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Behind The Title
by danny weitzkorn · English
In any industry, job titles carry power, perception, and pressure. But behind every title CEO, CMO, CFO is a person navigating private challenges, mental health struggles, and silent turning points that shape who they are and how they lead. Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories. Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success. We talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Hid My Face for 18 Years
Elj Abid (Elge) discusses living with vitiligo, the 18-year period of “hiding” his face with makeup, and how he stopped masking before his wedding.
12 Nov 2026 · 55m · 20 chaptersWho Are You Without the Job Title? Emily Trenouth
Emily Trenouth discusses identity and career growth “without the job title,” moving from corporate roles into independent creator-economy consulting, and why people shouldn’t wait for permission to…
5 Nov 2026 · 52m · 21 chaptersFortune Favours the Brave
Sean Simons (Compton) discusses building businesses through crises, using trauma to fuel resilience, and creating workplace culture (including a strong stance against mandated work-from-home).
15 Sep 2026 · 52m · 20 chaptersPrison, Single Parenthood & Refusing to Be Defined by Either
Katie Street discusses refusing to be defined by life events while building a B2B marketing agency, navigating single parenthood after her husband’s imprisonment, and masking/then sharing personal…
15 Sep 2026 · 51m · 19 chaptersAdoption, leadership & chasing success in a dopamine-driven world
Chris Forrester discusses “men’s mental fitness” (preventative coping and balance, not crisis mental health), how men’s brains are shaped by evolutionary roles, and how modern life (phones, cheap…
8 Sep 2026 · 1h 5m · 22 chaptersWhy Dyslexic Thinking Creates Better Leaders
Dyslexic thinking and neurodiversity as a leadership advantage, plus how leadership should adapt to different minds and support people through bias and misaligned performance criteria.
8 Sep 2026 · 42m · 14 chaptersSmiling Isn't a Lightweight Practice
The episode blends two threads: (1) how to manage neurodivergence (autism spectrum disorder) through habits, triggers, and “smiling isn’t a lightweight practice,” and (2) how creativity frameworks…
8 Sep 2026 · 1h · 23 chaptersWhat Happens When Life Rewrites the Plan
Neil Tuki discusses how life “rewrites the plan” after two major shocks: his 2013 testicular cancer diagnosis and a later WPP redundancy.
8 Sep 2026 · 43m · 20 chaptersFrom Walworth Road to Walking away from the Boardroom
John Maloney (ex-WPP, now media industry leader) discusses anxiety and imposter syndrome in senior rooms, his working-class upbringing near Elephant and Castle/Walworth Road, and how those pressures…
8 Sep 2026 · 56m · 16 chaptersSometimes the bravest conversations are the ones we avoid
Simon Gunning, CEO of Calm (UK suicide-prevention charity), argues the UK must change culture from stigma and avoidance to “joyful responsibility” and active prevention; he discusses why suicide…
28 May 2026 · 41m · 20 chaptersSuccess was loud. Burnout was louder.
Hannah Blake discusses burnout and “success” masking insecurity, covering how she navigated entrepreneurship inside big media, corporate red tape, leadership pressures, and the emotional cost of…
14 May 2026 · 39m · 14 chaptersThe Cost of Staying Silent
The workplace impact of miscarriage and the cost of staying silent; how silence, lack of training, and triggering workplace culture affect people trying to conceive.
7 May 2026 · 42m · 18 chaptersBonus Episode Fight or Flight
This episode is a bonus promo and discussion about stigma around mental health and how “fight or flight” can drive long-term panic, depression, and burnout in leaders.
3 May 2026 · 20m · 11 chaptersThe Guy Who Had It All (And Nearly Lost Himself)
The episode discusses addiction and recovery through Paul Scholfer’s life story, framed by the idea that “shiny” online/offstage images can mask inner collapse.
30 Apr 2026 · 49m · 22 chaptersWhy “Imposter Syndrome” Might Not Exist at All
Emma Bain challenges the idea of “imposter syndrome,” arguing many labeled traits (nervousness, feeling out of depth, overwhelm) are normal human experiences.
23 Apr 2026 · 47m · 19 chaptersOne Truth About Anxiety No One Wants to Admit
Matt Longley, CEO of Mobster, discusses anxiety, panic attacks, and self-injurious behavior as coping mechanisms, emphasizing that people don’t have to wait until things are “that bad” to seek help.
16 Apr 2026 · 42m · 14 chaptersThe Class Conversation We Keep Avoiding
Classism in UK creative/media industries, including whether there’s a north–south divide, and how to make working-class people more common through Common People’s community, events, and a small fund.
9 Apr 2026 · 42m · 20 chaptersWhen Success Stops Feeling Like Success
Ali Reid discusses how “success” stopped feeling like success after she stepped down as CEO of PhD UK and entered a Chief Growth Officer role at Brainlabs.
25 Mar 2026 · 42m · 14 chaptersBefore It's Too Late
In this episode of *Behind The Title*, hosted by Danny Whitescorn, the guest is Daniele Fiandaca, co-founder of Hard as Nails.
17 Mar 2026 · 45m · 25 chaptersHidden disability and refusing to let it win
Hidden Disability and Refusing to Let It Win
11 Mar 2026 · 38m · 15 chaptersThe Superpower They Never Asked For
The Superpower They Never Asked For
4 Mar 2026 · 50m · 21 chaptersThe Pitch That Changed Everything
In this episode of "Behind The Title," host Danny White-Skorn speaks with Pippa Glucklich, a seasoned media executive who shares her deeply personal story following the tragic loss of her husband to…
24 Feb 2026 · 48m · 24 chaptersSeason 2 Trailer
The podcast delves into the personal stories behind job titles like CEO, CMO, and CFO, exploring the mental health struggles, private challenges, and pivotal moments leaders experience.
12 Feb 2026 · 1m · 1 chapter
Series Intro, Behind The Title
Series introduction for “Behind the Title,” a podcast about how job titles can mask personal and mental health struggles, and about creating workplace conversations that are often taboo.
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