Leadership Is a Journey, Not a Destination with Sam Akinluyi

About Sam Akinluyi Sam is currently the Managing Director for Innocent Drinks (UK & Ireland). He is also an Executive Coach, Facilitator and Speaker who works with leaders, leadership teams and aspiring talent. He has worked with board/senior-level executives across the Financial Services, Legal, Creative and Consumer Goods industries. He also supports several non-profit organisations and initiatives. Sam is also the Founder of Psalt - At PSALT we believe that everyone is unique. Everyone has distinctive qualities that make them special. We are skilled in helping people move beyond labels to create a world where individuals are valued and appreciated for what they can bring to the world of work. Sam spent 20 years in the Consumer goods industry working for Nestl, General Mills and Mars; where he led the Commercial Strategy department and was also the Grocery Sales Director for the UK. His functional experience is in strategy, commercial and organisational leadership. Connect with Sam Akinluyi LinkedIn Website Psalt Rise - A non-profit that invests in Early Black Talent, helping them thrive professionally Add Psalt - purpose-led retail brand accelerator offering practical and meaningful help from those in the know. We are proud to be an industry-first: backed by both retailers and current in-house senior industry leaders and experts. Some topics we cover in this episode: Conforming and fitting in as a migrant Appreciating people's differences without judging them The value of introspection even though it is not easy Playing rugby internationally for Nigeria Rising through the ranks to senior leadership Being a manager but a great leader How to handle pressure Moving beyond tokenistic gestures PSALT Not having everything figured out yet moving forward Connect with me Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_Agbelusi Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou 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 appreciate you and your support! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed? Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything 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]