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Networking can elicit groans and dread from even the savviest of business leaders. If you dislike networking or feel like you’re bad at it, or if you believe you don’t NEED to do it, this episode is for you. Akua starts with why networking is important and gives four important things to work on to become better at building connections in business and in life.

Learn why reframing your thinking and becoming self-aware about your beliefs around networking can help you build more authentic relation…

"The world does not need any more obligated helpers and healers. We've got enough. We need our healers and helpers that are coming from joy, choice, and contribution.”

--Wil Carlos, Visibility and Business Coach

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of hosting an enlightening discussion with Wil Carlos, a business coach with a spiritual twist. Our conversation centered around the Helper’s Paradox- unraveling its essence and exploring its implications for service providers.

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Today, Akua talks about leveraging storytelling to connect and engage with your stakeholders, whether they're clients, team members, employees, or investors. 

Engaging with your team is one of the most important things you can do in your role as a leader. Telling stories can be a powerful tool in your engagement toolbox, helping to inspire, build rapport and align and reach goals with your team. Learn the three basic purposes for telling a story, tips on how to incorporate stories into your dai…

"Female leaders are exceptional at breaking barriers and leading the way, but often at a cost. I speak from personal experience when I say that prioritizing our health is essential. We push ourselves to be examples, to break generational cycles, but we must remember not to neglect our own well-being. Let's make the necessary changes before it's too late, taking charge of our health, our decisions, and ultimately, how they impact every aspect of our lives.

--Dr Alex Rosa, Functional Medicine P…

Reaching peak performance as a leader, manager, or business owner takes practice and training, much like an athlete. This week, Akua welcomes Darcy Luoma, the author of the book "Thoughtfully Fit, Your Training Plan for Life and Business," as she talks about tackling barriers and becoming mentally and emotionally fit.

Darcy is a triathlete, mother, and CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching and Consulting. A Master Certified Coach, Darcy has worked in 48 industries, with 210 organizations and 500+ individ…

“...We cannot think that the way forward to get more sales or clients will be to sit down in front of them and have a one-sided conversation as we used to in the past. Now you have to get the person invested in you from the time you open your mouth to introduce what it is you do.”

--Oluwatoyin Ademola, Transformational Strategist

Last Friday, I had a great conversation with Oluwatoyin Ademola, a growth expert and creator of the  V.A.T.O.R.™ Pitch. We had a great conversation about sponsorshi…

In order to coach others, you first have to be able to coach yourself. In this episode, Akua dives deeper into the engagement pillar of her three-step leadership framework. Engaging with yourself, also called self-regulation and management, is key to being able to support others as they explore their own areas of growth and boundaries. 

As a leader, you want to inspire your employees and motivate them to get their work done by making sure they are excited to come to work and problem-solve. Whil…

“...When I'm referring to inclusive leadership, I am talking about leading in a way that acknowledges the individual ideas and perspectives of a multitude of people. This is leadership that fully recognizes and appreciates diversity of thought and perspectives. And it actively seeks out and invites those new perspectives and voices and contributions into how we reach team goals, vision, and mission.”

--Marie Deveaux , Inclusive Leadership Coach

Last Friday, I had a great conversation with Ma…

Executive presence - all leaders want it, but not all know how to get it. Join Akua as she shares pieces of a recent conversation with Executive and Life Coach Kelly Lynn Adams. They talk about leadership, vulnerability and mindset, and how to regulate and manage your emotions to inspire confidence among your coworkers.

Conscious leaders like Kelly Lynn know that leadership starts from within. Kelly Lynn began her journey on Wall Street, climbing the corporate ladder for 18 years before startin…

…”Leaders need to be a lot more targeted when it comes to accessibility considerations... In accessibility considerations, you need to bring the people that you're designing for in to have a conversation about what works for them.”

-- Ngozi Ugoji , Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant 

A few days ago, I had a great conversation with Ngozi Ugoji, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant who also happens to be a certified Project Manager and qualified Architect. We c…