by Oke Eleazu
On Race to the Top, former CEO, business leader and author, Oke Eleazu, talks to Leaders of Colour about their experiences in breaking the glass ceiling and making it to the top in their profession. We understand how they arrived, survived and thrived in business. This is your home for weekly doses of inspiration, education and enlightenment.
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March 28, 2025
In this episode "Race to the Top" I had an enlightening conversation with Sim Sanni, an independent advisor at the John Lewis Partnership and one of their first black female store managers. Sim shared her unique upbringing, growing up between London and Nigeria, and how it shaped her identity and sense of belonging. We discussed the challenges of being a minority in various contexts, even when she physically resembled the majority. Sim reflected on the weight of being a role model and the importance of relationships in her career. She also contrasted her early experiences in retail with her mother's advice to keep her head down, emphasising the need to speak up and advocate for oneself. This episode is filled with valuable insights on resilience, identity, and the complexities of navigating race and gender in the workplace. I hope you find Sim's story as inspiring as I did.
March 21, 2025
In this episode of Race to the Top, I had the pleasure of speaking with Glyn Blaize, COO of Lafosse, who shared his remarkable journey as a person of colour in East London. Glyn opened up about his health challenges stemming from COVID-19 and the incredible support he received from his community, which restored his faith in humanity. He discussed the importance of education and the strong work ethic instilled by his Windrush-generation parents. Glyn reflected on his career in recruitment, emphasising the meritocratic nature of the industry and the significant steps he took to advance. He candidly shared a pivotal setback that taught him about leadership and professionalism. Throughout our conversation, Glyn highlighted the importance of representation, allyship, and resilience in overcoming adversity. Join us as we explore his inspiring story and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.
March 14, 2025
In this episode of ;Race to the Top, I sit down with Delroy Corinaldi, executive director and co-founder of the Black Footballers Partnership. We dive into the critical issue of the lack of representation of black players in management roles within football, a topic that Delroy passionately addresses. He shares how a casual conversation about Darren Moore's sacking at West Brom ignited his commitment to tackling institutional racism in the sport. Delroy emphasises the importance of data, revealing that while 43% of Premier League players are black, only 4% of management roles are held by black individuals. We explore the systemic barriers that prevent black players from transitioning into coaching and management positions, and discuss the need for regulatory changes to promote diversity. This enlightening conversation sheds light on the intertwined challenges of representation in both football and corporate leadership, offering hope for a more equitable future in the sport.
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