Episodes
Leadership experience vs leadership roles, finding the courage to suggest changes about how your team works, and embracing AI in the HR sector.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/evy-nyairo
Connect with Evy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evy-m-nyairo/
Learn more about IDinsight: https://www.idinsight.org/
Published 09/04/23
Entrusting Team Members To Learn On The Job, Gaining Buy-In From Peer Managers, And Keeping The Company's Mission And Vision At The Forefront Of Strategy Conversations
Episode Summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/queen-kaze
Connect with Queen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/queen-kaze-612885125/
Learn more about Jibu: https://jibuco.com/
Published 08/07/23
Building the business case for HR initiatives within companies, growing his network through CoffeeChat, and practicing an agile mindset as a manager.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/ruben-munien
Connect with Ruben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-munien-1131b064/
Learn more about CIEL Textile: https://www.cieltextile.com/
Published 07/24/23
Knowing when to shut down a project, leveraging peer coaching, and continuous innovation in the fintech sector.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/adebola-adeniran
Connect with Adebola: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adebola-niran/
Learn more about Moni: https://www.moni.africa/
Published 07/17/23
The Role of Consultants, Adapting His Leadership Style, and Knowing When In-Person Dealmaking is Desired
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/ivan-mbowa
Connect with Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmbowa/
Published 06/26/23
Learning about leadership in student-run organizations, the importance of including peer support during startup accelerators, and working with a management coach to navigate a promotion.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/audrey-mate
Connect with Audrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khasavuli/
Learn more about Village Capital: https://vilcap.com/
Published 06/12/23
Preparing For A Dynamic Career, Leadership Styles Learned On The Job, and Finding a Business Worth Promoting
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/darshani-haria
Connect with Darshani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshaniharia/
Learn more about Rescue.co: https://www.rescue.co/
Published 06/05/23
Becoming An Engineering Manager, Moving to Europe, And Leveraging Mentorship
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/hannah-olukoye
Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaholukoye/
Learn more about TaxFix: https://taxfix.de/
Published 05/29/23
The communication, collaboration, and stakeholder influence needed as a product manager.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/tai-ajayi
Connect with Tai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taiwo-ajayi-4b316a49/
Learn more about Propel: https://withpropel.com/
Published 05/22/23
Learning when to speak up and not taking power skills for granted.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/cassandra-kiereini
Connect with Cassandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandramk/
Learn more about Shortlist: https://shortlist.net/
Published 05/15/23
The Power of Peer Coaching & Fostering Trust Through Remote Work
Episode Summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/judy-komen
Connect with Judy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judykomen/
Learn more about TryKe: https://www.solar-e-cycles.com/
Published 04/03/23
Leveraging curiosity as a superpower
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/rose-mwende
Connect with Rose: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemwende/
Learn more about Kipawa: https://www.kipawa.io/
Published 03/20/23
Listening to all perspectives, collaborating with others, and crafting logical arguments.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/hakeem-akiode
Connect with Hakeem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hakeemakiode/
Learn more about Youverify: https://www.youverify.co/
Published 03/13/23
Diving into manager roles early in your career, being proactive and selective when seeking out a mentor, and feeling ownership and pride in the products your company provides.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/evans-onyango
Connect with Evans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evans-onyango-826a0499/
Learn more about Ona: https://ona.io/home/
Published 03/06/23
Moving across different sectors early in your career, finding roles that help you uncover new skills, and taking an active role in translating a global company’s culture
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/james-osho
Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-osho-acca-03520129/
Learn more about IDP Education: https://www.idp.com/
Published 02/27/23
Driving early adoption within the fintech sector, positioning your team strategically within your company, and aiming to be a pull leader.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/timothy-mburu
Connect with Timothy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-mburu-a1468116/
Learn more about Madison Group Kenya: https://www.madison.co.ke/
Published 01/30/23
Earning promotions through both performance and trust, setting internal expectations through SOPs, and building a customer council
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/samantha-wambui
Connect with Samantha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-samantha-wambui-b092694a/
Learn more about Raise: https://www.getraise.io/
Published 12/05/22
Giving enough time to your team members, team collaboration at tech startups, and putting in the effort to upskill yourself
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/benedict-oghenede
Connect with Benedict: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedict-oghenede-b70955b0/
Learn more about Trove Finance: https://www.troveapp.co/
Published 11/28/22
Leveraging team members for peer learning, separating personal and project check-ins and embracing the world of data.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/tricia-govindasamy
Connect with Tricia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-govindasamy/
Learn more about the Code For Africa: https://codeforafrica.org/
Published 10/17/22
Leadership through influence, learning and relearning leadership lessons, and digital transformation within African governments
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/esther-ndagire
Connect with Esther: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-ndagire/
Learn more about the African Union: https://au.int/
Published 09/26/22
Being firm on outcomes and flexible on strategy, staying agile to grow quickly, and using coaching sessions to expand your perspective.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/gabriel-gab-umoden
Connect with Gabriel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielgabumoden/
Learn more about The African Talent Company: https://www.tatcafrica.com/
Published 09/12/22
Building a team from scratch, maintaining continuity in the face of staff turnover and being comfortable with your team’s motivations
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/ann-kitare
Connect with Ann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-kitare-6806374a/
Learn more about Fuzu: https://www.fuzu.com/
Published 09/05/22
Managing others the way you would want to be managed, identifying your values before setting a vision, and the many sides of community management
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/kelly-ng-lun
Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynl/
Learn more about MCB: https://mcb.mu/
Published 08/15/22
Finding win-win roles for team members, building a culture of trust within a fast-moving startup team, and translating your personal superpower into a business advantage.
Episode summary: https://blog.coffeechat.co/p/ifedolapo-ogunjubee
Connect with Ife: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifedolapo-ogunjubee/
Learn more about Termii: https://termii.com/
Published 08/08/22