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Behind The Title

danny weitzkorn

Business

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 28

In any industry, job titles carry power, perception, and pressure. But behind every title CEO, CMO, CFO is a person navigating private challenges, mental health struggles, and silent turning points that shape who they are and how they lead.

Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.

Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.

Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Adoption, leadership & chasing success in a dopamine-driven world

Season 3 · Episode 2

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 01:04:40

We're living in a world of cheap dopamine.

It's one of the many insights Chris Forester shared during one of the most honest conversations we've had on Behind the Title.

After nearly 30 years in senior leadership roles across media, Chris made the decision to leave corporate life behind and dedicate his next chapter to improving men's mental fitness through The Wingman Project.

We explored:

- Why success doesn't always equal fulfilment

- The impact of adoption, grief and Hillsborough

- Masculinity in modern society

- Why men struggle to ask for help

- The difference between mental health and mental fitness

- The simple framework Chris believes can help us all live better lives

- A conversation full of vulnerability, wisdom and practical takeaways

#BehindTheTitle #MentalFitness #Leadership #MensWellbeing

Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.

Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.

Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Dyslexic Thinking Creates Better Leaders

Season 3 · Episode 3

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 42:06

Most people associate dyslexia with challenges in reading, writing or spelling. Paul Wright sees something different.

After building a career spanning Sky, Apple, Amazon, Uber and Farfetch, Paul believes the same trait he spent years trying to manage helped shape the way he thinks, leads and builds businesses.

In this episode, Paul shares why dyslexic thinking often creates stronger entrepreneurs, how pattern recognition can become a competitive advantage, and why great leaders learn to embrace different ways of thinking rather than forcing people to conform.

We also explore the moments behind the CV: losing confidence, experiencing poor leadership, going to therapy, and learning that success isn't measured by job titles but by the impact you have on others.

This is a conversation about leadership, neurodiversity, entrepreneurship and discovering that the thing you thought was holding you back may actually be pushing you forward.

In this episode:

• Building a career across Sky, Apple, Amazon, Uber and Farfetch

• The hidden reality of living and working with dyslexia

• Losing confidence and finding perspective through therapy

• Why great leaders adapt to people, not the other way around

• The connection between entrepreneurship and neurodiversity

• Learning, growth and the power of mentoring others

• Why your network matters more than you realise

#BehindTheTitle #Leadership #Dyslexia #Neurodiversity #Podcast #CareerJourney

Smiling Isn't a Lightweight Practice

Season 3 · Episode 4

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 59:32

Lee Bofkin is the co-founder of Global Street Art, Europe's leading hand-painted advertising company. But behind the murals, creativity workshops and infectious optimism lies a fascinating story of neurodiversity, loss, resilience and personal growth.

In this episode, Lee opens up about his autism diagnosis in his 40s, the loss of his co-founder and mentor, Conrad, the lessons he learned from a silent retreat, and why he believes creativity is a skill everyone can develop.

From building an extraordinary archive of inspiration to rebranding tinnitus as his "life alarm", Lee shares a refreshingly different perspective on leadership, happiness and what it really means to thrive.

This conversation is packed with insight, humour, wisdom and more quotable moments than any episode we've recorded.

#BehindTheTitle #Leadership #Neurodiversity #Creativity #Autism #MentalHealth

Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.

Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.

Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What Happens When Life Rewrites the Plan

Season 3 · Episode 5

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 43:11

At 30 years old, Neil Tookey thought he was indestructible.

His career was thriving, he was building momentum in the media industry, and life felt firmly on track. Then everything changed with a diagnosis he never saw coming: testicular cancer.

More than a decade later, after building a successful 20-year career across some of the industry's biggest businesses, another unexpected chapter arrived: redundancy.

In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Neil shares the reality of navigating both moments.

The uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis. The hidden emotional impact of redundancy.

The pressure to keep showing up when life feels anything but stable. And ultimately, how he rebuilt his confidence, identity and purpose through family, fitness, entrepreneurship and community.

From agency leader to consultant, gardener and proud dad, Neil's story is a reminder that our biggest setbacks do not have to define us.

Most importantly, he shares an incredibly important message for men: Check your balls. Don't ignore the signs.

We discuss:

• Surviving testicular cancer at 30

• The importance of checking yourself and acting early

• The unseen emotional impact of serious illness

• Why men often struggle to ask for help

• Redundancy, identity and career transitions

• Building a new chapter after unexpected change

• The power of relationships, community and support

• What "Forward Always" means when life doesn't go to plan

#BehindTheTitle #MensHealth #TesticularCancerAwareness #Leadership #Resilience #CareerDevelopment #Redundancy #MentalHealth #MediaIndustry

From Walworth Road to Walking away from the Boardroom

Season 3 · Episode 1

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 56:00

John Maloney spent 24 years building a remarkable career in media, rising from a working-class upbringing in Elephant & Castle to some of the industry's most senior leadership roles.

But behind the success was a very different story.

In this candid conversation, John opens up about the anxiety, imposter syndrome and self-doubt he carried throughout much of his career, despite outward success. He shares the moment he hid in a bathroom at a senior industry event because he felt he didn't belong, the pressure of public speaking, and the lessons he's learned from leading teams, building confidence and staying authentic.

We also dive into the incredible story behind Media Fight Night, which has raised more than £2.2 million for grassroots charities, and explore why John made the brave decision to leave a successful 18-year career at WPP to prioritise family, purpose and the next chapter of his life.

This is a powerful conversation about belonging, identity, confidence, success and having the courage to redefine what matters most.

Topics include:

• Growing up in social housing in South London

• Anxiety, imposter syndrome and confidence

• Working-class backgrounds in corporate environments

• Building Media Fight Night

• Raising £2.2 million for charity

• Leadership and authenticity

• Leaving WPP after 18 years

• Family, purpose and reinvention

#BehindTheTitle #Leadership #MentalHealth #Authenticity #Media #Anxiety #CareerDevelopment #ImposterSyndrome #MediaFightNight

Sometimes the bravest conversations are the ones we avoid

Season 2 · Episode 14

Thursday, May 28, 2026 • Duration 40:41

Suicide is now the biggest killer of men under 50 in the UK and it’s rising fastest among young women.

But it is one of the most preventable causes of death, yet it remains one of the hardest things to talk about.

In this episode of Behind the Title, I'm joined by Simon Gunning, CEO of CALM, to explore why the way we talk about suicide prevention matters just as much as whether we talk about it at all.

Simon challenges familiar mental‑health narratives, questions whether “it’s okay not to be okay” goes far enough, and explains why prevention shouldn’t be surrounded by fear, shame or awkwardness. Instead, he makes the case for everyday conversations, small actions, and shared responsibility not as a burden, but as something deeply human.

We also explore the personal cost of carrying difficult conversations, the hidden weight leaders and parents carry, and why avoiding the subject doesn’t keep people safe it keeps them silent.

The bravest conversations are the ones we avoid.

Listener note: This episode discusses suicide prevention. Please take care when listening

Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.

Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.

Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Success was loud. Burnout was louder.

Season 2 · Episode 13

Thursday, May 14, 2026 • Duration 39:09

In this episode of Behind the Title, I sit down with Hannah Blake, Managing Director of Creative & New Media at Daily Mail Group, for a candid conversation about what leadership really costs when no one’s watching.

Hannah opens up about the moments where everything appears fine externally while internally you’re paddling furiously just to keep going.

She shares what it was like running a business that was running out of cash, motivating a team while privately waiting on “one or two emails” that would decide everyone’s future and how “pretending everything is fine” can feel like lying.

She also talks about driving innovation inside big corporates, the burnout that hit just as things were going well, and the identity spiral that followed:

Ultimately, this episode is about ambition with awareness asking what you’re driving towards, and giving yourself permission to pause before your body forces you to.

Plus I love Hannah’s simplest career advice: “Sit at the front.” Show up, be curious, and ask the questions other people are too scared to ask.

Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.

Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.

Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cost of Staying Silent

Season 2 · Episode 12

Thursday, May 7, 2026 • Duration 41:43

Please take care when listening.

Jess Gross has had three miscarriages and nobody at work knew about any of them.

Not because she didn't need support but because telling your employer you've had a miscarriage means admitting you were pregnant. Admitting you were pregnant means they now know you're trying for a baby and in too many workplaces, that single piece of information can quietly change how your commitment, your ambition, and your future are perceived.

So Jess grieved in silence, still showed up and held it together.

With over 250,000 miscarriages happen in the UK every year, this is the hidden tax on women in the workplace. We talk about getting more women into leadership, but we cannot build workplaces where women can genuinely thrive if we are still expecting them to perform through experiences they dont feel comfortable sharing. The cost is invisible.

While we debate flexible working policies and parental leave frameworks, one your colleague may be sitting in a Monday morning meeting having miscarried at the weekend saying nothing, because the professional risk of saying something feels too high.

In the latest episode of Behind The Title, Jess, Managing Partner at MSL shares her full story with a courage I have enormous respect for. She talks about grief that had no space to breathe, a workplace culture that expected her to carry on, a leader who never once acknowledged what she was going through and what she now believes leaders must do differently.

Real gender equality doesn't start with a policy document. It starts with a conversation like this one.

If you manage people, this episode is for you. If you've been through this, this episode is for you.

Bonus Episode Fight or Flight

Season 2 · Episode 11

Sunday, May 3, 2026 • Duration 19:39

Join me as Hamish Nicklin and I briefly discuss where it all started with the podcast and the realities of fight or flight mode.

Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.

Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.

Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Guy Who Had It All (And Nearly Lost Himself)

Season 2 · Episode 10

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 48:45

In this episode of Behind the Title, we sit down with Paul Sculfor. A former international male model, TV personality, and founder of the Stride Foundation.

From the outside, Paul’s life looked flawless: global campaigns, red carpets, parties, success. On the inside, he was spiralling, battling addiction, shame, and a growing sense that he was disappearing behind the image.

Paul opens up to us about...

How addiction crept in through “normal” industry behaviour
The moment he realised he couldn’t stop — no matter how hard he tried
Why asking for help felt like failure… until it saved his life
Choosing life over fame at a crossroads that changed everything
What real freedom, success, and masculinity mean to him now

This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction, identity, leadership pressure, and the power of vulnerability especially for those who feel they have to keep it together for everyone else.

If you’ve ever wondered “Is this sustainable?” this one’s worth your time.

Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.

Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.

Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.

Hosted on Acast. See for more information.

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