#CareerConversations: “No Matter How Mundane the Task is, Always Consider it Crucial to the Success of the Project” – Donna Obaseki-Ogunnaike
Donna Obaseki-Ogunnaike is an Energy Law expert, poet, writer and a Partner of ACAS-Law (1st tier Nigerian law firm) possessing over 17 years of experience in Energy and Corporate Commercial Law practices. She consults extensively on a wide range of investment issues for international exploration, oil service and multinational trading companies. She advises on strategy, planning and development solutions to project specific ventures within the oil and gas industry. She was nominated as […]
“I’ve Never Gone Through Life Looking For Anyone To Make Space For Me. I Try To Create My Own Space Or Fill The Space That Is Available.”- Bose Ogulu (Mama Burna)
Bose Ogulu, mother and manager of one of Nigeria’s biggest Afro-fusion stars, Burna Boy holds more than motherhood as her title. She wears various professional hats that has shaped her career trajectory significantly. With a Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages (she speaks French, Italian, German, English, and Yoruba), and a Masters of Arts in […]
A Good Leader Shouldn’t Confuse Task Delegation With Giving Orders – 9 Leadership Mistakes To Avoid
Leaders are not perfect, nobody is. However, to be an effective leader is to acknowledge your imperfections and try to correct them. Below, we share nine leadership mistakes to avoid. Using Whatsapp as Your Primary Communication Tool You most likely have heard of/use the popular instant messaging app – Whatsapp. Whatsapp is relatively convenient and smart […]
#LadyBossInterview: “Challenges Have Nothing To Do With Gender. If You Are in Business, Challenges Will Definitely Come Your Way From Time to Time” #LLA Meets Mabel Makun – MD/CEO, Midas Interiors
Rustic,vintage,modern,Picasso,neutrals,marigold yellow,those are the words and world of Mabel Makun- a passionate lover of arts,music,fashion who redefines residential and commercial spaces. CEO Midas Interiors Limited with a portfolio of interior designs comprising of residential apartments fashion boutiques,office/work spaces. The company seeks to bring freshness and top notch quality to delightful customers. She is also well known […]
#LLAInterview: “Failure Shouldn’t Mar You, It Should Make You” #LLA Meets Eno Essien, Founder, Rheytrak Limited
Eno Essien is the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Rheytrak Limited, a Vehicle Tracking and Recovery company licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which she established eleven years ago at the age of twenty five and with no prior work experience ever. Under her leadership, the company has consistently experienced steady and remarkable accomplishments and […]
3 Reasons Adaora Mbelu’s This Thing Called Purpose Should Be on Your Bucket List
In living a purpose driven life, it is important to know your identity – not what the world wants, but who you are – what God wants for you. I am God’s Child, Bright Light, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Entrepreneur, Rapper, Poet, Artist, Songwriter, Actor, Content Producer, Project Manager, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Economist, Writer, Brand Developer, Talent Manager, […]
Build Your Self-Esteem With These Five Helpful Steps
Many of us recognize the value of improving our feelings of self-worth. When our self-esteem is higher, we not only feel better about ourselves, we are more resilient as well. Brain scan studies demonstrate that when our self-esteem is higher, we are likely to experience common emotional wounds such as rejection and failure as less painful, and bounce back […]
Offer Your Team Opportunities To Promote Themselves and Gain Experience; You Don’t Have To Do Everything Yourself – 13 Ways to Gain Credibility as a Leader
When it comes to team management, and life generally, we learn gradually the importance of gaining credibility. As a leader gaining credibility works in two ways. You treat others the same way you’d want to be treated and then receive/earn the respect you want. It therefore follows that if we treat others well, it will […]
Meet Kim Jayde- Zimbabwe’s Influential TV Presenter, Model and MC
TV Presenter, Model and MC, Kim Jayde is all the inspiration you need to get your day up and running! Like most successful media personality, Kim’s success story comes with a story. Coming from a conservative family background, where being an entrepreneur and pursuing the arts was not viewed as a stable source of income, […]
Yes! Buchi Emecheta remains a Leading Lady at 75
On 21st July, 2019, Google doodle celebrated Buchi Emecheta on her 75th Post humous birthday. Florence Onyebuchi “Buchi” Emecheta (21 July 1944 – 25 January 2017) was a Nigerian-born novelist, who wrote plays and an autobiography, as well as works for children. She was the author of more than 20 books, including Second Class Citizen (1974), The Bride Price (1976), The Slave Girl (1977) […]