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.

• 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.”

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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.

Instagram: https://instagram.com/topechiedozie
The Sit Down UK: https://instagram.com/thesitdownuk

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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.

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