Going Against The Grain with Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa

from Everyday Leadership · host Sope Agbelusi

On todays episode, I talk to Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa about authentic leadership and staying true to oneself in order to effectively lead yourself, lead others and lead the culture. Tokunbo takes us on a journey to his past and explains how a courageous decision around being true and authentic has helped shape his life. We touch on a range of topics and Tokunbo drops many gems around the power of language, dealing with Covid-19 nine weeks into a new role, working with young people from marginalised communities and what leadership means to him. About Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa is the chief executive officer of Career Ready, a UK wide social mobility charity that links employers with schools and colleges to open up the world of work for you people. In 2020 Career Ready was shortlisted at the 2020 Charity Times Awards for Charity of the Year and won Corporate Partnership of the year for their work with Citi. Tokunbo is a seasoned leader with a track record of successfully devising and executing innovative concepts, particularly within the media and youth development sectors. Tokunbo is an active member of his community and currently acts as a member board of trustees for Access foundation and a board trustee for Foundation for Future of London. Resources: Company Website: https://careerready.org.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokunboajasaoluwa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/toksytweets?lang=en SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once youve listened to this interview just drop me an email at [email protected] I appreciate you and your support! Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid 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 [email protected]

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On todays episode, I talk to Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa about authentic leadership and staying true to oneself in order to effectively lead yourself, lead others and lead the culture. Tokunbo takes us on a journey to his past and explains how a courageous decision around being true and authentic has helped shape his life. We touch on a range of topics and Tokunbo drops many gems around the power of language, dealing with Covid-19 nine weeks into a new role, working with young people from marginalised communities and what leadership means to him. About Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa is the chief executive officer of Career Ready, a UK wide social mobility charity that links employers with schools and colleges to open up the world of work for you people. In 2020 Career Ready was shortlisted at the 2020 Charity Times Awards for Charity of the Year and won Corporate Partnership of the year for their work with Citi. Tokunbo is a seasoned leader with a track record of successfully devising and executing innovative concepts, particularly within the media and youth development sectors. Tokunbo is an active member of his community and currently acts as a member board of trustees for Access foundation and a board trustee for Foundation for Future of London. Resources: Company Website: https://careerready.org.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokunboajasaoluwa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/toksytweets?lang=en SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once youve listened to this interview just drop me an email at [email protected] I appreciate you and your support! Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid 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 [email protected]

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