In this episode I am joined by Andrew Mahiga, Private Sector Specialist, Tanzania. He speaks on “How to Build a Globally Competitive African Private Sector”. Correction: We misquoted African graduate statistics from McKinsey Podcast. Sign Up for the "Optimize Your Profile" Bundle Offer here: https://link.waveapps.com/x5rdh6-m7mypj Sign Up to the Next Level Business Strategy: https://link.waveapps.com/6mghch-tuynup #PrivateSector #GlobalCompetitiveness #AfricanPrivateSector #360Leadership #Podcast #ModestaMahiga #ModestaMahigaLLC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

I had a very impactful conversation with Herb Cogliano, former CEO of Sullivan and Cogliano Designers, International Business Growth Advisor, and Certified Scaling Up Coach, on the topic ‘How to Execute the 4 Critical Decisions to Scale Up Your Business’. https://link.waveapps.com/6mghch-tuynup Sign Up for the "Optimize Your Profile" Bundle Offer here: https://link.waveapps.com/x5rdh6-m7mypj #Business #Pivoting #Markets #360Leadership #Leadership #Podcast #ModestaMahiga #ModestaMahigaLLC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

✨In this episode, I am joined by Kendra Gaither, The President of the U.S.-Africa Business Centre, to speak on the topic ‘Advancing U.S.-Africa Business Partnerships’. Sign Up for the "Optimize Your Profile" Bundle Offer here: https://link.waveapps.com/x5rdh6-m7mypj #US #Africa #Business #Commercial #Trade #Investment #USAfrica #Partnerships #ISAfricaBusinessCenter #USChamber #USChamberofCommerce #USBusiness #USBiz #AfricaBusiness #AfricaBiz #AfricanUnion #AfCFTA #GlobalMarkets #GlobalPartnerships #AdvancingPartnerships #360Leadership #Leadership #Podcast #ModestaMahiga #ModestaMahigaLLC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Leadership can be daunting, which is why this episode is wholly dedicated to improving leadership effectiveness. If you need leadership coaching services with me, book a consultation call: https://next.waveapps.com/checkouts/f0fd3a8e5ad449ea84bff3d4e7fc21b6 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Leadership can be daunting, which is why this episode is wholely dedicated to improving leadership effectiveness. If you need leadership coaching services with me, book a consultation call: https://next.waveapps.com/checkouts/f0fd3a8e5ad449ea84bff3d4e7fc21b6 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Leadership can be daunting, which is why this episode is wholely dedicated to improving leadership effectiveness. If you need leadership coaching services with me, book a consultation call: https://next.waveapps.com/checkouts/f0fd3a8e5ad449ea84bff3d4e7fc21b6 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In this episode, I cover one of my favorite topics ‘How to Fail Successfully’. Tune in on all digital platforms to listen to the full episode: #Failure #Success #FailingSuccessfully #360Leadership #360LeadershipPodcast #ModestaMahiga #ModestaMahigaLLC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

“A 50/50 balance may not be necessarily what we need. What we need is to have competent people within an institution that are able to lead. I don't want to have women leaders that could potentially be role models for younger women who don't have the capacity, but are there just because we want the numbers to be equal.” Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed. Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations. In this episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, Ambassador Mohammed speaks from her experience “Leading Africa’s Global Interests”. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Phumla Motsa is a Registered Occupational Therapist and the Founder of  Remote Ergonomics & MotsaHealth, a 100% female black-owned occupational therapy practice in Johannesburg, South Africa. With more than 15 years of consulting experience, Phumla has helped small and large South African companies and employees struggling with productivity and non-performance due to an illness or injury to optimize their contribution at work.   Her passion lies in improving the lives of ordinary people and supporting them to return to a sustainable productive life. She supports organizations with Functional Capacity Evaluations to determine whether an employee (following an injury or illness) can perform their work tasks, Case Management, providing for a smooth return to work for employees that have been off work for some time, Ergonomics workstation assessments and home office ergonomic workstation setup, as well as Speaking and Training on the fact that according to the WHO “Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with low back pain being the single leading case of disability in 160 countries”.   Phumla is also an Associate at Work-Link and an ASISA Academy Trainer.   Before starting her own business, Phumla consulted for Alexander Forbes Consultants & Actuaries Limited, a global financial services company that specialises in insurance, health, retirement, life, and other wealth and assets solutions.   Phumla holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Witwatersrand, a Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Pretoria, and a Diploma in Health Economics from the University of Cape Town, in South Africa. You can contact Phumla through: [email protected] Phumla's LinkedIn Account Phumla's Instagram Account --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Rita Mchaki is a Strategy Specialist with 15+ years of experience implementing US$50 million+ private and non-profit business and project development, resource mobilization, and communication projects in matrixed multinational, multisector, and multi-stakeholder contexts. She leads with integrity and inclusion, effectively driving internal and external strategy collaboration and results. Rita is the Principal Management Consultant at P.S. Management Consultants Ltd, offering Strategy Planning, Development & Implementation, Business Development & Management, Strategic Communication & Advocacy, Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Engagement & Management, and Resources Mobilization & Programme Cycle Management services. She is also a Board and Senior Management team advisor. Rita holds a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration. You can reach Rita on her LinkedIn Profile. #Consultant #Consulting #Consultancy #Leadership #LeadershipPodcast #ModestaMahiga360LeadershipPodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

On the latest episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, our guest, Samwel Ndandala shared the mindsets, money, and mentorship habits of the wealthy so we can learn what it takes to generate and enjoy the freedom that comes with building generational wealth Samwel Ndandala is a growth mindset leader with over thirteen years of experience in finance, reporting, local and international tax as well as transfer pricing. He has advised a number of multinational banks in Africa and Europe on finance, strategy, and taxation. Samwel has been a member of the Tanzania’s Finance Minister’s Think Tank, advising him on fiscal policy matters. He has also addressed the budgetary committee of the parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania. Samwel also regularly produces thought leadership materials and publications. An effective communicator, Samwel has delivered numerous technical trainings and talks in professional and business associations, including the ACCA (UK), CPA (T), CEO Roundtable (Tanzania), and South African, American, British, and European Union Business Groups in Tanzania. Samwel holds a Masters from SOAS, University of London, and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Mzumbe University (Tanzania) and is a member of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK, and Certified Public Accountant CPA, Tanzania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Janet Mbene is a distinguished Senior Economist, International Trade, Regional Integration, Finance and Banking Expert. She has a wealth of Government Cabinet Ministerial, Parliamentary, Board, and Senior Leadership experience. Janet’s expertise spans across the public, private, civil society, international development, and academic sectors. Ms. Mbene is the Founder and Director of SIA Limited, a private firm that provides both entrepreneurship and business services to MSMEs and investment services to both domestic and international investors. She is also a Senior Associate Consultant, Trade & Investment & Government Relations at Modesta Mahiga LLC. Janet specializes in stakeholder engagement and program design and implementation for policy, regulatory, and institutional reforms to promote inclusive and sustainable, economic, financial, and human capital development and impact. Janet holds a Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics from the University of New England, Australia, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Contact Janet: Janet's LinkedIn +255 755 067 594 [email protected] #WomenLedBusinesses --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

What makes you think you will achieve your goal this year? What makes this attempt different from all others you made in previous years? Goal Setting Course: www.ModestaMahiga.com/courses Email [email protected] for coaching services. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Happy Holidays! In the episode, we talk about 'How to Create Holiday Boundaries that Safe Guard Your New Year'. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

If you've ever had to motivate that member of your team who does the minimum and calls it a day to be and do more. Or, you have peered in another department to pull resources to collaborate on a project. Or, need the board to approve a budget. Then you had to deal with what it takes to win with people. The higher up you go, the less you need to prove your technical skills to secure buy-in from others. Rather, how well you engage with people, politics, and power will determine whether your teammate will step up, your peers will share resources, and the board will approve that budget. In this episode, we will talk about how to win with people. www.ModestaMahiga.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In this episode we are talking about “How to Leverage Tech to Build Global Solutions in Africa”. I am joined by Irene Kiwia, a pan African Social Economic Champion. Irene has a career that spans over 17 years in Media, Marketing, Communications, Technology, and Development Programs that are focused on Youth and Women Empowerment. She is the Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer of Adanian Labs – A Pan African venture studio on a mission to actuate the tech revolution in Africa by building 300 tech startups by 2025. She is also the Founder of Twaa – A global digital platform for women to build communities, network and mentor each other. She is the Founder of eCOBbA – An AI driven FinTech platform designed to integrate underserved financially excluded populations in Africa into the financial ecosystems through community savings and lending platforms. She is also the Founder of The Africa Blockchain Center - A company that focuses on building blockchain capacity in Africa. Irene, who is a mom of three, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of Dar es Salaam, and an MBA in Marketing from the same institution. Irene’s accolades are that she’s the Fortune/State Department Global Woman Leader, Global Health and Diplomacy Fellow, Woman of The Year Africa by Africa Reconnect, Obama Africa Leader, African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) - Empowerment Award finalist, Women in Africa Platform (WIA) Tanzanian Ambassador, Invest to Impact Tanzanian Ambassador (An initiative by Findev Canada, OPIC, CDC Investment Works, Proparco and Mastercard Foundation), Tanzania Country Head for SADC - WIB (Southern African Development Community Women in Business), and Advisory Board Member for African Women in Energy and Power Initiative – (AWEaP.) Adanian Labs Website Twaa Community Irene’s LinkedIn Our Website: www.ModestaMahiga.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Lulu Massawe is a Financial Specialist based in Murrieta California. She is a graduate in Business Management from Bangalore University in India and holds FINRA investment licenses i.e series 6, 63 & 26. Lulu also holds Life Insurance Licenses in several states in the USA and is an Instructor for Insurance Agents for PFSU in Southern California.  Her sweet spot is in consulting and facilitating for small and medium sized businesses, as well as individuals wanting to build their assets under management. Her commitment to those she serves is maximizing performance, minimizing fees, reducing, or eliminating taxes wherever possible. Lulu Massawe’s contact: 951.837.9501 Lulu Massawe's Email Address Lulu Massawe’s LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In this episode, I am joined by Remmie Male, a friend, and a phenomenal woman leader. We are going to talk about “Your Network is Your Networth”. Remmie Male is a multitalented individual who wears many hats. She is an accomplished Author, Writer, Business Incubator, Trainer, Speaker, and Executive Coach. With a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Makerere University, Remmie has used her expertise to make a positive impact in her community. As the Founder of Jamboree et Rendezvouz, an Events Management, and PR Firm, Remmie has honed her skills in organizing and promoting various projects.  Additionally, she is a proprietor of the Women of Valor Foundation. It focuses on empowering women and youth economically through Mentorship, Executive Coaching, Business Training, and Motivational Talks.  Through her company and foundation, Remmie has worked diligently on projects that aim to fundraise, raise awareness, and empower communities economically. She has successfully organized seminars like Dominion in the Market Place, which empowers employable church folks by equipping them with skills in Branding, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Personal Leadership. Remmie’s dedication to the community has been recognized by prestigious organizations. She is an alumni of Vital Voices Global Women’s Network and the Irex Community Solutions Program both of which annually awards community leaders for their outstanding contributions. With her expertise and passion for empowering individuals and communities, Remmie is making a significant difference in the lives of many. Get Remmie Male's Book Here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

The price of leadership is a focused investment today, for greater peace, prosperity, influence, and impact tomorrow. You cannot reap what you don't sow and it is not enough to be in the leadership seat. You have to relate with others to build the credibility, relatability, and trustworthiness to influence them. What then does the price of leadership look like? Connect with us at [email protected] Leadership Development Program: https://www.modestamahiga.com/leadershipdevelopment --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

360 Leadership Feedback is the feedback you get on your leadership effectiveness from both work relationships such as direct managers, direct reports, peers that you work with, and clients that you work with. As well as, family relationships and whoever else knows you well enough to give you honest, critical, and useful feedback that you can review and take action to improve your leadership effectiveness. Get our 360 Leadership Assessment Tool here: https://360leadeshipinstitute.teachable.com/p/my-downloadable-39504 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In this episode, we explore options on how to lead when you are not in control. Email us: [email protected] if you want to sign up to our leadership services. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

If someone mentioned your name or searched it online would they find you to be a relatable and credible professional that they can trust and approach as the go-to person in your field? Do you struggle to get career or business opportunities or is your career or organization stuck at the same level? If you are not moving forward in your career, business, or cause, it may be because you are not visible and people don’t know about you. Or, you maybe you are visible, but just not relevant in what you communicate, so your ideal audience does not associate you with a person they would want to engage or purchase from. Or maybe you are relevant, but not value-adding in what you bring to the table. Or perhaps you are value-adding, but they just don’t see you as their Trusted Solution Provider. Would you like to increase your influence, income, and impact, but don’t know where to start? The Build a Powerful Personal Brand Course will help you package your expertise in such a way as to deliver transformational, attractive, and profitable solutions to your Ideal client’s problems that would be keen to engage you or buy from you to solve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Too many of us leaders still suffer from people pleasing. Whether it is socially or professionally, we say "yes" when we mean to say "no" and we resent our engagement all the way from the beginning to the end. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Do you lead people who are all very different? Do you struggle to know what makes each tick? Would you like to be more effective at getting them to work well together? Listen to this episode where I dive deep into effectively leading people and be able to get the organizational and team results that you are looking for. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In this episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast we talk about "Managing Transitions". We've all been through work and life transitions. You may be going through one right now. Depending on how effectively we each manage transitions, we can either come out stronger or succumb to the disruption and struggle to recover. We are joined by Esther Edwards who is an ICF, CCLC,  & AGCC Certified Coach, serves as a Coach Trainer, and is currently a Doctoral student of Leadership with Global Perspectives at George Fox University. As a Pastor, coach, avid learner, and developer of people, Esther has served in leadership for over 35 years and knows how a leader can feel stuck when approaching new seasons.  She believes your life and leadership deserve to be embraced with purpose, enjoyment, and intentionality for lasting resilience and impact and therefore, serves as a thought partner in those shifting seasons of life where greater self-awareness, alignment with one's strengths and values, and increased clarity are needed to move forward with confidence.  To learn more about working with Esther Edwards visit ⁠www.enjoythejourneycoaching.com Find Pastor Esther on LinkedIn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

This Modesta Mahiga 360 Ledership Podcast is all about leveling up as a leader to have the credibility (expertise and experience) and relatabiligy (character and connection) to be trusted and given access to influence and others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In this episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Lwidiko Edward Mhamilawa and we are going to talk about “Building the Next Generation of Globally Competitive African Leaders in STEM” Dr. Lwidiko Mhamilawa is a lecturer at the Department of Parasitology and Medical Entomology at MUHAS. Dr. Lwidiko Mhamilawa is also a co-founder of ProjeKt Inspire, a social enterprise that focuses on introducing a child-centered approach to learning Science Technology Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, known as project-based integrated learning; for both primary and secondary school-age children.  The objective is to provide proof of concept for the incorporation of the approach into the current education system as a way to equip and inspire the young generation into STEM fields and foster innovation and development in the country.  His works have led to him becoming the Next Einstein Forum Ambassador to Tanzania and the recipient of the Point of Light Award from Queen Elizabeth.  As a Tanzanian born, raised, and educated in both public and private schools in the country, he has first-hand experience of the education system and potential room for improvement especially in areas of STEM education.  Through ProjeKt Inspire, Lwidiko and his dedicated team of passionate young STEM professionals have launched two largest science centers as the first of their kind, in Dar es Salaam and Tanga, Tanzania, as the first step toward the dream of building Disneyland for Science in Africa.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Despite our leadership positions, there are a million reasons why people may not buy into your ideas. In this episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast. Modesta shares six strategies to Introduce Changes Others Want to Adapt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Leaders, people carry baggage that they bring to work and take work baggage home.If you want a thriving organizational culture, create a workplace environment that allows people to align and thrive at work and in life. Modesta Mahiga --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

If you are going through a setback, know you are not alone, we all do.  Go through it but don’t camp there.  God holds your future, if you won’t give up on yourself, no one can stand in your way.  This conversation with my sister and friend, Emelda Mwamanga, Awarded Africa’s Most Influential Woman in Business and Governance, continues to reinforce the same message I have known her to stand for from the moment we met in 2010:  Dare to Dream: Your Dreams Are Valid  In this Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast episode where she openly shares her struggles and steps to overcome them to rebuild herself as a Global African Business Woman. Emelda Mwamanga --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In today's episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, I'm joined by Jeffery Spahn, the author of ‘We the Leader’. Jeff and I were introduced by a mutual friend, Ben Owden. In our conversation, Jeffrey Spahn turns modern-day leadership on its head with the proposition that we cannot lead each other. An organization, therefore, is made up of leader-followers; leaders of our own lives, and followers of a common purpose. Tune in as he unpacks how We the Leader impacts individuals and organizations and how you can apply it to maximize your leadership impact. Jeff is the Founder and President of Leading Leaders Inc. For more than 20 years, he’s coached, researched, and analyzed top business Executives and their Teams. Jeff’s most recent publication is the book ‘We the Leader’, published by McGraw Hill, backed by science, endorsed by Marshall Goldsmith (the only person awarded the World’s Top Number 1 Leadership Thinker twice), and includes a chapter from the CEO of a Fortune 15 global company. Jeff has a Business Degree from the University of Michigan and a Doctorate from the University of Chicago, grounding his practice in Sound Scholarship. Beyond his formal education, Jeff found himself in a workshop with a group of researchers from MIT on genuine dialogue, rooted in the thinking and practice of the physicist, David Bohm. From here, he went deep into training at the renowned Second City School of Improvisation. Furthermore, Jeff taught MBA students at Dominican University. Above all, through working with clients, including industry leaders, such as Capital Group, Steelcase, and Encova, he forged the organic diversity, equity, and inclusive operating system called ‘We the Leader’. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Why do we introduce ourselves by referencing our work? And how much does it shape our sense of self-worth? In today's episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, I'm joined by Lotus Menezes Robson to speak on the topic “You Are Not What You Do- The Importance of Finding Alignment for Total Life Success” Lotus is an Entertainment Lawyer with extensive legal experience across three countries. She is also an Author, Book Illustrator, Artist, and Dance Instructor. Originally from Tanzania in East Africa, Lotus has lived on the Continent of Africa, in the Caribbean, and presently in Canada. She has learned to navigate the expat life and says she sets her roots wherever she, her husband, and children find themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In this episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, we are joined by Charles Washoma to speak on the topic of “Building a Culture of Accountability.” Charles Washoma is a C-suite Executive and Consultant, with over 20 years of business experience and he successfully served as Chairman Independent Non-Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Country Manager, General Manager and Principal Officer across Insurance, Re-insurance, Insure Tech, Risk Management and Consulting Services. Providing leadership and oversight for businesses with profit and losses in Balance size ranging from US $10 to $50 Million.  Charles is valued for developing strategy, setting vision, business planning, inspiring people to achieve revenue and profitability targets, insuring proper governance, controls, and efficient systems, impacting organizational culture and performance, informing lasting stakeholder partnerships. Charles holds certifications in Chartered Director in the Institute of Director of South Africa, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter from the Institute of the same in the US, Certified Risk Management Professional from the Risk Management Society in the US, Associate and Insurance Accounting and Finance from the Institute in the US and Certified Ethics Officer from the Ethics Institute in South Africa. Charles is also an Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellow with the African Leadership Institute and the University of Oxford and a fellow of the Clans Montana Forum of New Leaders for Tomorrow. You can reach out to Charles Washoma on LinkedIn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

There’s an African Proverb that says, “If you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” And Priyanka Chopra Jones said, “Financial independence is paramount.” My mom always says, “When a woman is financially independent, she has the ability to live life on her own terms.” In today’s Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, we are going to talk about “How to Become a Global Industry Leader.” We are joined by Irene Madeje Mlola, a Senior Board Management Executive, Industry Thought Leader, and Pioneer of the Gender Inclusion Agenda in Tanzania. She is result driven transformational Strategist, with over 20 years of proven delivery in Financial, Telecom, and Development Sectors As the Executive Director and Operations Director at Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT Tanzania), Irene championed a Gender Inclusive Strategy, that aimed at prioritizing the economic empowerment of women and young people. Irene holds notable public, private, and multilateral governance positions, including Commissioner for the National Cooperative Commission, where she serves as Vice Chair Person, an independently nominated member of Women’s Affairs Committee under the Tanzanian National Council for Financial Inclusion, and she is a Board Director of Exim Bank Tanzania where she chairs the Board Credit Committee. Irene is a recipient of the Top 50 Women in Management Awards and has been acknowledged by the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group as one of the leading women in the Tanzanian Financial Sector. Irene holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Netherlands Maastricht School of Management, and Bachelor of Commerce from the Dalhousie University in Canada. An Alumni at Havard School of Business where she received a Strategic Leadership and Inclusive Management Certificate, she is also a Certified Market Assistant Specialist with Spring filled Center for Development in the UK and a registered Director with the Common Wealth Association for Corporate Governance.   You can connect with Irene on LinkedIn.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

In today’s episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast Modesta is joined by Ben Owden, Leadership Development Trainer of “Why Lead” Consultancy and host of the “Why Lead” Podcast. They are going to talk about “Why Leaders Lead” and they explore what the greatest of all-time leaders have in common. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Does being an entrepreneur make you nervous? Do you worry about having a regular income? Connecting with customers? How much do you have to put yourself out there to sell? On this episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, you may find yourself hanging on every word Dr. Kit Ford shares on: "What it Takes to Thrive as a Social Entrepreneur." New or seasoned entrepreneur, prepare to take notes and apply transformational results for your business, relationships, and life. You can reach Dr. Kit Ford on her LinkedIn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

There are a lot of opinions and approaches on what it takes to position the African continent as a global economic powerhouse. Some are singular and polarizing, others, extremely complex.  In today’s Modesta Mahiga  360 leadership podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ishmael Dodoo, who proposes a simple yet powerful idea that self transformation is the key to unlocking massive opportunities in Africa. Connect with Dr. Ishmael Nii A. Dodoo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishmael-nii-a-dodoo-901b5413/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

There are a lot of opinions and approaches on what it takes to position the African continent as a global economic powerhouse. Some are singular and polarizing, others, extremely complex.  In today’s Modesta Mahiga  360 leadership podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ishmael Dodoo, who proposes a simple yet powerful idea that self-transformation is the key to unlocking massive opportunities in Africa. Connect with Dr. Ishmael Nii A. Dodoo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishmael-nii-a-dodoo-901b5413/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

How do some leaders seem to be everywhere?  They are at the top of their organization, are in governance roles in others, and are even recognize and rewarded far beyond their markets. And how do others remain in obscurity, despite their great qualifications and contributions?  And why does this challenge seem to affect female leaders more than it more than it does male?  In this episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, we are going to have a rich conversation about leadership impact.  “Why African Female Executives Need to Build Pan-African Personal Brands.” My guest today is Thembe Khumalo. Thembe Khumalo is one of Zimbabwe's leading voices when it comes to brand building, business growth, and personal development.  A winner of multiple awards, both at home and in the region. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Brand Builder, a high-performance brand strategy firm that helps brave African leaders achieve visibility and growth through comprehensive brand strategy, creative execution, and online content strategies. Known for her clarity and courage, Thembe has developed a model for helping leaders uncover their personal power through personal brand coaching. A prolific writer, and compelling speaker she uses these gifts to help African leaders see themselves more clearly and elevate their personal narratives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

We have often heard it said that “you cannot give what you do not have”, and the Bible in Matthew 22:39 says “love your neighbor as you love yourself,”, which tells me that the way you treat yourself is the measure of how you’ll will treat others. Hi, I’m Modesta Mahiga and in this episode of the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast, we are going to talk about Self-leadership, with the premise that you cannot lead others any better than you lead yourself. I am joined by our guest, Mhando Mbughuni. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support

Your leadership success is determined by how well you lead yourself first to then effectively influence people, organizational, and market results. To lead yourself well is to recognize that you exist in a 360 reality where you absolutely must prioritize both your personal and professional wellbeing so that you can lead others from a place of balance, boundaries, and abundance. I’m Modesta Mahiga and this is the Modesta Mahiga 360 Leadership Podcast where I share insights, strategies, and guest stories that’ll transform your work and life as a 360 leader. Remember this today: you are only one person with finite time, energy, and resources. Take care of yourself and your leadership results by focusing your attention on what you must do, and learn to turn down, or to leverage your support system for everything else. That’s 360 Leadership. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modestamahiga/support