Behind The Title
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.
Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2025
Series Intro, Behind The Title
In every industry, job titles seem to count for everything. But behind them, people are often facing struggles we don’t see from personal battles to mental health challenges.
This podcast lifts the l…
Creating the Culture You Want to Work In
Behind the Title welcomes Pippa van Prague, VP of Operations at Perkbox to share her journey through communications, tech, and leadership and the challenges of being a working parent in fast-paced in…
Permission to Be Kind to Yourself
Behind the Title welcomes Phil Sumner, a research leader with over 25 years in media and insight, who opens up about his journey with ADHD and the impact it’s had on his career and wellbeing. Phil ta…
I Don’t Have a Drinking Problem, I Had a Thinking Problem
In this raw and powerful episode of Behind the Title, Michael Smith opens up about his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction and the moment he finally broke. Michael shares what it was like to li…
Saying the Word Cancer Out Loud
In this powerful episode of Behind the Title, Melissa Cafferkey, Out of Home Agency Partner at Bauer Media Outdoor, opens up about her experience with breast cancer from diagnosis to remission and wh…
Burnout to Bliss
Behind the Title welcomes Bianca Best, entrepreneur, therapist, former global exec and author to share her powerful story as a burnout survivor turned burnout campaigner. Bianca opens up about the co…
Finding Power in a Stammer
Behind the Title welcomes Will Lavin, Operations Lead on the PG One account at Publicis. Will opens up about life with a stammer and the wider challenges of being neurodiverse, from masking in the wo…
Redefining Strength
Behind the Title welcomes Hamish Nicklin former Google, AOL, Guardian and Dentsu executive to share his journey to the top of the media industry, and the personal cost it carried. With honesty and co…
Breaking Stereotypes in the Workplace
Behind the Title welcomes Michelle Sarpong, Head of Activation at The7Stars, a leading independent media agency to share her powerful story of navigating and overcoming racism in the media industry. …