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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fearless Guides (Formerly Unison Solutions)
Google’s Mastery Faculty
Africa Foresight Group
PIM (Purpose in Motion)
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