People Before Strategy Roundtable

#PeopleBeforeStrategy Roundtable

You can have the best strategy, but without the right people, you won’t get anywhere.

Join this free monthly Roundtable designed for leaders who understand that businesses are people. Each session is a live, facilitated space where decision-makers, team leads, and people professionals connect, learn, and grow together.

🗓️ Next Live Session: Thurs July 17, 2025
đź•’ 5:30 PM GMT / 1:30 PM EST
📅 Live on Zoom — Free to Attend

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This Month’s Theme

In high-performance environments, burnout is real — and it doesn’t just affect productivity. It impacts trust, communication, and the ability to lead with clarity. In this interactive session, we’ll explore practical tools to:

  • Identify early signs of burnout in yourself and others
  • Shift team dynamics and workflows to reduce stress
  • Recharge and restore intentionally without losing momentum

Featuring Guest Experts:

  • Lily Shepard, Wellness Consultant & Body Intelligence Specialist
  • Rachel Kanarowski, Founder of the Year of Living Better®

Why Join the Roundtable?

You can Google leadership tips. But you can’t Google or GPT real-time connection, coaching, and strategy.

This is for you if you want to:

  • Lead with confidence and clarity
  • Build empowered, energized teams
  • Elevate your impact while staying grounded in your values
  • Learn from diverse voices and real-life leadership stories

Every month features a new topic with curated guest experts and a facilitated learning experience led by executive and leadership coach Akua Nyame-Mensah.

What Past Attendees Are Saying

“Great guest. Wonderful facilitation. Good participant interaction. Really enjoyed it. The time flew by — always a good sign!”

“As always, quite inspiring! Practical tips and insights. Huge thank you!”

“It’s always a pleasure to join your Roundtable. The subjects are very impactful and the speakers are outstanding.”

“Thank you for all the insights. I wish this continued for more than 1 hour. Thank you for organizing, Akua!”

“Very good conversation, as always.”

“An hour and a half next time for more information on a topic.”

“I enjoy it…The guests were outstanding, it felt like they had a lot more to offer, but the time was limited.”

“I enjoyed the engagement with the audience and how the topic was unpacked practically.”

What to Expect

No fluff. Just an hour of value you can apply immediately.

Case Studies + Mini Trainings

Explore a real-world leadership challenge and hear how experienced leaders approach it

Live Coaching + Q&A

Ask your questions and get support in the moment

Networking

Connect with peers who are serious about people-first leadership

Why Join the Roundtable?

  • People Managers & Team Leads
  • Heads of HR, People, L&D, and Organizational Development
  • Founders and Executives in Growth Mode
  • Consultants and Service Providers who support leaders and teams

If you’re responsible for culture, performance, or team dynamics — this is for you.

Previous Roundtable Topics

  • Self-Promotion: How Leaders Can Showcase Their Value Without Bragging
  • Balancing Empathy and Accountability
  • From Manager to Coach: Transitioning to a Coaching Leadership Style
  • The Art of Delegation: How to Let Go and Trust Your Team
  • Navigating Tough Conversations: Mastering Difficult Dialogues

Each month builds leadership capability while centering the human side of work.

Ready to Put People Before Strategy?

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Reserve your spot for the July 17th session today.

It’s free, it’s virtual, and it could be the shift you need to lead with more intention and less overwhelm.

Can’t make it live? Register anyway to receive the recording.

  • Thursday, August 21 · 12:30pm CDT (1h)

    Topic - The Future of Work: Preparing Your Team for What’s Next

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    Topic - The Future of Work: Preparing Your Team for What’s Next

    Thank you for registering for the People Before Strategy Roundtable.

    A virtual roundtable for senior leaders committed to building more productive and profitable businesses. We'll discuss what's working, what's not, and what's next, giving you at least one actionable takeaway to tackle a big people-related challenge.

    Your Facilitator: Akua Nyame-Mensah is a Leadership & Culture Advisor at ANM & Co. She supports leaders at every stage of their journey and empowers them to pivot, be flexible, and adapt to an ever-changing world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nope! Register anyway and you’ll get access to the replay after the event

Yes, 100% free. It’s part of Akua’s commitment to supporting intentional, people-first leadership.

If you lead people, support people leaders, or influence culture and strategy, this is for you.

Absolutely. Feel free to share the registration link with your team or network.

No problem. You’ll be welcomed in, and you don’t need to prepare anything. Just show up ready to engage.

Akua's guest experts are from her network.  Many of them she has worked with directly. If you are interested in becoming a guest expert for an upcoming Roundtable please contact her via her contact form and select 'Other.'

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