Our Speakers
A Legacy of Excellence: Meet the Visionary Resource Persons Who’ve Inspired UR3
Explore the trailblazing leaders, experts, and change-makers who’ve shared their invaluable insights at past UR3 Resilience Summits. These distinguished speakers have ignited transformation, fostered resilience, and empowered countless individuals to thrive through adversity.
Laila St.Matthew-Daniel
Laila St.Matthew-Daniel is a recognized Growth and Transformational Expert, Executive Leadership Coach, Author, Writer, TEDx Speaker, Key Note Speaker and Mental health advocate with a passion for helping connect people to their purpose.
As the CEO of Jacinta’s, a Lifestyle Re-Engineering Firm, she uses her 35+ background in administration, psychology, behavioural science, NLP and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help connect people to their purpose.
Over the years, she has earned a reputation for being a transformational change agent that empowers individuals to transform their personal and professional lives. She also works with Organizations on governance structures and cultural transformation programs for enhanced productivity and peak performance.
She offers Accountability Executive Coaching for professional women leaders
to assist them in dealing with the pressures that come with their high-profile portfolios or businesses. She has held trainings and masterclasses both in Nigeria and other parts of Africa in the areas of attitude and behavioural change.
Laila sits on the board of various organizations using her experience and expertise to enhance governance issues. She speaks and understands four languages and has written various books on personal mastery and leadership.
Akanimo Ekong
Akanimo Ekong, fondly called “Coach AK” is an Empathetic Counsellor and Leadership Coach that supports professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals by enabling them to gain insight, shift perspective, improve relationships and become better versions of themselves. With 30 years of experience in Human Resources, Operations, Project Management and Leadership, he holds an MBA from the Lagos Business School and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Akanimo is a certified Community Mental Health Facilitator and a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner with a special focus on depression. Holding a diploma in Counseling from the Blackford Centre UK and a Diploma in Youth Counselling from the Institute of Counseling, UK, Akanimo helps youths and adults overcome depression, suicide, and anxiety. He has helped numerous clients navigate career & life issues, relationship matters, mild addictions, communication, self-confidence and anger. He is an ardent advocate for parenting, mental health, stress management and bullying.
Akanimo is currently the Founder and Managing Director of Candor Consulting Ltd, a responsive human capability and organizational effectiveness company. His mission is to create a world with fulfilled people, strong teams and capable organizations.
He is married, with four teenage sons and a young princess.
Mounfiq Raiyan Abu
Mounfiq is a dynamic and versatile woman with an innate passion and commitment to influence a growth mindset, leadership and resilience by providing the transformational tools required for overwhelmed women to take action towards developing the Audacity to Lead despite adversity.
As a Certified Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Business Consultant, Author and Entrepreneur, she is committed to helping women level up their lives, businesses or careers using mindset reset and self-leadership principles that work. She also helps organizations educate their workforce on higher effectiveness and productivity skills to optimize their results and stretch their potential to the fullest.
A full-time working mother to 6 children with 13 years of banking experience, 22 years of Leadership experience and 10 years of Management experience, Mounfiq has trained and coached many individuals, corporations and small businesses in Nigeria and in Canada where she lived and worked for several years.
Robert Burale
Robert Burale is a multidimensional man with several distinguished expressions. Hailing from Nairobi, Kenya but impactfully reaching nations, he is an Image & Business consultant, Public Relations Specialist, Marketing Strategist, Transformational Speaker, and renowned and highly sought-after Master of Ceremonies in locally and internationally.
With a distinct compelling voice, he is driven by a passion to help boys and men to become the progressive better versions of themselves as husbands, fathers and pillars in society while recognising and embracing their humanity. He is the founder of the Men of Valour Project and the acclaimed Naked Truth Movement which aims to address real-life challenges that silently yet sublimely affect marriages and families and ultimately, impact society negatively.
Robert Burale is a great team-builder, corporate trainer and the President and Chief Executive of The RB Company. He is also an Author and a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Laila
Ronya Man is an accomplished actress, producer, director and acting coach with a diverse wealth of experience from her Israeli roots to her thriving career in Nigeria. Her journey comprises notable roles in films like "Trumped" screened at Cannes 2019, "Shveera" nominated at the Jerusalem Film Festival, and TV series such as "My Flatmates" and "Husbands of Lagos."
Ronya is the founder of RonyaManArts Training & Production Company and the RMA Acting Studio, both in Nigeria. She is also a board member of the NGO WIFT Nigeria. Her extensive education includes training from METFILM School in Berlin, Stagemilk Drama School in Sydney, and an acting masterclass in Hollywood. With awards from the Jerusalem International Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival, she's not only an outstanding performer but also actively contributes to the Nigerian film industry as a casting agent and festival producer.
Ronya fluently speaks four languages. She is an adorable mother of two and is known for her belief in realizing dreams.
Irene Titilola Olumese
Dr. Irene Titilola Olumese is on a mission to inspire hope, enrich lives, and facilitate restoration to wholesomeness. She is a certified Professional Transformational Coach, Trauma-Informed Care Specialist and Integrated Family/Couples Therapeutic Counsellor who helps her clients overcome adversity, heal from trauma, and transform their painful experiences into Purpose, Power and Profit.
Irene is a Lung Transplant Survivor and Bilateral Amputee, having lost both legs to the complications of a Lung transplant after living for twenty years with chronic respiratory disease (Bronchiectasis) and a debilitating neurological-muscular disorder (Myasthenia Gravis). Using the story of her multi-dimensional life-threatening traumatic experiences, she inspires hope in people going through life’s challenges and adversities.
Dr. Irene holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and worked with UNICEF for 15 years across Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Feet of Grace Foundation, a charity organization that provides prosthetic rehabilitation services and emotional well-being and empowerment for amputees in Nigeria.
Irene is the author of Grace In The Storms – A Living Proof. She operates from Geneva, Switzerland where she lives with her husband and two adult sons, and Nigeria where she facilitates the Foundation’s work.
Michaell Magrutsche
Austrian/Californian Michaell Magrutsche is a multidisciplinary artist, a private, corporate and political strategist, a Creativity-Awareness Educator, and a profound Speaker and Author.
Having been forced by Dyslexia and Dysgraphia to develop an awareness to see a more contextual world, Michaell is an advocate for human education, embracing neurodiversity and raising awareness of the limitlessness of the human potential.
Michaell is totally self-taught. Embracing a human-centric perspective and the creation of art saved his life and helped him to feel more like a human being instead of an outcast or a medical statistic. Creating art taught him to understand the nuances of human-centric vs system-relevant living.
Michaell has written six books about art and humanity, man-made systems and human inclusivity. With over 250 guest appearances since March 2022, Michaell talks about his journey from not being able to navigate the system at all, to seeing challenges from a human-centric and system-relevant perspective.
Charlotte Kemp
Charlotte Kemp is the current President of the Global Speakers Federation. She is a futurist and is called the Futures Alchemist, a futurist keynote speaker who works with organisations to co-create preferred futures. She is a Past President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) and maintains membership in the Association of Professional Futurists (APF).
Charlotte is the author of a number of books, including ‘Futures Alchemist’ which presents a narrative of how to use her Map, Compass and Guide model to navigate unknown futures. She is also the Chief Relationship Officer for Voices Into Africa, an events company seeking to raise the profile of speakers, events and collaborations across Africa.
Charlotte works as an Association Futurist and serves on a number of association boards and steering committees.
Enitan Oyenuga
Enitan Oyenuga, popularly known as the Emotions Mechanic is an award-winning Life Coach, a Licenced Clinical Psychologist, and a member of the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists. He is a Psychotherapist, an Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner and a UK-certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner.
A member of the American Psychological Association, an Anger Management expert and a Relationship Mastery and Soft Skills Trainer, Enitan is an advanced faculty member and trainer of the Life Coaches Association of Nigeria LCAN.
Enitan is the Lead Coach and Therapist at Emotions Mechanics Workshop (The Place) and also the co-founder of Greenpath Preparatory School, a Cambridge associate and British Council partner School, both in Abuja. He is known for his knack for restoring troubled relationships, mental health promotion and intervention and has trained and coached many organisations and individuals to optimise their outcomes.
Enitan is married and blessed with two lovely teenagers.
Anita Asuoha
Anita Asuoha, also known by her stage name “Real Warri Pikin”, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, compere, actor, on-air-personality and social media host. She has graced several events in Nigeria with her comedic genius including Warri Again, Akpororo vs Akpororo, Man on Fire, the AY LIVE etc and served as a compere in several corporate events across the country.
Her comedy show titled REAL WARRI PIKIN UNFILTERED was the biggest event in Warri in August 2021. The show was also executed in Abuja, Warri, Ghana, Milton Keynes, Manchester and London.
As an actress, Anita has featured in several Nollywood movies. In January 2021, she released her series School of Thought alongside a music single "School Of Thought" featuring TENI. She also launched her clothing line ‘Real Warri Pikin Merch’ in October 2021.
Anita has received several recognitions and awards including “The Humor Awards for Most Creative Comedy Show 2022”, “The Humor Awards for StandUp Comedian of the Year 2022” and “African Choice Award Comedy Act Of The Year 2022”.
Her non-governmental organization Real Warri Pikin Foundation grants opportunities for women with mental health struggles.
Richard Osibanjo
Richard Osibanjo is a leading expert, author, executive coach, program facilitator, and keynote speaker in transformational leadership and senior team performance. His work focuses on helping senior leaders energize their organizations with bold, transformational strategies that unlock human potential and new market growth.
Born and raised in Nigeria, Richard holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Science from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, and a PhD in Chemistry at the University of California, Davis. He is a Forbes Columnist on Leadership Strategy, a Marshall Goldsmith Top 100 coach, and a John Maxwell certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker.
Currently serving as the Director of Transformation and Chief of Staff at Intel, he is also an executive coach and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 executives. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of Connect-Learn-Grow (CLG). He works with minority youth to pursue STEM careers through an innovative, project-based outreach program and actively equips emerging leaders in Nigeria to address systemic societal problems to spur socio-economic development.
Dr. Osibanjo resides in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two sons.
Tega Omogor
Tega Omogor is a visionary, a well-rounded professional, and a passionate advocate for behavioural change. She is an expert in various fields, including NLP, public speaking, positive psychology, addiction therapy, and trauma-informed counselling.
Tega is the project coordinator of the Back to Light Foundation, which helps drug users transition to sobriety, and the lead coach of Tega Omogor Consults, where she teaches life skills to promote personal growth.
She is a trained United Nations On Drugs and Crime Substance abuse educator, a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Nigerian chapter, and a volunteer counsellor with the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Tega is passionate about empowering young people and organizing school and community outreach programs to educate, sensitize, and empower them for life after school in the FCT. She has spoken at several platforms, including the 2019 FIDA Africa Regional Congress, and has been interviewed on various television stations internationally and nationally.
Tega is a business owner, happily married and blessed with a son.
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Lanre Olusola
The Catalyst, Lanre Olusola an executive member of the Forbes Coaches Council, is Africa's premier Mind, Emotions and Behavioural Change Coach, Founder and Chief Catalyst at the Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy (OLCA). He is renowned for pioneering the Life Coaching industry in Nigeria and creating the first wholly integrative coaching academy in West Africa, having garnered expansive studies and experience in Business, Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Quantum Physics and Behavioural Change. He works with individuals and organizations across Africa to experience holistic transformation.
Mucha Mlingo
A Certified EQ Practitioner, Master Facilitator and International Key Note Speaker, Mucha Mlingo is on a mission to transform Africa. She is the Founder & Lead Changemaker at PTS Africa, a boutique consultancy firm in Kenya, dedicated to the development of people. PTS Africa uses its expertise in EQ as a foundation to assist organisations to successfully navigate change, reboot culture & drive sustainable performance. She has a background in financial services, with over 10 years Financial Advisory & Client Service experience in the UK. She has a Postgraduate Diploma in organisational psychology from the University of London and a Certificate in Financial Planning & a Certificate in Securities.
Joyce Daniels
Joyce Daniels is a quintessential public speaker & CEO, Talknation. A Social Engineering Practitioner, rMindset Coach and Event Host MC, Joyce Daniels is regarded as one of the forces responsible for shaping the Speaking and MC business in Nigeria.
As an author who has trained over 10,000 individuals in Speaking and MCing combined, she now holds the hands of men and women in helping them unveil their genius-selves, and find the paths to help them live happy and fulfilled lives. Joyce is an associate at WIMBIZ, a mentor at Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), member Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria.
Steve Harris
Popularly known as "Mr. Ruthless Execution", Steve Harris is a trusted authority in the fields of Life & Business Strategy. A highly sought after Management Consultant and Chief Executive Officer of EdgeEcution. He is the go to person when it comes to getting stuff done and accelerating your life, career or business. He is a certified member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), a member of the Life Coaches Association of Nigeria (LCAN), the American Association of Small Business Consultants, Texas, USA and the International Certified Consultants Association, Canada. With an amazing come-back story, Steve Harris has a “voice” you would love to hear.
Anita Okoye
Anita Okoye is an entrepreneur, social activist, lifestyle influencer and a trained lawyer with an LLB in Law from the University of Abuja and a master’s degree in Oil & Gas from the University of Dundee, Scotland. Having worked as a strategic business developer in the Oil & Gas sector for 8 years, Anita is currently the founder & CEO of the children’s fashion brand, Tannkco, and the author of “The ABCs of Africa”.
Sam Obafemi
Popularly called ‘Coach Sam’, Samuel Obafemi has carved a niche for himself in the Strategy & Operations industry, especially for MSMEs. As a Neuroscientist with niches in Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Anger Mastery and Peak Performance Coaching, he consults for businesses with a focus on Business Processes, Change Management, Culture & Business Model Development. He has consulted and provided training extensively for corporate organizations, individuals and groups on Business Process Engineering and Strategy.
Sam is the FIRST Nigerian Certified Anger Mastery Coach and Therapist from Century Anger Management Institute (USA), and a Certified Peak Performance, Business and Life Coach (NCFE, UK). He is a Certified Master NLP Practitioner, a certified practitioner of Positive Psychiatry with Mental Health from Sydney University Australia, a Certified Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) practitioner from Flourishing Centre, Pennsylvania USA, and a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) advocate. He is the current Vice President of Life Coaches Association of Nigeria (LCAN) and a member of the LCAN Advisory Board.
Samuel is a versatile Teacher, Public Speaker, Author and Business Advisor. We can't wait to learn from him at this year's conference.
Dr. Ruth Goma
Dr. Ruth Goma is a Developmental Psychologist and a Certified Life Coach accredited by the Life Coaches Association of Nigeria (LCAN). She practices Positive Psychology and has carried out extensive researches on behaviours and cognitive processes focused on offering solutions that foster learning and development. She has facilitated, coached and mentored in several fora.
She is an active member of the Nigeria Association of Psychology, International Association of Applied Psychology, International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology and the International Association of The Study of Behavioural Development. She is an avid reader, loves art, fragrances, cooking, travelling and exploring new cultures.
Zeal Akaraiwe
Zeal Akaraiwe is the Chief Hustling Officer of Graeme Blaque Advisory, a financial advisory firm focused on risk management. With 20 years’ of experience spanning Human Resources, Administration, Corporate Banking, Sales, Treasury and Financial Management delivered across Lagos, London and Lusaka, he established a track-record of several “firsts” in Nigeria and in Africa while serving arduously with Standard Chartered Bank.
Zeal has actively participated as a member of several Governing Councils. He is a member of the National Assembly Business Environment Round Table, a member of Derivatives Advisory Group (FDAG) FMDQOTC and Securities & Exchange Commission ISDA Workgroup. He is also the Founder of “The Angel Project” which is focused on releasing convicted prisoners who have the option of fines and still engages to ensure the decongestion of prisons.
Zeal is the author of "It is Time". We can't wait to learn from him at this year's conference.
Magriet Mouton
Magriet Mouton is a Gallup Global Strengths Coach and Trainer that improves the strategic impact of individuals, managers and teams, using a strengths-based coaching approach. Her experience spans Learning and Development, Human Resources, Project Management, Sales, Marketing and Coaching in Africa and her expertise cuts across several industires - Financial Services, IT, FMCG, Engineering, Telecoms, Fintech, Insurance, Universities, and Human Resources.
Dr. Deji Osasona
Popularly known as Dr. Osaz he is the Lead Consultant at WINBOX consulting and the President of Behavioural Coaching Academy. A Medical Doctor and Psychologist turned Management Consultant, Executive/Mental Performance Coach & Trainer, Behaviour Therapist, Transformational Speaker and Mental Health Advocate. His expertise spans across Clinical and Lifestyle medicine, Human Behavioural Psychology, Neuroscience, Organisational Psychology, Life Ccoaching, Integrative Health Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), Emotions Freedom Technique (EFT), Emotional Intelligence applications, Mindfulness practice, Matrix re-imprinting technique, Change Management, Project Management and Performance management.
He is the author of ‘From Stress to Wellness’, ‘Train your Brain for Success’, and ‘Train your Brain for Happiness’ and has spoken at several conferences both within & outside Nigeria. Dr. Osaz is the convener of the free annual UNSTUCK conference.
Eric Zackrison
Eric Zackrison Ph.D is an Educator, Consultant, Speaker and Trainer exceptionally skilled at managing interpersonal relationships and raising/equipping better people. Holding a masters degree in Communication, an MBA and a PhD in Organizational Communication, he is a phenomenal educator which he demonstrates skillfully in management, leadership, communication, strategy and persuasion.
Eric is the President and CEO of IDI.US Inc., which controls the rights to the Interpersonal Dynamics Inventory (IDI) – a powerful multi-rater personality and behavioral styles measurement tool. He is also a consultant with Effectiveness Consultants whose reach spans a wide range of organizations in leadership development, team building, strategy, and relational management.
Eric’s most important role is being a Dad to his two amazing kids.
Stephanie Kadiri
Stephanie Kadiri popular known as StephREDD is a trained Linguist, certified Life Coach, Human Resources Professional, Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner with a passion for helping people activate their genius to transform self and impact society. She is a skillful Identity & Communication Coach with an audacious knack for making people laugh, even at their insecurities while offering them an opportunity to rise above them. She has organised and facilitated several coaching, training, corporate and social events locally and internationally.
StephREDD is a Transformational Speaker with a mission to inspire, impact and influence people to fan aglow their spark, dare to dream, sustain courage, stay determined to build and sustain a reputable legacy and NEVER GIVE UP until they have done so. She is the Convener of the UR³ Conference and the founder of Red Instinxts – a social development and empowerment firm.
Dr. Mothomang Diaho
Dr. Mothomang is a Medical Doctor with over 37 years of practice and specialisation in Public Health. She is a Fellow of the African Leadership initiative, a Fellowship that promotes value-based leadership. She is one of the Founders of TEACH South Africa, an organisation founded in 2008 to recruit and teach young graduates.
Dr. Mothomang is passionate about preventative medicine and lifestyle change. She is the Medical Director of Spiral Aloe Health & Wellness where she offers individual and corporate wellness consultation sessions for optimal wellbeing.
Alibaba Akpobome
Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, professionally known as Ali Baba, is an extraordinary Comedian and Master of Ceremony recognised nationally and internationally and revered as the King of Stand-Up comedy in Nigeria, having redefined and established comedy as a noble profession in Nigeria.
With over 35 years of experience as an exceptional Entertainer, motivational Conference Speaker, and Radio and Television host, Ali Baba has inspired, mentored and supported several comedians to find and maintain equilibrium in the industry.
An avid reader with an extremely creative and progressive mind, Ali baba is the recipient of several national and international awards and recognitions including a National Recognition Award for his outstanding contributions to Social Impact and Job Creation in the Entertainment Industry. He has starred as a Stellar act in several Nollywood movies and has been featured on CNN AFRICAN VOICES, The New York Times, The Guardian, Aljazeera, BBC, and many more international media platforms for his contribution to the Stand-up Comedy Industry in Nigeria.
Founder and CEO of Alibaba Hicuppuray 3rd, he hosts an annual talent hunt competition called SPONTANEITY which he created to discover and hone the next generation of comedians in Nigeria. He also convenes an annual concert titled ALIBABA'S JANUARY 1ST which holds on the 1st of January annually and offers premium family entertainment that showcases the best of talent in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry to usher the audience into the New Year.
Ali Baba has authored two books, 'Book of Original Jokes' and 'My Book of Firsts' and is the Founder and Creative Director of XQZ'MOI TV.
Maazza Almagthob
Maaza is an ICF Certified Professional Coach (PCC), a Certified professional trainer, an RSCI Master coach and an NLP Master practitioner. With an MBA from the University of Manchester and over 25 years of experience in Customer Service, she is highly passionate about people and assists individuals break out of their personal and professional barriers. She is currently the Director of Patient Experience at Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi.
Maazza enjoys spending time with her two grown-up sons, whom she considers her most outstanding achievement. She will speak on Mindfulness: For Career, Business & Life Success.
Bankole Williams
Bankole is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Certified Life & Career Coach and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) from the International Council for Managing Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). He is a Consultant par excellence, a peak Performance Coach, author, speaker, therapist & entrepreneur who has a proven record of helping organisations develop their human capacity to surpass their annual financial targets and has assisted several prominent banks in Nigeria to build and deploy solutions for long-term profitability and sustainability.
A Social Reformer with a goal to solve the problems of unemployment and underemployment through his foundation – Live Your Dreams Africa Foundation, he has received several awards and recognitions for his inspiring social work in Youth and Social Development by State Governments and the Google.org Award for Youth Empowerment in Africa. Over 23,000 youth have been empowered through his foundation, and in 2019, his foundation created 682 jobs in Lagos.
Bankole will be speaking about Minding The Business of Your Mind.
Nyaradzo Lisa Musvosvi
Lisa is the Managing Director & Founder of LoNMG Executive Search and Consulting LLC, a global recruitment firm headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with branches in the UAE, Southern Africa, and East Africa. She is a serial entrepreneur and recipient of several leadership awards. She is a member of Female Founders Middle East Africa (FFMEA) and combines her passion for individual and team development with her expertise in organisational alignment and business advisory.
Bringing a unique twenty-year combined business and leadership experience within GCC, MENA, SADC, and Europe regions, Lisa partners with CEOs and their leadership teams on large-scale change initiatives focused on talent acquisition, performance leadership, and executive coaching. She sits on several boards as a Non-Executive Board Member for Logistics & Supply Chain and Construction companies.
Lisa will be speaking about Dealing & Winning Through Phases of Healing.
Yemi Faseun
Yemi Faseun is a business leader with 30 years multi-sector, multi-function experience. He works with business leaders to focus on end-to-end people management, culture and leadership initiatives to meet the demands of the Now of Work.
Yemi is the Founder of The YF Network (TYFN), a personal, leadership and business development forum comprising about 200 professionals and entrepreneurs with members across 9 countries and 3 continents. He is passionate about knowledge sharing and making a difference, especially with the younger generation in the area of work, workforce and workplace; the future of work and the work of the future.
YF has received several global recognitions for his influence and impact in HR and Thought Leadership.
Yemi is an author of 2 books and he loves Mondays.
Dr. Ifeyinwa Nwakwesi
Dr Ifeyinwa is a medical doctor who, after over 30 years of conventional medical practice, transitioned to practising and teaching integrative medicine that helps people make lifestyle modifications, achieve vibrant health, and live happy and fulfilled lives.
She is the CEO of Healthy Living Services and the President of the Women Alliance Group/ Life Foundation, and the chairman of Enugwu-Ukwu Daughters Community Development Initiative. She was one of the pioneer directors of Guaranty Trust Bank and Global bank and is a member of the board of directors of the Fymak group of companies. She advocates for having/creating an empowering mindset and is passionate about helping people be their best versions.
Dr Ifeyinwa will be speaking about Integrative Medicine for Total Wellness.
Maje Ayida
Maje is a Wellness Coach and CEO of the award-winning Health and Fitness Brand Eden Lifestyle. The brand's Corporate Wellness program services various industries in Nigeria, from Banking to Oil and Gas.
Maje is a columnist for two national newspapers. His radio show has progressively impacted its audience by constantly educating and motivating them on the importance of healthy living. He is an accomplished international speaker, influencer, Mental health advocate and writer and is currently the Vice Chair of The Spa & Wellness Association of Africa.
Maje will speak about Exercise: For Mental & Physical Wellness.
Kafayat Oluwatoyin
Known by her stage name Kaffy, she is a Nigerian dancer, choreographer, dance instructor and fitness coach. She is best known for breaking the Guinness World Record for "Longest Dance Party" at the Nokia Silverbird Danceathon in 2006.
As a thriving dance instructor, Kaffy has developed innovative visualisation-based methods for teaching dance and dance fitness in an accelerated-learning format. She created 'The Dance Workshop’, a dance convention aimed at training and mentoring professional dancers and promoting cultural exchange within the Nigerian dance industry.
Kaffy has featured in award-winning music videos for A-list artists locally and internationally and is the founder/owner of Imagneto Dance Company. She will speak about Dancetherapy: A Sure Path to Mental, Emotional & Physical Healing.
Rotimi Akinfenwa
Known professionally as Rotimikeys, he is a multi-award-winning Nigerian music producer, singer-songwriter, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, sound engineer, sound designer and consultant. He has co-written and produced several hit songs with frontline artists in Nigeria, including theme songs like the 2015 gubernatorial election campaign for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate. He has also produced several music jingles, Television Commercial Sound design, and he has provided sound support for notable advertising Campaigns in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa for flagship brands such as MTN, Gulder, Konga, Amstel Malta, Glo, Etisalat, Jumia, Pepsi, Indomie, Peak Milk, Power Pasta and DSTV.
Rotimikeys is the current CEO of the production company, SonG23 Productions. He will speak about Music & Sound: A Pathway to Maintaining Emotional, Mental Balance.
Edidiong Amama Ekwere
Amama is a self-taught artist who began sketching and drawing to capture the beauty of life. Her first experience as an artist was creating comic books and cartoons, doodling on her notebooks and anything else.
Even with a fulfilling career in Geoscience and over 20 years of experience in business strategy, digital business transformation, quality management, process improvement, customer experience and insights and product management, Amama remains fascinated by the intersections between science and art and is a firm believer in the power of art as therapy. She shares her knowledge of the use of art to unwind. She facilitates the development of intrinsic internal and external campaigns to assist people with adequate mental health techniques using art as the medium.
At UR3 2023, Amama will speak about Art: A Tool for Mental & Emotional Therapy.
Omolara Yeku
Lara is a global HR leader, executive coach, mentor, international speaker, design thinking expert and author who is well recognised for her immense innovative contributions to the current trends and practices in the evolution of Human Resources Management in Nigeria. Currently, she is the Head of HR, Food Division, at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc and recently completed an Executive Education at Yale School of Management.
Lara has won several awards as a highly-respected HR thought leader, including 2019 Talent Management Strategist, 100 Women B2B Thought Leadership & 2nd LinkedIn top 10 women thought leaders to follow in 2020, 40 HR Leaders in 2022 to follow in Nigeria by PeopleHum. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), USA and a StrengthCorp with Gallup Strengths Inc. USA.
Lara will speak about Finding & Preserving Mental Resilience as a Career Professional.
Joe Osawaye
Joe Osawaye is a trailblazing entrepreneur renowned for his ability to transform visions into impactful realities while celebrating the richness of African culture. With over 40 years of experience across industries like hospitality, telecom, power, and oil & gas, Joe’s dynamic journey reflects his entrepreneurial acumen and commitment to cultural diversity.
Over a decade ago, Joe redefined the dining scene in the UAE by re-launching KIZA Dubai, the first Pan-African restaurant in DIFC. More than a restaurant, KIZA is a vibrant cultural hub showcasing African art, music, and cuisine. As a sponsor of the All African Festival since 2018, Joe has been instrumental in bringing African culture to life in Dubai’s cosmopolitan landscape.
An accomplished author and charismatic leader, Joe inspires confidence and fosters connection. His ventures, including KIZA Realtors and KIZA Bespoke, further exemplify his passion for innovation and community enrichment.
Adesuwa Onyenokwe
Adesuwa Onyenokwe, widely known as “The Communicator Coach”, is an integrative life harmony coach and a communicator par excellence with a rich professional background. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Today’s Woman magazine, Nigeria’s leading women’s lifestyle publication, and a seasoned communications coach and trainer.
With over three decades of experience in journalism and 17 years in publishing, Adesuwa is celebrated as one of the most influential voices in Nigerian media. She has executive-produced and presented several television shows and co-anchored She Word, a BBC production promoting gender equity.
A certified coach and alumni of the Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy (OLCA), Adesuwa is also an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner. Passionate about empowering women, she creates platforms for them to thrive and is a sought-after anchor for high-profile events, renowned for her engaging delivery and audience connection.
Bola Matel-Okoh
Bola Matel-Okoh is a seasoned attorney and leadership expert with over 30 years of experience across Admiralty Law, Immigration Law, and multi-billion-dollar insurance litigation. Admitted to the New York State Bar and Nigerian Bar Association, she combines exceptional legal acumen with a passion for empowering women leaders.
As Founder/CEO of BMO Advisory Services, Bola provides leadership development and executive coaching to equip women in top executive roles with transformational skills for professional and personal excellence. She also established the Women’s Lifestyle Hub (WLH), a platform dedicated to advocacy, support, and holistic wellness for women striving to achieve balance.
Since 2015, Bola has served as a Non-Executive Director at Wema Bank PLC, leveraging expertise gained from training at IMD, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School in risk management, strategy, and corporate governance. Renowned for inspiring executive women, she is committed to fostering leadership excellence and all-round success.
Tina Udoji
Tina Udoji is a multi-industry leader and a passionate advocate for personal growth and resilience. With decades of active experience spanning early childhood education, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship, she has become a renowned expert in driving transformation across industries.
As a Certified Professional Coach (CPC, MCPC) from the Certified Life Coach Institute, USA, and a PCC credentialed coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Dr. Tina empowers individuals to unlock their potential. She is also a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, further showcasing her commitment to leadership excellence.
She is the Founder and CEO of the Chelis Group in Nigeria, where her visionary leadership has left an indelible mark. An author, mentor, and publisher, Dr. Tina leverages her unique blend of expertise to inspire change and nurture resilience in others, living her purpose as a dynamic and impactful leader.
Abiola Salami
Abiola ‘Champ’ Salami is a World-class Performance Coach dedicated to raising exceptional leaders and enhancing organizational productivity and brand perception. An alumnus of Harvard University, Lagos Business School, and the American Government's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Abiola has over a decade of experience in corporate engagement and capacity development.
He is the author of impactful books, including Get MAD! You Can Make a Difference, Who Says It's a Man's World, and The MAGIC of Emotional Intelligence. Abiola has designed signature programs such as SPEAK Like a CHAMPION, The MAGIC of Emotional Intelligence, and Improving Team Performance to inspire leadership, productivity, and synergy.
Recognized among the UN-supported Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent (2020) and as one of Africa's Most Influential Coaching Leaders, Abiola continues to champion empowerment initiatives. Outside work, he enjoys reading, playing the piano, and acting.
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Deepak Bajaj
Deepak Bajaj, India’s trailblazing Value Seller Mentor, is transforming global business through value-driven sales and entrepreneurship. With a mission to inspire and empower, he equips professionals to achieve exceptional customer satisfaction and lasting impact.
As a TEDx Partner and academic contributor at IIT Delhi, Deepak shares transformative ideas that resonate worldwide. In his role as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Zarp Labs AiGDC, he drives AI-led innovation, solidifying his position as a global changemaker.
Through the Value Seller Talks Vodcast, he celebrates unsung heroes of innovation and entrepreneurship, recently marking its 50th episode. His thought leadership on LinkedIn connects a thriving community of over 35,000 professionals across sales, business, and technology.
Recognized as one of India’s Top Icons of 2024 by BusinessTalkz Magazine, Deepak’s Mission 10K empowers first-time entrepreneurs, fostering lasting legacies. His journey inspires dreamers globally to rise, innovate, and lead with purpose.
Oluwatoyin Aralepo
Oluwatoyin Aralepo is a commercially astute business leader and Strategic Finance Expert with over 20 years of experience in finance management, business development, financial modeling, and investments. She specializes in building solid financial structures to support sustainable growth for businesses, particularly SMEs, across Sub-Saharan Africa.
As the Founder of Africa Finance & Strategy Hub, Oluwatoyin provides businesses with access to top-notch financial tools and expertise, helping them scale, achieve profitability, and establish sustainable structures. Her core competencies include financial planning, resource mobilization, SME business modeling, and market analysis, enabling corporate decision-makers to excel in fundraising, market expansion, and scaling operations.
Oluwatoyin’s career spans banking, telecommunications, and fintech, where she has worked with high-level clients to implement result-driven financial strategies. She offers CFO support, financial advisory services, business coaching, and strategic planning. Open to global collaborations, Oluwatoyin thrives on empowering businesses to achieve profitable growth.
Sola Oyegbade
Sola Oyegbade is the Managing Partner at Flexolutions Limited, a firm specialising in Human Capacity Building and Organisational Development. Flexolutions delivers flexible, result-oriented solutions for managing people, driving learning, and fostering business growth.
With over 27 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry, he has worked with leading institutions such as FSB International Bank, Fidelity Bank, First City Monument Bank, and Asset & Resource Management Holding Company. He holds an MBA from Lincoln University, Oakland, California, and a Leadership Certificate from Harvard Division of Continuing Education, Boston.
Dr. Oyegbade is a Doctoral Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) and an active member of professional bodies, including HRCI, LCAN, CIPM, APFTiA, and LDNI. His passion for people development and organizational excellence has made him a recognised leader in his field.
Zeal Akaraiwe
Zeal Akaraiwe is the Chief Executive Officer of Graeme Blaque Advisory, a financial advisory firm specialising in risk management. With over 25 years of diverse experience across Human Resources, Administration, Corporate Banking, Sales, Treasury, and Financial Management, Zeal has a working career spanning Lagos, London, and Lusaka. During his tenure at Standard Chartered Bank, he achieved several groundbreaking milestones, setting benchmarks in Nigeria and Africa.
A committed leader, Zeal serves on the Governing Council of ACTN, Derivatives Advisory Group (FDAG) of FMDQ OTC, and the Securities & Exchange Commission ISDA Workgroup.
Beyond finance, he is the Founder of "The Angel Project," an initiative focused on releasing convicted prisoners with fine-payment options and addressing prison decongestion.
Zeal is also the author of It Is Time. We are thrilled to learn from his wealth of experience at this year’s conference.
Tricia Olufemi-Olumide
Tricia Olufemi-Olumide, widely known as TriciaBiz – The Business Fixer, is a celebrated entrepreneur, author, and business growth expert with over 15 years of experience across Nigeria’s corporate and entrepreneurial sectors. She specialises in equipping entrepreneurs with strategies and systems to scale their revenue to 9 figures and beyond.
As the Founder of Business Lab Academy Africa, Tricia has trained over 300,000 entrepreneurs across 22 African cities through her rapidly growing digital learning platform. She serves as Managing Director of Ziba Beach Resort, Nigeria’s first overwater family-friendly resort, launched in 2023, offering world-class experiences in Okun-Ajah, Lagos.
A recipient of numerous accolades, including Business Coach of the Year (2021) and Top 100 Career Women in Africa (2022), Tricia continues to empower communities by driving entrepreneurship, creating inclusive growth opportunities, and mentoring professionals through impactful programs, global collaborations, and speaking engagements.
Victor Diali
Victor Diali is a seasoned Managerial Psychologist and Leadership Development expert with over 24 years of experience across Banking, Information Technology, and Consulting, including 16+ years in senior management roles. He specializes in enhancing team effectiveness, driving leadership excellence, and delivering impactful sales training.
As CEO of TALENTEQUIP, Victor has successfully led initiatives that align talent strategies with business objectives, fostering growth and innovation. He is also the Regional Business Director for Clarity4D, UK, where he leverages psychometric tools to optimize team dynamics and personal development.
With a proven track record of transforming organizations through tailored training programs and strategic leadership solutions, Victor is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to unlock their potential. His expertise bridges the gap between people, processes, and performance, making him a trusted partner for organizations seeking sustainable success.
Adora Ikwuemesi
Adora Ikwuemesi is a passionate and purpose-driven human resources leader, speaker, writer, and trusted advisor with a mission to empower people and organizations. A certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) and executive coach, Adora equips HR professionals and business leaders with the tools to achieve strategic success. With a Doctorate in Business Administration, her research focuses on employee engagement in remote work.
Adora has led several transformative HR projects, including a World Bank-funded initiative, and founded the HR Bootcamp Conference, a platform for reinventing people management practices. She also developed the Nigerian Labour Act app to enhance employment law competence.
She is the founder of Kendor Consulting, a firm specializing in learning and organizational development solutions, and the author of the award-winning self-help book Change Your Career. Recognized by SHRM and CIPM for her contributions to HR, Adora continues to advocate for better people management practices to help individuals and organizations thrive.
Arvind Ramasundaram
Arvind Ramasundaram is the Director of Coaching at Coach-To-Transformation (CTT) and an ICF MCC Trained Coach and Mentor Coach. With over 2,200 hours of coaching and 2,700 hours of mentor coaching, he has supported more than 175 corporate leaders and individuals in discovering their coaching paths.
A former HR professional with 15 years of experience, Arvind has held roles such as HR Site Leader and Senior Manager at Mphasis, Sungard, Intel, and Symphony Services. He has managed teams of 1,500+ employees across diverse industries, leading change management, cultural transformation, and organizational development efforts during mergers and acquisitions.
Arvind holds a Master’s in Financial Management from Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai, and a Master’s in Foreign Trade from Pondicherry University. A CC-certified Toastmaster and Crucial Conversations expert, he is also a movie buff and music enthusiast based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Ifeoluwapo Olanrewaju
Ifeoluwapo Olanrewaju is a dynamic thought leader, entrepreneur, and personal development coach with over 20 years of experience in leadership, community building, and personal growth. She is deeply passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their potential through discipline, consistency, and proven strategies.
With expertise spanning travel and tourism, leadership training, and emotional intelligence, Ifeoluwapo has made a remarkable impact across diverse industries. She holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and has furthered her education in entrepreneurship, mental health first aid, leadership, and life coaching. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Organisational Leadership and has completed notable certifications, including the E-Myth Leadership Intensive Program.
As the Founder and CEO of Living Radiance Consults Ltd and Foshizi Tours, Ifeoluwapo has spearheaded transformative initiatives in leadership development and personal growth. Recently, she stepped into the role of Chairman of Access Solutions, following the passing of her husband in January 2024.
Makuba Masango
Makuba Masango is a trauma recovery coach, business agility expert, and public health advocate with over a decade of experience helping individuals and organizations thrive in the face of adversity. With a deep understanding of psychological and systemic barriers to resilience, Makuba has guided countless people and teams toward healing, growth, and sustainable transformation.
Her innovative approach blends trauma-informed coaching with agile business strategies, enabling organizations to navigate change while fostering mental well-being. Through her impactful workshops and speaking engagements, she inspires audiences to view vulnerability as a strength and equips them with actionable tools to overcome challenges.
A passionate advocate for public health, Makuba highlights the vital connection between mental and physical wellness, championing holistic recovery methods. Her mission is to empower people to emerge stronger, more resilient, and ready to embrace life’s possibilities. With Makuba, transformation is not just a goal — it’s a promise.
Yetty Williams
Yetty Williams is a social entrepreneur, digital parenting coach, and responsible digital citizenship advocate. She founded LagosMums, Nigeria's first parenting blog, over a decade ago to serve as a resource for families, parents, and caregivers. Believing that parenting in the digital age requires mindfulness and collaboration, she organizes the annual LagosMums Parenting Conference, attracting thousands of participants to discuss family and parenting topics.
Yetty is a certified Life Coach, Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner, and Mental Health Advocate with extensive training in Cyberpsychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques. She helps parents raise responsible digital citizens and develop effective family digital well-being plans.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Yetty holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, an MBA from Yale, and executive training in Digital Media Marketing from Cambridge. She consults on digital transformation and has worked with global brands like Google, P&G, and Nivea.
Yetty co-hosts the Parenting Today show on LagosTalks 91.3 FM and serves on boards including Bethesda Child Support Agency. Her awards include the ELOY Award and recognition from Lagos State for her contributions to families and women.
She is married and inspired daily by her two children.
AbdulQadir Ali
AbdulQadir Ali, popularly known as AQ Ali, is a seasoned marketing professional, certified coach, and visionary leader deeply committed to community development.
In 2020, he founded AQ Coaching with a clear mission: to create a ripple effect of transformation. Driven by a passion for empowering individuals and communities, AQ focuses on fostering self-awareness and accountability. Through his work, he inspires individuals to rediscover their inner strength and spark meaningful change — one person, one family, one community, one organization, and one team at a time.
AQ Ali’s dedication to personal and collective growth continues to impact lives, fueling a movement of transformation and resilience across diverse spheres.
Dr. Janet Adetu
Dr. Janet Adetu, Ph.D., is a seasoned Executive, Leadership Presence, and Career Coach with over 600 ICF-accredited coaching hours. A Forbes Coaches Council member since 2020, she is a Certified High-Performance Coach, Hogan Personality Assessor, and Fellow of ACCA UK.
Janet empowers mid-level to C-suite professionals to achieve transformational growth in leadership, executive presence, and influence. She specialises in executive presence, career coaching, corporate etiquette, personal effectiveness, and culture building.
Founder/CEO of JSK Consulting Group (est. 2010, Nairobi) and Principal Partner at ViserX Executive Coaching International, Janet is known as "Madam Etiquette." She hosted Etiquette With Janet on Channels TV and writes for Forbes, The Guardian, and more.
A co-author of The World of Coaching: An African Experience, she holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, an MBA from Edinburgh, and certifications from Harvard and Yale. Passionate about philanthropy, Janet has supported over 100 heart surgeries and empowered 1,000+ girls in leadership. She is happily married with adult children.
Stephanie Kadiri
Stephanie Kadiri popular known as StephREDD is a trained Linguist, certified Life Coach, Human Resources Professional, Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner with a passion for helping people activate their genius to transform self and impact society. She is a skillful Identity & Communication Coach with an audacious knack for making people laugh, even at their insecurities while offering them an opportunity to rise above them. She has organised and facilitated several coaching, training, corporate and social events locally and internationally.
StephREDD is a Transformational Speaker with a mission to inspire, impact and influence people to fan aglow their spark, dare to dream, sustain courage, stay determined to build and sustain a reputable legacy and NEVER GIVE UP until they have done so. She is the Convener of the UR³ Conference and the founder of Red Instinxts – a social development and empowerment firm.
Samson Olatunde
Samson Olatunde is a Digital Entrepreneur, Digital Marketing Strategist, Consultant, Life Coach, and Prolific Author with over 15 years of experience in Africa’s technology and knowledge ecosystem. Renowned for empowering small, medium, and large-scale enterprises through IT-driven marketing, he is also a passionate advocate for youth entrepreneurship in Africa.
He is the founder of Knowledge Digest Africa, a digital knowledge platform aimed at educating and empowering African business leaders with modern tools for career and business success. Additionally, he established the Samson Olatunde Foundation, an NGO dedicated to transforming Africa through education and enterprise powered by ICT.
An honorary recipient of multiple global awards, including a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Olatunde’s mission is to drive innovation and nurture the next wave of African leaders, helping them create wealth and lasting impact through storytelling, mentorship, and cutting-edge knowledge-sharing.