Everyday Leadership

Whether You Like It or Not, You Have a Brand

This isn't just for entrepreneurs or influencers. It’s for every founder, every corporate leader, every individual who wants to lead with impact and clarity. Sope unpacks the difference between reputation and personal brand, the hidden cost of being passive, and why doing great work is no longer enough. He shares a pivotal story about how a quiet, intentional moment in corporate years ago opened the door to leading a major turnaround project, a reminder that your brand is working in rooms you haven’t entered yet. You’ll also learn practical steps to start shaping a brand that reflects your value, attracts the right opportunities, and keeps you in rooms long after you’ve left them. 🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: * Why your personal brand already exists * The crucial difference between reputation and brand * How Sope’s quiet leadership got him a role he never applied for * Why people buy into you before they buy into your ideas * Four simple, powerful steps to build an authentic personal brand * How your brand becomes your leadership tool, not just a marketing tactic “You can be a world-class singer, but if no one hears your voice, you're just performing in an empty arena.” Connect with Sope Website [https://mindsetshift.co.uk/about-sope/] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@everydayleadershippodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/?hl=en] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/] Did you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.    We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk [hello@mindsetshift.co.uk]

The Power of Honest Conversations in a Filtered World with Tope Chiedozie

In this episode of Everyday Leadership I have the pleasure of chatting with Tope Chiedozie a creative curator, trainer and the voice behind The Sit Down UK. Together we trace his path from drawing in his bedroom and surviving a strict Nigerian upbringing to co-founding gospel-grime outfit Commission, touring the UK youth-event circuit and finally parking the music to create a live platform where artists swap highlight reels for raw honesty. Tope shares: * How church mentors drilled purpose into him and why he now perfumes venues, checks the chairs and insists every guest can inspire his audience. * The unseen side of success—from sickle-cell battles to label headaches and why “breaking the illusion” matters more than clicks. * Practical rituals for balancing confidence and humility, including his 30-minute pre-show walk and digital “praise folder”. * Parenthood, imposter syndrome and the simple rule he now follows: let his daughter become who she already is. If you’re searching for a fresh way to lead, tell stories or keep your ego in check, this conversation will give you plenty to chew on. Listen in and learn how grounded purpose can power bold creativity and why the best leaders stay students of their own journey. CONNECT WITH TOPE Instagram: https://instagram.com/topechiedozie [https://instagram.com/topechiedozie] The Sit Down UK: https://instagram.com/thesitdownuk [https://instagram.com/thesitdownuk] Connect with Sope Website [https://mindsetshift.co.uk/about-sope/] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@everydayleadershippodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/?hl=en] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/] Did you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.    We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk [hello@mindsetshift.co.uk]

How to Connect the Right People at the Right Time with Tash Pennant

Tash isn’t just about networking – she’s about removing barriers, building trust, and turning relationships into real results. Whether she’s 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 Caribbean Pentecostal household and what dance taught her about presence * Her first taste of activism in a mostly white school and how it shaped her leadership voice * The power of proximity and why going underground (literally) changed the way she works * Why she builds relationships with PAs, cleaners, and security guards before directors * The story behind her “multi-award-winning tea drinker” title * Living with MS and how her faith sustains her through the toughest challenges * The time she was hit by a car and walked away with nothing but bruises – and a clearer sense of purpose We also talk about the art of rest, knowing your greatness, and what leadership really means when you're called to stand in the gap for others. Connect with Tash Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashpennant/]  Connect with Sope Website [https://mindsetshift.co.uk/about-sope/] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@everydayleadershippodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/?hl=en] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/] Did you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.    We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk [hello@mindsetshift.co.uk]

No One Owes You Anything with Sope Agbelusi

This 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 is the only way forward. You’ll learn the neuroscience behind resilience and why your greatest asset isn’t the economy, your job, or the market. It’s you. KEY TOPICS: * The harsh truth of 2025’s business landscape * Why DEI rollbacks are costing brilliant people opportunities * The stock market crash and the illusion of financial "safety nets" * The neuroscience of taking ownership and building resilience * Why no one owes you anything and why that's empowering Connect with Sope Website [https://mindsetshift.co.uk/about-sope/] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@everydayleadershippodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/?hl=en] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/] Did you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.    We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk [hello@mindsetshift.co.uk]

How to Create Space and Stillness in a Noisy World with Lilah Jones

We dive into Lilah's journey from growing up as the youngest of 11 children to leading at some of the world’s 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 that one decision to prioritise stillness led to her first personal offsite and later, a global retreat that’s helping other women do the same. This conversation is full of real talk on identity, ego, values and what it actually takes to hear your own voice again. If you’re feeling stretched thin, disconnected from yourself or just ready to move differently this one’s for you. 💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: * How to create intentional space for stillness and clarity * Why worthiness is the foundation of personal power * What it means to partner with your ego instead of letting it run the show * How to run your own personal offsite to reset your life * The difference between joy and happiness and why it matters * How to align your life with your values not someone else’s * What it really looks like to lead from the inside out 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: Connect with Lilah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilahjones/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilahjones/] Learn more about her Mexico retreat (May 1–4): https://www.lilahjones.com/retreat [https://www.lilahjones.com/retreat] Learn more about my work and how I help leaders like you: https://www.lilahjones.com/ [https://www.lilahjones.com/] Connect with Sope Website [https://mindsetshift.co.uk/about-sope/] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@everydayleadershippodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/?hl=en] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/] Did you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.    We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk [hello@mindsetshift.co.uk]