A Heart Felt Thank You
The 12th HR Bootcamp Conference has come and gone, but the impact will be felt for years to come. Words cannot fully express the gratitude in my heart for everyone who contributed to the success of this event.In a time of economic uncertainty and unique challenges,...
Celebrating 15 Years of Impact
At 26, I took a leap that changed the course of my life. I quit my job as a design engineer at Nokia UK—not because I had it all figured out, but because I knew I needed work that aligned with who I truly was.I took time to explore my strengths, to understand what I...
My Unfiltered Thoughts
Thought 1.I wish life had a pause button, I would use it often. Like taking a deep breath but this time every activity will halt while I catch my breath.2024 has been and still is a roller coaster. It did not start well at all. I am praying it will end well, though it...
Dream Team or Family?
If there is one thing to admire about Netflix, it is the clarity on their core values.While they believe in decency and respect, they make it clear that they are not a family. Thus, no promises of unconditional love or staying together forever. Instead, they operate...
Highlights From the Society of Black Academics Annual Conference
As summer drew to a close, I wrapped up my break by attending the Society of Black Academics Annual Conference in Bristol. Leaving home at 5.30am and catching the train from Paddington, brought back memories of my Reading University days, as Reading is the first stop...
Celebrating My Doctorate in Business Administration
It's official...if it pleases you, you may call me 🔶️Dr Ikwuemesi🔶️The assessment board has sat and approved my award of Doctor in Business Administration.The timing compliments and culminates exactly 20 years in a management consulting career. Geez, when did the time...
Grateful and Relieved
Today, I successfully defended my doctorate research. To say I am 'relieved' is an understatement.....After 3 years of full time study, full time mumhood to small children, wife to amazing husband (thank God), full time entrepreneur, personal setbacks, grief, burnout,...
Master Skills, Not Just Degrees
So, let's face it, a degree is no longer as valuable today. 30 years ago, we were certain a degree gave you an edge economically, but today, can we really say it does?Nothing wrong with educational pursuits. Just be very clear on the return on investment. It should be...
Success has many friends...failure very few, sometimes none.Success attracts many people to you. People want to associate with you. People you don't know, will claim to know you. Strangers will offer to help you.Success does not teach much.But you see failure.Failure...