Inspiring curiosity and growth
I enjoy inspiring the curiosity and growth of organizations, investors, entrepreneurs and students about global business, themselves, political leadership, culture, and all things Africa.
Below are some of the short (1-2 day) courses and workshops I offer.
I teach mostly in English, but have also taught in Dutch, French, German, Portuguese and Swahili.
Take a look and let’s talk about how I can inspire the curiosity of your teams.
Business & Leadership
Africa: Open for Business
Welcome to “AfriCAN” – the can-do continent, the vast, vibrant and diverse continent offering a wealth of human and natural resources that translate into opportunities for business, your business.
The ABCs of Expanding Your Business Overseas
Expanding to a new country may sound daunting, but in reality, it is as simple as ABC: Appetite, Bandwidth, Capital.
Discerning Between Real and Perceived Risks when Doing Business Overseas
Learn how to discern between the perceived, real and unknown risks of doing business in a new country and the tools and resources that can help you identify, track, quantify and mitigate risk.
Three Types of Capital Businesses Require to Build Profitably and Sustainably
Just as rainclouds don’t guarantee rain, investing financial capital does not guarantee profits or sustainability. Why? Because “capital” is so much more than monetary assets.
Cross Cultural Due Diligence: The Missing Link in Successful M&A Deals
Despite copious due diligence, 70-90% of M&A transactions fail every year. Learn what cross cultural due diligence is, how to conduct it and how it increases M&A success.
Aligning your C-Suite for Business
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to identify your C-Suite’s stumbling blocks and you’ll walk away with creative and proven ways to address their individual concerns and paint the bigger picture and build an aligned C-Suite for your company’s expansion strategy.
Political Leadership
Africa: Reframing Political Leadership
Are Africa’s Heads of State really all bad and corrupt? I decided to interview them face-to-face to find out. Join me in pulling back the curtains on political leadership across Africa.
The Importance of Understanding Politics & Power Structures for Business
Political leaders influence how (un)friendly and (un)ethical business is done in their countries. Based on real life scenarios, learn the importance of working with governments and how to do so ethically.
Personal Growth
What Are the True Colors© of Your Communication
Miscommunication and conflict in our day-to-day relationships is normal, though uncomfortable. For over 40 years, the True Colors© assessment has been helping people of all ages understand and recognize differences in communication styles, personality types and decision-making styles that can lead to miscommunication and conflict.
Work Life Balance? Harmony?
Our lives are busy. There are so many things competing for our time and attention. Forget balance! Let’s figure out how we blend everything together to create some harmony in our lives.
Finding Your Ideal Job in a Foreign Country Business
Many people dream of working in a foreign country. Our growingly hybrid and remote ways of working have only added to the possibility of making this a reality. Not to mention, social media posts make it look so attractive, easy and perfect. But what’s the truth? How does one get a job overseas?
Networking: Connecting the Dots of your Brand
Who are you? What specific traits, experiences and accomplishments make you unique? We’ll craft answers to each of these questions so you will walk away from our time together with the confidence to stand out.
What You Need to Know About Interviewing in Africa
People. They are the backbone of every organization. What makes interviewing in Africa unique or different? What is vital to do or know prior to interviewing. Join us and learn the ins and outs of attracting the best talent to your organization.
Your First Hour/Day/Week/ Month/Year of Work
What do I wear? How do I act? How should I prepare? What should I expect? Join us and learn how to walk into your first day calm, cool and collected; ready to learn, contribute and grow.
Let’s work together.
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