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"Sometimes the best additions to your life isn't anymore. It's subtracting."

In this transformative episode of Everyday Leadership, host Sope Agbelusi delves into the powerful concept of strategic subtraction and how it can propel you from good to great.

Sope shares his experience of transitioning from a successful consultancy to fully embracing his purpose and creating Mindset Shift. He discusses the challenges and fears associated with letting go of the familiar and stepping into the unknown.

The episode also explores the concept of empty spaces, using Twitter's origin as a compelling example of how strategic subtraction can lead to groundbreaking innovation.

Listeners will learn practical strategies for applying the G.R.E.A.T framework to their lives, including relationships, careers, habits, and friendships. Sope emphasises the importance of courage in this process and offers tips on cultivating it.

Key takeaways:

• Introduction to the GREAT framework: Growth, Relevance, Excess, Alignment, Thriving

• The Hot Air Balloon analogy: Rising higher by shedding weight

• Sope's personal journey of applying strategic subtraction in his career

• The power of creating empty spaces for innovation and growth

• Twitter's origin story as an example of successful strategic subtraction

• The role of courage in embracing the "less is more" philosophy

• Practical steps to implement strategic subtraction in your life

Whether you're looking to make a career change, improve your personal relationships, or declutter your life, this episode provides valuable insights on how letting go can be the key to unlocking your full potential.

Connect with Sope

Website | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedIn

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"When you're around successful people, you can be around successive people and still feel like the outsider. Even though you're successful yourself, you never truly belong."

In this powerful episode of Everyday Leadership, we sit down with the four founders of the Brown Skinned Girls Network: Nkiru, Anya, Jane, and Jaynee. These remarkable women share their journey of creating a global sisterhood to empower and elevate black women in all spheres of life.

The founders discuss their experiences in overcoming barriers, the power of authentic representation, and their mission to create tangible opportunities for black women worldwide. They also share insights on collaborative leadership, the role of faith in their journey, and the importance of family support in achieving their goals.

This episode offers invaluable lessons on sisterhood, resilience, and the transformative power of united vision. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or someone passionate about community empowerment, this conversation provides inspiration and practical wisdom for making a lasting impact.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from these trailblazing women as they redefine success and pave the way for future generations of black women leaders.

Key takeaways:

• Divine Inspiration: The network was born from a spiritual calling, emphasising the importance of faith in its mission and operations.

• Collaborative Leadership: The founders demonstrate how successful leadership can be achieved through mutual respect, open communication, and leveraging individual strengths.

• Breaking Barriers: BSGN aims to create opportunities and access for black women in spaces where they have been traditionally underrepresented.

• Global Vision: BSGN aims to expand worldwide, connecting and empowering black women across continents and cultures.

• Balancing Multiple Roles: The founders share insights on managing their roles within BSGN alongside their existing careers, families, and personal lives.

• Authentic Representation: The network showcases real, authentic sisterhood and challenges negative stereotypes about black women.

• Corporate Partnerships: BSGN emphasises the significance of building bridges with corporate entities to create more opportunities for black women in various industries.

• Male Allyship: The importance of male support and involvement in the network

• Data-Driven Impact: BSGN is focused on creating measurable change

Connect with BSGN: Website| Instagram | Podcast 

Connect with Sope

Website | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedIn

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"I think saying no, saying no is a big one. And sometimes you don't even have to give a reason. That's fine to just say no and it be a no."

In this inspiring episode of Everyday Leadership, Sope Agbelusi sits down with Renee Davis, the multi-award-winning founder of Out the Box, a community builder, speaker, writer, and editor. 

Renee shares her remarkable journey from journalism to entrepreneurship and her challenges.

• Resilience is key: Despite facing academic challenges and personal struggles, Renee's resilience and determination helped her push through and achieve her goals. This serves as a reminder that setbacks are temporary and you can overcome them with perseverance.

• Follow your purpose: Renee's love for writing and championing black culture began at a young age, and she pursued it relentlessly. This highlights the importance of identifying your passions early on and staying true to them, even when the path isn't clear.

• Embrace discomfort for growth: Moving to London for her first journalism job was a significant step outside Renee's comfort zone, but it was crucial for her personal and professional growth. This teaches us that embracing discomfort and taking risks can lead to transformative experiences.

• Start small and evolve: Out the Box began as a simple blog showcasing black talent and culture, but it gradually evolved into a thriving community and event platform. This demonstrates that starting small and consistently working towards your vision can lead to a significant impact over time.

• Prioritise serving others: Renee's commitment to serving and uplifting others, even in the face of entrepreneurial challenges, is a powerful reminder that true success and fulfilment come from making a positive difference in people's lives.

• Redefine success on your terms: Renee's journey illustrates that success is not a one-size-fits-all concept. She has redefined success on her terms by staying true to her purpose and values. This encourages listeners to reflect on their definitions of success and align their actions accordingly.

Connect with Rene Davis

• LinkedIn

• Website

Connect with Me

• Website |Youtube |Instagram |LinkedIn

•  Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

"Just one good questionfor most of us, the most powerful thing we can do is figure out the right question

As we move through life, we are constantly looking for the answers to life (consciously and subconsciously) through our relationships, careers, ideas, and experiences. But we sometimes forget the power of the question.

Sometimes the answer is knowing you dont know the answer, it's sometimes not our turn to know the answer. Its important to know when to step up and when it's time to bring someone else up with you.

In this week's episode, we delve into what makes the four distinctive leadership styles, and how to identify your powers to create empowering lanes for you and your team around you.

About Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan leads InterimExecs, providing access between the best interim and project executives in the world and company owners seeking brilliant leadership on demand. Robert Jordan has helped launch, grow and ultimately sell a number of fast-growing companies. His first company, Online Access, put him on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies. After selling Online Access, the first Internet-coverage magazine in the world, he launched InterimExecs LLC, which works with public and private companies and nonprofit organizations.

Connect with Robert Jordan

• Linkedin
• Twitter
• Website (InterimExecs)

Some topics discussed

• How to win the negotiations
• The power of the question
• How to create a social community
• Having the right amount of ego
• The four leadership styles
• Finding your point of no return

Connect with Me

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

If its not challenging, then youre not really learning either. Its having those stretch goals, and it is really hard, which is why people stay where they are, because its easier. Of course its easier. But when you are challenging yourself, its super hard but if you do what you believe in, then its all worth it." The comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing new ever grows there. With so many changes happening around us, it can be easy to settle back and stay comfortable. Also trying to not getting it wrong, you dont need to take on every challenge that comes your way, but if its something you truly believe in, then why are you holding yourself back?

In this week, Im joined by Mamta Gera as we discuss the ins and outs of life, how to take back control with your inner critic and positively navigate change. So that you can not only survive when faced with change, but have your own tactic to make sure you come out thriving.

About Mamta Gera

Mamta is a leadership consultant and public speaker who has delivered numerous workshops, coaching and training to executives, directors and managers within corporates, ranging all industries. Mamta has over 20 years experience within the Broadcast Media industry, having worked in companies such as Sky, Amazon, and the BBC. She is passionate about positively changing mindsets within organisations and helping women, BAME and LGBTQ members reach their full potential, and become confident, inspiring leaders.

Connect with Mamta Gera

• Linkedin
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Website

Some topics discussed

• Racism playing a part in our identity
• Learning through the experience
• Pivoting & changing lanes to elevate yourself
• Finding the right challenges in your life
• Mental health in the workplace: whats truly happening
• A snapshot of the mental health journey
• Managing the inner critic

Connect with Me

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

Do you know yourself in all moments? Can you see the unwavering version of yourself, regardless of who is looking or talking to you?

As the spotlight on mental health becomes brighter, with news and insight like never before, it might actually feel a bit overwhelming. But one thing that is consistent in all this knowledge, is the focus on knowing and understanding yourself.

In this week's episode, I am joined by Nova Nicole as we discuss the compass of life. As we try to navigate life, we are always looking for that north point, yet many of us have a big misunderstanding of what that point is. Guess what....its us!

Youll hear unparalleled perspectives that provide the points to look back to yourself and confidently find your north point.

About Nova Nicole

Nova Nicole masterfully weaves life lessons shes gathered from her career in Hollywood and her role in Leadership Development at Shopify to deliver instantly relatable presentations. She helps spark a renewed sense of confidence and empowerment over ones own life. Audiences walk away with a fresh appreciation for their past, a bold affirmation of their power to transform their current experience, and effective tools to manifest dreams into future success.

Shes a Workplace Mental Health Advisor and Leadership Development Facilitator at Shopify. Novas also a fixture on the internationally syndicated talk show CTVs The Social, and has been profiled in outlets like Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, Chatelaine, CBC and CTV.

Connect with Nova Nicole

• Linkedin
• Instagram

Some topics discussed

• Discovering yourself through music
• Read the room, read the people
• Finding your adaptability in every situation
• Creating boundaries from the offset
• Creating a space for mental health
• Becoming another version of yourself
• Nobody knows how it was supposed to go
• Knowing yourself in all moments
• The Journey of Motherhood: Teaching them early what you learnt late

Connect with Sope

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

People need time, and space, for just reacting.to be able to think and process, before moving

As spoken about in the last episode, change is inevitable and the one thing that is consistent in all life. Knowing this can help us navigate life, not get too attached and try to stay adaptable. But we dont really talk about the steps that are needed for successful change.

Patience, time, and even mourning can provide the understanding and the smaller steps you can take to move towards this greater change. In today's Everday Leadership short, hear the alternative side of thriving on change, and how you can find the balance with the inevitable. Some topics discussed:

• The Struggles of Change: Lack of Clarity and Communication
• The Reality of change: the good and the bad
• Balancing Change: Strengths Vs Weaknesses

Connect with Sope

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

Change is inevitable, but progress depends on what we do with the change We know that change is inevitable and nothing is forever, yet most of us become shocked, or upset or even angry when we are forced into change and uncertainty. Even though we know it's inevitable? In today's Everyday Leaderhip Short, Sope shares some critical things to ask yourself when faced with some new or a change of what you know. So you are not only surviving, but can fully understand and implement "thriving in change" in how you navigate life! Some topics discussed:

• Living in a VUCA world
• Change is always happening: are you choosing it?
• Thriving in Change: Finding Opportunities

Connect with Sope

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

"Is this feedback true? Is this feedback helpful? Is it something I can do something with or is it something I need to let go off" Feedback is something we ALL experience in some shape or form, some seek this out while others run and hide when feedback is offered. Regardless of what the feedback is, being able to step back, assess and then act, will position you in a place where feedback will become your friend. Our brains are wired to spot the danger, the negativity and hone in on this compared to the more positive things. But similar to a computer, we can reprogramme our brains & understanding. So when you are faced with some feedback, remember to step back and ask yourself those 3 questions. Connect with Sope

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

If the crowd is not cheering for you and it makes you feel less thanwho are you? Who are you? What unique gifts are you bringing to the world? What traits make you, you? Could you answer that without talking about your role, title or status? It can be easy to get caught up in the rat race, chase what we think success is and fall into the trap of thinking that's what life is. But what happens when that changes or life hands you an unknown route? In this week's episode, Sope holds up a mirror to ourselves, asking critical and maybe uncomfortable questions about who we truly think we are. As we continue to shape and lead our people, its essential to be able to stop, assess and continue our own authentic development journey of what it means to be a leader - for you! Some topics discussed

• How to lean in with curiosity
• The internal vs external identity
• Learning how to lead yourself
• Your identity shows up how you lead yourself

Connect with Sope

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything