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My Career Lab Podcast
by Femi Akinyemi
Career Labs Podcast with Femi Akinyemi helps ambitious professionals grow, lead, and thrive in a changing world. Each week, Career Coach, Change Leader, and Leadership Consultant Femi Akinyemi breaks down the mindset shifts, leadership principles, and practical strategies you need to build confidence, navigate change, and unlock meaningful career growth. From imposter syndrome and executive presence to reinvention, influence, and future-ready skills, every episode gives you tools you can use immediately — no fluff, no jargon, just real insights for real progress. Whether you're rebuilding momentum, aiming for your next promotion, or simply trying to become a more impactful leader, this is your weekly lab for turning ambition into action. 🎯 Topics: career development, leadership, mindset, influence, confidence, change management, AI & the future of work, communication, reinvention.
Episodes
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Working Hard But Getting Nowhere? The Visibility Problem Explained
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Have you ever wondered why your career is not progressing despite working hard? You’re delivering, solving problems, and showing up consistently—but still being overlooked. In this episode, we unpack the real reason behind this frustration: lack of...
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Success Isn’t Accidental: How Positioning, Access & Visibility Shape Your Career with Elaine Walker
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Why do so many capable, hardworking people still miss out on the opportunities they deserve? In this episode of the Career Labs Podcast, we unpack a powerful truth: success isn’t accidental—it’s intentional, positioned, and strategically built. Joined...
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Why Hard Work Isn’t Getting You Promoted (And What Actually Does)
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Career Acceleration Series | Episode 1 You’re working hard. You’re delivering. You’re doing everything right. So why does your career feel… stuck? In today’s economy — where organisations are under pressure, AI is reshaping work, and leaders are...
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8 Career Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Careers don’t just build CVs — they build identity. In this reflective episode of the Career Labs Podcast, I share eight of the most important lessons I’ve learned throughout my career — not from success, but from difficult experiences, tough...
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From “I’m Lost” To Defining What Matters Now
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request We challenge the idea that mid-career professionals are lost and show how clarity, not confidence or effort, unlocks better decisions. We share questions that update your goals, filter noise, and turn risk into intentional choices. • difference…
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Why Most Careers Stall — And Why Hard Work Isn’t the Problem
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Why Most Careers Stall — And Why Hard Work Isn’t the Problem You’re busy. You’re capable. You’re doing what’s expected of you. So why does your career still feel… stuck? In this opening episode of the Career Labs Podcast, Femi Akinyemi explores a…
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Why You Unleashed is changing to MyCareerLab Podcast
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request We announce our rebrand to Career Labs and explain how a tighter focus on career growth and leadership will deliver more structure, strategy, and real tools. The voice and heart stay the same while we unify the podcast with coaching, courses, and our...
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Why I Pressed Pause — and What It Taught Me About Momentum
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request After months away from the mic, Femi returns with an honest conversation about losing momentum, rediscovering focus, and rebuilding from a low period. In this raw and reflective episode, he opens up about what really happened during the break —…
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How to go from Overthinking into Action
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request The episode tackles the pervasive issue of inaction and offers practical strategies to overcome it. Listeners discover the root causes of inaction, including fear, perfectionism, and overwhelming goals, and learn three hacks to take action and achieve...
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Unlocking Courage: How to Overcome Fear to Achieve Your Dreams
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Fear can be a heavy barrier to achieving your goals, and most people may not even realize it's what’s holding them back. By naming fears, taking small steps, and reframing failure as opportunity, you can unlock your potential and move forward. •...
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New Year, New You : How to build better habits and achieve lasting change in 2025
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request This episode explores the reasons behind the high failure rate of New Year resolutions and provides actionable advice for making sustainable changes. By focusing on clarity, identity alignment, and small, consistent steps, listeners can transform…
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Thriving & Reviving Relationships: Insights from Kemi and Bode Olutunbi on Self-Love, Communication, and lasting intimacy
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Unlock the secrets of thriving relationships with Kemi and Bode Olutunbi on this special episode of the You Unleashed Podcast. This dynamic couple brings their passion for nurturing and enhancing both personal and communal bonds to the forefront,...
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Unlocking Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence for Personal and Professional Growth with Eniye Oshunbiyi
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request What does your childhood affect your work, marriage, friendships, and business? It turns out it's a lot. Unlock the secrets to becoming the best version of yourself with executive coach Eniye Oshunbiyi as she enlightens us on self-awareness and...
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Insights from Eddie Turner on Adaptive Leadership and Authenticity
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Unlock your leadership potential with insights from Eddie Turner, author of "140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders." Can leadership be taught and developed? Eddie challenges the traditional notion that leaders are born, not made, and shares…
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From Crash to Clarity: Esther's Story of Plane Crash Survival and Growth
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request What if the life you’re living today is the dream your past self once yearned for? Join us in this episode of the Unleashed Podcast as we sit down with the inspiring Esther Longe, who takes us through her transformative journey embracing gratitude and...
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Overcoming burn out: Big Decisions, Lessons from Podcasting, and the Unleashed Conference
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Sign up for the Unleashed Conference 2023 - https://hi.switchy.io/EuKA Support our show - https://www.buzzsprout.com/850348/support Ever feel stuck in life and yearn for a breakthrough? I too, have walked that path, and today, I, Femi Akiyemi, am…
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Brendon Watt on how to go from rock bottom to empowerment
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Can you imagine letting go of judgment, embracing the present moment, and truly living your best life? That's precisely the journey my guest, Brendan Watt, an international speaker and best-selling author, has embarked upon, and today, he's here to...
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Powerful Tips: How to Blend Into any Workplace Culture With René Carayol
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request René Carayol is an internationally renowned keynote speaker that specialises in diversity, leadership and culture; drawing on his experiences on the boards of top British and American companies. He is regularly quoted, paraphrased, and cited on these...
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Unbelievable! The Story Of Hussein Abdi Kahin and what it means to you
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we talk about the story of Hussein Abdi Kahin. Find out who he is, the importance of your gift, and success through adversity in this podcast. In this podcast episode: 01:15 - Done is better than perfect 02:45 - The more you do it the more you...
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Joel Green Reveals How To Extract Strength From The Struggle
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Joel Green to talk with us about “filtering”, managing your mindset, using your painful experiences to push yourself, and so much more. Joel Green is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National Director of Nike Sports Camps, a former...
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Why you dont need permission with Eric Collins
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Eric Collins, the co-founder and CEO of Impact X Capital Partners, a venture capital firm investing in under-represented entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe. We talk about why you don't need permission to start a business or do anything...
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A small lesson we can learn from a bit of pain
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this week's episode, I share story about a friend who sprained his shoulder and had to learn a simple lesson that will hopefully transform his approach to life Support the show
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Watch Out - Culture and how it can limit your greatness
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Culture can be a safety net but it can be a prison. How we operate in the workplace in life is very much influenced by our culture. In this weeks podcast, I explore my culture using a personal story of mine and how it influenced how I approached work...
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A painful week for me...and it wasn't an accident
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request The last week was a bit of a tough one for me. It was actually a painful one but I learned a valuable lesson from it. One we can all learn from and use to make sure our later days are much better than our former days. I share what happened to me as…
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How I gave the wrong answer to a question and what I should have said
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request I was at a party a few weeks ago and the MC asked me a life related question question - What age of my life would I like to go back to. I gave what I thought was the right answer. After thinking about it, I realised I gave the wrong answer. Check out...
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The secret to changing peoples minds and getting them to buy into your way
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request The one constant is change. The question then is how do you change peoples minds or get them to buy into your way of thinking or doing things. In this episode, I look a bit deeper into how to bring about change in any walk of life - relationships,...
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Living life on purpose with Ayo Sokale
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I sit with the multi-talented Politician, Musician, TV presenter, Climate activist, Engineer and woman of many other talents, Ayo Sokale. She shares her passion, how she achieves her goals, her favourite book and so much more. A...
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What to do when your work isn't your passion
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request We are often told in the media and in self help books that we have to work in our passions but what happens when the work we do isn't necessarily our passion. In this weeks podcast I discuss how we can keep our passion and purpose in the midst of the...
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How to understand your life season and using it to progress
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request For everything there is a time. In career, business, relationships, family and everything else there is a time to start, continue or to stop. The trick is understanding which stage you are at, using that information to make the right decisions to help...
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How I burned out and learned to overcome it
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2022! Why New Year Resolutions fail and how to fix them. FOREVER!
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request 2022! Why New Year Resolutions fail and how to fix them. FOREVER! We have all been there. We make New Years resolutions only to fall short after a week or two. In this season's first episode, I share why resolutions fail and how we can achieve our…
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Building the Unleashed Mindset Part 1 - How to build your self awareness
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Developing an unleashed mindset is a practical skill that takes being intentional. In the first of a ten part series, I introduce the concept of Self Awareness and share some tips on how to develop it. You can Access your free Unleashed Mindset...
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Welcome to Season III - What I learned while on a break and running 10km
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Welcome back to the Unleashed Podcast. In the first of Season 3 episodes, I share what I learned while taking a break, my experience of running and 10k and how it has changed my perspective. I also share the plans for Season 3 and what to expect This...
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How To Become Emotionally Intelligent With Dr. Neslyn Watson-Druée
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Why is it that some of us sometimes struggle to hold onto relationships? Or sometimes we struggle to nurture relationships, so they become productive financially, personally, and on every other level. Do you find yourself sometimes in a workplace…
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How To Shine and Stand Out With Lady Anita Duckworth
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Lady Anita Duckworth. She helps leaders showcase their brilliance in their own voice in the global market. She does this with her global publication Powerhouse Global Magazine. I hope you enjoy this session and you leave here changed...
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How To Transition Into Leadership With Lorlett Hudson
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Today we have Lorlett Hudson and she's an expert in helping senior professionals excel at delivering exceptional results. Her approach helps you learn what you don't know. And that's what she'll be helping us do, she'll be helping us figure out what…
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How to build confidence and destroy fear
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request One of the biggest reasons why most of us operate below our potential is Fear. Fear is a pyschological battle we all deal with and if not managed properly prevents us from doing what we should and ultimately living an unfulfilled life. In this weeks...
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Managing fear through being thankful, book of the month and guests for March
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this week's episode, I talk very briefly about the power of fear, how to identify and overcome it by being thankful. I also talk about the book of the month Support the show
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The importance of going with your instinct, January review, Book of the month and Februarys promise
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I share a short story that illustrates why you should follow your gut, January in review, book of the month and what's to come in February. Support the show
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Ruth Fogg on how and why we get stressed, its impact on our health and how to get rid of it
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request To receive a copy of Ruth's free meditation audio clips and meditation guide - send an email to [email protected] Ruth Fogg -Stress Consultant who is also a speaker, therapist, educator and author. Profundly deaf in one ear and severely…
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Rene Carayol on discovering your strengths, leadership, mindset of migrants, resilience and SPIKES
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Rene Carayol, a leading executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author. Rene shares invaluable insights on discovering and leveraging your strengths, mastering effective...
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Shermaine Perry on growth mindset and how to become resilient in the workplace.
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Shermaine Perry talks about the need for growth mindset, how to develop resilience for the workplace and personal development. This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabs Support the show
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Gayle Edwards on purpose, personal branding, standing up in your hallelujah and avoiding networkers neck.
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Gayle Edwards is an International, award-winning Global Impact & Personal Brand Strategist, Author and Speaker who works with Entrepreneurial and Corporate Disruptors to help them build their identity and authority within their marketplace! More than...
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Eric Collins on black entrepreneurship, big thinking, working with venture capitals and the importance of grinding your way to success
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request London-based Eric is a technology executive who has spent a career building the value of digital companies through innovative strategies. He has done this at public and private companies including AOL, TimeWarner, Tegic/Nuance Communications,...
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Debi Richens on grief, building resilience through it, how men and women deal with the trauma, bouncing back and so much more
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Debi Richens on grief, building resilience through it, how men and women deal with the trauma, bouncing back and so much more This episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabs Support the show
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Behind the Scenes - How I started the podcast and what I have learned
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request Just like any everybody else, I struggled to start this podcast. In this weeks episode, I look back at the struggles, how I started and the amazing guests I had and what I learned. Someone once asked me my favourite. Whats yours? Send your answers to...
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Becoming a practical dreamer with Nigel Ipinson-Fleming Part 1
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I sit with Tech Entrepreneur, Rockstar musician, Pastor, Business and Business Coach as we dive into how he achieved his dreams, passion vs business, growing up in the Caribbean, growing a business and so much more. A packed...
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Becoming a practical dreamer with Nigel Ipinson Fleming Part 2
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I sit with Tech Entrepreneur, Rockstar musician, Pastor, Business and Business Coach as we dive into how he achieved his dreams, passion vs business, growing up in the Caribbean, growing a business and so much more. A packed...
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Know your worth: How to get paid for your true value with Jane Oremosu
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks amazing episode, I sit with Business woman, Executive and life Coach Jane Oremosu as we dig deep into why we undersell ourselves and what we need to do correct this and get paid for what we are truly worth. Unmissable This episode is...
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Three keys to leaving a legacy of success at work - Becoming Unforgettable
Give us feedback,suggestion or make a request In this weeks episode, I share simple things you can do to make sure leave a legacy of success at work and becoming unforgettable Support the show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Career Labs Podcast with Femi Akinyemi helps ambitious professionals grow, lead, and thrive in a changing world.
Each week, Career Coach, Change Leader, and Leadership Consultant Femi Akinyemi breaks down the mindset shifts, leadership principles, and practical strategies you need to build confidence, navigate change, and unlock meaningful career growth.
From imposter syndrome and executive presence to reinvention, influence, and future-ready skills, every episode gives you tools you can use immediately — no fluff, no jargon, just real insights for real progress.
Whether you're rebuilding momentum, aiming for your next promotion, or simply trying to become a more impactful leader, this is your weekly lab for turning ambition into action.
🎯 Topics: career development, leadership, mindset, influence, confidence, change management, AI & the future of work, communication, reinvention.
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