Created For More

On the 64th episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I am speaking with the amazing Phinnah Chichi.  Today’s topic centres on Raising Leaders.

On today’s show, Phinnah shares great insights on the different stages children go through and how they react to things per time. She shares extensively how we can go about getting More from our children through intentionality and positive psychology. 

This episode is very inspiring for both parents and parents-to-be because it teaches effective tenets of raising a new generation of leaders who are doing more to make the world a better place. 

Key Highlights;

. What does it mean to be heard? (08:09)

. What are the consequences of not getting heard? (10:32)

. What does loving a child look like in practice? (20:27)

. How can broken people have whole children? (26:14)

. What is the difference between criticising and correcting? (28:28)

. How to get your partner involved in parenting? (34:24)

. How do you cultivate time for your children as parents? (37:33)

. How to raise leaders (44:38)

. Her final words of encouragement (55:51)

About Phinnah

Phinnah Chichi is a passionate Parenting Teens Educator / Consultant and a Teens Personal Development Coach who has worked with parents of teens and teens for over 15 years. 

She runs an Organisation called Parenting Teens Solutions Ltd which is dedicated to Educating, Empowering, Encouraging and Equipping parents and parent practitioners with the right tools to help their families as they navigate through the changes and challenges of the adolescent journey. 

 It is her mission to help, support, disrupt wrong parenting habits/norms and transform the lives of families through serving both parents of teens and their teens. 

You can connect with Phinnah on;

Instagram : @phinnahchichi @parentingteensolutions @purposedriventeens

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On the 63rd episode of CREATED FOR MORE, The podcast, I am discussing the subject ‘Career Excellence’ with my very amazing sister friend Ijeoma. M. Nwakuche, Founder of the Purple Orchid Projects.

On today’s show, we discussed what it means to demonstrate excellence in the workplace which results in being what Ijeoma terms “referral worthy”. Emotional intelligence, self realisation, identity, perfectionism are some of the core themes of today’s truly enriching conversation. 

I love Ijeoma for her consistency and professionalism and I have no doubt that today’s episode will catalyse your growth into being the very best you can be so that you can serve the world with your value and fullest capacity. 

Key Highlights;

• Ijeoma as a child (03:46)
• Who and what inspired Ijeoma? (10:11)
• What does it mean to be “referral worthy”? (10:11)
• How to get back on track in life (17:59)
• The difference between excellence and perfectionism (25:32)
• What is “Emotional Intelligence” within a workplace context (31:23)
• What is The Purple Orchid Project about? (37:01)
• Final words of encouragement (43:26)

About Ijeoma

Ijeoma Nwakuche is a Career professional with 16 Years Experience working across various sectors of the Oil & Gas Industry

She is Currently the General Manager at a leading indigenous Marine & Logistics Company.

Driven by a passion to see young Nigerian professionals (particularly women) attain the highest versions of themselves, she founded the Purple Orchid Projects  – A free coaching institute for young female professionals geared towards developing outstanding women of  value, who will be “referral worthy” in their career and life endeavors; “We are Raising ‘Daniellas’ in Babylon”.

She is a Seasoned speaker, on both national and global platforms, who lends her voice to issues which she is passionate about within and outside her field of endeavour. Such platforms include the Nigerian National Assembly on Nigerian Content matters, Harvard Business School platform, Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE) , and other notable platforms.

She's also involved in volunteer work with international NGO on projects geared towards African youth empowerment in line with various  Sustainable Development Goals.

She is a writer who has contributed weekly published articles for National Dailies and is currently working on her first published book.

Ijeoma holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Port-Harcourt, Management Credentials from Harvard Business School ,and  an Executive MBA (in view) from Oxford University. She is happily married with 3 amazing children.

You can connect with Ijeoma on;

Instagram : @ije_miana

Linkedln: Ijeoma Mariam Nwakuche

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On the 61st episode of the podcast, I am speaking about decisions and how they have the power to influence our habits. 

How do habits link to our identities? How do we make better decisions about what we accept about ourselves? How much power do we really have over the things we don’t like about our repeated actions?

I share straight from the heart in this thought provoking episode, truths that will elevate and help you become more.

Key highlights;

• When my 10year old daughter made a decision (0:37) 
• What happens when you divorce yourself from a particular identity (04:59)
• Why you may need to construct a new identity for better habits (07:56)
• How these 5 important tips can help you become more (13:31)
• Why you should give yourself grace (19:56)  

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On today’s episode of CREATED FOR MORE, The podcast, I am discussing the subject ‘Taking Territory - Strategies For Possession New Ground ’ with the inspirational Just Omomo Ibe.

We discuss everything pertaining to what it takes to steward a big vision. From the preparation phase, to building confidence, to stepping into big and bold dreams, and to eventually living in your new reality.  

Just is an incredible visionary who describes herself as an aggregator upon which the African continent will be built. Her audacious vision for the emergence of a new Africa makes her one of the most distinguished visionary leaders of our time. 

Today’s episode inspires a lot and offers a blueprint for cultivating big visions and driving change, even through seemingly insurmountable obstacles. 

It is a much needed key for unlocking your more. 

Key Highlights;

• The difference between good and great (06:00)
• Just as a child (15:32)
• How to grab what is yours amidst a difficult situation (24:03)
• What it means to draw down on the More (41:16)
• How to wrap your head around a huge vision and stay focused (49:50)
• How to be audacious in your life’s journey (49:50)
• How to push a very big vision from the start (1:00:32)
• Why it is important to think beyond yourself (1:14:57)

About Just

Just Omomo Ibe is an economic growth and development consultant rebuilding the African economy through entrepreneurship, youth employment, education and trade, she is the President of The association of African Startups a Pan African organisation with upcoming membership presence in the 55 countries in Africa equipping Startup entrepreneurs with resources required to build sustainable businesses with a view to REBUILDING the African economy. 

She is a certified global Market intelligence expert fortelling market trends in sectors/ industries, nations and governments with a view to helping African economies compete competitively and comparatively with global economies. 

She's a certified global leader from the International leadership institute in the United States. 

Lead consultant at The Just Ibe company, a management consulting firm with key focus on SALES, MARKETING, Digital strategy, BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS,

Sustainable Economic development Strategy,Market research and intelligence.

Co- founder of INSCRIBE Tech, a startup Tech company revolutionalising content creation, distribution and Sales.

She is the president of The Just Ibe FOUNDATION , a Non governmental organization Urbanizing communities and empowering widows and Orphans in Africa. 

She is a certified Sustainable development expert from the International business management institute, a certified behavioral economy and marketing psychology expert, a certified economic growth and development expert and a certified government economic policy expert. 

She is said to be "the bridge between the AFRICA today and the AFRICA we DESIRE. 

Her greatest belief is that AFRICA will become one of the greatest economic super powers of the world and is actively involved in making this happen.

You can connect with Just on;

Instagram : @justibeconsulting

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On the 60th episode of CREATED FOR MORE, The podcast, I am discussing how you can Be Phenomenal by cultivating self mastery, with Hair Boss, Dammy Saint Claire.

On today’s show, we discuss the importance of believing in yourself, following your passion and trusting in the one who created you.

Dammy is a firm believer that every human is a creator. As a child, she was boisterous and spontaneous, however after almost losing in adulthood due to low self esteem, she has had to cultivate self mastery in becoming who God wants her to be. 

Today’s episode will show you how your thoughts can change your life and will also help you take your place in making the world a better place. 

Key Highlights;

• How it started for Saint Claires (05:37)
• Why it’s not enough to stop and stay stuck (9:28)
• What ignited ‘phenomenal hair’ (12:40)
• How she overcame some dark moments in her life (14:56)
• What mentorship can do for you (23:00)
• What Being More means to Dammy (31:02)
• How to find your More (33:07)

About Dammy

Dammy Saint Claire is the owner of St Claire’s Hair.

She is a Trichologist-In-Training. She loves to help women LOOK & BE Phenomenal, so they unlock More Confidence, More Power, More Money & are More Fulfilled!

You can connect with Dammy on;

Instagram : @stclaireshair

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Today’s episode is all about Leveraging Adversity and becoming More even from negative experiences.  I speak specifically about how to turn the setbacks we face in life into springboards. 

How do we evolve from setbacks? Do setbacks actually teach us anything? How do we reclaim our personal power amidst challenges? How do we transition from victim mindset to warrior status? These are some of the questions I speak to on this very charged episode. 

I share from my heart my beliefs around the possibilities that are open to us when we make a decision to rise above limiting circumstances into our higher selves. 

I share 6 keys that will help you overcome adversity and reclaim your personal power.  

Key highlights 

• Get rid of stinking thinking 
• If it did not kill you, it means you survived
• “Shifting through the rubble”
• How to go from victim to warrior status 
• Stop crying, start building  
• Become a choice arrow 

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* Email: [email protected]

* Website: www.tonbra.com

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On the 58th episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I am joined by Yetunde Bankole-Bernard, fondly known as “YBB'' and we are discussing the subject of ‘Self Reinvention’. 

On today’s show, you will experience several mind shifts that will help you develop the audacity you need to own your identity and cultivate self mastery to win in life. 

YBB is an experience who brings all of herself to teach fundamental truths about how we can step into our More and become all we have been created to be. 

Key Highlights;

• How to own your power (8:12)
• How to unpack your uniqueness (9:40)
• Why you need audacity to own your identity (11:45) 
• What you need to do if you feel like you are not walking in purpose (18:06)
• How to understand the rules of Self Mastery (25:44) 
• What ‘being more’ means to YBB (28:31)

About YBB  

Yetunde Bankole-Bernard is a Marketing Communications Professional | Reinvention & Evolution Connoisseur Corporate Image Consultant | MBTI practitioner | Identity Coach

Deeply intuitive, a proficient communicator, teacher of authentic expression, magnetism and inner wisdom.

Her professional journey began 18 years ago in the marketing communications industry. Her experience is vast and cuts across various industries with a focus on brand activation, PR and media relations, sponsorship leveraging and experiential marketing with multinationals and premium brands like British American Tobacco (Dunhill and Saint Moritz), Nigerian Breweries Plc (Heineken and Star), Unilever, Procter and Gamble, Nokia, MTN, NIBSS and Oceanic Bank, amongst others.

Today, YBB – as she’s known - serves as the Chief Experience Officer at The YBB Company, a Reinvention and Evolution agency. She is an author, speaker, enabler of mind and life shifts, certified Life Coach, MBTI practitioner from CAPT. Florida, relationship/ image coach, and corporate Image consultant. Specifically, YBB works with individuals, companies and teams that desire to articulate their essence and tell their unique story from a place of value, resourcefulness and authenticity in order to inspire others to connect to their vision. She works as the ‘Identity Coach’ but is experienced as ‘The Shifter’.

YBB’s bespoke service tool is RECALL: an identity solution for those at a new beginning, experiencing life transitions or seeking the ‘Next’ of their lives. Through her workbooks, e-books, podcasts, videos, audio experiences and events which are products of her work – YBB focuses on teaching, training and coaching on self-awareness, self-esteem and presence as well as building inner capacity and human connection.

An advocate for maximising abilities, YBB is the Convener of the Recall for Men Conference, the first unbiased city centre conference for men in Africa aged 20-35, with about 2500+ members in its community. In addition to her work with individuals, companies and teams, YBB also serves as the Executive Director of Finchglow Group, a group of eight companies in the Aviation, Travel, Tour and Agro Industries overseeing Corporate Communications, Product Design, Customer and Brand Experience.

YBB is a member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria, a Professional Institute for top Directors in the country and also a founding member of GAIA Africa, a private female members club for Africa’s top 5% C-Suite executives and business founders.

You can connect with YBB on;

Instagram : @identitycoach

LinkedIn: Yetunde Bankole-Bernard

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On today’s show I am discussing Branding For Your 'More' with the Personal Branding Expert, Temi Ajibewa also known as “Electric Temi”

We discuss the process of birthing the more within us and how branding can be a critical asset in transforming one’s life. 

Temi is an embodiment of faith and gratitude and firmly believes we all have it in us to create the life we want regardless of our current circumstances. 

Today’s episode will teach you How to Brand your life for a well deserving future. 

Key Highlights;

• How Temi found purpose (08:23)
• What to do with your past for your life to move forward (18:43)
• How to birth the more within you (26:40)
• How transformation your life (36:34)
• Why it is important to understand your identity and purpose (47:02)
• What does ‘Branding For Your More’ really means (52:21)

About Temi Ajibewa  

Temi Ajibewa, popularly called the Electric Temi, is a highly sought after speaker, trainer and results coach in the business and personal development niches in Nigeria because of the way she ignites her audience and clients into possibilities.

Temi is the CEO of Win or Win Consults, a coaching and coaching services company based in Nigeria with footprints in the USA.

She is the founder of The Millionaire Housewife Academy, a foremost edutech platforms for women to leverage on technology in order to create impact, influence and income from their homes.

She is also the visioneer of The Transformers Mentoring Hub, a movement designed to transform young minds of 13 to 21 years old, through mentoring to prepare them to contribute to their countries economies and Africa's  greatness.

Temi is a two (2) time Amazon Bestselling author, Certified John Maxwell DISC Personality Trainer, Results Coach, NLP Practitioner, Peak Performance Consultant, an Ericksonian Hypnosis Expert, a Neurological Repatterning Therapist, Results Technologies Advisor and a Firewalker at the Tony Robbins Unleash the Power within Conference.

Also known as the Coaches' Coach, Temi is a fellow at the Chartered Institute of Corporate Mentoring and Coaching in Nigeria, and is a  proud  recipient  of awards  such  as 

–  The Business Coach of the Year 2018 Award by the Entrepreneur Africa Awards and

–  The  Coach  of  the  Year  2019  Award  by  Crystals  Professional Awards.

Temi is happily married and blessed with children. 

You can connect with Temi on;

IG/Facebook/YouTube: @temiajibewa

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Today’s episode is all about being MORE. I speak about what it really means to BECOME MORE of who we were created to be. I discuss the responsibility we owe to the world to harness all that we carry and how we develop ourselves to take on new grounds. 

How do we grow our capacity? What are some of the deeper connections we can make around our so called ‘messes’ and the process of evolving into our truest selves.  

In this very charged episode I share from my heart my beliefs around the true calling I believe we all have as collective citizens of the world and suggest ways of maintaining growth-focused perspectives in everything that we do.

Key Highlights 

• Why it is important to build yourself (06:40)
• How to increase capacity (08:41)
• What it means to build competence (12:52)
• How the world benefits from lighthouses (17:51)
• The “More Collective” - What it is and helps you (23:34)

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* Email: [email protected]

* Website: www.tonbra.com

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On today’s show I am discussing the subject of Gratitude with Spirited Lawyer, on-air-personality and Gratitude Coach Adenike Oyetunde. 

We discuss why gratitude helps us become happier people and how we cultivate an attitude of gratitude in our individual and collective lives.  

Adenike’s authenticity is the most striking thing you will hear on today’s podcast. She epitomises courage and radiates so much positive energy as shares with great detail some of her life's most challenging seasons. 

On today’s episode, you will learn how to be MORE grateful for impactful living. 

Key Highlights;

• The science behind gratitude and thankfulness
• Why some people find it hard to accept gratitude
• How parents can instil the habit of gratitude in their children
• What being MORE means to Adenike
• What can be done for people living with disabilities
• Taking personal responsibility, even in disability

About Adenike Oyetunde - 

Adenike Oyetunde is a Lawyer though not in active practice, she delved into the world of media (radio) and was nominated for several media awards, winning some and getting others for recognition on the job.

A qualified Alternate Dispute Resolutor, a qualified Human Resource Personnel, an Emotional Intelligence Coach and a Gratitude Coach. 

Adenike in 2017, was a speaker at TedX Gbagada, Lagos. Talking Philanthropy and The Role Of Empathy in Human Society. 

She is passionate about driving conversations around the plight of disability in Nigeria. Leading to her establishing the Amputees United Initiative, a social group specifically for Amputees.

Recently appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu on Persons Living With Disability. 

A GoalKeeper (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), using Advocacy to push for and encourage the inclusion for persons living with disability in her country Nigeria.

She is an author and a self titled memoir - #Adénìké.

You can connect with Adenike on;

Instagram: @adenikeoyetunde

You can also find Adenike’s book- Adenike, Her Story, Your Movie, His Glory on Amazon.  

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