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The Way We Lead (TWWL) is a podcast on a mission to reshape the landscape of thought leadership. Born from a passion for inclusive leadership and allyship, we've evolved to tackle a critical issue: the glaring representation gap in spaces where ideas are shared and amplified. Hosts Gabriela Acosta and Elizabeth Solomon guide you through inspiring case studies and share practical tips to transform your expertise into impactful content. Whether you're an aspiring speaker or an established lead ...
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What if everything we've been taught about expertise and leadership is wrong? Brand strategy veterans Elizabeth Talerman and Chelsea Carlson from The Nucleus Group challenge our obsession with expertise, revealing why being a "smart rookie" might be your greatest leadership asset. From their work with world-class brands to their own journey steppin…
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What if the secret to a magnetic personal brand isn't a viral social media strategy, but something deeper and more personal? In this "Mini but Mighty" episode, host Gaby Acosta reveals how to craft a personal brand so compelling it naturally attracts the right opportunities and audience - all by tapping into your unique values and purpose. This epi…
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For many historically underrepresented folks, our goals for influence and financial abundance are deeply rooted in concerns about survival. Kerrie Carden challenges this paradigm, urging us to shift our focus from mere survival to thriving – with the powerful insight that our success is inextricably linked to the success of our communities. In this…
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"Who am I to be a thought leader?" It's a question we hear from our highly qualified clients all the time. If you're struggling with self-doubt and impostor syndrome and it's holding you back from telling your story, you're not alone. In this tactical "Mighty But Mini" episode, host Gaby Acosta challenges the insecurities that plague many experts, …
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Are you hesitant to share your unique perspective in your field? You’re not alone. In this episode we sit down with Lola Adeyemo, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and founder of EQ Mindset and the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate. Lola shares her remarkable journey from business analyst to confident consultant and thought leader in diversity and inclus…
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Season 2 kicks off with a fresh look, sound, and mission as Gaby Acosta welcomes new co-host Elizabeth Solomon. Together, they're tackling a critical issue: the glaring representation gap in thought leadership. In this eye-opening episode, Gaby and Liz break down the systemic barriers facing underrepresented voices in academia, media, and beyond, s…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 78 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We loved The Matrix, and we want to talk about how good it was. How has a film from the late 90s remained so good? Join us as we spend an hour basically just talking about …
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Hello, and welcome to episode 77 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We've come to it at last, the great question of our... I mean the future's... time. Is the Imperium, led by the God-Emperor actually a good thing? Or are they just space fa…
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Hello, and welcome to a special bonus episode of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In excited anticipation of Season 2 of HBO's House of the Dragon, we look back over Season 1, asking what we liked, what we didn't, whose side we're on and wha…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 76 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're once again discussing one of our favourite video game adaptations of one of our favourite tabletop games: Total War Warhammer 3. We delve into what makes a good DLC a…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 75 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're back in the Wizarding World this week, as Sean and Vib spend their evenings getting to the bottom of a question that frankly, should have been left alone; does Geller…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 74 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. What really happened at the Tower of Joy? How do you beat Arthur Dayne in a fair fight? Sean and Vib tackle these life changing questions, limiting each side to just three …
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Hello, and welcome to episode 73 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Today, Sean and Vib try and work out why everything is crap. Again. Gamers (TM) are whining. And for the life of us, we cannot come up with a non ridiculous reason why. #ga…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 72 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're back to making a list of things we like, except this time it's dislike..? Yes, we're talking Marvel Cinematic Universe villains. Who made us root against them the mos…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 71 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Today we venture back to Chicago (in spirit at least) to check in on our favourite American wizard. Inspired by Reddit, we wonder if Eb needs to die for Harry to become who…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 70 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Sean has just finished reading the last book in Black Library's utterly insane 57,854,928 book long Horus Heresy. And, sadly, he has opinions. Join us as we work through wh…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 69 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. It's been some time since Amazon's Rings of Power aired, and it got us thinking: what do we actually want from the upcoming season? Do we want multiple Saurons? Do we need …
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Hello, and welcome to episode 68 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Here we launch into a big discussion - how do you win the Iron Throne. How do we, as Robb Stark, secure the seven kingdoms and usher in an era of eternal peace? We make it …
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Hello, and welcome to episode 67 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Sean and Vib spend far too long trying to fix their audio, while also wrestling with the thorny issue of superhero oversight. Should we really be OK with Bruce Banner just …
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Hello, and welcome to episode 66 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Happy New Year!! To kick us off, we're discussing what could have happened had Moony, Padfoot, or Prongs defected to the Death Eaters instead of Wormtail. Who do you think …
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Hello, and welcome to the Expertise is Overrated 2023 Christmas Special! We subjected Vib to his first ever Terry Pratchett novel, and the results are in! We dive into what makes a Christmas film, why Die Hard is so divisive, and finally explain the true meaning of Christmas. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperou…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 65 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're back to making lists and this one is sure to be controversial... Sean and Vib rank their top 10 video games of all time. It's not pretty, but there are some decent sh…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 64 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. It's a real trip down memory lane this episode, as Sean and Vib wax on, and on, and on about how much they enjoyed the late 90s/early 2000s genre defining TV show Buffy the…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 63 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Welcome to our second episode of our "fixing the stupid" series, where we will endeavour to fix really stupid things in popular media. Today, we're tackling a favourite tha…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 62 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. This time, we're diving feet first back into the Horus Heresy, with some, frankly, odd questions. If we change up which sides the Legions are on, how much can we change the…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 61 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're not quite fixing the stupid today, but we are pointing it out. We discuss who made the most stupid decision(s) in George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. Turns out…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 60 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're back on our favourite (?) topic, with a completely open ended and unstructured chat about local PI turned saviour of Chicago, Harry Dresden. Just how big can the stak…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 59 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. After our episode of superhero fatigue, we turn to a source of genuine excitement in the form of Baldur's Gate 3, the D&D 5th edition based game that's sweeping the nation.…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 58 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. This episode, we're tired. We're so, so tired. But we're not sure what it is that's making us tired. Is it the MCU? Is it cinema in general? Is it just superhero films? We'…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 57 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In our latest escapade, Sean and Vib wax lyrical on one of their favourite topics, Peter Jackson (et al.)'s Lord of the Rings cinematic trifecta. We talk about the changes …
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Hello, and welcome to episode 56 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In our latest escapade, Sean and Vib wax lyrical on one of their favourite topics, Peter Jackson (et al.)'s Lord of the Rings cinematic trifecta. We talk about the changes …
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Hello, and welcome to episode 55 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're once again making demands... sort of. We discuss what we'd like to see from the newly(-ish) announced Harry Potter TV series on HBO. Do we want teen drama, but magica…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 54 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're back making lists again. This time, excited for the launch of Games Workshop's Old World at some point in the next decade, we dive deep into the weeds of the World-Th…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 53 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Given the ever decreasing likelihood of us getting a satisfactory ending, we have taken it upon ourselves to provide closure by writing the ending of George RR Martin's A S…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 52 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. It's finally here. The long awaited trial of the century, as Expertise is Overrated puts Gentleman Johnny Marcone on trial. For what crime? Unclear. By what authority? Also…
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Hello, and welcome to episode 51 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. This is the second episode of our "You wake up as" series where we discuss what we would do if we wake up as fictional or historical characters at a certain point in their …
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