Everyday Leadership is a podcast that explores the leadership experiences of real people and how they lead from the inside out, not just the outside in. Hosted by Sope Agbelusi, exec coach and Founder of Mindsetshift, the show provides an in-depth look at each guest's personal and professional journeys, exploring their origin story, successes, failures, faith and unique perspectives on leadership. Whether entrepreneurs, parents, CEOs, pastors, investors, business leaders, or everyday individ ...
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How to Connect the Right People at the Right Time with Tash Pennant
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1:34:41Tash isnât just about networking â sheâs about removing barriers, building trust, and turning relationships into real results. Whether sheâs navigating the depths of government departments or supporting high-stakes business deals, Tash shows up with clarity, boldness and unmatched intuition. In this episode, we talk about: Growing up in a CaribbeanâŠ
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No One Owes You Anything with Sope Agbelusi
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17:36This week's episode gets raw and real. Sope shares his personal experiences of business setbacks in 2025, the global rollback of DEI initiatives, the collapse of so-called "safe" investments, and the harsh reality of an unstable world. He explains why staying stuck in bitterness will only hold you back and how reclaiming ownership of your mindset iâŠ
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How to Create Space and Stillness in a Noisy World with Lilah Jones
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58:43We dive into Lilah's journey from growing up as the youngest of 11 children to leading at some of the worldâs biggest tech companies like Microsoft, Oracle and now Google. But what stood out most to me was her raw honesty about burnout, worthiness, and the powerful transformation she experienced through creating silence in her life. We explore how âŠ
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Tola Alade's Journey as a Creative Entrepreneur
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1:17:04đ„Quotable Moment: âI really struggle with the word âentrepreneurâ. When I go to networking events, I see how people introduce themselves with this glee when they say entrepreneur, but itâs actually just a grind. Itâs just tough.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Tola Alade, serial Founder and a creative maverick with deep expeâŠ
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Why Tech Is the Great Equaliser with Bolaji Olatoye
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1:07:17In this conversation, Bolaji opens up about growing up in a Nigerian household where hierarchy shaped his early mindset â and how he slowly dismantled those internal limits. We explore the tension between creativity and conformity, surviving 18 years in corporate while holding onto purpose, and how faith, failure, and fierce vision kept him groundeâŠ
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Work-Life Balance Is A Lie with Sope Agbelusi
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28:38Chasing work-life balance is not only impossibleâit's damaging your happiness, fueling guilt, anxiety, and burnout. In this powerful episode, Sope Agbelusi dismantles the myth of balance, revealing how the pursuit of an impossible ideal sets us up for constant stress and dissatisfaction. Inspired by Jay-Z's orchestral performance at Radio City MusiâŠ
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How Craig Pinkney is Disrupting the System for Good
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1:10:39đ„ Quotable Moment: âMy positionality had to change from believing that I could stop this to can I reduce this? Because I now know I can reduce instead of stop, it enables me to sleep at night. If I can save one young buck other there, then Iâm a good man.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Craig Pinkney, Criminologist, Urban YoâŠ
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The Journey to Recovery: Revolutionising eating disorder treatment with Juniver's CEO, Emilie Faure
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1:04:02đ„ Quotable Moment: âRecovery is a journey. You havenât failed because youâve engaged with your behaviour once more. Every hour is the opportunity to do something thatâs recovery promoting.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Emilie Faure, founder and CEO of Juniver, the science-based recovery program for disordered eating. HavinâŠ
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From Football Dreams to Property Success: Lee Anderson's Journey of Authentic Leadership without Ego
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1:17:45đ„ Quotable Moment: âIâm just who I am. Itâs authenticity - what you see is what you get with me, and I search for that in other people.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Lee Anderson, founder and managing director of LeBern Property Services, founding partner of Genesis Property Network, non-executive director of Forbes FamilyâŠ
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The Champion Mindset: Lessons in Leadership from Olympian Marilyn Okoro
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1:02:24đ„ Quotable Moment: âIf you are living and breathing on this earth, youâve got a mind and access to a champion mindset. Itâs not a question if you have it or not. Itâs whether youâre willing to go there and make it a champion mindset.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Marilyn Okoro, Olympian, Higher Education and Local GovernmeâŠ
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How Top Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with Sope Agbelusi
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22:07đ„ Quotable Moment: âLeaders are confronted with a myriad of challenges that are testing their ability, their adaptability and their resilience, and how you lead through it is key.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I discuss a topic that will be front of mind for many leaders today - how to navigate uncertainty. No matter whether itâs adaptinâŠ
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The Key to Confidence & Representation: Angelina Darrisawâs Journey from Pageantry to Award-Winning Executive Coach
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1:05:14đ„ Quotable Moment: âIâve had to unlearn being afraid of difficult conversations, how to embrace conflict in a healthy way and stop putting things off that Iâm afraid of, like the hard conversations and feedback.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Angelina Darrisaw, an award-winning entrepreneur, workplace inclusion champion andâŠ
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Redefining Success: Rotimi Merriman-Johnson's Journey to Mr MoneyJar & Beyond
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1:09:54đ„ Quotable Moment: âIf you want to have a big impact in the world, you have to start with the world around you and work your way up.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, an award-winning financial content creator, podcaster, author and founder of Mr MoneyJar, a UK-based financial education company. While âŠ
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The Power of Curiosity: Breaking Barriers with Reverend Dr Kate Coleman
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1:09:15đ„ Quotable Moment: âEverything about us from the point of birth to adulthood, we are created for this constant shift, change and transformation. We donât always lean into it, but weâre made for growth.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Reverend Dr Kate Coleman, the first black woman to be accredited as a Baptist minister in thâŠ
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The Power of Humility: Sebastian Wilsonâs Journey from DJ to Tech Leader, Property Investor, Model & Actor
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1:12:22đ„ Quotable Moment: âI wouldnât say it was the need to fit in, it was probably not the want to stand out. As I gained more confidence, I realised that parts of my identity are my superpower.â In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Sebastian Wilson, accomplished Leader, property investor, serial founder, keynote speaker, model, mentorâŠ
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3 Steps For Success In 2025 with Sope Agbelusi
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12:22đ„ Quotable Moment: "23% of individuals abandon their New Year's resolutions by the end of the first week." Are you tired of the "New Year, New Me" mentality? In this episode of Everyday Leadership, your host, Sope Agbelusi, explains why that mindset doesn't work and how to make sustainable changes instead. Say goodbye to unrealistic resolutions andâŠ
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What is Life About? 2024 Wrap Up with Sope Agbelusi
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44:54We've heard from leaders who, throughout the year, sacrificed everything to follow their callingâfrom giving up high-paying corporate jobs to stepping into unknown territories. Their stories remind us that true fulfilment often lies beyond our comfort zone. Walking in faith isn't always easy, as we learned from leaders who received clear callings bâŠ
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