Growth Is Personal with Emeka Nwarulor

In this new episode, Emeka sits down with the Founder of The Reach Series, Kwasi Adu-Poku.

Looking for the ultimate playbook to dominate your game in business, career, and life? Look no further than this exclusive conversation with Dre Baldwin, an international basketball pro, author, TEDx Speaker, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Dre shares his insights and strategies for success both on and off the court. From building a winning mindset to developing leadership skills, he'll reveal the secrets to his success that you can apply to your own life. Whether you're an aspiring athlete, entrepreneur, career professional or simply seeking personal growth, this video has something for everyone. So, watch now and get ready to take your game to the next level!"

From Basketball Court to Entrepreneurship: How to Dominate Your Game in Business & Life. Dre Baldwin is CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. He has given 4 TEDxTalks and has authored 33 books. Dre had a 9-year professional basketball career, playing in 8 countries. Dre’s framework is the "roadmap in reverse" for professional mindset, strategy, systems and accountability.

Topics: - What inspired you to transition from basketball to what you today?

- How did you transition from playing professional basketball to becoming a TEDx speaker, author and entrepreneur?

- What are the tools to dominate the game in career, business and life?

- How did you use these tools to overcome the challenges and obstacles you faced?

- How did you get on TEDx and how did these tools prepare you for your first TED talk?

- In your experience working with clients, what are some common mindset blocks or limiting beliefs that can hold people back from achieving their goals, and how do you help them overcome these obstacles?

- Can you share any specific success stories or transformations that your clients have experienced as a result of working with you and using the 4 Tools You Need to Dominate Your Game in Life, Career, and Business?

- How do you stay motivated and focused on your own personal growth journey, and what practices do you use to overcome any setbacks and stay consistent?

- Can you share any tips or advice for someone who is just starting out on their personal growth journey, or who may be struggling to see progress in their own life or career?

In this episode, I sit down with Eva Aimable-Kolosko, a successful executive, to discuss her leadership journey and share valuable insights that young professionals can learn from. Eva shares her experience of overcoming challenges, building a strong team, and fostering a positive work culture. She provides practical tips on how to develop leadership skills, manage conflicts, and communicate effectively. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone who wants to learn from a seasoned leader and elevate their career to the next level.

Hailing from the Helen of the West Indies (St Lucia), Eva Aimable-Kolosko’s career path hasn’t been a linear one. To understand her ability to be fearless in the face of change you need to understand her childhood. Eva has grown her formal education in educational institutions in over 5 different countries and her informal education through travelling to 38 different countries.

Eva has spent the majority of her career in Travel & Tourism and Events, both service industries gaining experiences in global strategy, operations and project management. And most recently in Marketing and Loyalty services. Eva is deeply passionate about efficiency and excels in aligning customer value with effective teams and operations. She has experience running high performing business units, leading global teams and clients while designing customer-centric solutions. Eva attributes understanding and keeping true to “The Why” as one of the key cornerstones of success.

For Eva helping others succeed is the most rewarding part of the work. As a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) she has led a number of strategic and tactical projects within product, transformation and operations. She is passionate about sustainability and protecting our environment and has led international climate-change initiatives to help reduce carbon emissions. She also held board positions in Connect 4 Life and Voices 4 Ability, initiatives that work to remove barriers to accessibility and enhance the potential of individuals with disabilities. A self-proclaimed foodie, Eva has perfected her baking skills during COVID and enjoys spending time with her rambunctious boys, family and Labrador Violet.

Topics: - Your journey

- What is your why?

- Career in operations, and lessons learnt

- How do you approach building and maintaining strong relationships with team members and colleagues?

- What strategies have you found to be most effective in leading teams through challenging times?

- Mentorship

- Gen Z

- Hungry, Humble and Hardworking

In this inspiring episode, we'll dive into Eno Eka's journey from accounting to becoming a successful business analyst. Eno shares her experience and how she overcame challenges to achieve her dreams. Whether you're looking to transition into a new career or facing obstacles in your current path, Eno's story is sure to motivate and inspire you.

Eno Eka is a highly accomplished business analyst and consultant based in Calgary, Alberta, who has made significant contributions in helping professionals and immigrants kick-start their careers. With more than 100,000 professionals from over 90 countries benefiting from her career coaching and keynote speaking, she is widely recognized as an award-winning career coach and mentor.

Emeka sits down with Eno to talk about the topic - From Accounting to Business Analysis: My Journey to Achieving My Dreams in Canada. Eno Eka's expertise in business analysis extends to her role as a content developer and course instructor at the University of Manitoba, where she develops and teaches courses on the subject. Her passion for business analysis led her to establish the Business Analysis School, where she helps professionals harness their skills in the field to secure lucrative 6-figure jobs. Additionally, Eno is the CEO of Eny Consulting Inc., where she helps businesses optimize their performance and achieve their revenue goals through the effective use of digital technology. Eno's dedication to the field of business analysis and her commitment to helping professionals and businesses succeed have established her as a respected leader and authority in the industry. Topics: - Your journey

- Inspiration

- Setback and how did you overcome it

- Goal-setting

- Strategies

- Mindset

- Staying focused

- Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome

- Advice to others

- Living the dream

Are you tired of the endless cycle of work and vacations? Do you dream of a life where your work and career are so fulfilling that you never need a break? In this episode, Maurice Philogene shares his top tips for building a career and business that brings you joy and satisfaction every day. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or working professional, you'll learn valuable insights and strategies for creating a career that aligns with your values, dreams and lifestyle. From designing a lifestyle blueprint, real estate and leveraging social media, Maurice will guide you through the key steps to achieve success on your terms. Don't miss out on this must-watch video for anyone seeking a fulfilling career and lifestyle without the need for vacations.

Maurice is a Real Estate Investor & Entrepreneur, Restaurant Owner, Explorer of 100 Countries, Public Servant (Federal Agent & Police Officer), Philanthropist and Lifestyle Design/Wealth Coach. A Founding Managing Partner of Quattro Capital with a passion for living life leveraging freedom principles - financial freedom, time freedom, geographic freedom, freedom of purpose and freedom of relationships. Maurice used real estate and professional careers to generate passive income and build legacy all while empowering communities and helping others live their best life now through lifestyle design.
Emeka sits down with Maurice to talk about the topic - Build Your Dream Lifestyle: Tips for Creating a Business and Career that Requires No Vacation. Topics:

- Your journey: What do we have to know to understand your journey?

- Values and beliefs that have shaped who you are and what you do today?

- Lifestyle design

- Time Freedom

- Self education

- Creating experiences

- Mistakes

- Skills needed to design lifestyle

- Real Estate

- Advice to 30 year old self

 - Final 3 questions.

Are you ready to transition to a new career but feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start? In this video, Kadine Cooper, a career transition expert, shares her top tips and strategies for making a successful career change. From identifying your transferable skills to building a strong support system, Kadine provides valuable insights and actionable steps to help you navigate the process with confidence. Whether you're looking to switch industries or pursue a passion project, this video is a must-watch for anyone considering a career change.

Kadine Cooper, also known as Coach K, is a highly experienced and skilled Career & Life Transition Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker. Her expertise lies in helping clients navigate the future of work, and its impact on both organizational and people strategies. Kadine works with clients to regain clarity on their career & life goals and reclaim their self-worth, empowering them to show up as their authentic selves and so they can pursue their dream job and create the life they want with increased confidence.

Emeka sits down with Kadine to talk about - Making the Leap: Strategies for Transitioning to a New Career. Kadine helps clients overcome challenges that may be holding them back and provides the tools and resources they need to design their career brand while making a meaningful impact in their field. With her framework, Kadine equips professionals with skills and assertive presence they need to advance in their career while making a positive difference in the world. Topics:

- Your journey: What do we have to know to understand your journey?

- Values and beliefs that have shaped who you are and what you do today?

- How did you identify your strengths and skills that would be valuable in your new career, and what resources did you use to help you make the transition?

- What advice do you have for someone who is considering a career change but isn't sure where to start or what steps to take?

- How important is networking when it comes to transitioning to a new career, and what strategies have you found to be most effective in building your professional network?

- What role does education or training play in transitioning to a new career?

- What were some unexpected challenges or roadblocks that you encountered during your career transition, and how did you overcome them?

 - How did you manage the financial aspects of transitioning to a new career, such as managing a potentially lower salary or paying for education or training?

- What are some signs that someone might be ready for a career change, and how can they start exploring their options?

 - What are some strategies for staying motivated and focused during the ups and downs of a career transition, and how can people stay positive and resilient during the process?

 - Final 3 questions.

Dupe is an award winning, certified executive career coach and human resource professional with about 15 years of progressive experience across multiple industries in Africa, North America and Europe. She is an alumnus of PricewaterhouseCoopers and other top multinational organizations in AstraZeneca and Coca Cola HBC. Dupe is reputable for using proven systems and methodologies to propel growth minded, high potential level career professionals into senior management roles with increase impact, influence and income.

Emeka sits down with Dupe to talk about - How to Achieve Excellence in Life and at Work - Insights, Strategies & Tools. Dupe is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, a certified professional by Leading HR Institute in North America and a member of John Maxwell Leadership Team. She is a certified DISC Behavioral consultant. She's a 2018 mentor to the queen's young leaders across the Commonwealth Nations. A 2020 Leading Ladies Africa Top 50 Corporate ladies in Nigeria. She has named one of the top HR influencers in Nigeria, a top 10 LinkedIn personality, a premium content creator with the leadership category by the Revenue Leaders Award.

She is the author of The Blueprint for Career Success Workbook; a self help guide to helping walking professionals excel in their chosen field. She is also the lead mentor at the career mentoring boot camp with Dupe Akinsiun.

Topics:

- Your journey: What do we have to know to understand your journey? - Values and beliefs that have shaped who you are and what you do today?

- What is workplace excellence?

- What are the top qualities you believe are necessary for achieving workplace excellence?

- How can individuals overcome obstacles and challenges when striving for workplace excellence?

- Reasons for Burnout

- Purpose

- Reward Yourself

- What are some common mistakes people make when trying to achieve workplace excellence?

- What advice would you give to someone just starting out in their career on achieving workplace excellence?

- Final 3 questions.

Edwina McKennon is a trailblazing senior business leader who is making a global impact, inspiring women in the business world and beyond. Her unwavering dedication and hard work has been recognized by prominent organizations such as the Women in Insurance Global Network, Canadian Underwriter, and Insurance Business Canada. She has been named a finalist for the Steamatic Canada Award for Woman of Distinction in 2021 and 2022, and was awarded Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022.

Emeka sits down with Edwina to talk about - What every Corporate Professional and Entrepreneur need to know to Level UP. Edwina is a mentor and role model to countless women, attracting a powerful community of like-minded individuals who seek to build their own successful empires. She shares her wealth of knowledge and experience through motivational speaking engagements and her "Move Her Forward" Podcast & TV series. With a passion for women's empowerment at the forefront of her mission, Edwina is dedicated to increasing opportunities for women and people of color in the business world.

Topics:

- Your journey: What do we have to know to understand your journey?
- Values and beliefs that have shaped who you are and what you do today?
- What does it mean to level up?
- Why should we level up?
- What are the limiting beliefs that keep people stuck?
- What the number one skill everyone needs to level up?
- How do you see AI and other emerging technologies impacting the job market in the next 5-10 years, and what can professionals do to prepare for these changes?
- With the rise of remote work and virtual collaboration, how can professionals position themselves for growth opportunities?
- Are there indicators to look for when you have leveled up?
- Average will not be my legacy - What's the thought behind this statement?
- Final 3 questions.

Business leaders all over the world rely on Richard to transform their communication and to speak on the biggest stages. One client won over $1 Billion in new business in one year, using Richard’s techniques. His team has trained 120,000 clients worldwide. But Richard had to learn it all from scratch. Richard is highly introverted. He has high-functioning autism. He was painfully shy as a child. 

Aged 18, Richard started his mission to discover the core communication principles. He went to live in the foothills of the Himalayas with Tibetan monks, who spoke no English. They had to communicate non-verbally to understand each other. He then worked as a professional actor, studying how to walk, move and speak to increase his impact on an audience. He became a keynote speaker, coach, author and speechwriter, winning the coveted Cicero Grand Prize for Best Speechwriter of the Year. 

Emeka sits down with Richard to talk about "How an Introverted, Shy & High-Functioning Autistic went on to Teach Advanced Communication Skills to Global Business Leaders." Richard’s research on non-verbal communication was published in the Journal of Psychology. His study proved that you can increase your leadership ratings by 44% and win 59% more votes in an election by changing a few simple behaviours. 

Topics: 

- Your journey
- Being introverted, shy and high-functioning autistic
- Values and beliefs that have shaped who you are and what you do today?
- Passion for studying and teaching communication
- Can everyone become a better communicator, or are some people just born better at this than others?
- Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of need
- Purpose
- Vision and Mission board
- Artificial Intelligence and Communication
- First speaking engagement on the big stage
- Shyness
- Why Body Talk?
- Life with the Monk
- Final 3 questions 

Today's episode is about The Art of Embracing Confusion for Greater Clarity with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

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Today's episode is about Reframing Your Thinking: 5 Steps to Handle Criticism and Critics in a Healthy and Productive Way with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

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Today's episode is about Greatness Can Come from Unglamorous Places with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

Reni Odetoyinbo is a content creator and marketing consultant. On her YouTube channel, ‘xoreni’, she shares resources about career development & financial literacy and aims to make complex topics simple and accessible.

Emeka sits down with Reni to talk about "Money Habits, Mindset and How I Helped 100 People Transform Their Personal Finances and Save Over $935,000." Personal Finance can be overwhelming and confusing, but it's an important topic that affects every one of us. Financial Stability and security are crucial for achieving your goals and living a happy life. Whether you are saving for retirement, paying off debt, or just trying to make ends meet, personal finance is something that we all have to think about.

Topics:
- Your journey: What do we have to know to understand your personal finance journey?
- Values and beliefs that have shaped who you are and what you do today?
- What are the habits that gave you a heard start in your personal finance?
- Common mistakes people make about money?
- Lessons you learnt while in corporate that has helped you as an entrepreneur
- What are the steps you took to help the 100 people to save over $935,000?
- What were the general struggles people had along the way?
- Stocks
- Abundance Mindset
- Tracking incremental changes
- Growing YouTube channel
- Tips for Content creation
- How do you prepare your finance for uncertainty in 2023?
- Final 3 questions

Ada Aja is a lawyer and an image professional, passionate about mentoring young girls and women on etiquette and skills that ensure personal and professional success. A strong proponent of principle-based living focused on restoring family relationships, Ada has through her unique sense of humour and practical teachings, assisted many families in navigating crisis periods. Little wonder, she is called the “Sage’. She is also a grief recovery counsellor and collaborative family mediator (in training) with a thriving legal practice spanning over 14 years.

Emeka sits down with Ada to talk about "The Courage to Keep Going: How to Find Strength in the Most Difficult Situations." After the tragic passing of her son, Ada shares her chilling story and a message of courage, inspiration and hope to those who have gone through or are going through difficult situations. In her final words on this episode, Ada made a profound statement that would serve as a guide for us all, "we must mind in the beginning, the things that matters in the end."

Topics: -
- Your journey: What do we have to know to understand where you have been?
- Values and beliefs that matter
- Starting all over again
- The tragedy
- Dealing with hard times
- The process of grief
- Dealing with external criticism
- Tips to staying positive
- Coping through hard times
- Navigating relationship with spouse in hard times
- Final 3 questions
- more

Today's episode is about the One Simple Truth - Your Purpose will Attract Your People with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

Today's episode is about the One Simple Truth - Success is in the journey with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

Today's episode is about the One Simple Truth - External Validation Is Not Sustainable with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

Today's episode is about the One Simple Truth - Amplify your Faith, Downplay the Fears with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

Today's episode is about the One Simple Truth - Adding Value to Others Increases Your Own Value with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

Today's episode is about the 5 Mindsets to have to get what you want with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

Today's episode is about Personal Branding - 6 Guidelines to building your personal brand online with Personal Growth Speaker, Author and Podcast Host, Emeka Nwarulor.

Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends. 

Emeka sits down with Shawn to talk about Becoming Indispensable: How to stay Innovative in the Future of Work. Shawn’s work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I’ve Ever Seen”. Shawn’s content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook. His debut book, The Bold Ones (McGraw-Hill) was released on December 6, 2022. 

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Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends.

Emeka sits down with Shawn to talk about Becoming Indispensable: How to stay Innovative in the Future of Work. Shawn’s work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I’ve Ever Seen”. Shawn’s content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook. His debut book, The Bold Ones (McGraw-Hill) was released on December 6, 2022.

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&Emeka Nwarulor sits down with Lissa Appiah to talk about how emerging leaders can boost their confidence & visibility to attract opportunities and go from being noticed to promoted.  Lissa is a Certified Career & Resume Strategist and the Founder of WeApply Canada. She specializes in helping emerging leaders boost their confidence and visibility to attract opportunities that double their salary and put them on the executive track. She does this through 1:1 career coaching and workshop facilitation for organizations. With 10+ years of experience in the public service, Lissa now helps others with their next career move.

Lissa has helped hundreds of people land interviews and secure employment with multiple Fortune 500 companies and various levels of government. Lissa has a Master's in Public Administration from Carleton University and a Bachelor's in Public Administration and Sociology from the University of Ottawa.

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Tashima Jones is an 7x author and life coach with a focus on inner - wealth. With experience in tech, wealth management marketing, luxury brand buying, and real estate, Tashima's lifework is to equip you with helpful tools on how to have the best of the internal world to truly enjoy external riches.  One of her greatest accomplishments is finding genuine happiness. At her lowest moment (after the degree, house, luxury car, and platinum wedding ring), she discovered her true self and the right way to enjoy physical assets. She holds a bachelor's degree in business and has studied counseling and psychology on a master's level. Her coaching methods are for the individual who seems to have it all, yet still feels unfulfilled AND the person who believes that having more will bring greater contentment.  

Emeka sits down with Tashima to talk about building inner wealth, creating happiness and living your best life. Tashima's debut book, Being Broke Made Me Rich, is likened to Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist and received reviews from the co-author of the New York Times best seller, The Millionaire Next Door (who happened to be her professor). As an on-air personality, personal development podcast host, and editor-in-chief, Tashima has engaged with therapists, creatives, influencers, entrepreneurs, and millionaires to verify this remarkable truth: that physical abundance does not equate happiness. Her intention is to guide you on becoming your best self so you can ultimately live your best life.

Topics:
- What is inner wealth?
- How is inner wealth built?
- What are the signs that indicates we have inner wealth?
- What is happiness?
- How can you create happiness?
- Can happiness be found in places, people or within?
- How can you live your best life?  

Marielle Legair is an international personal branding keynote speaker and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Her background as a publicity and executive visibility professional, combined with her experience as an entrepreneur, positions her with a unique skill set to help individuals and companies thrive. Global brands including bp, Diageo, EY, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Red Bull and Yale University hire her to deliver transformative talks and training workshops.

Emeka sits down with Marielle to talk about Personal Branding-Using your Strengths and Story for Impact & Influence. Prior to founding her company, Marielle gained over a decade of international experience leading executive visibility campaigns for CEOs and senior leaders at some of the world’s largest companies including Deloitte, Grant Thornton, Experian and Golin in London and more recently New York.

Topics: - Your career journey? What made you who you are today? - What is personal branding and why is it important? - Steps to build an influential personal brand? - What did you learn from working in the PR & Marketing industry? - Publishing your courses on LinkedIn. - How has personal branding impacted your career? - Power of storytelling - What's your superpower? - Personal branding mistakes to avoid in 2023.

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Today's episode is about Beauty In Adversity, how the "mess" in our lives can turn into a powerful message, the rejections can make room for elevation and issues can turn into insights with Personal Growth Speaker, Podcast Host and Author, Emeka Nwarulor.

Marielle Legair is an international personal branding keynote speaker and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Her background as a publicity and executive visibility professional, combined with her experience as an entrepreneur, positions her with a unique skill set to help individuals and companies thrive. Global brands including bp, Diageo, EY, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Red Bull and Yale University hire her to deliver transformative talks and training workshops.

Emeka sits down with Marielle to talk about Personal Branding-Using your Strengths and Story for Impact & Influence. Prior to founding her company, Marielle gained over a decade of international experience leading executive visibility campaigns for CEOs and senior leaders at some of the world’s largest companies including Deloitte, Grant Thornton, Experian and Golin in London and more recently New York.

Topics:
- Your career journey? What made you who you are today?
- What is personal branding and why is it important?
- Steps to build an influential personal brand?
- What did you learn from working in the PR & Marketing industry?
- Publishing your courses on LinkedIn.
- How has personal branding impacted your career?
- Power of storytelling
- What's your superpower?
- Personal branding mistakes to avoid in 2023.

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Iquo Ukoh, quintessential professional and multi-dimensional Marketing Advisor and Expert is a distinguished fellow of Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and a highly respected veteran within the West African Marketing Communications space. She has served as the 1st Vice President of Advertisers Association of Nigeria and other committees in the Advertising / Communication subsector like Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria. Having managed many global brands for Nestle Nigeria, she has strong flexibility in adapting global strategies to local application delivering accelerated market growth. Iquo is passionate about people hence her customer-centricity and insatiable drive to understand them more and more.

Iquo has extensive experience in Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Implementation. Result focused and strong people leadership skill with several years of experience in Marketing and General Management in Nestle Nigeria, Iquo has developed many successful managers in the field of marketing in Nigeria.

Emeka sits down with Iquo to talk about How to Position Yourself as an Authority in your Field. Iquo is currently the CEO of Entod Marketing a marketing consultancy company with rich experience / practical expertise in helping brands and businesses drive sustainable growth within the African context. Iquo is also the founder of 1qfoodplatter.com a Nigerian food blog that has made notable impact in the Nigerian food space. She has served and still serve on the board of several companies in Nigeria.

Topics:
- Your marketing journey- How it all started
- Why marketing?
- Challenges you faced early on in your career?
- Turning your passion into profit
- How do you come up with content ideas as a content creators. Tips.
- Memorable accomplishments in your marketing?
- Steps to position yourself as an authority in your field
- What are the major strengths to succeed as a marketing leader?
- Tell us about your new book?
- Elements of a successful online presence?
- and more. 

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Shade Ladipo is an Equity & Inclusion Specialist, Social Activist, and Entrepreneur with over 10 years experience working with women and other systematically underrepresented groups. At the age of 25, she founded Avienti Limited — a Destination Management Company with three offices in Nigeria.

Shade recently restarted her career in 2020 by moving to Canada and now provides Diversity, Equity & Inclusion solutions for businesses. In this capacity, she produces DEI programs targeting the workforce, workplace, community, and communications. She Co-create and lead training programs and workshops on Anti-Racism, Recruiting, Inclusive communication, Sexual & Gender diversity, Accommodations, and Accessibility.

Emeka sits down with Shade to talk about building confidence and breaking the limiting beliefs holding you back. Before arriving in Canada, she served as the Country Manager for WEConnect International in Nigeria where some of her roles included Supplier Diversity Training, Fundraising, Event Management, Account Management, Client Services, Donor Relations, External Communications and Strategy. She is one of the founding members of the Lagos Global Shapers, where she represented Nigeria at World Economic Forum events between 2006-2015 and also one of the Co-Founders of Enough Is Enough Nigeria, now one of the most vocal non-partisan organizations credited to being a major part of the platforms for young people in deciding Nigeria’s path of change.

It's been 7 years since I relocated to Canada, so in this episode, I will share 17 Lessons I have learnt on Life and Career.

Tashima Jones is an 7x author and life coach with a focus on inner - wealth. With experience in tech, wealth management marketing, luxury brand buying, and real estate, Tashima's lifework is to equip you with helpful tools on how to have the best of the internal world to truly enjoy external riches.

One of her greatest accomplishments is finding genuine happiness. At her lowest moment (after the degree, house, luxury car, and platinum wedding ring), she discovered her true self and the right way to enjoy physical assets. She holds a bachelor's degree in business and has studied counseling and psychology on a master's level. Her coaching methods are for the individual who seems to have it all, yet still feels unfulfilled AND the person who believes that having more will bring greater contentment.

Emeka sits down with Tashima to talk about building inner wealth, creating happiness and living your best life. Tashima's debut book, Being Broke Made Me Rich, is likened to Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist and received reviews from the co-author of the New York Times best seller, The Millionaire Next Door (who happened to be her professor). As an on-air personality, personal development podcast host, and editor-in-chief, Tashima has engaged with therapists, creatives, influencers, entrepreneurs, and millionaires to verify this remarkable truth: that physical abundance does not equate happiness. Her intention is to guide you on becoming your best self so you can ultimately live your best life.

Darci Lang is an inspirational Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Hall of Fame speaker, an award-winning entrepreneur, a best-selling author, a wife to Darren and Mom to adult children and rescue pets.  Darci’s “Focus on the 90%” message helps individuals reframe the way they look at, and think about, themselves, their work and their relationships with others.

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Darci Lang is an inspirational Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Hall of Fame speaker, an award-winning entrepreneur, a best-selling author, a wife to Darren and Mom to adult children and rescue pets.  Darci’s “Focus on the 90%” message helps individuals reframe the way they look at, and think about, themselves, their work and their relationships with others.

Topics:
· Getting into speaking

· Identifying your message

· Making impact through speaking

· Advice to budding speakers

· Improving yourself as a speaker

Gurpreet K Mann is an HR and Career expert trusted by the Wall Street Journal, The Globe & Mail, and Voice of America, and was recently awarded one of the “Most Admired Global Indian 2021".  She has been working with companies, HR, and job seekers for over a decade. She is on a mission to get Career Professional in a career that is fulfilling & makes them happy from the inside out by uncovering their true purpose in their career. 

Emeka sits down with Gurpreet to talk about knowing your worth and not settling for anything less. Gurpreet is an expert in positioning, messaging, marketing & branding for Career Professionals; helping Career Professionals grow their career/salary by clarifying their positioning & branding themselves as “Go-To” Subject Matter Expert.

Topics:
- How do you define your worth?
- Why do people settle for less in life and pursuit?
- What are the signs to look out for that indicates you might be settling for less?
- What ways can we increase our self worth?

Dr. Shogo is a Forbes recognized coach and member of the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council, a global organization for leading coaches across the world. He is also a United Kingdom, certified facilitator from the Learning Performance Institute and a member of the Nigeria Institute of Training and Development.

Emeka Nwarulor sits down with Dr. Shogo to talk about how to win in life with Emotional Intelligence. As a coach, Dr. Shogo trains corporate executives, teams and private individuals with his aptly designed courses tailored to meet the particular need of any organization or individual. He has helped many businesses in over 10 African countries to achieve profitability.

Topics:
· What is Emotional Intelligence?

· Why is Emotional intelligence important in today's hectic and fast paced work environment?

· Is there a correlation between Emotional intelligence and success?

· What are the steps or strategies to build emotional intelligence?

Emeka Nwarulor sits down with Lissa Appiah to talk about how emerging leaders can boost their confidence & visibility to attract opportunities and go from being noticed to promoted.  Lissa is a Certified Career & Resume Strategist and the Founder of WeApply Canada. She specializes in helping emerging leaders boost their confidence and visibility to attract opportunities that double their salary and put them on the executive track. She does this through 1:1 career coaching and workshop facilitation for organizations. With 10+ years of experience in the public service, Lissa now helps others with their next career move. 

Lissa has helped hundreds of people land interviews and secure employment with multiple Fortune 500 companies and various levels of government. Lissa has a Master's in Public Administration from Carleton University and a Bachelor's in Public Administration and Sociology from the University of Ottawa. 

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Emeka Nwarulor sits down with Nordia Bogle to talk about how women can increase their brand visibility online and in the workplace. Nordia shares insight on how women can become more intentional about building their brand visibility.   Nordia Bogle M.Ed is a Personal Brand Strategist for immigrant women. She holds a BSc. in Psychology and a Master's in Educational Administration and Leadership. She subscribes to lifelong learning and development and has a passion to see people achieve their fullest potentials and recognize career aspirations to showcase the best versions of themselves. Nordia helps ambitious goal-oriented immigrant women build bold and noticeable personal brands, to increase their visibility and marketability for career advancement. She believes we achieve the success we desire only through planning and taking action. Therefore to achieve career success we need to engage in effective planning, guided by clear goals and action steps.  Nordia asserts that, as immigrants, building a life in a new country requires that we show up and build our personal brands with intention. The aim of your personal brand is not to falsely impress others but rather to communicate your value and expertise to increase visibility and attract the right people and opportunities. If you love a good plan with clear steps and you are not afraid to take action, then you will love the frameworks and strategies Nordia shares for building bold and noticeable personal brands.   

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