HeyJaredOnce Upon A Leader In Africa
A Podcast of narratives of inspiring leaders within the continent of Africa talking about their travels through the hills of success and the valleys of struggles on the land of leadership.
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Sunrise Leadership Story of Catherine Igathe (opens the original)
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What if your greatest leadership assignment is not simply to lead others—but to help them move from where they are to where they have the potential to be? In this inspiring episode of Once Upon A Leader in Africa , Catherine Igathe , Founder of Fit to Lead Global, shares a leadership journey spanning more than two decades in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship and leadership development. Catherine’s career began in a medical insurance start-up, where responsibility came quickly and she discov
Multiplier Leadership Story of Luck Ochieng (opens the original)
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What does it take to rise from a sales job to leading a major multinational business across East Africa—and still define leadership by the lives and communities you help transform? In this compelling episode of Once Upon a Leader in Africa , Luck Ochieng , Managing Director of Unilever East Africa, shares a leadership journey shaped by responsibility, resilience, purpose, integrity, continuous learning and a commitment to developing people. Growing up in a family of eight, Luck learned responsib
Dream Team Leadership Story of Yibrah Tesfazghi (opens the original)
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What does it take for an African leader to confront invisible barriers, build an extraordinary African team, and grow a business from approximately US$150 million to US$4 billion—without compromising integrity? In this compelling episode of Once Upon a Leader in Africa , Yibrah Tesfazghi shares a remarkable journey shaped by displacement, resilience, courage, corporate success, setbacks and an unwavering belief in Africa and its people. Born in 1954 in a small Eritrean village with limited acces
Come-Back Leadership Story of Nicanor Sabula (opens the original)
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What does it take to return to an organization you once led—and lead it through one of the most transformative periods in its history? In this episode of Once Upon A Leader in Africa , leadership executive Nicanor (Nick) Sabula , CEO of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA), reflects on a remarkable leadership journey marked by resilience, reinvention and unwavering commitment to service. Nick shares the unusual experience of returning to lead KATA after previously serving as its CEO, ex
Purposeful Leadership Story of Dr. Gilbert Ang'ana (opens the original)
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Are exceptional leaders born with an unshakeable inner spark, or are they intentionally shaped through lived experience, committed mentorship, and the pressure of real organizational challenges? In this powerhouse episode of Once Upon a Leader in Africa , leadership architect Dr. Gilbert Ang’ana dismantles long‑standing management myths and presents a practical, high‑impact framework for modern leadership. The conversation reveals why true influence transcends positional power and how leaders ca
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