The Everyday Leader

Preparing For A Dynamic Career, Leadership Styles Learned On The Job, and Finding a Business Worth Promoting

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/darshani-haria

Connect with Darshani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshaniharia/

Learn more about Rescue.co: https://www.rescue.co/

Becoming An Engineering Manager, Moving to Europe, And Leveraging Mentorship

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/hannah-olukoye

Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaholukoye/

Learn more about TaxFix: https://taxfix.de/

The communication, collaboration, and stakeholder influence needed as a product manager.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/tai-ajayi

Connect with Tai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taiwo-ajayi-4b316a49/

Learn more about Propel: https://withpropel.com/

Learning when to speak up and not taking power skills for granted.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/cassandra-kiereini

Connect with Cassandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandramk/

Learn more about Shortlist: https://shortlist.net/

The Power of Peer Coaching & Fostering Trust Through Remote Work

Episode Summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/judy-komen

Connect with Judy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judykomen/

Learn more about TryKe: https://www.solar-e-cycles.com/

Leveraging curiosity as a superpower

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/rose-mwende

Connect with Rose: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemwende/

Learn more about Kipawa: https://www.kipawa.io/

Listening to all perspectives, collaborating with others, and crafting logical arguments.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/hakeem-akiode

Connect with Hakeem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hakeemakiode/

Learn more about Youverify: https://www.youverify.co/

Diving into manager roles early in your career, being proactive and selective when seeking out a mentor, and feeling ownership and pride in the products your company provides.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/evans-onyango

Connect with Evans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-onyango-826a0499/

Learn more about Ona: https://ona.io/home/

Moving across different sectors early in your career, finding roles that help you uncover new skills, and taking an active role in translating a global company’s culture

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/james-osho

Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-osho-acca-03520129/

Learn more about IDP Education: https://www.idp.com/

Driving early adoption within the fintech sector, positioning your team strategically within your company, and aiming to be a pull leader.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/timothy-mburu

Connect with Timothy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-mburu-a1468116/

Learn more about Madison Group Kenya: https://www.madison.co.ke/

Earning promotions through both performance and trust, setting internal expectations through SOPs, and building a customer council

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/samantha-wambui

Connect with Samantha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-samantha-wambui-b092694a/

Learn more about Raise: https://www.getraise.io/

Giving enough time to your team members, team collaboration at tech startups, and putting in the effort to upskill yourself

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/benedict-oghenede

Connect with Benedict: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedict-oghenede-b70955b0/

Learn more about Trove Finance: https://www.troveapp.co/

Leveraging team members for peer learning, separating personal and project check-ins and embracing the world of data.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/tricia-govindasamy

Connect with Tricia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-govindasamy/

Learn more about the Code For Africa: https://codeforafrica.org/

Leadership through influence, learning and relearning leadership lessons, and digital transformation within African governments

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/esther-ndagire

Connect with Esther: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-ndagire/

Learn more about the African Union: https://au.int/

Being firm on outcomes and flexible on strategy, staying agile to grow quickly, and using coaching sessions to expand your perspective.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/gabriel-gab-umoden

Connect with Gabriel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielgabumoden/

Learn more about The African Talent Company: https://www.tatcafrica.com/

Building a team from scratch, maintaining continuity in the face of staff turnover and being comfortable with your team’s motivations

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/ann-kitare

Connect with Ann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-kitare-6806374a/

Learn more about Fuzu: https://www.fuzu.com/

Managing others the way you would want to be managed, identifying your values before setting a vision, and the many sides of community management

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/kelly-ng-lun

Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynl/

Learn more about MCB: https://mcb.mu/

Finding win-win roles for team members, building a culture of trust within a fast-moving startup team, and translating your personal superpower into a business advantage.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/ifedolapo-ogunjubee

Connect with Ife: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifedolapo-ogunjubee/

Learn more about Termii: https://termii.com/

Shifting from individual contributor to people manager, building win-win relationships with franchise owners, and empowering local leaders to adapt business models.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/darlington-kabatende

Connect with Darlington: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlington-kabatende-511b6024/

Learn more about Jibu: https://jibuco.com/

Dealing with stress, using mentors to manage ups and downs, and the importance of contextualizing leadership and business advice.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/ben-shaw

Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-shaw-24480835/

Learn more about EXEO Capital: https://www.exeocapital.com/

Confronting insecurities by speaking about them, balancing strategy with execution, and how great leaders can step in and succeed with almost any team.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/maggy-mushira

Connect with Maggy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggymushiraagweyu/

Learn more about Shortlist: https://www.shortlist.net/

The challenges of managing staff who are friends, the importance of making teams know that they have been heard, and why leaders need to understand enough about each part of their business.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/chilekwa-banda

Connect with Chilekwa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chilekwabanda/

Learn more about Post Dot Net Zambia: http://www.postdotnet.co.zm/

Being mindful of setting the right pace of work for a team, enabling a customized work experience for staff and identifying a problem you are passionate about.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/syakaa-william

Connect with Syakaa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syakaa-william-54917455/

Learn more about Dalberg: https://dalberg.com/

How entrepreneurship experience can make you a better manager, the best practices of open communication with clients, and why leaders need to regularly adapt their style.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/yekeen-ajeigbe

Connect with Yekeen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yekeenajeigbe/

Learn more about Deimos: https://deimos.io/

Creating space for making mistakes, the importance of establishing your credibility, and being more mindful of time management during remote work.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/dinah-njuguna

Connect with Dinah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinah-n-5b877964/

Learn more about Kiva: https://www.kiva.org/

The difference between a boss and a leader, staying resilient during times of rapid sector transformation and being proactive about continuous professional development.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/collins-lumumba

Connect with Collins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collins-lumumba-mcim-63a052b0/

Learn more about Metropolitan National Sacco: https://www.metrosacco.co.ke/

Making a career pivot within a company, how best to approach your side gig, and how media influences how we show up as leaders.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/temitayo-samson-grace

Connect with Temi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayosg/

Learn more about Big Cabal Media: https://www.bigcabal.com/

Stepping into a leadership role by necessity, parallel learning through managing multiple businesses, and the risks of aiming for a perfect outcome.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/matthew-henshall

Connect with Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhenshall/

Learn more about Lessonspace: https://www.thelessonspace.com/

Learn more about Code4Kids: https://www.getcode4kids.com/

On building alongside founders as a Product Manager, using Twitter to learn on the job and conduct market research, and building in public to establish trust and confidence with early adopters.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/timi-omotoso

Connect with Timi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omotoso-oluwatimilehin-158968121/

Learn more about Dojah: https://www.dojah.io/

Building authentic relationships with business partners, the shift from time-based to outcome-based work, and how the process of hiring a team can lead to valuable reflection.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/neha-kumar

Connect with Neha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehakumar2/

Learn more about Stitch: https://stitch.money/

Developing self-awareness as a leader, building a reputation for getting things done, and transitioning to leading through influence.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/nelly-agyemang-gyamfi

Connect with Nelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellyagyemanggyamfi/

Learn more about Moringa School: https://moringaschool.com/

The power of telling your brand’s story, seeking opportunities to stay grounded as a leader, and designing your workspace with your team in mind.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/kevine-kagirimpundu

Connect with Kevine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevine-kagirimpundu

Learn more about UZURI K&Y: https://uzuriky.com

Different ways software engineers can pursue leadership roles, understanding the context of the problems you are solving, and finding the right balance between product velocity and technical debt.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/sitati-kituyi

Connect with Sitati: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sitati-kituyi

Learn more about Hodi: https://www.hodi.co/

Screening your potential new employers for values fit, understanding the demographics of your team and how leaders have been emboldened to become more creative.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/chipo-phiri

Connect with Chipo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipo-emmanuella/

Learn more about UpEnergy: https://www.upenergygroup.com/

Stepping up into roles where you have been appointed, influencing upwards within a leadership team, and setting clear expectations around performance with your team.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/phoebe-khagame

Connect with Phoebe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-khagame/

Learn more about M-Shule: https://mshule.com/

Aligning on working styles with new teams, leaning on your strengths during challenges, and being intentional about making the most of hybrid work.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/krista-davidson

Connect with Krista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristaroberto/

Learn more about Injini: https://injini.africa/

Managing a network of 10,000 freelancers, keeping your startup team focused, and identifying self-limiting beliefs with an executive coach to unlock business growth.

Episode summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/joseph-rutakangwa

Connect with Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rutakangwa/

Learn more about Rwazi: https://www.rwazi.com/

Creating collective ownership by setting strategy through OKRs, leveraging internal expertise at larger organizations, and playing the roles of supervisor and mentor for team members.

Episode summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/mumbi-annstella

Connect with Mumbi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mumbi-annstella-543b0969/

Learn more about Tala: https://tala.co/

Balancing the benefits and blindspots of international experience, embracing a culture of ownership, and staying connected to the team and mission while working remotely.

Episode summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/krishna-ramesh

Connect with Krishna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnajramesh/

Learn more about IDinsight: https://www.idinsight.org/

Finding what you can be the best at, making time to pause during transitions, and the power of working with a professional coach. 

Episode summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/luizer-makena

Connect with Luizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizer-m-73924072/

Learn more about SeamlessHR: https://seamlesshr.com/

Working with coaches during career transitions, leveraging company culture as a pillar for growth, and adapting to the future of work.

Episode summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/persis-ashers

Connect with Persis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/persis-m-ashers/

Learn more about IDinsight: https://www.idinsight.org/

Shaping your story to mobilize, finding ways to identify blindspots, and future-proofing your career by developing a mix of soft skills and industry expertise.

Episode summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/catherine-njeri

Connect with Catherine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-njeri-3278a4130/

Learn more about Cellulant: https://cellulant.io/

Discovering your favorite type of work, understanding the why of your company, and adjusting your 1:1 check-in rhythm over time.

Episode summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/wairimu-njoki

Connect with Wairimu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wairimunjoki/

Learn more about Micro Insurance Company: https://microinsurance.com/

Identifying what stage of a business’s growth you thrive in, developing a sense of ownership in a role, and distinguishing your friendship style from your leadership style.

Episode summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/chris-rumenda

Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-rumenda-83363853/

Learn more about Shega: https://shega.com/

Selecting leaders to work for, learning when to step up and step down, and developing a leadership style as an introvert.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/rushika-pattni

Connect with Rushika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushika-pattni-ab613aa3/

Learn more about Ramani: https://www.ramani.io/

Launching a career in sales, returning to a former employer, and remembering to have fun at work.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/caroline-afedoe

Connect with Caroline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-afedoe-9a7b6735/

Learn more about Turaco: https://www.turaco.insure/

Hitting the ground running at a startup, building culture across large field teams, and finding ways to pursue social initiatives within your business model.

Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/cynthia-makunganya

Connect with Cynthia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-makunganya-9aa87961/

Learn more about Yellow: https://www.yellow.africa/

Leading with questions, overcoming operational constraints, and making data-driven decisions at scale.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/martin-gathuru

Connect with Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-gathuru-46154826/

Learn more about Bridge: https://bridgeinternationalacademies.com/

Collaborating globally across remote teams, building a strong culture at tech companies, and reporting to two managers.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/seun-olafusi

Connect with Seun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seun-olafusi-shrm-scp-1ab43a48/

Learn more about Branch: https://branch.co/

Building confidence early, aligning one's personal and company vision, and transitioning from startups to corporates.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/penina-kimani

Connect with Penina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peninakimani/

Learn more about Longhorn Publishers: https://longhornpublishers.com/

Getting started in the entrepreneurship space, using the workplace as a source of learning, and using open communication to navigate uncertainty.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/charles-elioth

Connect with Charles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anon-charles-w-elioth-8181bb88/

Learn more about AMI: https://www.africanmanagers.org/

Learning how to slow down, transitioning from HR to general management, and designing your own job description.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/doris-muigei

Connect with Doris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorismuigei/

Learn more about Yusudi: https://www.yusudi.co/

Building a dream team, applying sports lessons to the professional world, and the power of networking and community design.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/maurice-otieno

Connect with Maurice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurice-otieno-68023634/

Learn more about Baraza Media Lab: https://barazalab.com/

The journey from intern to manager, knowing when to hand over responsibilities to your team, and avoiding career growth stagnation.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/delice-fatiro

Connect with Délice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d%C3%A9lice-fatiro-3a4412134/

Learn more about Resonate: https://resonateworkshops.org/

Embracing being a generalist and knowing when to pivot from your default team engagement strategy.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/hussein-kiarie

Connect with Hussein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussein-kiarie-97197385/

Learn more about Pula Advisors: https://www.pula-advisors.com/

Identifying leadership "bad habits", intentionally learning from other leaders, and defaulting to transparency.

Conversation summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/mercy-ojwang-kinyua

Connect with Mercy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercyo-k/

Learn more about OkHi Smart Addressing: https://www.okhi.com/

Scaling up field teams, running call centers, and putting yourself in your team’s shoes.

Conversation summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/hillary-sang

Connect with Hillary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sang-hillary-39679a6a/

Learn more about Apollo Agriculture: https://www.apolloagriculture.com/

Managing communication flows, the benefits of serving as an Executive Assistant early in your career, and work-life balance at startups.

Conversation summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/thatcher-mweu

Connect with Thatcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmweu/

Learn more about Sendy: https://www.sendyit.com/

Getting the timing right during career transitions, managing pan-African scale-ups, and building a personal brand online.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/wiza-jalakasi

Connect with Wiza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wizaj/

Learn more about Chipper Cash: https://chippercash.com/

Combining creator and operator roles, seeing your own leadership challenges in others, and selecting a team-wide OKR tool.

Show summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/asha-mweru

Connect with Asha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-mweru-mbowa-44b57952/

Learn more about African Management Institute: https://www.africanmanagers.org/

Stepping up to fill team gaps, partnering with existing teams to roll out new products, and the power of approachability.

Conversation summary page: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/babatunde-ogundeko 

Connect with Babatunde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatunde-ogundeko-ifedapo/

Learn more about Helium Health: https://heliumhealth.com/

The Everyday Leader is a new podcast where we hear from inspiring individuals building and leading teams across Africa.