Imagination. Possibilities. Action.
Imagination. Possibilities. Action.
Elevate Your Game: The Ultimate Guide to Gain Clarity, Make Local Impact and Grow Global Influence
This book serves as a practical guide, tool, and resource for emerging leaders, young professionals, and individuals who are mindful, intentional, and deliberate in their efforts to make a positive impact in the world and leave their mark on history. Ultimately, the book aims to inspire imagination, empower possibilities, and activate action, enabling you to create local impact while expanding your global influence.
Tours of Duty
A cross-section of organizations that I have supported and worked with over the past decade
Global Proposal and Project Developer
VVOB — education for development is an international organisation with over 40 years of experience strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia, and South America in close partnership with governments and education ministries.
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Brussels, Belgium
Member, International Board of Trustees
Restless Development is a non-profit global agency founded in 1985. It supports the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. Independently registered, it works in nine countries: India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, the UK, the USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Our vision for youth power binds us together.
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United Kingdom / Global
Director, Office of Global Advancement
The mission of A.D.U. is to prepare the most talented young people in Francophone Africa to design and drive the development of their nations as ethical leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
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Niamey, Niger
Founder and Convener
Elevate Your Game connects emerging leaders and young professionals across Africa and the world to networks, resources, platforms, and information that can help them thrive and catalyse change.
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Lagos, Nigeria
Africa Careers Network Manager
Established in 2012 in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation, Africa Careers Network (ACN) connects outstanding young talent from the African Leadership Academy (ALA) and The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to career and internship opportunities across Africa.
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Associate
The Future Project (TFP), an arm of RED Media Africa, addresses issues of governance, leadership, and enterprise. Its mission is "To Build a Network of Empowered Citizens – through Jobs, Entrepreneurship and Active Citizenship.
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Lagos, Nigeria
Chief of Staff
PRACTICE Benefit Corps is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of public schools to build the next generation of urban-educated leaders. It is a New York City-based B-Corp that partners with principals, teachers, and parents to close the opportunity gap in urban schools. Its groundbreaking approach seeks to level the playing field by reimagining what is possible for urban students.
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New York, United States
Chief of Development and Capacity Building
Evaluate For Change trains organisations, foundations, donors, and governmental social programs to use data and evaluation in their practice, building the social sector's capacity from within.
Lead, Communications for Development
The VIP Fellowship Programme is a Malaysian government initiative aimed at cultivating a large pool of talented professionals eager to share their expertise and experiences worldwide, thereby contributing to nation-building.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In The News
Cross selection of media features.
In der Global Solutions Summer School tauschen sich junge Menschen aus, die nicht weniger als die Welt verändern wollen.
Côte d’Ivoire, Sénégal, Nigeria… Ils ont moins de 40 ans et prennent les affaires en main en Afrique de l’Ouest.
Salzburg Global Fellow Oyindamola Johnson hopes to change the Sahel's higher education system through his work with the African Development University.
Meet Oyindamola Johnson, a Social Entrepreneur Committed To Human Capital Development.
Services
Happy to support you with any of the following.
Grant Writing and Nonprofit Consulting
I provide full-service consulting for nonprofits and organisations. I aim to help you fully understand your program and project objectives and develop winning narratives and proposals to win desired local and international grants.
Learning and Development
With over ten years of training experience in Africa, Southeast Asia, North America, and various sectors, I curate and design learning experiences that bring about change and improved processes for individuals and organisations.
Talent Management
Talent is becoming recognised as a core competitive asset and the most valuable currency of business today. I help organisations understand how talent management drives organisational outcomes and how it forms part of their strategic positioning in the marketplace.
Leadership Development
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to hone and develop my leadership skills through various training programs worldwide. Now, I use the tools and expertise I have gained to support individuals and organisations in developing strategic leadership development programs.
Personal and Organisational Branding
We live in a world that thrives on stories, and they influence our daily experience. Communicating your brand requires honing in on who you are, what you do, and the difference you're making. My role is to help you craft the right story, which reaches the right audience and differentiates you.
Career Coaching
Are you seeking to switch careers, get a promotion, or apply for your dream job that offers a better work-life balance? As a seasoned coach, I will help you design personalised and actionable strategies to elevate your game and advance your career.
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