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This podcast explore the latest trend in people management, using compassion and curiosity as a strategy instead of negative emotions. To learn more please visit: www.edafeokporo.com

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Thank you for being a part of my world, here is a new podcast based on my upcoming new book: https://www.edafeokporo.com/compassionisworthmorepodcast Is a limited series podcast only ten episodes. I hope you learn from it and give us an honest review on itunes. Do not forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast player.

Edafe Okporo has always been a leader in time of difficulties, migrating from Nigeria to the United States as a refugee, overcoming great obstacles and now leading a movement of building a compassionate society.   To learn more please visit my website: https://www.edafeokporo.com  Join my mailing list http://eepurl.com/gYm1Fv

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As the Corona-virus pandemic creeps into our lives, it can become very difficult to keep our routines. This has been an issue for me too. That being said, keeping to your schedule and waking up early in the morning can be very beneficial to you when things return back to normal. No matter what point in your life or stage you are in, you will find this a very useful article! This blog will also help you structure your morning to be more effective as you work from home.

Edafe Okporo has always been a leader in time of difficulties, migrating from Nigeria to the United States as a refugee, overcoming great obstacles and now leading a movement of building a compassionate society.   To learn more please visit my website: https://www.edafeokporo.com  Join my mailing list http://eepurl.com/gYm1Fv

Traditionally, the concept of having a job is waking up in the morning and leaving your house to go make some money to secure your family’s health and financial well-being. In recent years, the concept of a job has become more and more flexible; some folks have the privilege of working from home and others do not. My boyfriend Nicholas is a guru in working from home; he has been working from home for the majority of his adult life.

Nick, as he is popularly known, works as an account executive for a home heating oil company and works for Oxford property group as a licensed real estate agent. As the Corona-virus pandemic surges into our lives and more people are being asked to work from home, I decided to pick his brain on the key aspects of working from home and meeting your goals. Here is some structured advice he gave.

Five ways to remain productive as you work from home.

Edafe Okporo has always been a leader in time of difficulties, migrating from Nigeria to the United States as a refugee, overcoming great obstacles and now leading a movement of building a compassionate society.   To learn more please visit my website: https://www.edafeokporo.com  Join my mailing list http://eepurl.com/gYm1Fv

This is a test to our character and our style of leadership. The best way to lead is to serve, for a leader to be able to serve in this time they have to be able to listen to people around them and this podcast episode discuss the importance of compassionate leadership and how it can help us through this difficult time.

Edafe Okporo has always been a leader in time of difficulties, migrating from Nigeria to the United States as a refugee, overcoming great obstacles and now leading a movement of building a compassionate society.   To learn more please visit my website: https://www.edafeokporo.com  Join my mailing list http://eepurl.com/gYm1Fv

Oliver: “Is a point of privilege to be out and be able to speak about my homosexuality in public and on video, I’m being mindful to recognize although am in a safe place, there are many who cannot and we need justice and equality for everyone”.

I started this work as young as 18, started with an organization in Nigeria called alliance right. We advocate for access to condom, prevention strategies and policy for queer community in Nigeria to have access to services.

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Oliver now works in philanthropy and his foundation is doing narrative change work for minorities such as LGBTQ people, sex workers and people living with disabilities. In 2019 Oliver was awarded a champion of change and community hero during the world pride event in New York city.

His 15 years work have span from health care advocacy, direct services, research and data gathering in Nigeria and now living as an openly queer person.

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He spoke about the fears and trauma faced by gay Nigerians before there was sexual health services, the impact migrating abroad and seeking asylum as a pioneer. He spoke of the fear and resilience it took him and his peers. Oliver is a mentor and a fighter and his work have spanned the continent of Africa and continuously to in the U.S and the globe.

Edafe Okporo has always been a leader in time of difficulties, migrating from Nigeria to the United States as a refugee, overcoming great obstacles and now leading a movement of building a compassionate society.   To learn more please visit my website: https://www.edafeokporo.com  Join my mailing list http://eepurl.com/gYm1Fv