I Shouldn't Say This, But...

Katy Leeson
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Being a leader can be genuinely lonely. I Shouldn't Say This, But… exists because of that. Hosted by Katy Leeson, former MD of Social Chain, now founder of Courageous, this is the podcast for leaders and founders who want the conversations they can't seem to have anywhere else. The real ones. About doubt, people, culture, hard decisions, and what building something actually costs you. No performance. No pretending. Just honest conversations that make you feel less alone, and give you something real to take back into your business.

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  1. S5 Ep1: How to harness the power of YOU: Tiwalola Ogunlesi

    Episode 1

    S5 Ep1: How to harness the power of YOU: Tiwalola Ogunlesi

    Tiwalola Ogunlesi is using her platform to fight the generation cycle of low self-esteem, making sure that this generation of women and girls grow to be the most confident yet. In this episode, we discuss: - How to harness the power of you- Tips for improving your self-confidence, combatting imposter syndrome and getting to grips with your self-worth- How social media can be used to create communities of empowerment- Tiwa’s business - Confident and Killing It Tiwa: https://instagram.com/tiwalowla?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://instagram.com/confidentandkillingit?utm_medium=copy_linkhttp://confidentandkillingit.com/ig-ckihttps://open.spotify.com/show/20Brb9BbmjLAv7L3SpS4Hc?si=ATdhMh2oRaOHrqeZKpc_WQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/confident-and-killing-it-podcast/id1509409221 Me: https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

    36 min
  2. S5 Ep2: Behinds the Scenes of Social Media: Alex Holmes

    Episode 2

    S5 Ep2: Behinds the Scenes of Social Media: Alex Holmes

    Alex Holmes has dedicated his career to making both schools and the digital sphere a safe space for young people. Deputy CEO at the Diana Award and advisor to the likes of TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Alex’s knowledge of social media and the issues facing young people today is second to none. In this episode, we discuss: - The power and legacy of young people today - What social media companies are doing to fight the rise in online abuse - and what they aren’t - Whether the issue of online abuse is a digital problem or the continuation of a real-world problem - Why it’s time to cancel, cancel culture Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abcholmes/ https://twitter.com/abcholmes?s=20 https://instagram.com/abcholmes?utm_medium=copy_link Me: https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53 https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

    37 min
  3. S5 Ep3: The Importance of Authenticity: Gary Neville

    Episode 3

    S5 Ep3: The Importance of Authenticity: Gary Neville

    There’s no social media presence more authentic than Gary Neville’s. In this episode, we discuss: - The importance of Footballers having an authentic social media presence - THAT Manchester United interview- His hopes for the digital world his daughters are growing up in- Where the curriculum is failing young people- Why the Glazer family are a threat to the soul of Football I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Gary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-neville-036502211/https://twitter.com/GNev2?s=20https://www.instagram.com/gneville2/ Me: https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

    33 min
  4. S5 Ep4: Ending Online Abuse: Seyi Akiwowo

    Episode 4

    S5 Ep4: Ending Online Abuse: Seyi Akiwowo

    Seyi Akiwowo is an absolute powerhouse. Through her charity Glitch, she is working hard to create a kinder, safer, more robust digital sphere. In turn, Seyi is empowering people to advocate for others whilst raising a generation of digital citizens who will carry these lessons into the future. In this episode, we discuss: - The online space as a continuation of our offline realities- The duty of care platforms owe to their users- The inadequacy of the Online Safety Bill- The concept of digital citizenship- The importance of digital self-care- Why we’re all recovering dickheads Seyi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seyiakiwowo/https://www.instagram.com/seyiakiwowo/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/seyiakiwowo?s=20https://seyiakiwowo.comhttps://glitchcharity.co.uk/about/ Me: https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

    41 min
  5. S5 Ep5: Comparison Culture: Lucy Sheridan

    Episode 5

    S5 Ep5: Comparison Culture: Lucy Sheridan

    Lucy Sheridan is the world’s first and only comparison coach, using her work and the online community she has built to to empower others into live comparison free lives.  In this episode, we discuss: - The role social media plays in fuelling comparison culture- The importance of getting to know your values- Defining your own success- Why leaders need to be conscious of the energy they bring- How social media can be used to overcome comparison culture Lucy: https://www.instagram.com/lucysheridan/?hl=en http://www.proofcoaching.com/about-lucy https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comparison-Cure-Lucy-Sheridan/dp/1409191214 Me: https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53 https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

    49 min
  6. S5 Ep6: Social Media and Personal Branding: Ash Jones

    Episode 6

    S5 Ep6: Social Media and Personal Branding: Ash Jones

    Ash is the Founder of personal branding agency Great Influence, and part of Social Chain’s founding team. The man behind the personal brands of the likes of Steven Bartlett and Julian Hearn, his experience and knowledge of social media as a tool for good is second to none. In this episode, we discuss: - The value in personal branding
- The social media shift we’ve seen over the past decade- The life shift that comes with taking on a leadership role
 Ash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-jones-85363975/ https://greatinfluence.co.uk Me: https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53 https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

    47 min
  7. S5 Ep7: Do I Have Productivity Dysmorphia? Anna Codrea-Rado

    Episode 7

    S5 Ep7: Do I Have Productivity Dysmorphia? Anna Codrea-Rado

    Anna Codrea-Rado is a journalist, author and podcaster whose article ‘Do I have Productivity Dysmorphia?’ has changed they way both I and so many others view our achievements. In this episode, we discuss: * The impact social media is having on our view of success * The importance of finding joy in our free time * The productivity dysmorphia trap And so, so much more. Anna: https://www.instagram.com/annacod/?hl=en https://twitter.com/annacod?s=20 https://www.linkedin.com/in/annacodrearado/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.annacodrearado.com/podcast https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2021/09/10640493/what-is-productivity-dysmorphia https://linktr.ee/yourethebusiness Me: https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53 https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

    44 min
  8. S5 Ep8: Social Media for Good: Jay Flynn

    Episode 8

    S5 Ep8: Social Media for Good: Jay Flynn

    Jay Flynn founded the Virtual Pub Quiz back at the start of the pandemic, and is living proof of the power of social media to be used for good. In this episode, we discuss: - Jay’s incredible journey from pub landlord to household name (and the social media mistake that started it all)- The challenges that have arisen as a result of digital stardom- The impact of the Virtual Pub Quiz on Jay’s life- The positive potential of social media Jay: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcSqjJWHJeDWD_SbdorBRw https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jays-Virtual-Pub-Quiz-Book/dp/1913406407 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jays-Virtual-Pub-Quiz-2/dp/1913406776/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1913406776&psc=1 https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualpubquiz/?hl=en Me: https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53 https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21

    30 min
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Being a leader can be genuinely lonely. I Shouldn't Say This, But… exists because of that. Hosted by Katy Leeson, former MD of Social Chain, now founder of Courageous, this is the podcast for leaders and founders who want the conversations they can't seem to have anywhere else. The real ones. About doubt, people, culture, hard decisions, and what building something actually costs you. No performance. No pretending. Just honest conversations that make you feel less alone, and give you something real to take back into your business.

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