors. Tokunbo is an active member of his community and currently acts as a member board of trustees for Access foundation and a board trustee for Foundation for Future of London.

Resources:

Company Website: https://careerready.org.uk/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokunboajasaoluwa/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/toksytweets?lang=en

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How is it possible we keep on seeing creative agencies make the same mistakes time and time again? My guest today Dino Myers-Lamptey breaks it down step by step as well as going further to explain how agencies can actually change if they so choose but it won't be easy. About Dino Myers-Lamptey:Dino Myers-Lamptey is the Founder of The Barber Shop, a strategy-led creative company that aims to solve the biggest business problems through new models of creativity and collaboration, across media and tech. Dino was formerly UK Managing Director of Mediahub, part of the MullenLowe group who have been awarded the UK Effies Most Effective Agency Award for 2016 & 2017. With over 17 years experience in the media industry working at agencies including the7stars, Rocket, M&B, and Mediacom, he has produced award-winning work for challenger brands including Suzuki, Channel 4 and Eurosport. He currently sits on the IPA Council and was listed as one of the UKs Top 10 Media Planners in 2017 by Campaign Magazine and is part of the recently formed Media For All diversity initiative. Dino is also a board member of the UK Effies committees and a NED for the Brixton Finishing School. In 2019 Dino was recognised as a Top 10 Media Planner by Campaign.

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Company Website: https://www.wearetbs.com/

Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dinosaw

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedinosaw

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When we receive feedback we can easily focus on the delivery of the message instead of the message itself which hinders our capacity to grow. We get so wrapped up in the tonality, language and sometimes the messenger itself that we don't stop and process if there is any truth and validity to what is being said. My guest today shares why its so important to be introspective, why we need to stop, think and assess the feedback we receive because that could the key to our success. About Dannique Blake:

Dannique is the people operations and management extraordinaire. She uses her expertise in organizational development and HR to design procedures that assist with repairing company cultures.

Skilled in helping SME businesses to build learning and development initiatives, people policies, and processes that focus on inclusion and diversity. A true advocate for employee happiness, Dannique uses her passion to speak at events and on podcasts to discuss topics about the workplace including; inclusion, mental wellness, and the evolution of HR, OD, and people management practices.

Outline of the episode:

[01:57] Learning how to handle difficult conversations.

[04:35] Dealing with people who have big egos.

[06:53] You wont fit in every room you enter and thats okay.

[13:35] Becoming a great example to your children.

[18:45] An honest feedback that helped her grow.

[21:57] Her initial response to what felt like negative criticism.

[23:11] Struggles as a black woman in the business industry.

[26:50] Different perspectives and approaches to racism.

[33:06] Why you shouldnt have a profit over people mentality.

[36:19] Danniques definition of what leadership should be.

[46:50] How her travel experiences have shaped her outlook in life.

[50:48] Having self-mastery and understanding yourself.

Resources:

Company Website: https://culturedinsights.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danniqueblake/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danniquesimoneblake/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/culturedinsights/

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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.

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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

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