Episode
E166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
1:45:02
Published: Thu Aug 04 2022
Description
James Bay is a BRIT-award winning musician who’s sold over 5 million records, and one of the most personal and authentic artists working in the field today. Never afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve in his work, his artistry has helped millions of people articulate feelings in their own heart of love, regret, and friendships made and ended. He’s definitely come a long way from the small town where he grew up, which he escaped through grasping every opportunity that came his way. There’s perhaps no industry tougher to succeed in than music, and this fear that there’s only a few that make it has haunted him at every step. So settle down and let James walk you through every step of what the creative process looks like at the elite level - where inside him it comes from, what inspires it, and how he delivers his music. James’ new album ‘Leap’ is out now. Topics: Childhood Idle time, insecurities & expectations Becoming a musician and its learnings How did it change your life? Your albums and its influence Would you change anything? Your mental health The consequences and symptoms of your inner voice The cost of fame Your partner Your latest album Our last guest’s question James: https://twitter.com/JamesBayMusic https://www.instagram.com/jamesbaymusic/ James’ new album: https://www.jamesbay.com Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel - https://my.huel.com/Steven BlueJeans - https://www.bluejeans.com/
Chapters
James Bay, singer and songwriter, shares his journey in the music industry and the pressures he faced while chasing success.
00:00 - 01:34 (01:34)
Summary
James Bay, singer and songwriter, shares his journey in the music industry and the pressures he faced while chasing success. He opens up about the toll it took on his mental health and the importance of taking a break to prioritize self-care.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
A musician discusses the importance of parental support for creative pursuits and the sense of guilt that can arise when not pursuing other responsibilities.
01:34 - 17:12 (15:37)
Summary
A musician discusses the importance of parental support for creative pursuits and the sense of guilt that can arise when not pursuing other responsibilities.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The pressure to not waste idle time was present in the speaker's upbringing, and their activities were scrutinized for productivity.
17:12 - 28:39 (11:26)
Summary
The pressure to not waste idle time was present in the speaker's upbringing, and their activities were scrutinized for productivity. The speaker mentions learning to play guitar with friends and feeling the impact of time constraints as a new parent.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The story of how a recording of a street musician's performance went viral and landed him a record deal in New York.
28:39 - 40:34 (11:55)
Summary
The story of how a recording of a street musician's performance went viral and landed him a record deal in New York.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this transcript, the artist discusses the challenges of meeting the expectations set by her first album and her desire to create the same experience again with different music.
40:34 - 49:53 (09:18)
Summary
In this transcript, the artist discusses the challenges of meeting the expectations set by her first album and her desire to create the same experience again with different music. However, she reflects on the pressure and hype of her initial release and the difficulty in replicating that success.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares their experience of dealing with negative voices through therapy and creative outlets like songwriting.
49:53 - 1:12:38 (22:45)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of dealing with negative voices through therapy and creative outlets like songwriting. They discuss the toll that constant work and pressure can have on a person and the importance of acknowledging and seeking help for mental health struggles.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The pursuit of achieving success in the music industry can lead to a paradoxical situation where an artist is constantly striving to achieve a peak while simultaneously fearing the cost that comes with it, even if they have already achieved great success.
1:12:38 - 1:18:44 (06:05)
Summary
The pursuit of achieving success in the music industry can lead to a paradoxical situation where an artist is constantly striving to achieve a peak while simultaneously fearing the cost that comes with it, even if they have already achieved great success.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker reflects on the importance of taking emotional risks and how it can lead to growth and meaningful relationships.
1:18:44 - 1:37:18 (18:34)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the importance of taking emotional risks and how it can lead to growth and meaningful relationships. The speaker also discusses their own experiences with emotional vulnerability and expressing love and gratitude.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker reflects on the importance of keeping his private life private while also celebrating one of the greatest things in his life.
1:37:18 - 1:42:57 (05:38)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the importance of keeping his private life private while also celebrating one of the greatest things in his life. The conversation then abruptly turns into an ad for BlueJeans, a video conferencing platform that the speaker's companies recently switched to.
EpisodeE166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The podcast host praises the guest for creating more relatable art and sharing a new side of themselves.
1:42:57 - 1:44:41 (01:43)
Summary
The podcast host praises the guest for creating more relatable art and sharing a new side of themselves. The guest talks about their art and the impact of it on the listeners.