In this powerful conversation, Robin Daniels, former CMO and current Chief Business & Product Officer at Zensai, shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Denmark to leading at some of the world’s most iconic tech companies.

We dive deep into:

• How childhood adversity shaped his grit and optimism
• The power of storytelling and energy in leadership
• Why clarity, not certainty, is a leader’s best tool
• Learning to lean into discomfort and do "epic things"
• The myth of work-life balance and what truly matters
• How to stay grounded while scaling companies and teams globally
• The mindset shift from chasing titles to chasing impact
• Lessons in authenticity, impostor syndrome, and redefining success

Robin opens up about his personal evolution, his intentional approach to life and leadership, and the hard truths leaders need to hear, especially in today’s AI-fuelled, high-pressure world.

Whether you're a founder, executive, or emerging leader, this episode will challenge and inspire you to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction.

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his week on Everyday Leadership, Sope Agbelusi challenges the belief that failure is our biggest barrier. Instead, he explores the more uncomfortable truth: fear of success. Whether it's fear of being seen, fear of criticism, or fear of outgrowing the people around you, many high-performers are quietly self-sabotaging their next level.

Sope shares how redefining success shaped his own path, the mindset shift that helped him stop performing for validation, and the practical steps you can take to build a personal brand rooted in truth, not pressure.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re shrinking to stay safe.

What you'll learn:

• How to spot the fear of success in your life or leadership
• Why traditional definitions of success often lead to burnout
• The difference between alignment and performance
• What it means to lead from the inside out
• Why Black professionals, especially those raised in the West, face an added layer of fear when stepping into visibility
• How to rewire your thinking so success feels safe, not scary

🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who’s capable of more but stuck playing small.

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This isn't just for entrepreneurs or influencers. It’s for every founder, every corporate leader, every individual who wants to lead with impact and clarity.

Sope unpacks the difference between reputation and personal brand, the hidden cost of being passive, and why doing great work is no longer enough. He shares a pivotal story about how a quiet, intentional moment in corporate years ago opened the door to leading a major turnaround project, a reminder that your brand is working in rooms you haven’t entered yet.

You’ll also learn practical steps to start shaping a brand that reflects your value, attracts the right opportunities, and keeps you in rooms long after you’ve left them.

• Why your personal brand already exists
• The crucial difference between reputation and brand
• How Sope’s quiet leadership got him a role he never applied for
• Why people buy into you before they buy into your ideas
• Four simple, powerful steps to build an authentic personal brand
• How your brand becomes your leadership tool, not just a marketing tactic

“You can be a world-class singer, but if no one hears your voice, you're just performing in an empty arena.”

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