Growing up Black in the UK Part 2 w/e James Pogson

In part 2 of James' story, we explore topics like mental health and the impact racism has had on the older generation which does not get talked about often. We discuss how getting rejected lead to a complete redirection in his career. - Why it is so important to know your strengths, weakness, and capabilities. - Communicating to express not impress - Why being confident intimated other people. - Feast and farming of being a creative artist and why even though from a financial perspective working for yourself is harder and sometimes not as lucrative but it is worth it from a mental wealth perspective. - Getting underpaid despite being more qualified than other colleagues About James Pogson: James Pogson is a Black British Narrative Storyteller: Writer. Speaker. Humorist. Creatively Clear Compelling Communicator with 25+ years working in the public, private, arts, and entertainment sectors Follow James on Social Media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pogson-617aa812/ In Episode 10 of EverydayDay Leadership, James and I discuss Have things got better in 2020 - 2:00 Representation on TV - 6:00 Mid life crisis & mental health from a black lens especially for the older generation - 12:00 Death by misadventure - 16:00 How frustration with the gatekeepers in media lead to redirection in his career - 18:00 Why working for yourself is easier for a black man - 21:00 Dealing with rejection, knowing yourself, weakness and purpose - 26:00 Being sensible and black 29:00 Being confident and how others found that intimidating - 30:00 Being underpaid despite being more qualified that colleagues - 32:00 Advice to the younger generation - 35:00 Subscribe using your favorite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on the Apple podcast or on Sticher. 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]