Being a leader is never easy. Being a leader–and even coming into leadership–during these times is even more difficult. While uncertainty has always been part of life, the emerging leaders of today are facing heightened uncertainty around global crises, macroeconomic forces, and the future of the workplace. Nevertheless, with the right resources and support leaders at all levels, can build awareness while securing the external resources they need to succeed.

In my experience supporting leaders, t…

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…

"Storytelling is the powerful bridge that connects the speaker, the audience, and the message, creating a trifecta of connection, persuasion, and influence."

--Jennifer Samuel-Chance, Storytelling Coach

I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Jennifer Samuel-Chance, a seasoned storytelling coach. Our conversation last Friday was nothing short of enlightening as we delved into the transformative power of storytelling in the workplace.

[Listen to our entire conversation about Storytell…

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…

Burnout is a complex state.

There's SO much misinformation around what burnout is and what it isn’t. It’s easy to get confused. 

When you’re ambitious and you've achieved your goals, you may find yourself constantly looking for more. You forget that you’re human!

It’s important to remember that there are small steps we can take to make sure we’re in alignment and getting enough rest. 

But we also have to remember, burnout is usually tied to workplace stressors.

I'm going to be sharing how t…

If it doesn’t come naturally to you, saying NO can be an incredibly difficult task.

You feel that despair in the pit of your stomach, that reluctance to vocalize your thoughts, and can’t explain why you always feel the need to people-please. 

In this blog, I want to share some of my thoughts on the importance of saying no.

ESPECIALLY as a leader! 

I've had issues with saying no in the past, and so have many of the clients I’ve worked with. We’ll talk about the importance of saying no, how to…

Avoid These 5 Mistakes on Your Next Company Retreat

Akua Nyame-Mensah

Retreats are becoming more and more common in a post-Covid world. I’m not talking about leadership retreats–I’m talking about when everyone is invited. Increasingly, all-staff retreats are seen as a perk alongside free espressos, in-house lunches, and gym memberships. As someone who often presents at and facilitates retreats, I’ve seen far too many instances of retreats going horribly wrong. When leaders care more about prioriti…

Every quarter, I try to record a short Ask Me Anything (AMA). Hosting these sessions serves several purposes. One, it gives me an opportunity to reflect and document my progress and what I've been working on. The second reason I host these sessions is that I am able to repurpose what I share for my LinkedIn posts. I have found it much easier to share my perspective by answering questions than trying to generate thought-provoking LinkedIn posts on the fly. Finally, the AMA also gets me to use new…