It starts with you.

Your team and time shouldn’t be an afterthought and neither should your leadership. It’s not about doing more, it’s about thinking differently. Let’s simplify your leadership so you can lead with intention.

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It starts with you.

Your team and time shouldn’t be an afterthought and neither should your leadership. It’s not about doing more, it’s about thinking differently. Let’s simplify your leadership so you can lead with intention.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Hi, I’m Akua, an executive coach and former operator.

 

I help leaders move from reactive and overloaded to focused and effective. Earlier in my career, I launched and managed a platform in fast-paced, high-growth environments, within a group that was later listed on the NYSE. More importantly, I built teams, implemented systems from scratch, and scaled strategies, eventually guiding parts of the business through acquisition. All within a short time frame.


What I carry with me is the experience of making strategic decisions under pressure, managing stakeholders, and navigating the uncertainty of emerging markets. That hands-on experience taught me how culture, structure, and leadership behaviors drive results. Now, I bring that insight to my work with leaders across sectors.

 

You’ve built something great—but you know there’s more. What you need now is a clearer way to lead your team, reclaim your time, and make your strategy stick. That’s the work I do.


My approach blends strategic coaching, leadership psychology, and practical tools, tailored to your goals and the realities of your role. It’s not just talk; it’s about building routines, decision frameworks, and communication habits you can apply right away.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

 

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Leadership shouldn’t cost your wellbeing.

If you’re constantly moving but still questioning your impact, you’re not alone. Many high-performing leaders struggle to balance vision with day-to-day pressure; unsure whether they’re leading in the most effective way.


I’ve been there. As a founder and operator, I nearly burned out trying to carry it all. But I’ve also seen firsthand how much clarity and confidence coaching can unlock—when it’s rooted in both strategic thinking and human-centered support.


That’s the work I now do: helping leaders like you gain space to think, lead, and grow, without sacrificing what matters most.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Akua Nyame-Mensah is a leadership advisor, certified executive and leadership coach (ICF), speaker, host of the Open Door Conversations podcast and #PeopleBeforeStrategy Roundtable.

She partners with senior leaders and scaling organizations to strengthen how they lead, manage, and align their people. As a former startup operator, Akua helped launch and lead platforms that were later acquired, bringing a unique perspective on business building and people performance.

Akua combines business strategy with human-centered coaching to help her clients move from overwhelmed to aligned. Her approach blends evidence-based frameworks with practical tools that support long-term performance and people growth.

She has lived, worked in and consulted across 30+ countries, delivering immersive leadership experiences in-person and virtually. Her client list includes organizations like Google, Unilever, Heineken, Choice Hotels, and high-growth startups across the globe.

Akua holds a leadership-focused MBA from the Africa Leadership University School of Business and a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College. She is a member of Google’s Mastery Faculty and serves as a mentor and advisor to multiple global accelerators and nonprofits.

Akua Nyame-Mensah is a leadership advisor, certified executive and leadership coach (ICF), speaker, host of the Open Door Conversations podcast and #PeopleBeforeStrategy Roundtable.

She partners with senior leaders and scaling organizations to strengthen how they lead, manage, and align their people. As a former startup operator, Akua helped launch and lead platforms that were later acquired, bringing a unique perspective on business building and people performance.

Akua combines business strategy with human-centered coaching to help her clients move from overwhelmed to aligned. Her approach blends evidence-based frameworks with practical tools that support long-term performance and people growth.

She has lived, worked in and consulted across 30+ countries, delivering immersive leadership experiences in-person and virtually. Her client list includes organizations like Google, Unilever, Heineken, Choice Hotels, and high-growth startups across the globe.

Akua holds a leadership-focused MBA from the Africa Leadership University School of Business and a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College. She is a member of Google’s Mastery Faculty and serves as a mentor and advisor to multiple global accelerators and nonprofits.

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Certifications

Professional Coach Certification

International Coach Federation Associate Credential

Certified MBTI® Step I & II Practitioner 

Certified ProfileXT Practitioner

Coach Master Toolkit Certification

High Tides Facilitator's Certification Program

Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hours


Associations, Memberships & Communities

International Coach Federation Member

#IamRemarkable Facilitator 

TheBoardroom Africa

Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance

Association for Talent Development (Former)

The Upside (Former)

Yoga Alliance (Registered Yoga Teacher)


Non-Profit Boards & Leadership

Founder Institute Ghana (Former)

Girl Child Art Foundation (Nigeria)

Educational Communities Worldwide (Ghana)


Training & Coursework

The Complete Instructional Designer Course

Google's Virtual Facilitation Academy Program

Google's In-Person Facilitation Academy Program

Decoding the Coaching Genome: Experiential Coaching Mastery Course

Coach Master Toolkit Training

The Boardroom Africa Institute of Directors Accredited Board Training

Centre for CoRe Coaching: Professional Coaching Course


Volunteer Support

Stanford Seed Consultant

Seedstars Mentor

FemGems Mentor

The Women’s Impact (formerly the Coaching Fellowship) Executive Coach

Google Start Ups Mentor & Facilitator 

Africa's Business Heroes Judge & Mentor

#IamRemarkable Platinum Tier Facilitator 

2024 Women in Tech Global Conference Track Chair


Partner Consultant, Facilitator, or Coach

Corporate DNA Consulting

Fearless Guides (Formerly Unison Solutions)

Google’s Mastery Faculty

Africa Foresight Group

PIM (Purpose in Motion)

High Tides Coach & Collaborator

C-Suite Coach

Rmrkblty Trainer (#IAmRemarkable Train-the-Trainer)

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