Behind The Title

danny weitzkorn

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

    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 behaviourThe moment he realised he couldn’t stop — no matter how hard he triedWhy asking for help felt like failure… until it saved his lifeChoosing life over fame at a crossroads that changed everythingWhat 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. 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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    Why “Imposter Syndrome” Might Not Exist at All

    In this episode of Behind the Title, I’m joined by Emma Bain, Chief Operating Officer at TLC Worldwide, for a conversation that strips away the polished veneer and gets honest about what senior leadership really feels like. This is an episode about vulnerability without oversharing. About strength without pretending. And about the quiet pressure so many leaders carry without ever naming. We talk about: • Having a phobia of public speaking in a senior role • Leading through Covid while going through IVF and saying nothing • Why “imposter syndrome” might not actually be a syndrome at all • The pressure to look composed while feeling anything but What stood out most wasn’t the job title, it was the permission to stop labelling normal human feelings as failure. If you’ve ever thought “Why do I still feel like this?” this conversation might change how you see yourself. 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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    The Class Conversation We Keep Avoiding

    What does class look like in the creative industries and why are we still not talking about it enough? In this episode of Behind the Title, we sit down with Lisa Thompson, Strategy & Planning Partner at Wavemaker North and co‑founder of Common People, a movement committed to tackling class inequality across creative and media industries. Together we explore... Why class is the forgotten diversity metricThe reality of the North–South divide (and whether it still exists)How confidence, accents, and “fitting in” shape careersWhy being yourself is your biggest advantage — especially in pitchingThe hidden barriers facing working‑class talentHow organisations can design inclusion that actually worksThis is a conversation about fairness, voice, and the power of creating space for people to show up as they really are, not who the industry expects them to be. If you care about better work, better culture, and better leadership, this episode is for you. 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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    When Success Stops Feeling Like Success

    Nobody talks enough about what happens when your “superpowers” suddenly disappear. Sometimes the thing that looks like “success” from the outside is costing someone far more than anyone can see. Ali Reed shares what happened when menopause collided with senior leadership, pressure, family life and the expectation to keep showing up like nothing had changed. This is a part of working life we still do not talk about enough how often high-performing people are praised for coping, while quietly breaking underneath it all. Ali thought stepping back meant failure. It saved her. This is not just a conversation about menopause. It is a conversation about identity, pressure, leadership, and the things people carry silently at work. A genuinely important one. 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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    Before It's Too Late

    This episode of Behind The Title, recorded a little while ago, feels more relevant than ever right now. Take care when listneing to the episode. Because Daniele Fiandaca co-founder of Hard as Nails is working at the exact opposite end of that spectrum. Not by lecturing men. Not by demonising them. But by giving them something the manosphere accidentally understood and weaponised, a space to feel seen. He told me something I haven't stopped thinking about. By the time your child turns 18, you've already spent 90% of the time you'll ever spend with them. Let that sink in. If boys are filling that gap with Andrew Tate, it's not because they're broken. It's because someone's filling that gap. Make sure it's you. #Manosphere #MensMentalHealth #LouisTheroux #BehindTheTitle 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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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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