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Don't Let The Smile Fool You

by Uche Ofodile

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Nobody Told Me When to Stop Saying Yes (At Work)

October 6, 2026 · 17 min

Don't Let the Smile Fool You EP37 Have you ever been told to just "say yes" to every opportunity in your career? Same here. Let’s dig into what that really means—especially as you grow, change, and start to realize that not every yes holds…
What No One Tells You About Becoming CEO. Don't Let the Smile Fool You EP36

September 22, 2026 · 49 min

Rising to CEO: Navigating Unexpected Paths, Building Teams from Scratch, and Staying True to Yourself What happens when your career path suddenly shifts and you find yourself in the CEO seat – especially when you never set out to be one?…
I Thought I Knew What Being a Role Model Meant.

September 8, 2026 · 12 min

Don’t Let the Smile Fool You EP35 I thought I understood what it meant to be a role model. Then one unexpected conversation in an elevator made me realize that people may be watching something you never even realized mattered. In this…
Why We Mistake Seriousness for Leadership. Don't Let the Smile Fool You EP34

August 25, 2026 · 14 min

Leadership is not just about KPIs, strict deadlines, or being visibly weighed down by pressure. In this episode of Don't Let the Smile Fool You, we challenge old assumptions about what leadership should look like, especially when it comes…
You Think You Have Time. Don't Let the Smile Fool You EP33

August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

What are the decisions you should be making at 40? Most people will tell you to focus on career moves, chase promotions, and celebrate momentum. Few will admit that behind the doors of big organizations, your trajectory is being mapped in…

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Apparently, I Had Terms and Conditions. Don't Let the Smile Fool You EP32

July 28, 2026 · 13 min

I still remember that phone call like it was yesterday. I had been CMO for a few years and, like most ambitious people, I knew what I wanted next — to become a CEO. So when a headhunter asked to meet, I was excited. After a great…
The Only Place She Could Be Herself Was at Work. Don't Let the Smile Fool You EP31

July 14, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

What happens when your personal pain becomes invisible but starts leaking into every room you enter, even the boardroom? In this episode of Don't Let the Smile Fool You, we sit down with Ama Karikari to talk about the complexities many…
You Don’t Have 90 Days.

June 30, 2026 · 13 min

So let me share a secret. For years, I believed that when you start a new job, you have 90 days to simply observe, learn, and build relationships. But that belief cost me more than I ever expected. It starts even before your first day…
Apologizing Doesn't Make You Weak. Doing It Wrong Does

June 16, 2026 · 16 min

So let’s talk about apologies. Not the awkward, forced ones, but real apologies in leadership and at work. A few days ago, I had a tough conversation with a colleague—I was rude, and I knew it. In that moment, apologizing felt like putting…
What No One Tells You About Building Teams

June 2, 2026 · 17 min

There is this moment that no one tells you about when you step into a new leadership role. The strategy might be clear, the mandate written down, but your success depends on the people you surround yourself with. Does that sound familiar?…
They Called Me Aggressive. So I Went Silent.

May 19, 2026 · 18 min

Have you ever gone quiet in a meeting because of a single passing comment? Maybe it wasn’t even meant as criticism. Words like “you’re too loud,” “she’s too aggressive,” or “he’s too quiet” can stick longer than intended and slowly start…
You're Not Bad With Money. You're Built to Protect It | Why Women Delay Financial Decisions with Lisa Aladekomo

May 5, 2026 · 20 min

Most conversations about money focus on tactics. This one focuses on the beliefs that stop high-earning women from building wealth. In this episode, Uche sits down with Lisa Aladekomo — entrepreneur, CFO, and someone she has known for…

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About the show

Behind every confident leader is a story you don’t see. Don’t Let the Smile Fool You with Uche Ofodile goes beyond titles and polished moments to unpack the real emotions, decisions, and lessons that come with leadership.