By Omo Akoje Okonkwo
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their j
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr Doyin Atewologun, a psychologist and scholar practitioner. Doyin is the CEO and founder of Delta, a leadership and inclusion consultancy, and also serves as a leadership program advisor at Rhodes Trust at the University of Oxford. She has been recognized for her innovative methodologies and pioneering work in promoting inclusion and excellence in organizations. Doyin shares her insights on diversity and inclusion, drawing from her extensive experience in coaching, executive education, and program design. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of diversity and inclusion with Doyin.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
EPISODE RESOURES
https://deltaalphapsi.com/resources/
Government Report - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-report-of-the-commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities/foreword-introduction-and-full-recommendations
GMC Report – Fair to Refer
BMA Report – Why are we still here
EHRC - Unconscious Bias Report
GUEST CONTACT METHOD
https://deltaalphapsi.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-doyin-atewologun-1025343/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Doyin is a multiple award-winning chartered business psychologist, consultant, speaker, executive coach, researcher and skilled facilitator.
She is also a thought leader in diversity and inclusivity, multiple identities and organisational leadership. She has worked with several FTSE 100 businesses, United Nations agencies, the UK Civil Service and professional services firms. Past engagements include leadership development for a global financial institution, coaching for aspiring senior civil servants, a diversity audit for an industry regulator and implicit bias training for legal services.
Doyin is Deputy Chair of the British Psychology Society’s Diversity and Inclusion at Work group. She is Advisor, Scholar Leadership Development & Programming, The Rhodes Trust, previously Dean of Rhodes Scholarships at the University of Oxford. She also currently holds faculty positions at Cranfield School of Management, UK; Queen Mary University of London, School of Business and Management; Lagos Business School, Nigeria and the Human Resources Management Department at University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Doyin was the lead researcher of the 2017 Sir John Parker Review into ethnic diversity on FTSE 100 boards (commissioned by the then UK Secretary of State for Business).
These experiences and qualifications combined, give Doyin an extensive understanding of leadership development in the context of diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications:
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
On returning from a 5-day conference Dr Omo would like to share with you what she has learned listening to peak performance coach Tony Robbins, top Life and Business Strategist, and supporting many people to overcome their reticence in facing their challenges and fears by, literally, walking through fire. Find out what Dr Omo learned from helping others through this cathartic breakthrough.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘His name is Tony Robbins. He’s a peak performance coach and I’ve started listening to him and working with him since 2015 and my life has truly been changed. I really believe that he came into my life at the right time.’
‘God surrounds you with the people around you to make it happen.’
‘As the participants were coming to the point where they had to walk on the fire, what really, really helped them was when we were all chanting with them. We were like; ‘Yes, yes, yes!’’
‘I was volunteering and registering about 800 people and saying hello to people with ease. Despite the fact that I was welcoming people, greeting people at the door so easily, I taught myself that I was shy.’
‘Taking charge of you moving into your next leadership position is your responsibility.’
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease.
Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone’s diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face.
I’m proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
This episodes guest is the exciting and inspiring Titilayo Ameh, a registered Psychotherapist (MBACP) and Counsellor, a mental health and well-being workshop leader, an advocate for vulnerable youth, a successful podcast host, and a facilitator of hundreds of clients to eliminate stress and create balanced lifestyles so they can live engaged with their loved ones while pursuing their passions and purpose with joy. Listen in to this conversation covering biofeedback therapy, misalignment and imbalances, equality, masculine and feminine energy, and Titilayo’s plans for the future.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘I understand what it’s like to feel so lost and just the hope of knowing I can do something that I love, so I got into counselling.’
‘In this program, we’re helping people cleanse their toxins, physical and emotional. We’ll be balancing their bodies and we’re really helping them pursue their passions in alignment.’
‘Giving a voice to what it can be like for a brown woman and the inner turmoil that you go through that you can’t really explain to those around you.’
‘There are days of rest where I’m just nurturing, self-caring and making sure I’m looking after myself.’
‘You have the right to feel safe and comfortable.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.titilayoamehill.com/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Titilayo is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). She has a Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Counselling from the University of Surrey. She trained in mental health with the National Health Service(NHS) in the UK and possesses over 15 years of experience working in paediatric clinics, corporate organisations, educational settings, and youth services. She is a certified Paws B Mindfulness Curriculum Teacher and a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator trained to teach in schools and corporate organisations.
GUEST CONTACT METHOD
https://www.facebook.com/titi.hill.3
https://www.linkedin.com/in/titilayo-ameh-b94b118a
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease.
Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone’s diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face.
I’m proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
Today’s guest is a woman who you should listen to and pay attention to. I hope you have a notepad to hand because you’re sure to learn a lot. Olasubomi Iginla-Aina is a recipient of the Member of the British Empire (MBE), Director of GNEC liaising for the Global NGO to the UN, and founder of the Lightup Foundation. She joins Omo on Power in Diversity to tell her story made up of faith, loss, trials and tribulations, and solutions.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘God does not called the qualified, but he qualifies the called’
‘I don’t want you to admire me to the point where you want to be like me’
‘I’m always concerned about making things better, solutions, solutions, solutions’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Olasubomi Iginla Aina MBE on LinkedIn
Olasubomi Iginla Aina (@ainasubomi) • Instagram photos and videos
Olasubomi Iginla Aina MBE. (@ainasubomii) / Twitter
Light Up Foundation
ABOUT THE GUEST
Olasubomi Iginla-Aina is a mother of three, a humanitarian, and recipient of the Member of the British Empire (MBE) award. The award was given to her by Prince William, who represented Her Majesty, the Queen of England. In 2021 she was globally elected to become the director of the global NGO, GNEC and liaises with the UN. Olasubomi has consistently worked behind the scenes in touching numerous lives across the globe. She is the founder/CEO of Lightup Foundation, which provides succour, inspiration and empowerment to the youth of the world.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
Welcome to the first episode of Power in Diversity with Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo, this podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As a great introduction to the podcast we have a fantastic guest, Dr Anna Kusi on the show. Anna is a medical doctor with a background in obstetrics and gynaecology and is the founder of Black Female Doctors UK with the aim of uniting black female doctors to support each other in their careers.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘We forget that the menopause can affect any woman at any age’
‘We need to be menopause ready and do it like a real boss lady’
‘With the lack of diversity, you can feel the imposter syndrome’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Black Female Doctors UK (@blackfemaledrs.uk) • Instagram photos and videos
Dr Anna Kusi on LinkedIn
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr Anna Kusi is a medical doctor with a background in obstetrics and gynaecology and is the founder of Black Female Doctors UK with the aim of uniting black female doctors to support each other in their careers. She’s also a mum of two and a strong advocate of post reproductive health for women.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease.
Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone’s diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face.
I’m proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
Dr Chinwe Akuonu graduated from King’s College London with multiple awards to her name, such as London’s Best Young Dentist finalist 2022. She is currently a key opinion leader for Colgate. She dedicates time to mentoring aspiring dentists, creating education videos to promote oral health, volunteering, and advocating for inclusivity within the dental profession. Dr Cinwe joins Dr Omo on Power in Diversity to share her story and hopefully inspire you to aim for the best.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘These experiences build you and your resilience.’
‘I’m not going to give up even if they laugh at me..’
‘It’s hard when you see injustice and others turn away.’
‘Validation does not need to come from anywhere external.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Dr Chinwe Akuonu on LinkedIn
Dr Chinwe Akuonu (@dr.chinwe.55) • Instagram photos and videos
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr Chinwe Akuonu graduated from King’s College London with multiple awards to her name, such as London’s Best Young Dentist finalist 2022. She is currently a key opinion leader for Colgate. Her dental career started 10 years ago, as a dental hygienist in Italy.
Chinwe is very passionate about her job. She has a keen interest in restorative and endodontic treatments. She dedicates time to mentoring aspiring dentists, creating education videos to promote oral health, volunteering, and advocating for inclusivity within the dental profession. She has written several articles on the topic of equality and diversity and has been invited to be a speaker at multiple events, in and outside dentistry.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease.
Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone’s diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face.
I’m proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
Dr Maggie Andi is a Dental Practice Owner, Holistic Dentist, Life Coach, and passionate Youth Football Coach. She joins Oma today on Power in Diversity to talk about her career in dentistry, the different hats she wears as a life coach and football coach, and her wonderful attitude when it comes to tackling obstacles and seeing them as opportunities to grow and give.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘I remember thinking for the first time in a long time, it is possible to try’
‘I can’t handle sick children and dying people, so that ruled out medicine’
‘Sometimes you just fall into something and you know if it’s right for you’
‘The world will move in a certain way when it’s ready for something’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Maggie on LinkedIn
Mill Hill Dental Practice
Maggie Data Andi (@maggietheholisticdentist) • Instagram photos and videos
Dr Maggie Data Andi BDS MJDF RCSEng MFDS CGDent UK (@maggie_andi) / Twitter
ABOUT THE GUEST
“I qualified from St Barts and the Royal London, Queen Mary school of medicine and dentistry in 2003, aged just 22. It’s been a tremendous learning journey since I have embarked on several post graduate courses and gained certification in various fields of restorative dentistry. I was extremely proud to receive my prestigious Membership of the joint dental faculties of Surgery and General Practice.
I love so many aspects of my profession, and as such have never specialised as I would rather not be limited to one niche, or indeed one profession! I inherited my fierce, stubborn entrepreneurial spirit from my father who, not content with being a Professor, is now fulfilling his ambition of building a university!”
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease.
Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone’s diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face.
I’m proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
The amazing Fiona Campbell is with us today on Power in Diversity. Her career has been very diverse, going from air traffic control to hospitality to sales. She's a clinical hypnotherapy, an NLP trainer, an executive coach, and a corporate facilitator. As a certified NLP business trainer, Fiona is helping businesses with communication skills, leadership development, and sales training.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘It’s lifelong learning, nothing stops, and age does not matter.'
‘Stop telling yourself you're an imposter. Stop it. Stop putting that label onto yourself.’
‘If you don't open your mouth in business and say what you've achieved, someone else is going to own it for themselves.’
‘Get me involved in something I want. How can I help? How can I do this? Say to your manager, in two years' time, I would love to be in that position like you. How do I do it?’
‘If you use language in a certain way, you can influence behaviour.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
www.nlpbusinesscircle.com
Fiona on LinkedIn
ABOUT THE GUEST
“I started my career in Air Traffic Control, moved into Hospitality and for many years worked around Europe running clubs and bars. I then transitioned into Sales and had been working in Dubai as a Sales Manager for Xerox in the late 80s when I got my big NLP 'WOW' moment.
This is when I knew that I had stumbled on something special. My introduction to NLP was the catalyst to major life changes. I moved back to the UK and immersed myself in learning as much as I could about the way the mind works.
I qualified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Business Performance Coach, NLP Practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner, Licensed NLP Trainer and finally, an NLP Business Coach Trainer. In 2001 I set up my own company focusing on helping others learn to use NLP techniques to help them become better Business Leaders and Coaches.
I developed a range of NLP-based Corporate Communication, Presentation and Coaching courses. In 2005 I created my NLP Business Practitioner, NLP Business Master Practitioner and NLP Business Coach Programmes. I have been delivering these in the UK, UAE and India since 2020, and I now deliver most of my training online.
As we are living in a time of complete disruption, the need for business leaders to develop the mental agility that NLP skills provide has never been greater.
Having spent years refining the use of NLP for business and coaching, it's now my passion to train as many people as I can to use these amazing techniques to help others have more choices and lead the best life they can”
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease.
Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone’s diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face.
I’m proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
Today’s guest on Power in Diversity is someone Dr. Omo has watched grow from strength to strength. Elaine Cunningham Walker is an award-winning educational strategist and founder of the Global Educational Consulting firm, who has also been featured in Forbes. As a mother of two highly gifted children, both of whom were endorsed by Manasa after appearing on Channel Four's Child Genius, Elaine has become a go-to consultant for parents seeking advice on how to bring out the best in their own children.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘The statistics say that if you're a black single mother, your children must end up on a particular trajectory. And I didn't want that for my children’
‘You can do everything right, but if you don't know someone who knows somebody who knows somebody, those doors cannot be open for you’
‘Pitch yourself as somebody that they need to know’
‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Elaine on LinkedIn
Elaine Cunningham-Walker
Elaine C Walker BSc, MSc (@elainecwalker) / Twitter
Elaine C Walker|Mentor|Speaker|Female Founder (@elainecwalker) • Instagram photos and videos
ABOUT THE GUEST
Elaine Cunningham Walker is an award-winning educational strategist and founder of the Global Educational Consulting firm, who has been featured in Forbes. As a mother of two highly gifted children, both of whom were endorsed by Manasa after appearing on Channel Four's Child Genius series in 2015, Elaine has become a go-to consultant for parents seeking advice on how to bring out the best in their own children. Her personal experience in raising her children, and securing their admission with music and drama scholarships to top boarding schools, including St. Paul's, Eton and Harrow, has made her a specialist in bespoke educational roadmaps, tuition, and strategies to help children achieve similar success.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease.
Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone’s diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face.
I’m proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
Hoda Zekavat has spent her whole life seeking answers to how she can better function and be a wholesome member of society while struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety and other dissociative disorders. After experiencing over 30 years of Christianity, Islam, and New Ageism, her belief that everything lies within and not without has become unshakable. Hoda and host Omo will be talking about how Hoda helps others back to the truth within themselves.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘Hypnosis isn’t about controlling another person, it’s a deep state of calm’
‘I decided never to go there again and take responsibility for my own life’
‘Once I became a mum, I lost a sense of who I was’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Hoda Zekavat • Coach • Speaker (@phalvacoaching) • Instagram photos and videos
Hoda on LinkedIn
Hoda Zekavat - Coach - Speaker | Linktree
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ABOUT THE GUEST
“Hi there, my name is Hoda, I’m a transformation coach and speaker based in Berlin. My expertise lies in Hypnosis, Shadow Work and Inner Child Healing, all stemming from Jungian Psychoanalysis.
I see my role as a catalyst of transformation through exploring the effects of the individual’s inner masculine-feminine energy dynamics on their external reality.
Having myself overcome decades of trauma and abuse, while accumulating 18 years of language teaching, 11 years of confidence coaching, and 3 years of transformative coaching experience, I offer a safe space for your healing and transformation into the version of yourself that feels more like home.”
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease.
Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone’s diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face.
I’m proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity.
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.
Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.
CONTACT METHOD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo
The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.