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It is halfway through 2025, and I thought I would put together a recap of all the Roundtables we have had so far this year. I am super grateful for all the guest experts and participants, and look forward to continuing to host them.

Here are all the Roundtables hosted so far this year and why you should check out the recap.

January – The Art of Self-Promotion in Leadership

"If you don’t tell your story, someone else will tell it for you, and not always the way you want."

-Faris Aranki - St…

This article was first published in my LinkedIn Newsletter 'Open Door Conversations with A' here

Why practicing self-advocacy can transform your career and workplace culture.

Over 80% of people hide their successes from loved ones, coworkers, or even strangers to avoid the appearance of bragging. This statistic raises an important question: Why do we resist acknowledging our achievements? Self-promotion isn't merely about boasting; it's a strategic choice crucial to personal and organizational…

Summary

A buoyant team needs to improve its communication, engagement, and execution so that it can hold each other accountable. 

Client

Genser Energy

Goal

Elevate team dynamics and leadership effectiveness on the distributed Organizational Development (OD) Team. Recognizing the importance of fostering a cohesive and empowered team culture, the aim was to cultivate a sense of belonging, ownership, and accountability among team members. We sought to address existing communication challenges …

Fun Experiment, Easier than I Thought

Creating behind-the-scenes (BTS) content on LinkedIn for a week was an interesting experiment. As a service provider who decided to use social media for business, I often found myself overthinking the content I put out. Questions about its authority, relevance to my audience, and whether it aligned with my professional image often plagued my mind. However, this special project challenged those doubts and allowed me to delve into a more spontaneous and perso…

Imagine you're the CEO of a rapidly growing startup, and you've arrived at a crossroads. You've realized the critical need to step back from the daily operations and find a successor who can not only maintain but also elevate your company's trajectory. Yet, your journey has been a rollercoaster, with several potential successors who didn't quite fit the bill. Now, you're determined to ensure that the next one sticks.

Though there is no one right next step, I think there is a better one.  Consider…

Executive and Leadership expert Akua is celebrating a remarkable milestone of producing 100 podcast episodes of The Open Door Conversation Podcast.

In this episode, Akua reflects on her journey of starting her podcast and how her vision has changed. With being 5 years in business, Akua shares the key lessons she learned professionally and personally. And while taking a hiatus from social media, Akua looks forward to continuing her leadership framework and hosting People Before Strategy round-ta…