Coffee with Kofi

By Kofi Kyei

As an Executive Coach my purpose is to Empower and Elevate leaders in their pursuit of Excellence.

I provide a safe space for deeper self-reflection and exploration, that contributes to closer connec... more

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The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.

Coffee with Kofi episodes:

July 30, 2026 How to find your purpose by starting with a problem. Lee Higgins.
From Coffee with Kofi featuring Lee Higgins, Founder of The Direct Referral Network.
In this clip we explore how purpose starts when passion and a problem you genuinely want to solve combine.
Episode resources:
Lee Higgins: www.linkedin.com/in/higginslee
The Direct Referral Network: www.jointdrn.com
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com
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July 30, 2026 He chose a degree in politics but not for the reason you think! Lee Higgins.
From Coffee with Kofi featuring Founder of The Direct Referral Network.
In this clip we discuss how our career "data" should not sit only with companies. With change being the one constant, employees need insight into skills, risks, and future pathways now more than ever.
Episode resources:
Lee Higgins: www.linkedin.com/in/higginslee
The Direct Referral Network: www.jointdrn.com
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com
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July 30, 2026 Entrepreneurship is surviving on fumes. Lee Higgins.
From Coffee with Kofi featuring Lee Higgins, Founder of The Direct Referral Network.
In this clip we discuss the honest reality of building a mission-led business: resistance, persistence, and knowing when to pivot.
Episode resources:
Lee Higgins: www.linkedin.com/in/higginslee
The Direct Referral Network: www.jointdrn.com
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com
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July 13, 2026 100 Rejections, 1 Mission: How Kevin Osei Built Bridging Barriers.
He was rejected over 100 times. Then he built an award-winning charity that's now partnered with Microsoft, NatWest, Universal Music Group and Snapchat.
In this episode of Coffee with Kofi, I sit down with Kevin Osei, founder of Bridging Barriers, British Empire Medal recipient, and Global Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential People of African Descent, for a conversation that's close to my heart.
I've had the privilege of hosting Bridging Barriers' 5th anniversary and mentoring within the community Kevin has built, so trust me when I say the organisation's impact on young people is special.

In our conversation we cover:
* The founding story: how Kevin realised the real barrier for young people wasn't talent, but access, guidance and networks. That reframe led him to launch Bridging Barriers at just 21, in the middle of a global pandemic.
* The growth strategy: why Bridging Barriers chooses quality over quantity, on its road to supporting 1 million young people.
* The sustainability lesson: how Kevin protects his own longevity to avoid burnout while scaling up the organisation's impact.
* The ask: why Bridging Barriers' next chapter depends on finding multi-year corporate partners to help launch their innovative "Career Compass" and scale a model that already works.
If you care about social mobility, inclusive early careers pathways, or what purpose-driven leadership actually looks like under pressure this conversation is for you.
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Episode resources:
Kevin Osei BEM: www.linkedin.com/in/kevinosei
Bridging Barriers: www.bridgingbarriers.co.uk
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com#CoffeeWithKofi #BridgingBarriers #SocialMobility #InclusiveLeadership #EarlyCareers #PurposeDrivenLeadership
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July 07, 2026 She built a business, raised a family, and refused to choose. What it really takes to lead on your own terms. Ektaa Kumar.
Did you know that most people who want to make a change know what they want but have no idea how to make it real?
That gap between ambition and action is where dreams quietly die.
In my latest conversation, I sat down with Ektaa Kumar, Managing Director of The Coworth Group, for an open, energising, and practical coffee.

We discussed:
* Your "why" is your most powerful business asset. Ektaa didn't build The Coworth Group for profit alone but to create an alternative that made leaving her children whilst working worthwhile. That purpose is what sustains her on the hardest days.
* The juggle is real but it's manageable. Discipline, presence, and a rigid schedule aren't restrictions. They're the foundations that make ambition and family coexist.
* A strategic pivot can change everything. The Coworth Group has evolved from solely being an Executive Search firm to offering a broader People Advisory service.
* Feeling stuck? Ektaa's 5-pillar framework offers a practical roadmap for change.
Ektaa is building a business, raising a family, and refusing to choose between the two.
This episode is for anyone who has ever been told they can't have it their own way.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on career pivots, leadership and purpose-driven work.

Episode resources:
Ektaa Kumar: www.linkedin.com/in/ektaa-kumar-8b499797
The Coworth Group: www.coworth-group.com
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com#CoffeeWithKofi #PivotOnPurpose #ExecutiveCoaching #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #WorkingMothers #CareerPivot #PersonalDevelopment #WomenInBusiness #FindYourWhy #GrowthMindset
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June 29, 2026He left a 20-Year career to build this... the self-awareness secret great leaders share . Jan Skroud.
Did you know that 95% of professionals believe they are self-aware, but only 10 to 15% actually are? That gap is costly, and sitting at the heart of disengagement, poor leadership, and unfulfilled potential in workplaces around the world.
In this episode of Coffee with Kofi, I sit down with Jan Skroud, Award-winning Founder of iNOMEE and a true pioneer in the world of Learning & Development, for a conversation that is truly inspiring.
Jan's journey is a remarkable one. After more than two decades leading high-performing teams across the global hospitality industry, he made a courageous pivot, leaving behind a successful corporate career to build something that addresses one of leadership's most overlooked challenges: the self-awareness gap.
Together we explore:
Why self-awareness is the missing ingredient in most leadership development programmes, AND what it actually takes to close the gap for good
How iNOMEE goes beyond the "do and delete" assessment culture to create lasting, accountable change that remains long after the training room empties
What great leadership really means and how understanding your impact on others is the foundation of every high-performing team
The practical career advice Jan wishes more people would hear: how a simple "no-constraints" analysis of your ideal role can cut through the fog of dissatisfaction and give you a clear roadmap forward
The power of DiSC as a tool for building genuine self-knowledge and why leaning into the unknown is where real growth begins
Whether you're a seasoned leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone quietly wondering if there's a better version of your professional life waiting for you, this episode will leave you with both the mindset shift and the practical tools to take your next step.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on career pivots, leadership and purpose-driven work.

Episode resources:
Jan Skroud: www.linkedin.com/in/janskroud
iNomee: www.inomee.com
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com
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May 28, 2026 He quit school at 16… then this happened with Andrew Finn, Co-founder of Blnker.
Taken from the Coffee with Kofi featuring Andrew Finn, Co-founder of Blnker.
In this short clip we hear how a non-traditional education path can still lead to leadership, business and purpose. Episode resources:Andrew Finn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewf1Blnker: www.blnker.com To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com

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May 28, 2026 Lazy? Or just built to innovate? With Andrew Finn, Co-founder of Blnker.
Taken from the Coffee with Kofi featuring Andrew Finn, Co-founder of Blnker.
In this clip Andrew unpacks what people call “lazy” might actually be the instinct to find better systems.
Episode resources:
Andrew Finn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewf1
Blnker: www.blnker.com
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com
#entrepreneurship #mindset #CoffeewithKofi
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4min
May 28, 2026 Why leadership isn’t being the star player with Andrew Finn, Co-founder of Blnker.
Taken from the Coffee with Kofi featuring Andrew Finn, Co-founder of Blnker.
In this clip Andrew shares his insight that the best leaders don’t need the spotlight...they make the people around them better.
Episode resources:
Andrew Finn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewf1
Blnker: www.blnker.com
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com

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2min
May 28, 2026 CEO imposter syndrome is real with Andrew Finn, Co-founder of Blnker.
Taken from the Coffee with Kofi featuring Andrew Finn, Co-founder of Blnker.
In this clip Andrew shares the truth about becoming CEO. Sometimes the job is just doing what nobody else will. Episode resources:
Andrew Finn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewf1
Blnker: www.blnker.com
To explore coaching that unlocks your potential visit: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com

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FAQs about Coffee with Kofi:

How many episodes does Coffee with Kofi have?

The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.