#108 Why Companies and Employees Have to Grow Together | Kya Energy Group
In this episode 108 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Professor Yao Azumah, Managing Director of Kya Energy Group and Sylvie Shikpe, DC shared how fostering personal branding and employee advocacy not only empower a team, but also authentically communicate a company's mission and impact.
#107 Cultivating Kindness: A Recipe for Growth with Harpal Dhatt
In this episode 107 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Harpal Dhatt, also known as the Kindness Chef emphasizes the need for self-compassion and discusses the challenges of practicing kindness, especially when people are suffering.
#106 Breaking Down Silos via Employee Advocacy with Michael Sørensen
In this episode 106 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Michael Soerensen, co-founder of Sociuu, a pioneering employee advocacy platform sheds light on the advantages of employee advocacy to amplify the brand's message.
#105 Be Prepared to Be Uncomfortable with Jessica Pharm
In this episode 105 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, my guest is Jessica Pharm, an HR professional, founder, and CEO of Blackness in the Workplace, as well as a podcast host advocating for equality in the workplace who has established a platform to amplify black voices and experiences.
#104 How to Stop Being Stuffy & Become People Centric: The Power of Employee Advocacy with Bradley Keenan
In this episode 104 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Bradley Keenan, the founder and CEO of DSMN8, an employee influencer platform talks about the importance of enabling employees to be more active on social media.
#103 What’s Needed to Transform Employees into Advocates
Welcome to Season 9 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast! I'm thrilled to be back, diving into the heart of what makes work truly meaningful. In this season, Francine Beleyi & her guests discuss employee advocacy and employee ambassadors.
#101 Takeaway 7 S8 – The Great Resignation – Break the Cycle and Start Over
The takeaway 7 of season 8, the Great Re-evaluation, is to Break this cycle, step away and start over.
#100 Takeaway 6 S8 – The Great Resignation – The End of an Era
The takeaway 6 of the season 8 Great Re-evaluation is that an era is coming to the end.
Purpose-Driven Advent Calendar 2024
Each day until 25th December, this calendar will guide you through small, meaningful steps to: ✅ Reflect on your achievements from 2024 and refine your vision for 2025. ✅ Empower yourself and your team with impactful activities. ✅ Commit to sustainable, mindful growth. Come here every day and click on the number of the day to discover a
#124 Season 10 Finale: Leaders on a Mission – Insights That Will Inspire You
In this episode 114 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi introduces the season 10 Leaders on a Mission and the extraordinary guests.
#123 Shaping the Future of Work with Fractional Leadership with Karina Mikhli
In this episode 123 of "Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life," I sit down with Karina Mikhli, a leader in this Fractional space, to share her journey and expertise.
#122 Unlocking Capital for African Startups with Ghita Zniber
In this episode 121 of "Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life," Aravinda Seshadri, Founding Partner of Venturous Counsel shares her journey from Stanford Law School to founding a unique law firm dedicated to supporting underrepresented and marginalized founders in the tech industry.
#121 Providing Legal Support to Underrepresented Founders with Aravinda Seshadri
In this episode 121 of "Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life," Aravinda Seshadri, Founding Partner of Venturous Counsel shares her journey from Stanford Law School to founding a unique law firm dedicated to supporting underrepresented and marginalized founders in the tech industry.
#120 Building thriving ecosystems for entrepreneurs in Africa with Karim Sy
In this #120 episode of "Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life," I had the delight of speaking with Karim Sy, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Jokkolabs.
#119 The Power of Storytelling to Create Change with Dr Constance Scharff
In episode 119 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, I am delighted to have Constance Scharff, a global leader in mental health research and the founder of The Human Resilience Project.
#118 From Social Justice to Social Entrepreneurship with Olatokunbo Ige
In episode 118 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life, I have an inspiring conversation with Olatokunbo Ige, a former international human rights lawyer turned social entrepreneur.
#117 Creating Life-Changing Job Opportunities with Matt Parfitt
In this episode 117 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Matt Parfitt, Founder and CEO of Grace Enterprises. Matt shares his transition from primary school teacher to social entrepreneur, detailing how his faith-driven mission has led to the creation of several successful social enterprises
#116 Empowering African Talent for the Global Stage with Erefa Cocker
In this episode 116 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, I sit down with Erefa Coker, the founder of IMÒ Interns, a groundbreaking platform that connects businesses worldwide with skilled, remote interns from Africa.
#115 Exposing How Businesses Profit at Society’s Expense with Chris Marquis
In this episode 115 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, with Christopher Marquis, Sinyi Professor at the University of Cambridge Judge School of Business and author of the book “The Profiteers: How Business Privatises Profits and Socialises Costs” shares how to create responsible and regenerative business models and the role of leadership in driving systemic change.
#114 Leaders on a Mission – Season 10 Introduction
In this episode 114 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi introduces the season 10 Leaders on a Mission and the extraordinary guests.
Communique de Presse – Top 20 Des Femmes Inspirantes de African Diaspora Professional Women (ADIPWO) 2024
Découvrez le Top 20 des Femmes Professionnelles Inspirantes de la Diaspora Africaine 2024, élaboré par Francine Beleyi. Célébrant les contributions significatives de femmes africaines dans divers secteurs. Pour la liste complète, visitez www,francinebeleyi.com/adipwo
News Release – Top 20 Inspirational Women of the African Diaspora Professional Women (ADIPWO) list 2024
Discover the 2024 Top 20 Inspirational African Diaspora Professional Women, curated by Francine Beleyi. Celebrating the impactful contributions of African women in various sectors, this list inspires and empowers. For the full list visit www,francinebeleyi.com/adipwo
2023 A Year of Growth, Reflection, and Coming Up 2024
As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the new year 2024, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the most important thing I've enjoyed this year: an excellent health. I don't take this for granted, as I've seen many people struggle with their health and even lost a few of loved ones. Returning to Roots
#113 Key Moments Season 9 Employee Advocacy
In this episode 113 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi shares the key moments of the season 9 on Employee Advocacy,
#112 What Would You Do with a Billion UK Pounds?
In this episode 112 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi asks If I gave you 1 billion pounds today, what would you do?
#111 Preserving Human Creativity in the AI Age with Fatima Roumate
In this episode 104 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Fatima Roumate, professor at the University Mohammed V in Morocco recommends organisations invest in human skills and maintain human control of AI to balance profits and human right.
#110 Becoming a Talent Destination with Antonia Bartels
In this episode 104 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Antonia Bartels, director at Randstad Rice Mart, advocates for creating a work environment where employees not only excel but feel at home.
#109 Empowerment Through Employee Advocacy with Kristin Bell
In this episode 109 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Kristin Bell, global diversity, equity, and inclusion executive, a tech entrepreneur shares her mission to create avenues of opportunity for those who have been systemically excluded, underserved, and underestimated.
#108 Why Companies and Employees Have to Grow Together | Kya Energy Group
In this episode 108 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Professor Yao Azumah, Managing Director of Kya Energy Group and Sylvie Shikpe, DC shared how fostering personal branding and employee advocacy not only empower a team, but also authentically communicate a company's mission and impact.
#107 Cultivating Kindness: A Recipe for Growth with Harpal Dhatt
In this episode 107 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Harpal Dhatt, also known as the Kindness Chef emphasizes the need for self-compassion and discusses the challenges of practicing kindness, especially when people are suffering.
#106 Breaking Down Silos via Employee Advocacy with Michael Sørensen
In this episode 106 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Michael Soerensen, co-founder of Sociuu, a pioneering employee advocacy platform sheds light on the advantages of employee advocacy to amplify the brand's message.
#105 Be Prepared to Be Uncomfortable with Jessica Pharm
In this episode 105 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, my guest is Jessica Pharm, an HR professional, founder, and CEO of Blackness in the Workplace, as well as a podcast host advocating for equality in the workplace who has established a platform to amplify black voices and experiences.
#104 How to Stop Being Stuffy & Become People Centric: The Power of Employee Advocacy with Bradley Keenan
In this episode 104 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Bradley Keenan, the founder and CEO of DSMN8, an employee influencer platform talks about the importance of enabling employees to be more active on social media.
#103 What’s Needed to Transform Employees into Advocates
Welcome to Season 9 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast! I'm thrilled to be back, diving into the heart of what makes work truly meaningful. In this season, Francine Beleyi & her guests discuss employee advocacy and employee ambassadors.
#101 Takeaway 7 S8 – The Great Resignation – Break the Cycle and Start Over
The takeaway 7 of season 8, the Great Re-evaluation, is to Break this cycle, step away and start over.
#100 Takeaway 6 S8 – The Great Resignation – The End of an Era
The takeaway 6 of the season 8 Great Re-evaluation is that an era is coming to the end.
#99 Takeaway 5 S8 – Prioritising our Health and Wellbeing
The takeaway 5 of the season 8 great- re-evaluation is that we need to prioritise our health and wellbeing.
#98 Takeaway 4 S8 – Knowing What You Want For Your Life
The takeaway 4 of the season 8 great- re-evaluation is to Know what you want for your life
#97 Takeaway 3 S8 – Having Emergency Savings to Take Bold Decisions
The takeaway 3 of the season 8 great- re-evaluation is that: Having emergency savings helps you to take bold decisions
#96 Takeaway 2 S8 – The Great Resignation – People Are No Longer Willing to Put Up
The takeaway 2 of the great- re-evaluation season 8 is that: People are no longer willing to put up.
#95 Takeaway 1 S8 – The great resignation: A build-up of many years of bad practices
The takeaway 1 is that this phenomenon of great resignation is a build-up of many years of bad practices.
Win-Win Personal Branding Inside Corporate
How can I help? With 25 years of multicultural and multidisciplinary experience, I am passionate about empowering leaders, founders and organisations to increase their visibility and profitability in order to make a bigger impact in the world. My unique expertise is at the intersection of digital transformation, coaching, marketing and branding, with a master’s degree in organisational consulting and
How to Empower Your Employees to Become Your Best Advocates: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Change
Your company may have a great product that your customers love. But do you also have a great company culture that your employees are inspired by and excited to come to work to become your brand ambassadors? Or are they leaving your organisation, and you have no idea how to retain them? In today's competitive business landscape, organisations increasingly
How to Align You purpose as Employee with Your Company Purpose
https://youtu.be/eUd7VYWCCPU 😨Are you having nightmares retaining your best talents? Well, aligning employees’ individual purpose to the company purpose might be just what you need. In this video, I share 4 ideas to better align individual and company purposes for a win-win relationship. Which of the 4 ideas do you like the most? I offer a range of solutions
The 5C to Finally Take Action in Business and Life
https://youtu.be/hVtcgh2Q2Mo 🧐 Have you ever found yourself struggling to achieve your goals even when you know what to do? Sometimes, willpower alone is not enough to get you where you want to be. In today’s video, I am sharing a framework I’ve designed after working with many entrepreneurs and leaders who have everything they need to move forward
7 Skills you’ll Develop whilst Building your Personal Branding
https://youtu.be/kPX4MtjT0r0 💡 Did you know that developing your personal branding can help you develop seven important skills that are crucial to advance your career today? 🔥Find out more about these 7 skills in this video. Which skill are you most like to master? If you are: ✔️a business leader, whether a corporate executive ✔️a founder ✔️a consultant ✔️a
Communique de Presse – Top 20 Des Femmes Inspirantes de African Diaspora Professional Women (ADIPWO) 2023
Francine Beleyi, Digital Communication Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Suggest New Way to Foster Prosperity for African Female Entrepreneurs in a New Book.
News Release – Top 20 Inspirational Women of the African Diaspora Professional Women (ADIPWO) list 2023
Francine Beleyi, Digital Communication Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Suggest New Way to Foster Prosperity for African Female Entrepreneurs in a New Book.
🔥9 HOT Personal Branding Trends In 2023
The marketplace is already bustling with opportunities and challenges this year. With so many things going on, it can be difficult to know where to focus your efforts in order to achieve your goals for 2023. However, by identifying the trends and key areas that are likely to drive success, you can position yourself for success and smash your goals
My Year 2022 Review – Key Moments
We can be so busy running for the next thing that we forget to stop to celebrate our wins; no matter how small, they are a stepping stone toward the bigger picture. As we are fast approaching 2023, let’s take the time to reflect on our achievements and lessons learned to make the most out of the new year.
News Release – Africa–Europe Cooperation and Digital Transformation
Francine Beleyi, Digital Communication Strategist and Personal Branding Expert Suggest New Way to Foster Prosperity for African Female Entrepreneurs in a New Book.
Communiqué de presse – Livre sur la coopération digitale entre l’Afrique et l’Europe
Une Togolaise parmi les auteurs du tout 1er livre sur la coopération digitale entre l’Afrique et l’Europe publié par Routledge ce 22 novembre 2022.
#94 Can Money Buy You Freedom with Caitriona Ellis
In this episode 94 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Caitriona Ellis about the financial implications of the great resignation and how to be financially savvy.
#93 Work Hard and Be Nice to People with Nicole Townsend
In this episode 93 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Nicole Townsend about her Linkedin post that went viral and all things employee experience
#92 Connecting People to their Purpose with Jennifer Webb de Comarmond
In this episode 92 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Jennifer Webb de Comarmond about leadership skills managers need to develop post-great-resignation.
#91 Be Our Own Authority with Meredith Keith-Chirch
In this episode 91 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Meredith Keith-Chirch about how to reclaim our power back
Personal Branding Trends – Share your Values
Do you know that 79% of consumers engage with brands that align with their values? Today is about Sharing your values to connect at a deeper level with your audience. People want to connect with your personal values and your motivation. They want to know that you care about them before they care about you. As a CEO, a professional
Personal Branding Trends – Share your Purpose
A study reveals that Purposeful people live longer and healthier lives. What is your core reason for being, and where can you have a unique, positive impact on society? Now more than ever, you need good answers to these questions. Today’s trend is about Sharing your purpose. As a CEO, a professional or an entrepreneur, it's crucial to Share
#90 How to Increase Your Quality of Life & Reverse Ageing with Carlotta Tate-Olason
In this episode 90 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Carlotta Tate-Olason about how to Increase the quality of life & reverse ageing
13 Personal Branding Trends in 2022 – Showing up in Person
Many people tell me that they hate the sound of their voice, or they don’t like seeing themselves in videos. Is that you? 🙂 It is a common reason why people don't like showing up in person on camera or using audio to share Today’s trend is about Showing up in person. As a CEO, a professional or an
#89 Finding Your Path After a Life-Changing Event with Manish Bundhun
In this episode 89of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Manish Bundhun about enabling environment where people can grow, perform & thrive.
#88 What Is the Value of Women at Work with Susan Popoola
In this episode 88 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Susan Popoola about the value of women at work.
#87 Go Make the Change You Want with Akhtar Badshah
In this episode 87 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Akhtar Badshah about purpose driven mindset
Personal Branding Trends in 2022 – Empathy to Compassion
What if you could be happier, become a better version of yourself, and create an empowering environment for others? Leading with empathy and even better with compassion can help you achieve your goals faster. Moving from empathy to compassion is the trend 2 out of the 13 to pay attention to this year to build a personal branding for impact.
#86 The Great Re-evaluation – Intro Season 8
In this episode 86 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi introduces season 8 - the great re-evaluation
Personal Branding Trends 2022 – Be Human
At the beginning of the year, I have outlined 13 things to pay attention to build a personal branding for impact. As a CEO, a business professional or an Entrepreneur, establishing your reputation via a credible personal branding rooted in your expertise is becoming increasingly de rigueur. There is no particular order to these 13 trends. Today I am
😕 What is Personal Branding and Why it Matters?
😕Are you still not sure what Personal Branding really is and why it matters? ☕Well grab a coffee, a cup of tea or any drink of your liking, sit down and listen to my conversation with Kadidia Doumbia who interviewed me on the Radio Manden show "30 minutes to convince". In this discussion, you’ll learn the ins and outs of personal
🔥13 Personal Branding Trends That Will Make You Stand Out In 2022
As a CEO, a business professional or an entrepreneur, establishing your reputation via a credible personal branding rooted in your expertise is becoming increasingly de rigueur. Personal branding is a process of communicating who you are, your vision, what you stand for and why people should care. In a research paper published by Wioleta Kucharska, Assistant Professor at Gdansk
👹The Scary Ask Challenge 2022 has now started.
In my 2021-year review I’ve announced that I will be starting a 21-day challenge on the 03rd of January 2022. 🎬We have started today with other fellow fierce participants. If you have missed that post here is a reminder. It’s called the ‘Scary Ask Challenge’ #SAC. Why? Each year I pick a theme for my year and in 2022
🛑 My Year 2021 In Review 🛑
We sometimes tend to forget or underestimate what we’ve achieved in a year. It is a good practice at the end of the year to look back to reflect and write down what we have achieved instead of being defeated by what we haven’t been able to do. This helps us carry positive energy into the new year.If you haven’t
Merry Xmas 2021
As the year 2021 is drawing to a close, I’d love to take a moment to thank you for being part of my journey this year. This year may have been either rewarding or challenging to you but either way, I invite you to take the time to celebrate whatever you’ve been able to accomplish and celebrate, no matter
7 Questions to Define Your Mission
❤️ One of the things that bring me the most joy is when my private clients or attendees in my workshops and training create their Personal Mission Statement (PMS). The PMS is the first step when you clearly identify and articulate who you really are, your mission and the values that guide you to do what you do. I
The 7 Steps to Build your Personal Branding
When it comes to building your personal brand, there are many ideas and advice out there with no clear or easy blueprint that gives you logical steps to follow. ☑️ Discover the YEANICC framework and the 7 pillars to build an influential personal brand. ☑️ You’ll also discover short stories of experts and how they have used each of
Discover The 8 Entrepreneurs Profiles to Create Wealth
Do you know what is your Wealth profile and what type of business you thrive in? When I discovered my Wealth profile back in 2007, it was a big eye-opener. I’ve discovered that I was playing a totally opposite game than my natural flow. That discovery helped me to decide to start my consultancy, nucleus of change and focus
The 5 Key Factors to Achieving Lasting Results
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is... “am I a Coach? a Mentor? a Consultant? a Trainer? a Speaker?" Well, for the last 12 years I wore all these hats, however, I stop putting a label on what I do. My approach to work is integrative. I have learnt that no one approach is enough to
What is your Genius?
How is it possible that people leave their cushy jobs to become their own boss but are still unhappy in a job that they created for themselves? I recently attended a gathering of entrepreneurs when the speaker asked how many people loved their job. Surprisingly only a handful of people raised their hand. This may sound puzzling, but the
Happy New Year 2021
Happy and Prosperous year 2021
Merry Xmas 2020
🎄I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021.🌟 We've been through a lot this year, now is the time to recenter and take a bit of time to reflect on the past year and get ready to welcome 2021. 😘 https://youtu.be/GSP_UKMjubk About Francine Beleyi I am Francine Beleyi, digital strategist, business mentor and personal branding
💎How Personal Branding can be a Powerful Economic tool for Women?
Francine Beleyi speaker at the Africanity Summit 2020 under the aegis of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, UNESC-ECOSOC, the Fondation de l'Africanité and CELI Algeria.
African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation-ASENTI
Francine Beleyi speaker at the 6th African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
#85 Your Journey of Wealth Empowerment Starts Here With Alison Brown
In this episode 85 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Alison Brown, is a wealth empowerment coach and real estate investor . In this conversation, Alison shares why any woman should feel comfortable dealing with money and not delegating it to others.
#84 You Are Not Your Debt: Stop Punishing Yourself for Your Past Decisions with Stephanie Bousley
In this episode 84 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Stephanie Bousley, a millennial who once found herself in over $250,000 student loans and then found her way out of it. She wrote a financial self-help book Buy the Avocado Toast: How to Crush Student Debt, Make More Money, and Live Your Best Life. She helps the reader find inventive, out of the box way to improve their money and self-worth.
#83 How Do You Shift Your Mindset That Keeps You Broke with DeShena Woodard
In this episode 83 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with DeShena Woodard. She is a personal finance blogger, debt freedom coach, certified life coach, speaker, and the founder of the Extravagantly Broke website. She encourages women to crush debt and pursue their passions. Her specialty is debt freedom and is passionate about teaching people there is a better way.
#82 How to Get to the Root Cause of Your Money Problems with Jane Ysadora
In this episode 82 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Jane Ysadora, a transformational money coach who went from broke single mum to become a financial consultant, making a six-figure income. She shares how to reach the root emotional cause of why they struggle with money and work with their trauma.
#81 Regaining Financial Control After Trauma with Cherry Tung
In this episode 81 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Cherry Tung, a wealth coach who helps people to build wealth beyond their nine to five with multiple income streams. Cherry maintains a full-time job with consistent five-figure months coaching business and 16 income streams.
Women Leadership Forum 2020 – Empowering women in the digital age
Women leadership forum 2020 organised by the European Brand Institute and UNIDO at Vienna International Centre. Panel Empowering women in the digital age: where do we stand? with Francine Beleyi - Silvia Angelo - Silvia Rathgeb -Cristiane Noll
80 How to Avoid Pilling up Debt for Grad School and Make the Right Choices with Jolene Blackbourn
In this episode 80 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Jolene Blackbourn, a senior Attorney who left her job at a Fortune almost-100 company to become a full-time life counselor to pre-law and law students. She helps them avoid as much debt as possible and make the right choices.
#79 Breaking Free From Debt Through Internal Transformation with Ramesha Nicole
In this episode 79 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Ramesha Nicole, an international teacher, transformational speaker and coach. She helps high achieving women shift their perspective to get free from their debt by giving them the tools needed to pay their debt off for real this time.
#78 Becoming A Millionaire: A Dream Come True with Rocky Lalvani
In this episode 78 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Rocky Lalvani, a multimillionaire who has built wealth the old-fashioned way, through an automated system. He helps business owners to make wise financial decisions and ensure that the business is profitable immediately, and everyone gets paid without the need to analyze financial reports.
#77 The More Money You Have They More You Can Contribute to Support Others with Tina Van Leuven
In the episode 76 of Meaningful work Meaningful life Podcast, Francine Beleyi is in a conversation with Shireen Jaffa, CEO and founder of EDVO, a venture backed education technology company to help people think better and learn better. She shares her success as well as her tribulations in raising money as a woman of colour. More importantly she reveals the mindset shift she had to make about money to succeed.
#76 Why Women of Colour Don’t Get VC Money and What to Do Instead with Shireen Jaffer
In the episode 76 of Meaningful work Meaningful life Podcast, Francine Beleyi is in a conversation with Shireen Jaffa, CEO and founder of EDVO, a venture backed education technology company to help people think better and learn better. She shares her success as well as her tribulations in raising money as a woman of colour. More importantly she reveals the mindset shift she had to make about money to succeed.
#75 You Are the Boss of Your Money. Make It Work for You with Christine Teh
In episode 75 of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Christine Teh. Christine is a personal finance coach who helps working professionals get their finances in order. She quit her job without knowing whether she would have enough income to cover her living expenses to become a full time personal financial coach. She now successfully helps transform people's relationship with their finances.
#74 Untapped Strategies to Manage Your Personal Finance and Build Your Wealth with Olubunmi Samuel-Adeyemi
In this episode 74 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Olubunmi Samuel-Adeyemi, aka The MoneyTherapist. She shares how she helps business and career professionals to get better at managing their own money and build personal wealth.
#73 Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth with Dr Brad Klontz
In this episode 73 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Dr. Brad Klontz, clinical psychologist, professor and author who shares fundamental aspects of psychology of wealth and why his mission in life is to help others achieve financial success.
#72 Intro Season 7 – Money Mindset & Empowering Habits to Live a Meaningful Life
Welcome to Season 7 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, focussed on Money Mindset and habits to live your best life now. I am Francine Beleyi, the host in conversation with the best money-savvy experts for open and honest conversations about money to help you rebuild your money foundation on solid ground.
How to Keep Going When You Are Grieving
Three lessons from my experience to deal with grief and keep going
#71 You Only Live Once with Thomas Fabbri
In this episode 71 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Thomas Fabbri, adventurer, author, speaker, fitness guru Strategist who shares how he overcame three divorces, jail, drugs, alcohol, bankruptcy, homelessness, to become a major airline captain.
I Lost my Mum
Losing my mum suddenly was a shock
#70 Why We Should Stop Listening to the Experts with Megha Bradley (Part 2/2)
In this episode 70 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Megha Bradley, a Business & Life Transformation Strategist who shares how guilt plays out in our lives and how to tune in to what brings us joy instead
#69 Stepping in Your True Identity with Megha Bradley
In this episode 69 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Megha Bradley, a Business & Life Transformation Strategist who shares the extraordinary circumstances that led her to focus on helping transform generational cycles of abuse and poverty.
Insights on How to Build more Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace
Francine Beleyi Full Keynote speech 'Digital transformation: How Companies can Reinvent their Brand by Leveraging Personal Branding - Insights on how to build more Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace
#68 You Can Rewrite Your Story with Amy Lynn Durham
In this episode 68 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Amy Lynn Durham, Executive Coach & Leadership Development expert. She is the author of the book 'Create Magic At Work’. She shares why she is passionate to create magic at work by bringing heart and human connection to the workplace.
#67 There is No Point in Dying if You Never Lived with Dr Wale Akinyemi
In this episode 67 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Dr Wale Akinyemi, Chief Transformation Officer at PowerTalks. In this conversation, you'll discover why Wale is passionate about raising a movement of transformation thinkers and transforming Africa one mind at a time.
#66 It’s Time to Reignite the Spark in Your life with Andreea Vanacker
In this episode 66 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Dr Andreea Vanacker, CEO at SPARKX5, entrepreneur, keynote, speaker and author. Andreea shares her journey and the key insights of her book 'Vitality: Life and Leadership insights'. .
#65 Taking a Stand for Others with Nabou Fall
In this episode 65 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Nabou Fall, CEO of the PR/advertising company Vizeo, co-founder of an incubator for entrepreneurs Impact Hub Abidjan, writer, trainer, and speaker. In this conversation, you'll discover why Nabou is passionate about helping African women to find their voices .
#64 Unmasking Your Limitations with Kaye Doran
In this episode 64 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Kaye Doran, an entrepreneur and women’s leadership & life coach. You’ll discover why Kaye believes that we all have the power of change in our hands
#63 Using Your Struggles to Reframe Your Life Story with Bobby Herrera
In this episode 63 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Bobby Herrera, CEO of Populus Group, storyteller and author of the book The Gift of Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons. In this conversation, you'll discover the struggles and leadership journey that led Bobby to build a $500+million organisation and a thriving community and how you too can apply some of his lessons to become the leader you want to be.
#62 How to Align Your Purpose to the Marketplace with Heather McGowan
In this episode 62 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Heather McGowan, international keynote speaker and author of the book The Adaptation Advantage to provide valuable insights on how to adapt in this fast-moving world.
#61 Step into Your Power with Isabelle Methot
In this episode 61 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Isabelle Methot, CEO and founder of Ellipse. She helps francophone entrepreneurs, executives and leaders to break language barriers with the competency and confidence required. Isabelle explains that what she struggled with the most in life is the exact same skill she is helping her students with now.
Francine Beleyi, talks Personal Branding on #Linkedinlive
Catchup the with Francine Beleyi #Linkedinlive on Personal Branding, Digital strategy, Content marketing to grow your business or boost your career
#60 What You See and Perceive Can Change the World with Janie Duquette
In this episode 60of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Janie Duquette, a former lawyer, ex artist manager and now the founder of the Academie du Leadership Feminin (Academy of Women's Power). Janie shares why she is passionate about supporting women in diversity and turning women into rock stars.
How To Create Multiple Pieces of Content Fast on a Small Budget
Most business owners and marketing professionals often ask how they can create a wide range of content when they have limited resources. My answer is to work smarter not harder. Here is how you can create six different modalities of content from a single video and without any additional budget. Video Shoot a 5 to 10-minute video telling about
#59 Redefining the Relationship with Yourself, Others and Mother Earth with Nicola Lucie
In this episode 59 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Nicola Lucie, Shamanic Practitioner & Shadow Work Coach and founder of the Feminine Principle. She shares how to clear the wounding, the trauma and the suffering in your life and claim our hidden gifts
#58 Uncover the Hidden Secrets Behind Online Mega Launches with Tom Morkes
In this episode 58 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Tom Morkes, one of the most brilliant minds behind some of the most successful and profitable marketing and sales campaigns in the past decade. We talk about online launches, internet, social media, health and much more.
#57 Why You Should Follow Your Personalised Path to Health with Jo Formosa
In this episode 57 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Jo Formosa, a renowned Ayurvedic practitioner and the founder of Health Dynamics, a personalised path to health. We talk about how she moved a very traditional offline model like a health practice online and the transformational results of the group programs that she is running.
#56 Season 6: How to Leverage the Online World to Make a Bigger Impact
Welcome to the Season 6 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast. In this season, Francine Beleyi features guests who share how they've been able to leverage the online world to make a bigger impact.
#55 How to Follow the Flow of Energy to Achieve Your Goals in Tough Times
In this episode 55 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi provides insights on Do you sometimes feel that no matter what you try, you are still stuck in inertia and can't get anything moving? In today's episode, I am bringing you some practical ways to manage your time by adopting the rhythm of nature to achieve your goals with less resistance.
#54 How to Stay Focus and Productive During Tough Times
In this episode 54 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi provides insights on understanding the Internal Process of Change and how to focus and productive during the coronavirus time.
#53 From Dream to Action with Your Mission Statement
In this episode 51 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi provides insights about how to manage priorities when everything seems to be important. You’ll learn top three tips to stay on the top of things and discover one essential tool to sort out your most important priorities.
#52 If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It with Dr John P. Wilson
In this episode 52 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Dr John P. Wilson, author of the book Dream Your Life Your Future and discuss the power of imagination and dream to become more productive at work and in life.
#51 How to Prioritise Avoid the Overwhelm When Everything Is Important
In this episode 51 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi provides insights about how to manage priorities when everything seems to be important. You’ll learn top three tips to stay on the top of things and discover one essential tool to sort out your most important priorities.
How Brands can Reinvent Themselves – Highlights at Les Imperiales 2020
Francine Beleyi Keynote speech on corporate and personal branding at Les Imperiales 2020
#50 It’s Time to Dream Again
In this episode 50 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi invite us to start dreaming again. I know that some of you have started the year 2020 with big fat juicy goals, aspiration and desire you want to accomplish this year and the next decade but I also know that for some you, this is an excruciating exercise. You are not sure about your dream or how to articulate it in a way that it becomes your driving force in life. Find out how to start dreaming again.
20 Days into 2020 – What I am Grateful for in 2019 & What I am Looking Forward to in 2020
20 Days Into 2020: Looking Back and Moving Forward https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3cDzqHyp1/ Almost 20 days into 2020, the year has started on steroids. A lot has begun, and there are much more in the pipeline. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all, my clients, guests, readers, listeners, connections but also my friends and mentors for a great
#49 Best of 2019 – Key Highlights of the Top Downloaded Episodes
In this episode 49 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi highlights the Best of 2019 with the top 7 most downloaded episodes
Happy New Year 2020
I wish you all a happy and prosperous year 2020. #happy2020 #newyear2020 Did you like this post? Share it with friends and colleagues.
#48 Choosing to Stay: Pitch for Life with Mo Haque
In this episode 48 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Mo Haque is a Keynote Speaker and author of Choosing to Stay. He joins me in this last episode of 2019 to share his stories of hope, love, and gratitude. as he crowdfunded over £186,000 to access the potentially life-saving drug.
#47 The Power of Narrative: Owning Your Own Story with Mimi Kalinda
In this episode 47 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Mimi Kalinda, is the co-founder of Africa Communications Media Group. Mimi is passionate about giving Africans a voice to counter the stereotypical image people all over the world have of Africa and Africans. Listen to this inspiring episode to find out why Mimi is so passionate about being part of the narrative movement.
Episode 6 The Chemistry of Persuasion: How to Create Compelling Messages For Your Customers
In this episode 6 of ‘The Science Behind What Makes People Buy’ you’ll discover the chemistry of persuasion to create a compelling message for your customers with 4 key questions . Join me, Francine Beleyi and Patrick Renvoise, author of The persuasion code: How Neuromaketing Can Help You Persuade Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime.
#46 Building Resiliency: Learn How to Bounce Back with Michael H. Ballard
In this episode 46 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Michael Ballard, President and CEO of Resiliency for Life. Michael helps individuals, schools, communities, and businesses. He shares how to prepare for, deal with, and recover from adversity.
Episode 5 Discover The Neuromap: A Simple Model to Maximise Your Chance Of Persuasion
In this episode 5 of ‘The Science Behind What Makes People Buy’ you’ll discover the NeuroMap: A simple model to maximise your chance to persuade. Join me, Francine Beleyi and Patrick Renvoise, author of The persuasion code: How Neuromaketing Can Help You Persuade Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime.
#45 There Is a Lesson in Our Pain with Gregory Copploe
In this episode 45 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Gregory Copploe, a Poet, Artist, Transformative Life Coach and author of the book The Art of Being Whole. His goal is simple: to help you re-imagine your life. Listen to this raw and soulful episode where he shares how he moved from a dark place to now being passionate about leading the awakening movement for himself and others.
Episode 4 Why You Are Tracking The Wrong Metrics And What To Do Instead!
In this episode 4 of ‘The Science Behind What Makes People Buy’ you’ll discover why you are tracking the wrong metrics and what to do instead!,
#44 The World Needs Everybody’s Unique Gift with Ian Woodhouse [The MECHANICS]
In this episode 44 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with an Woodhouse, business coach for healthcare professionals. He is a Mechanic profile, the last of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles. He shares how he struggled to fit in as an introvert in a flashy sales/marketing role and how discovering his profile enabled him to embrace his strengths and values.
Episode 2 How to Become a Significant Brand with a Small Budget
In this episode 2 of ‘The Science Behind What Makes People Buy’ you’ll discover how to become a significant brand even on a small budget, find small niches and craft the right messages to get the attention of your ideal audience .
Episode 3 How to Get the Attention of your Customers with Priming
In this episode 3 of ‘The Science Behind What Makes People Buy’ you’ll discover how to get the attention of your customers with priming techniques,
#43 Are You Living Someone Else’s Dream with Nancy Lee Ma [The LORD]
In this episode 43 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Nancy Lee Ma, CPA who teaches small business owners and entrepreneurs how to make more money, keep it, and grow it so they never have to worry about not enough again. Nancy is a Lord from the Wealth Dynamics profiling system and share how discovering her profile enables her to accept who she is and the gifts she has to offer.
Episode 2 What Is Neurobranding and Why Should Marketers Care
In this episode 2 of ‘The Science Behind What Makes People Buy’ you’ll discover how to become a significant brand even on a small budget, find small niches and craft the right messages to get the attention of your ideal audience .
#42 You Can’t Put Your Life on Hold with Louise Mosley [The ACCUMULATOR]
In this episode 42 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Louise Mosley who help corporate escapees grow their business by reconnecting with their WHY and using their unique skills and talents. Louise is Accumulator from the Wealth Dynamics profiling system and share how she uses her profile to stay in flow.
#41 Awareness Is Key with Karen Revell [The TRADER]
In this episode 41 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Karen Revell, money and mindset coach who work with service-based entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help unlock their wealth. Karen is a Trader from the Wealth Dynamics profiling system and share how she uses her profile to stay in flow
#40 Serve and Create Wealth with Gabriel Uribe [The DEALMAKER]
In this episode 40 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Gabriel Uribe, a Conscious Leader and Wealth Sculptor. He serves business owners to recognize their greatness and act accordingly. Gabriel is a Supporter profile with a strong Dealmaker wing from the Wealth dynamics system and explains how he uses this advantage to be unique in his field.
#39 Do What You Love That People Value with Michelle Clarke [The SUPPORTER]
In this episode 39 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Michelle Clarke who is Global Partnerships Manager at GeniusU and Co-founder of Talent Dynamics specialising in accelerating the levels of trust and flow in organisations. Michelle is a Supporter profile from the Wealth dynamics system and explains she stays in flow,.
#38 You Can Choose Again with Catherine Ord [The STAR]
In this episode 38 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Catherine Ord, the founder of the Wealth Vector System, a transformative card system based on the timeless wisdom of the I-Ching and Wealth Dynamics to help entrepreneurs and leaders navigate change, gain clarity and focus in order to make better decisions. Catherine is a Star profile from the Wealth dynamics system
#37 Get Out of The Ordinary with Marie Ruzicka [The CREATOR]
In this episode 37 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is in conversation with Marie Ruzicka, International Transformational Leader and Best-selling Author, host of the Catalyst for Joy and creator of the Magikal Land of [Awe]some Podcast. Marie is a Creator, the first profile of the Wealth Dynamics system and she shares how discovering her profile was life changing.
#36 Discover Your Path of Least Resistance with Wealth Dynamics [The 8 PROFILES]
In this episode 36 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks about Wealth dynamics system, a unique personality profiling system for entrepreneurs and leaders, which is currently used by a million of entrepreneurs around the world. It explains how successful people are playing different games that are unique to them and why it’s crucial to find where you belong.
#35 The Law of Intention Experience with Naomi Sesay
In this episode 35 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Naomi Sesay a global speaker, former TV producer, serial entrepreneur, and currently Head of Diversity at Channel 4. She explains the Law of Intention and how we can tap into it to do meaningful work and live a meaningful life.
#34 Exploring and Fostering the Best of Your Humanity with Dr Michael F. Steger
In this episode 34 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Dr Michael F. Steger a Psychology Professor, Author, Speaker, Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose. His research interests center on understanding how people create a life worth living and seeking ways to help people flourish and achieve well-being.
#33 You Are Never Too Small to Change Anything with Dr Jess Wade
In this episode 33 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Dr Jess Wade, a physicist at Imperial College London and prolific Wikipedia editor. She is a scientist on a mission. She wants every woman who has achieved something impressive in science to get the prominence and recognition they deserve – starting with a Wikipedia entry.
#32 Bonus Episode Season 3 Leading a Movement with Francine Beleyi
In this bonus episode 32 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi share some highlights of the season 3 featuring amazing women and men who are leading fabulous movements in Europe, in Africa, in US and across the world.
Episode 1 What Is Neurobranding and Why Should Marketers Care
In this episode 1 of ‘The Science Behind What Makes People Buy’ you’ll learn about what Neurobranding is, who it is for, and why should we care. Is it another fancy way that the marketers have find to make us buy what we don't want? What really drives the consumer to choose a brand instead of another.
#31 Bringing the Full Spectrum of Diversity in the Conversation with Francesca Uriri
In this episode 31 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Francesca Uriri, Head of Communications at Uber East & West Africa who decided to showcase the variety of women in Africa. Leading Lading Africa was born and has 77.8k followers today on Instagram. Francesca believes in the power of compounding. We have to be willing to start small, learn, do the work to see our value rise with time.
#30 Creating a Collective Enough-ness with Hildy Gotlieb
In this episode 30 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Hildy Gotlieb, a social scientist and asker of powerful questions had an aha moment when she realised that to see the world change, we need to change the questions we ask. We discussed how to create social change and powerful movements. Hildy believes that successful people and successful change happen when we build on who we are together.
#29 Starting a Revolution of Confident Communicators with Kwame Christian
In this episode 29 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Kwame Christian, a lawyer and expert in negotiation and conflict management. Discover how a people-pleaser became a top expert in negotiation and conflict management. Kwame believes that with every conversation, there's an opportunity to learn, to make things better and to communicate at a higher level.
#28 Caring Relationships for a Meaningful Society with Dr Bruce Lloyd
In this episode 28 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Dr Bruce Lloyd, Emeritus Professor in Strategic Management, London South Bank University. This is the second part of our conversation, where Bruce goes a bit more personal. Find out how he tried to escape a controlling mum, his take on being a book alcoholic and having a curious mind, the true meaning of love, his unfulfilled desire of being a philanthropist and much more.
#27 Creating a Better Future Through More Wisdom with Dr Bruce Lloyd
In this episode 27 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Dr Bruce Lloyd, Emeritus Professor in Strategic Management, London South Bank University. This first part of our stirring conversation, is almost a masterclass in strategy and how to think about the Future as well as some great personal insights. Bruce believes that in the face of actual rapid changes, it’s important to have effective learning processes to make sure that change equal progress.
#26 Changing Lives Through Digital Inclusion with Helen Milner OBE
In this episode 26 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Helen Milner OBE, the Chief Executive at Good Things Foundation, a social change charity that is driving social and digital inclusion. In this thought-provoking conversation, she explains where her passion for Digital Inclusion come from and why she had always been driven to achieve impact .Helen believes that we need to bring people in to help us achieve our goal rather than trying to do it alone!
#25 Changing The Perception of Science and Engineering With Roma Agrawal
In this episode 25 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Roma Agrawal MBE is a structural engineer who works with signature architects, designing footbridge towers and sculptures including six years as a senior structural engineer on The Shard in London. She talks about the fun side of her job in engineering as well as some of the hardship she has to go through personally .... She shares her passion to inspire young people to consider an engineering profession, especially women and people from minority background. Roma believes that you should break free of stereotypes that might be holding you back.
#24 The Power of Your Story to Influence and Impact Others with Celinne Da Costa
In this episode 24 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Celinne Da Costa, a Life design and brand story coach, who work with visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, to help them leverage the power of storytelling. She shares her journey, not knowing where to belong to a life-changing decision that led her to impact thousands of people to share their stories. Celinne believes that we all have a story to tell, and something about our story will inspire and impact someone else if not hundreds, thousands and millions of people.
#23 A Digital Platform to Change the Identity of a Nation Through Storytelling with Hodan Nalayeh
In this episode 23 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Hodan Nalayeh, the founder of Integration TV with millions of views on YouTube! She shares her transformative journey to become the social media powerhouse that she is today. Hodan believes that our stories matter. “So many of us live behind our stories, it's time that we live in front of our stories.”
#22 A Call to Destiny – Empowering African Entrepreneurs with Parminder Vir
In this episode 22 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi talks with Parminder Vir OBE, the former CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropic organisation. She shares how her appointment to this role was a call to destiny and how her path has prepared her to this time. Parminder believes that you have the power to imagine what you'd like to be and what you'd like to do. You can create the roadmap for achieving them; and whatever you're doing, know that someone else has done it before; you can be inspired by someone else's story.
#21 Season 3 Intro – Should You Build a Movement or Create a Community?
In this episode 21 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi tells us why and how we should build a movement / create a community or be part of existing ones.
#20 Why You Should Visualise Your Life Having All The Money You Want
In this episode 20 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi shares a powerful visualisation exercise to help you visualise the life you desire beyond money.
#19 Why Your Network Is Your Best Shortcut for A Meaningful Life
In this episode 19 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi shares the key steps you need to take to build a network that can absolutely change your fortune.
#18 How to Tap Into 15 Income Streams to Live the Life You Want
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi shares 15 strategies to increase your income this year to live the life you want. These strategies work whether you are an employee, a freelancer, a corporate executive or a business owner.
#17 How to Burst the 5 Money Mindset that Keep You Broke
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi shares 5 money mindset issues that rob you from the life you want and the solutions to burst these issues. Listen Now.
#16 Why You Are Not Getting Paid What You’re Worth
In this first episode of the Season 2 of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi shares three key reasons why you are not getting paid what you want and what we can do about it. Listen Now.
Bonus Episode: It’s Not Too Late with Francine Beleyi
In this Bonus episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi shares some useful frameworks and tools to find a new sense of clarity, find and leave your mission and increase your income. Grab the free tools now!
#15 Redefining Success with Sonya Morton-Firth
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Sonya Morton-Firth, a High-Performance Executive Coach; Property Investor and Physique Competitor. Sonya left a corporate high-pressured sales job to start her business in fashion and fitness, building a strong brand but ended up selling this business. Sonya believes that we all have power within us, and we just need to tap into that power sometimes with the help of others.
#14 Friendship in Business with Penny Power
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Penny Power, Entrepreneur, Speaker & Author and founder of Ecademy, the first online business community for business. She talks about the harsh reality behind the glamour. Penny believes that we should treat one another in business with kindness and create safe places to feel like we can be ourselves.
#13 Courage to Live Your Values with Andrew Priestley
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Andrew Priestley, business leadership coach, entrepreneur, business strategist, speaker, author & publisher. Andrew believes in family values and grounded leadership for a fulfilled life.
#12 Going Beyond Your Limitations with Gilles Amadou Acogny
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Gilles Amadou Acogny, Co-Founder & CEO Acosphere, a London based firm that delivers consultancy and transformational Training. He manages the company with his wife Nadia Mensah Acogny who was on the show in the episode 11. Gilles believes in the transformative power of public speaking and wish he knew this way earlier.
#11 Dream, Dare and Be Resilient with Nadia Mensah-Acogny
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Nadia Mensah-Acogny, co-founder and COO of Acosphere, a journalist and columnist for Forbes Afrique. She edits the annual list of the 100 most influential women in Africa. Nadia believes that we need to dream, dare and be resilient in life.
#10 Turning Values into Valuables with Jazz Rasool
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Jazz Rasool,Researcher at Ravensbourne College in London, working in advancing the use of Multimedia, Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education. He is also the creator of Atmascope, a 'Resonance Engine', that enables people to discover their purpose. Jazz believes that true compassion helps people discover the truth that brings them life as opposed to disable them!
#09 Helping Others Grow with Suki Fuller
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Suki Fuller, analytical storyteller, competitive and strategic intelligence expert. Suki believes that we can't tell people what they want to hear but instead tell them the truth! She recommends to look at the Morality, the Ethics & the empathy behind the technology we use.
#08 Being Unreasonable with Akhtar Badshah
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Akhtar Badshah, an expert on social impact, philanthropy, CSR and former Director of Microsoft Citizenship and Public Affairs. Akhtar doesn’t do things like others and prefers to live an unstructured life! He believes that we should be unreasonable in life but be a learner.
#07 The Montessori Way of Life with Sophie Bryan
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Sophie Bryan, a Culture Change expert, TEDx Speaker | Writer | Trainer and Action Learning Coach. Sophie believes that we can use the Montessori teaching elements of freedom, curiosity and play both in our work and life for a more fulfilled life.
#06 Creating Happy Workplaces with Henry Stewart
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Henry Stewart, the Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Ltd. Henry believes that we should find joy in our work 80% of the time and shares the key elements to become happy at work and in life. He also tells why you should never try to fit in.
#05 The Power of Speech with Naomi Sesay
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Naomi Sesay, a global speaker, former TV producer, serial entrepreneur, and currently On Screen Diversity Executive at Channel 4. Naomi believes that everything we go through is a learning and all our experiences - good & bad - make us who we are. Now let’s dive in.
#04 Promoting Great Ideas with Tanya Tarr
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Tanya Tarr, Vice President at advantage SPRING, Forbes Contributor & Negotiation Strategist. Tanya shares some tips to become a master negotiator and how her multicultural background shaped her vision of the world.
#03 Follow Your Curiosity with Sukhi Jutla
In this episode of Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast, Francine Beleyi is discussing with Sukhi Jutla, Founder of MarketOrders and author of 3 books including ‘Escape The Cubicle: Quit The Job You Hate. Create a Life You Love’. Sukhi is passionate to get people to really understand that there's more to life than just a desk job.
#02 Living in Truth with Courtney Kirschbaum
In this episode of the Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life podcast Francine Beleyi discuss with Courtney Kirschbaum, Founder and CEO of Job Hunt School, award-winning keynote and TEDx Speaker. Courtney is on a mission to build a movement of entrepreneurial job seekers who know their value and want to find their place.
#01 Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life Podcast with Francine Beleyi
The show that empower yow to redefine the life you want and live your best life now! Hi, I am Francine Beleyi, your host! I’ve found that so many professionals even those with a high-powered job, sometimes struggle to find meaning in what they do at work and also fail to live a meaningful life. They spend years or
2018 Year In Review And Happy 2019
What an incredible year 2018 has been! I am also grateful for the quality time I am blessed to spend with family and friends at the end of this year. As we are fast approaching 2019, I cannot help but reflect on how amazing it has been to live an incredible location-independent lifestyle. Travelling and working at
How to Create Your Personal Mission Statement
I ran a workshop on personal branding recently and focussed on the importance of being clear about our mission to live a purposeful life and avoid being sidetracked. Do you have a clear mission statement that drives both your personal and professional life? If you'd like to know the quick process to create an impactful mission statement, download
GDPR: What Makes you Open or Delete an Email?
Only three days to go until the General Data Protection Regulation, known as GDPR kicks in, on the 25th May 2018. It’s Europe's new framework for data protection laws that any business owner or organisation needs to be aware of even if you are not located in Europe. If you are not living on Mars, you’ve certainly been swamped by
L’AFEM, un Réseau Féminin d’Entrepreneures Dynamiques et Engagées
J’attrape le tram sous une belle journée ensoleillée pour éviter les embouteillages de Casablanca et descends à la station Technopark. Je me retrouve devant un immeuble impressionnant aux allures futuristes. Après un rapide contrôle de sécurité, je me retrouve à l’intérieur du bâtiment, lumineux et accueillant avec une ambiance caractéristique de coworking-space, le soleil en plus. Dans une cour intérieure, des
Book Signing at Tech London Avocates 5th Anniversary
I am delighted to announce that to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates, I am giving away 50 paperback copies of my award-winning book ‘Personal Branding in the digital age: how to become a known expert, thrive and make a difference in a connected world.’ To get your signed copy, visit us at the
Digital Marketing Workshop – Marrakech March 2018
Gallery of photos of the digital marketing workshop I delivered in Marrakech in March 2018 to women business owners of AFEM, the Association of Women Business Owners in Morocco.
Francine Beleyi Receives the ‘Trophee de l’Africanite’ in Marrakech
Honored and proud to receive the "Africanity Awards" at the initiative of the MBK MEDIA agency, creator of the "prestige book editions" under the direction of Mr. Nasrallah Belkhayate. The event was held on March 28 at Palais Namaskar in Marrakech with FIJET Morocco (International Federation of Journalists and Writers of Tourism) in the presence of the guest of
Effective Role of the African Entrepreneur Woman
Honorée de recevoir un certificat de participation pour le succès de la manifestation placée sous le thème : ‘Pour un rôle efficace de la femme entrepreneure africaine’. Organisée par la Chambre de Commerce d’Industrie et du service de la region Marrakech-Safi, Association des femmes chefs d’entreprises du Maroc (AFEM), Association Sud Sud Sahara. Honored to receive a certificate of
Top 20 African Women ADIPWE 2018 list
Meet the 2018 top 20 inspirational Women of African Diaspora Professional Women in Europe (ADIPWE). The African Diaspora Professional Women in Europe (ADIPWE) is an online forum with the aim to: Celebrate the success of African Women in Europe and in the world in general. Give visibility women who have achieved success in their own right but may still
SEWI 2018 Marrakech-Round-Up in Images
It was a great pleasure to attend the SEWI 2018 in Marrakech the 02nd and 03rd March 2018 and to meet inspiring women entrepreneurs from Africa and across the world. The theme 'Innovation and Digital, which leadership for women' was chosen to celebrate the International Women's day. The event organised by AFEM, the Association of Women Business Owners in Morocco, was launched
[Event] The Power of Relationships in Business & Personal Success
While relationships are an essential part of life, there are many complexities which take a lot of work to be successful, worthwhile and long-lasting. I will be discussing the Essentials to Building Relationships in Business and Personal Success with Suki Fuller and Ann Bird leaders of EBW2020 Empowerment Circle London, on Wednesday, 21 February 21, 2018, at 6:30 PM
What Writing My First Book Taught Me: The Power of Focus
It all started 12 months ago when I resolved to finish the book that I started writing many months ago but despite all kinds of resolutions never managed to finish. This time it will be different I promised myself. I will finish this book by April after all the bulk is done and I only need to flesh
Best Wishes for 2018
HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Warm Wishes for 2018.
Personal Branding the Digital Age Book release
What does it take to thrive in the digital age as a professional, expert or business owner? 81% of all buyers turn to the Internet to research the products and services they want to purchase. The question is: can you make yourself stand out during this search? This is where your ‘personal brand’ comes in. But how do
Digitalisation and Techpreneurship in Africa – 9th AU Forum 2017 Round-Up in Images
It was a privilege to be invited by the African Union Commission to participate to the 9th AU Private Sector Forum on “Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization through Digitalization and Youth Techpreneurship” in Pretoria 13-15 November 2017. I specially loved hearing the pitch of inspiring #techentrepreneurs from #Africa including www.yytzagro.com, http://www.weflyagri.com/en/, www.wekebere.com. Below is a photo gallery of with some of the
Why Should You Build a Personal Brand in the Digital Age?
“Everyone, but particularly the younger generation, face enormous challenges in the world today, and even more in the years ahead. One critical area involves making choices between the vast number of possibilities now associated with personal development. These choices are increasingly linked to the growing impact of the digital world on every aspect of our lives. Francine has
Africa Forum 2017 Round-Up in Images
This is a round up in images of the 17th International Economic Forum on Africa held in Paris the 04th October 2017. Check out the Storify of the discussions on Twitter #AfricaForum focused on three main topics: Session 1 - Can entrepreneurs drive Africa’s industrialisation? Session 2 – How can entrepreneurship promote social and economic inclusion? Session 3 – The politics of industrialisation:
What the Death of My Dad Taught Me
Two months ago, my dad passed away. Overnight. I didn’t have the time to say goodbye. I was due to call him after I returned from my trip to New York where I talked about innovative ways to bridge the management skills gap in Africa. Back home, it was hard to see dad, lying on the bed and realising
Addressing the Management Skills Gap in Africa
Leading organisations including researchers, employers and educators participated in a roundtable discussion: 'Addressing the Management Skills Gap in Africa' organised by Global Business School Network (GSBN) and The Center for Global Enterprise (CGE) and hosted by IESE Business School in New York the 17 july 2017. Chris Caine, President of the CGE and Guy Pfefferman, founder and CEO of GSBN welcomed the attendees
Quiz: How well Can You Build Your Community
‘Build your Community’ is the pillar #7 for an influential personal branding in a digital age. This includes mentors, partners, influencers and your support team. Find out how well you can build your community. [viralQuiz id=9]
Quiz: How well do you Connect with your Audience?
How are you communicating with your audience to be seen as an authority in your field? Take the 1 minute quiz below to find out how well you connect with your audience to build an influential Personal Brand in the digital age. [viralQuiz id=8]
Quiz: How well do you Control your Image & Online Reputation?
Image branding is what most people think personal branding is all about. However, it’s only the 5th pillar to build a Personal Brand in the digital age and the most important aspect of this pillar is your reputation. Take the quiz below to find out how well you control your image and reputation online. [viralQuiz id=7]
What The First #Instapreneurs Event in #Paris Means for Your #Business?
Instagram launched its first ever conference dedicated to #Instapreneurs and brands present on the social media in Paris on Saturday 17/06 as the platform is becoming an important channel for businesses looking to engage their customers with visuals like photos, video and stories. Around 60% of the 700 million Instagram users say they have discovered a new product or
Quiz: 1 Minute to Find Out How Well You Dominate your Niche
With the fierce competition and the fragmentation of the marketplace, it’s impossible to be good at many things and talk to everybody effectively, therefore it makes sense to choose a nest that you excel in. By focusing on a smaller portion of the market you can quickly understand what makes a winning proposition than trying to be too broad. Discover in
Quiz: How Well do you Know Your Ideal Audience?
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Quiz: 1 Minute to Find Out How Well you Know Your PIS?
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Quiz: 1 Minute to Discover How Well You Know Yourself
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TLA Investors Showcase 2017 in Images
TLA Investors Showcase in London
The Surprising Reason Why People Don’t Write
If you are looking to create an influential digital footprint and become a respected authority in your field, the fastest way is to create content that you control. The reality is that we are now all marketers and publishers, regardless the business we are in. For the first time in history, anyone, from an individual to the smallest start-up,
7 Ways To Find What Makes You Unique In The Marketplace
I’ve been asked recently: How can I compete with McKinsey when I am only a small consultancy? My answer: You shouldn’t compete with McKinsey. Find out what is different about you and make it your competitive advantage. The mistake most people and businesses do is that they want to emulate a big company already established in the market. This is
Why Is Giving The Next Big Thing
Did you give money to a charity last year? Do you think you have you given enough? If not, what holds you back? Is it that:You don’t trust the organisation will use the money for the intended purpose?You have no way to track the impact your money is making?You don’t have time to research and pick the right charity amongst thousands of
How to Discover & Package your Uniqueness? Personal Branding FREE E-course
What if you could package your passions, interests and skills together to create a career or a business that you love and make a difference in the world? Discover how to do it in this new online course 'How to Package your Passions, Interests & Skills To Become A Highly Paid Expert Online' Free only in March. Are you
Why Should Professional Women Build a Personal Brand Equity in a Digital Age?
A FREE Live Event, not to be missed if you are serious to get to the next level. Join us in a live online event to celebrate the International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March at 1pm GMT, with Francine Beleyi, Digital strategist, communication & marketing consultant, founder of nucleus of change and mydigitalpal.com. If you are a
How to Plan Your 2017 Content Calendar
Whether you write for a blog, for a website, for social media or run campaigns, your work begins by asking: “What should I be writing about today?” For many people, this is an ad hoc affair when they think on the go about something to write. Magazines and professional publishers have always planned many months in advance what to
Changing The ‘Who’ Can Hold The Secret To Your Online Success
Jim Rohn's popular quote “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”, is applicable both in personal and professional life. If the results you are getting do not match your expectation, look around and check who are the five people you spend most of your time with. Are these people contributing to the
6-week course to Promote Business Online: Registrations are Now opened
The Ultimate Digital Marketing Training Program To Thrive Online. Are you looking to promote your business or expertise online and work from anywhere in the world without having to manage a big team? Do you want to share your expertise or message and make a greater difference? Or are you looking to finally stop living from pay check
[Watch the Replay] Free Digital Marketing Webinar to Quick Start the Year 2017
Looking to make 2017 your Best Year ever? Happy 2017 to you all. I know, it's a bit late. I've been busy preparing and setting up new projects and ready to make 2017 my best year ever. What about you 🙂 ? It can be easy to get out of focus and lose momentum in our life and business
DIGITAL AFRICA: What I’ve Learnt
“It's been a fabulous and unforgettable seven week. Great thanks to all those who made this Course a reality.” Francis Oguaju We’ve just finished the final week of Digital Africa strategy, management and innovation course (cohort 2), delivered by the Centre of Global Entrepreneurship (CGE), where more than 700 students across 27 countries enrolled. The programme has enabled participants
Season greetings 2017
Season greetings! Wish you a merry Christmas and happy new year 2017. Did you like this post? Share it with friends and colleagues.
The World Becomes a Village Again With The Hyperloop
Forgot to buy a gift for your mum’s birthday and she’ll be home in 30 minutes? No panic! Forget the plane, forget the high-speed train and of course forget your car and get in the Hyperloop that will whisk you from London to Manchester in 12 minutes. This mind-boggling futuristic transport system is capable to speed at up to 760mph
Business Strategy Planning 2017 Practical Half-day Session 13/12
Looking to create an effective business growth strategy for 2017 and beyond? Join me and a small group of participants to a strategy planning half-day on Tuesday 13th December 2016 in Central London to outline your strategy for 2017 before breaking for holidays. What you will get? Strategy planning half day A workbook containing a wide range of tools
What Question Would You Ask An Iconic CEO To Accelerate Your Success?
The more I study thriving companies, the more I invariably find that, one key to their wild success lies in their ability to form successful partnerships. So, when I had the opportunity to spend an evening with Sir Robin Saxby at the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub, a week ago, I asked his secrets on the art and science
Why Social Innovation in Africa is Now a Popular Trend & How is Social Impact Scaling?
Encouraged by the emergence and early impact of social innovators on the African Continent, but frustrated by the slow pace of large-scale change, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, founder of LEAP Africa and serial entrepreneur, share some insights from her new book, 'Social Innovation in Africa: A practical guide for scaling impact'. This book is focused on filling the knowledge gap among aspiring and
10 Ideas To Run A Successful Digital Marketing Even In A Regulated Industry
In an increasing digital, mobile, interconnected and fast moving world, running marketing activities as usual is no longer an option, even in the most traditional businesses. The rise of digital platforms and the changing demographics with the new generations X and Z are disrupting all the sectors of economy. What worked in the past no longer works today. Being
The Best of the Digital Economy on Display in Lisbon – Websummit
The sun is shining brightly in Lisbon this morning. From today 07th November until the 10th November 2016, Lisbon is the "Europe’s Largest Technology Marketplace” with more than 50,000 participants at the #WebSummit2016. My Favourite track is the Future Societies with the topics: What lies beyond the second machine age, Andrew McAfee, Principal Research Scientist, MIT Finding your calling in
Diversity in Tech – Here East London
The Diversity in Tech organised by Tech London Advocates brought together London's digital community at Here East, at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, on the 06th October 2016 to examine the scale of the industry's diversity problem. Some household tech gurus, corporate leaders, politicians, students and a vibrant crowd from all backgrounds discussed a thought provoking agenda including: Disrupting ourselves Disrupting the future Disrupting
DIGITAL AFRICA: Platform Management, Strategy & Innovation – Free Course
Are you a manager, a company executive, an entrepreneur, an aspiring platform founder or a business student seeking to improve your skills in a rapidly changing business environment where new leadership capabilities are needed? You might be interested to join DIGITAL AFRICA: Platform Management, Strategy & Innovation, a 5-week course delivered by the CGE Global Scholars program with support from
Make Someone Happy Today
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How to Choose the Right Start-up Accelerator?
One of the first assignments I had to do whilst on the course ‘Scaling Up Your Venture Without Screwing Up’ from Stanford Business school, was to do a post-mortem of my company. Why such a grim way to start a course that is meant to excite you to grow and scale your business? To get to grips with the brutal
How to Find New Sources of Growth in Your Business?
How fast the year has gone! We are already entering the last quarter of the year. In February, I have outlined nine keywords for 2016 to get ahead of the game. Where are you at, four months before the year ends? Are you happy with what you have achieved so far? Have you smashed your objectives or are you underwhelmed?
How Africa Is Changing Technology? An overview of African Platforms
Do not ask how technology is changing Africa but rather how Africa is changing technology, declares Dr Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga, Associate professor of Science, Technology, and Society at the MIT. Behind this thought provoking question, is the reality on the continent and the innovative initiatives we are witnessing every day. In this last episode of the four-part series, ‘Voyage
What Makes Platforms Go Viral?
In the previous episode of the series ‘Voyage in the land of platform businesses’, I’ve presented seven tried and tested strategies to launch successfully a platform business and solve the frequent chicken and egg challenge faced by platform owners when launching a double sided-market platform. Today, I am on a mission to crack the code of what makes some platforms
Strategic Planning Workshop on Inclusive Science, Engineering, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Africa
It was a great pleasure and an honour to participate in a ground-breaking strategic planning workshop in South Africa, from August 10th-15th 2016, with a dozen of diversely skilled experts to work on the foundation of one-of-a-kind summer school / institute that will be offering courses in inclusive science, engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship from an Africa perspective. The multidisciplinary task
Voyage in the land of platform businesses
‘Voyage in the land of platform businesses’, is a series of posts, where I will take you on a journey to discover the secrets behind platform businesses, what makes a successful launch, the strategies that some of the biggest online companies of our time have used to grow, what is happening in Africa and much more.... Featured
7 Proven Strategies To Launch A Platform Business
What are some of the best ways to launch successfully a new platform to ensure a rapid adoption by users? In the first episode of this series ‘Voyage in the land of platform businesses’, I’ve covered the chicken and egg challenge that many platform owners face when launching a double sided-market platform. Cleverly designed incentives with pull marketing strategies
How to Launch a Platform When Neither Sellers nor Buyers Have a Reason to Join Until the Other Side Joins First?
When trying to build a two-sided market in which both sides are equally important, how do you attract one without the other? Which one should come first? If you are launching a payment platform, for example, without sellers accepting your payment solution, buyers won’t adopt it. And if buyers don’t accept it, sellers won’t invest time, effort and money in
How to Add more $$$ in Your Business With A Great Customer Experience?
In this fast moving and troubled period, it can be easy to get out of focus and lose momentum in your business. But it worth remembering that countless businesses are forming to disrupt failing industries and smart entrepreneurs are looking for new opportunities in all circumstances. What are you doing to find new ways to boost your business? In this upcoming
London Tech Week 2016 in Images
This a selection of some of the events of the London Technology Week 2016, a festival of live events throughout the UK’s capital from the 20 to 26 June. Computer Weekly Women in IT Awards 2016 Startups & Heavyweights: Is co-innovation right for you? Idea London & Cisco Diversity cocktails by Innovate Finance at Hogan Lovells
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore the 7 Trends that are Driving the Experience Economy?
Why live experiences matter? Why do they seem to be permanent in our societies? Simply because live experiences and live events create memories that stay with us for many years. These are the observations of Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite this week at the Future of the Experience Economy event in London. “Live experiences are here to stay and the
Learnings From Successful Female Tech Entrepreneurs In London
Six amazing female tech entrepreneurs in London, share their success stories as well as their challenges and advocate for Gender Equality. Taking part in this inspiring and honest discussion held at Croydon Tech City last week were: Maya Gura, CEO MissBeez Suki Fuller, CEO Miribure Claire Cockerton, CEO EntiQ Jennifer Arcuri, CEO HackerHouse Ghislaine Boddington, CEO Body<Data<Space Sarah Luxford, Croydon Tech City In the
Is Growth Hacking A Real Thing?
There is an increased interest in high growth companies and the methods they use to develop. Growth hacking is now a buzz word. But what exactly is it and why does it matter? It means different things to different people but Wikipedia defines growth hacking as: “A process of rapid experimentation across marketing channels and product development to identify the
How to Harness the Potential of Online Open Education for Development- ICT4D Africa
In this sixth episode of the #NOCTechAfrica series, I am in conversation with Norbert GLAKPE, from Togo. Norbert is a Technology Advisor, Engineering Systems, FOSS activist, ICT4D Advocate and Open Evangelist. He explains: How Africa can take advantage of free open software to boost the education of people The activities he undertakes to raise awareness in the tech and non tech communities The
How to Use the 3-Word Formula Behind P&G Advertising Success?
"Over a 90-minute journey in Central London, you probably see 300 advertising. But how many of them do you recall?” With this overload of publicity, people have learnt to switch off. So how brands manage to get their message across? Clement Chan, Brand Commercial Manager at Procter & Gamble (P&G), reveals how successful companies have switched from a push to
Transforming the Digital Marketplace in Africa-Replay from #WEFAfrica2016
View the Full programme About Francine Beleyi Francine Beleyi is a digital strategist, change consultant and entrepreneurial journalist who helps businesses thrive in the digital age. who helps businesses thrive in the digital age. She spends her days speaking with and studying the most successful entrepreneurs in the new economy, and sharing her findings with those who are
Digital Transformation: Wake-up Call and Lessons from the Fall of BHS
The casualties of the digital revolution are continuing as the giant British Home Store (BHS), went into administration last week, putting at risk 11,000 jobs. According to experts, the hecatomb has just started, as they predict that dozens more are to come. Mary Portas, the retail guru, explains in the Guardian how she would have saved BHS. In the 70s,
Will The Next Industrialisation Come From Africa?
In a post in February, I explained why I have started the #NOCTechAfrica project which is almost coming to the end. My objective with this series is to show another side of technology in Africa, different from Kenya, South Africa and other English speaking countries that most people hear about. It’s about discovering new horizons and new talents in some
How to Create Exponential Growth with DREAMS like BlaBlaCar?
If you have an empty car, why travel alone when you can make money and potentially new friends? You share a trip, you split the cost and you have a good time. “Such a simple but powerful idea,” says Philippe Cayrol, Growth Manager at BlaBlaCar, the French Unicorn, that connects drivers with empty seats to people travelling the same way.
TechAfrica: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Creativity Through Affordable Co-Working Spaces
The tech revolution has provoked a bigger shift in the way people use assets. A PwC report reveals that the sharing economy sectors could generate across the globe $15 billion to $335 billion by 2025. “You have Airbnb for sharing rooms, Blablacar for sharing cars and Jokkolabs for sharing offices,” says François Masson, a French Insurance Professional turned social entrepreneur
Why Video Should Be Part of Any CEO, Manager or Business Owner Thought Leadership Strategy?
In a previous post on personal branding, I've made the case that “It enables you to stand out from the crowd, be easily recognisable and engage powerfully with your audience” and outlined the 7 keys to build a personal authentic brand. Studies have shown that there is a link between a CEO or a business owner personal brand and
TechAfrica: A Roadmap to Reap the Digital Dividends in Africa
“We find ourselves in the midst of the greatest information and communications revolution in human history. For many people, today’s increase in access to digital technologies brings more choice and greater convenience. But “traditional development challenges are preventing the digital revolution from fulfilling its transformative potential.” “Nearly 6 billion people do not have high-speed internet, making them unable to fully
Complimentary 121 Digital Strategy Clinic 04 & 05 April. Limited Places
Have you reached a ceiling in your marketing activities or experiencing one of these challenges? Get the best ROI from your marketing efforts online Optimise your website to rank highly by search engines Use social media to reach out to your target market and build following Integrate all your online activities in a seemless process Find new ways to
TechAfrica: Why Crowdfunding Is An African Concept?
The #NOCTechAfrica series continues, with the interview of inspiring African Tech entrepreneurs in the diaspora and on the continent to explore how to unlock the potential of Africa and what it takes to succeed on the continent. In this 3rd episode, I am in conversation with Emefa Kpegba, a Social Entrepreneur from Togo, Africa IT Women ambassador in Togo, Women TechMakers
The Secrets of Mobile Content Conversion
Why does it matter to improve mobile conversion? ‘Smartphones are the most common starting place for online activities.’ Increasing the conversion on this medium means increase in revenues and higher profits with no additional cost of acquisition. Mobile optimised content also means a higher traffic and increased market shares. The possibility to use geolocation also makes it easier for
TechAfrica: How Fast The First African Unicorn Can Produce Local Offspring?
“I will see within the next 5 to 10 years’ African start-ups that are going be Unicorns.” Why? “Look at our market, we have a market that is just economically pre-disposed to be consumers. We have everything that it takes to have unicorns in Africa or African-tech start-ups becoming unicorns because of the products they are offering to the
TechAfrica: Why Is It Ok to Suffer For Your Love?
We are continuing the #NOCTechAfrica series, where I interview inspiring African Tech entrepreneurs, in the diaspora and on the continent, to explore how to unlock the immense potential of Africa and what it takes to succeed on the continent. In this second episode, I am in conversation with Antonia Anni, a User Experience Consultant, from Nigeria. She has brought UX to
How to Fundraise ‘Like a Girl’ and Actually Win It? 5 Tips from Sarah Wood
The issues that challenge women in the corporate world are the same issues they encounter when trying to get funding for their businesses. And there are two reasons to this: the first reason is the lack of confidence in stepping up and putting themselves out there and the second one is the unconscious bias which shows up in term of
TechAfrica: How to Turn ‘Disadvantages’ into Unique Strengths?
Welcome to #NOCTechAfrica series, where I interview inspiring African Tech entrepreneurs, in the diaspora and on the continent, to explore how to unlock the immense potential of Africa and what it takes to succeed on the continent. In this first episode, I am in conversation with Eunice Baguma Ball, from Uganda. She is the founder of Africa Technology Business Network
Disrupt or be Disrupted
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to change in a fast moving world is one of the key characteristics of great entrepreneurs. With the democratisation of digital technologies, cloud computing, fast and cheap internet in many parts of the world, a lot of established industries and businesses are being disrupted by new entrants with just an app. We
How to Really Grow Your Business Online?
Our habits of consumption and interacting with what matter to us are changing rapidly. People and businesses that were successful only a few years ago are finding themselves redundant when they fail to adapt to the new reality. What got you here won’t get you there! And according to experts, 70% of the jobs that will be needed in
Sneak Peek into My Africa Tech Entrepreneurs Tour
Last year, I’ve explored the Tech Entrepreneurs’ scene in London and discovered a buzzing community including a growing African women in Tech group that got me inspired to find out more about the realities of being a Tech entrepreneur in Africa. We’ve all heard about some great Tech innovations like MPESA coming from Africa but the African tech scene is
How To Succeed As African Woman In Tech? Part2
Continuing their previous discussion, four African women in Tech share their experience and the skills needed to succeed a career in Technology. Lola Oyelayo-Director of Strategy & UX at Head London, Dr Tomi Oladepo- Digital Media expert, Kiran Yoliswa- Co-founder of Styled by Africa and Nana Fatimah- CEO of Techsis talk about the different aspects of their experience, the challenges
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year 2016
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How To Succeed As African Woman In Tech? Part1
Four successful African women in Tech in London share their experience and wisdom to help other women thrive in this field. The discussion organised by Women in Tech Africa is moderated by Antonia Anni, UX Consultant. So how did they get to where they are today? For Lola Oyelayo, Director of Strategy & UX at Head London, it all started with
How African Women in Tech Are Grabbing Hot Opportunities?
Women in Tech Africa gathered in London last Tuesday December 02nd to share with a packed audience how to find opportunities and grab them. The event hosted by Head London, featured a panel of four successful African women in tech who shared their experience and provided precious advice to succeed in the field. From left to right we have
Why Work In FinTech? The Good, the Bad and the Opportunities – Part 2
I’ve introduced in part 1, three Fintech founders, Anil Stocker, Co-founder of MarketInvoice, Damian Kimmelman, Co-founder of DueDil and Hiroki Takeuchi, Co-founder of GoCardless. In this part 2, our London trio gives an honest insider view of what to expect when working in Fintech, with the facilitation of Alex Wood, Editor-in-Chief of The Memo. Why should anyone leave their cushy job
Why Work In FinTech? Find out from the Founders – Part 1
The cash being pumped into London's financial technology businesses has already surpassed the entire amount invested 2014 as the capital cements its status as the FinTech capital of the world,” reported City AM recently. 2015 has been the most successful year ever for FinTech, with $554m (£357m) of venture capital investment in Q3, compared to total investment of $487m in
Countdown to Global Entrepreneurship Week 10 days to go
There are only 10 days weeks to go until Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016, which this year will run from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November, and plans to make this year as successful as ever are already underway. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a week of global activities that highlight and celebrate entrepreneurship and its social and economic benefits, including
15 Tips To Become A Well-Paid Specialist In The Digital Age
In a ‘free’ economy with information readily available, how does anyone make money? By being a specialist. You get paid for intelligent analysis, have the opportunity to set the agenda in your chosen field and build your own tribe. And as you grow older and build on your knowledge, you can have a better work life balance. However this doesn't
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“Get good at getting your client to overcome fear!” Seth Godin. Happy Halloween
How Lack of Trust is Creating Multimillion Businesses?
Why trust is broken? Largely because of marketing, said Brice Bay, CEO of Enveritas Group, speaking last week at AdTech London. He explains how ‘brands overpromise and under deliver every day’ thus creating distrust and a gap in people expectation. But what has enabled to expose the wrongdoings of companies such widely today is the democratisation of digital technologies. The latest
How To Grow 450% Engaged Twitter Followers in 9 Months?
Speaking at Adtech London this week, Olga Andrienko, Head of Social Media at SEMrush shares the tactics the SEO company has used to grow their Twitter audience from 7k to 23k with 450% engagement in 9 months. She recommends five specific tactics: #1. Reach out to 100 people in your industry everyday: start with your favourite experts and look who they
#AskFrancine. How To Keep Sane After A Computer Crash When On Important Deadline?
Imagine that you have worked intensely on you MacBook Air the whole day on several important documents. You have a presentation to deliver to a client the next morning and you are pretty happy with your work and look forward to it. It’s 7 pm you are about to call it a day when something distracts you and in a
What Can We Learn From Peppa Pig To Build An Irresistible Brand?
Peppa Pig, a popular TV cartoon's has made the news this week after the brand has been sold for £140m. The show is watched in 180 countries and is inspiration behind 12,000 products. The three British creators Mark Baker, Neville Astley and Phil Davies started off as animation graduates in 1980s and created a successful franchise estimated globally today at £1.3billion.
How To Go From Zero To Hero? 7 Lessons From ‘Girls Can Code’
The new BBC program ‘Girls Can Code’ features five young women addicted to their smartphones but with no desire to have a career in the tech world. They embark on a 2-week journey to figure out whether they can become tech enthusiasts. The show is part of the BBC’s ‘Make it Digital’ initiative to inspire people to get involved in
What Sharing Economy Means For My Business And How Can I Take Advantage of It?
The greater access to digital technology is creating new business models that are shaking up the traditional businesses. Not a single day goes by without hearing about a new start-up that is disrupting established businesses or threatening a whole industry. Sharing economy is one of these innovative ways of doing business. According to Investopedia.com, sharing economy is “an economic model
Is Personal Branding Really Useful For Business Success?
Branding is one of the topics that generate a lot of passion in discussions. Everyone has an opinion of what Branding is or should be and whether it’s useful or deceptive. Well, this is because of the meaning that people attach to the word and the examples they have personally experienced. According to the BusinessDictionary.com, Branding is about creating a
Why Some Businesses Fail To Make The Most Out Of Their Marketing Team?
Over the past seven years, I’ve analysed many businesses and find that the most successful ones have an amazing marketing team they empower to achieve great results. The struggling businesses are the ones that do not give marketing the strategic role and place it needs to change the fortune of the company. Here are the 10 most common mistakes that ailing
How to Pitch any Idea and Generate Interest Instantly!
Whether you are a business owner or an employee, instances of pitching new ideas are abundant. Perhaps you want to present your idea to fund a new project, pitch to an editor to get commissioned, or to run a crowdfunding project. Your ability to generate instant interest from your audience will determine whether your pitch is successful or not.
How to Run a Successful Online Marketing Campaign
I’ve been helping a business owner to launch his debut book in the past few weeks and have covered questions to run a successful promotion campaign that I thought I will share with you today some of the key aspects we’ve touched on. First of all why should you run a campaign? To launch a new product, a new
Why no image appears in my social media status update when I share a link from my blog?
Have you ever been frustrated that no image appears on LinkedIn when you share a link in your status update whilst nobody else on the social network seems to have this problem? Well if that’s your case there might be a solution …if you are using a Wordpress site (it might works equally with other types of websites but I
How to Use Crowdfunding to Launch your Projects? Part 3/3
This is the last part of a three-part series on ‘how to use crowdfunding to launch your projects’ where we learn from two journalists, Peter Jukes and Martin Hickman, how they have successfully crowdfunded their journalism projects and how you can do the same. In this final episode, Peter and Martin provide answers to some of the most asked questions to build credibility and
How to Use Crowdfunding to Launch your Projects? Part 2/3
This is the part two of a three-part series on ‘how to use crowdfunding to launch your projects’ where we learn from two journalists, Peter Jukes and Martin Hickman, how they have successfully crowdfunded their journalism projects and how you can do the same. In this episode, Peter tells his story and explains how he accidentally finds himself appealing to the
How to Use Crowdfunding to Launch your Projects? Part 1/3
Crowdfunding, the art and science of appealing to the crowd to fund a personal project is becoming a fast growing method used by many individuals and businesses across industries to get off the ground a venture that might not to see the light. In this 3-part series on ‘how to use crowdfunding to launch your projects’ we will learn from
How to use a 5-step plan to build a profitable online presence
What did you set to achieve by the end of 2015 in your business? Perhaps you wanted to gain more clients, increase your results, get more visibility online, modernise your website, share more content, learn new skills, etc.? We are right half way through the year. How are you doing? Are you on track with your objectives? If not
Inside the mind of Eric Schmidt, Executive chairman of Google – The 10 things I have learned
I was lucky last week to get a last minute ticket for a sold-out event to attend a talk with Eric Schmidt at the Chinaexchange in London. The Executive chairman of Google is refreshingly free of any tech jargon when sharing his thoughts on a wide range of questions thrown at him by some of the 200 participants. 1. On digital addiction.
Whilst waiting for the Royal baby name
Kensington Palace yesterday. Everyone was waiting. The press, the tourists and the regular joggers gathered in the park yesterday hoping to get a glimpse of the new British royal baby born on the 02nd of May 2015. As a local, I thought I’d go to say hello too. But even in the beautiful spring weather there was no sign of
How will it be possible for Londoners not to become addicted to Lyon?
A charm offensive was organised yesterday at the Mandarin Oriental’s Bar Boulud in London to launch the first direct Eurostar train between London and Lyon due to start on the 1st May 2015. Alain Galliano, Vice President of Lyon Metropole and Lionel Flasseur, the Director of ONLYLYON in partnership with Eurostar welcomed guests, friends of Lyon, with regional
Tech City International Women’s Day 2015 at Digital Catapult in London
"Amazing!" This was the word that many of the attendees of Tech City International Women’s day 2015 have to say about what they saw. This third edition of Tech City exhibition was held at Digital Catapult in London, where a diverse range of women’s work in technology & the creative industries was showcased. Watch the video and go below this post to leave your