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 Aug 21, 2025
đź•’ 5:30 PM GMT / 1:30 PM EST
📅 Live on Zoom — Free to Attend

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This Month’s Theme

 The future isn’t just coming, it’s already reshaping how we lead, work, and grow. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how forward-thinking leaders can stay grounded while guiding their teams through change. 

Together, we’ll uncover how to:

  • Spot and respond to the trends reshaping your workplace

  • Build a culture of adaptability and digital resilience

  • Equip your team with the mindset and skills to stay relevant in a fast-moving, algorithm-driven world

Featuring Guest Experts:

  • Ethel Cofie, CEO & Director, EDEL Technology Consulting
  • Menekse Inan, Founder & AI Marketing Expert, Something AI Limited

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 Aug 21st 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 · 5:30pm UTC (1h)

    #PeopleBeforeStrategy Roundtable • Preparing Your Team for What’s Next

    Thank you for registering for the #PeopleBeforeStrategy…

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    #PeopleBeforeStrategy Roundtable • Preparing Your Team for What’s Next

    Thank you for registering for the #PeopleBeforeStrategy Roundtable. A virtual space for growth-minded leaders who know that businesses are people.

    Each month, we explore a different leadership challenge with guest experts and interactive facilitation. Expect insights, practical tools, and a people-first approach to building performance and culture.

    The future of work is here: faster, more fragmented, and full of unknowns. In this session, you'll learn how to prepare your team for what's next without losing focus, momentum, or your mind.

    Featuring Guest Experts:
    • Ethel Cofie, CEO & Director, EDEL Technology Consulting
    • Menekse Inan, Founder & AI Marketing Expert, Something AI Limited

    What You’ll Experience:
    âś… A real-world case study and leadership insights
    âś… Space for Q&A and reflection
    âś… Connections with fellow people-first leaders
    âś… One actionable next step you can apply immediately

    Can’t attend live? No problem. You’ll get the full replay afterward.

    Looking forward to seeing you,

    Akua Nyame-Mensah
    Leadership & Culture Advisor | Facilitator | Coach

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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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