Hi, I’m Yemisi.
Welcome to your hub for comprehensive skill development and enhancement.
My journey in my career growth has led me to create a platform that addresses the critical needs of personal growth, professional advancement, entrepreneurial success, and technical mastery.
I’m passionate about closing the skills gap of women and immigrant professionals, improving learning agility, and expanding workplace innovation.
My mission is to empower you on your skill development journey by sharing proven tools, techniques, strategies and roadmaps.
Let me tell you my story
I am originally from Nigeria, West Africa and I grew up in a middle-class family of 5. Dad was a project manager and Mom an elementary school teacher. As the oldest child, I received a lot of love and attention from a young age. This early experience taught me to pursue what I want.
Growing up in a Christian family, I learned and believed that everything is achievable with God. As a result, I would frequently take on challenges because I felt invincible.
When I was 18, I started university to study Civil Engineering. In a class of about 75 students, we were only 5 girls. It was tough and challenging. This was the time I learnt that it is not enough to want something, If you really want to succeed at anything, you have to make commitments to take the right actions. So, I studied really hard and gave it my all.
I didn’t have a big social life because I’m an introvert, but I found joy in my love for numbers and analysis. I’ve always been a bit of a nerd, fascinated by building things and understanding how they work, the steps to create a project, finding solutions, and improving things.
This experience and background I believe, is what has led to my passion for supporting organizations that are creatively innovating outstanding products & services for all human benefits and for sustainability.
Following the norm
Now school was almost over, and everyone kept asking, who is the guy? When will you get married? As a young African woman it seemed like there was a set pattern that you have to follow, and if you don’t you will be a center of attention and used as a tool for continuous conversation.
As with the few ambitious people, I knew that I needed to set out a goal for myself. At this point in my life journey, I had a good understanding of what purpose meant and how it fits into creating a happy and fulfilled life. So I set out my goal and wrote down the steps I needed to take to achieve it. Guess what, it worked 💃💃💃
I met my husband Johnson, and for the first time in my life, I didn’t feel alone anymore, I had someone that shared my values and dreams. I also found that, we always have something to talk about.
In 2005, we decided to get married and it was perfect.
My yearning for more
In 2007 we relocated to South Africa from Nigeria, in search of greener pasture. I had my first daughter that same year and 3 years later a second daughter. Suddenly the responsibilities of caring for my kids overwhelmed me and I lost control over my career.
Instantly, I noticed that my finances were not aligning with my internal motivation and goals. There was never enough time to do all the stuff I wanted to get done and there were always so many unknowns -I could never make enough money without finding meaning for my life and adding value to others, which is what I am very good at.
Suddenly, fear totally gripped me. I knew something had to change, I knew I needed clarity and the right strategy. I even set out to do a master’s degree, and majored in environmental sustainability, because I refused to accept my status quo and the norm that every other immigrant was condescending to.
But was that enough?
No, it didn’t seem so, as life was getting tougher in South Africa, Johnson and I made another leap, and relocated to Canada. Maybe this is it…
Unexpected challenges – 🤔 I need to GROW
Settling down in Canada was worse than in South Africa. First barrier, my engineering degree was not recognized as viable, and as always, I followed what every other person was doing. – Get a survival job!
I remember having thoughts in my head like, “It’s better to be here than back home…” “You should be happy that you have better opportunities” and so much more…
But deep within me, I was not happy, because my life had no meaning. Although I was helping a nonprofit organization out, in reaching out to traumatized high risk youths, it did not maximize my strengths and potentials.
I knew deep within me, that I am a planner, a “get things done” person, I wanted more. I wanted to be more innovative and creative. I needed a place to build on my skills and grow to be my best self. While these were my deep thoughts, at that time it didn’t seem like there was something I could do about it. Needless to say, I now had 3 kids with my son arriving early 2013.
Then one day, as I was sitting and reflecting on my couch, I remembered my dad’s favorite phrase “in life has to take responsibility and choose to always carry their cross”. Suddenly I saw truth in that statement, choosing to take initiative will help me learn about my capability and identify who else I could reach out to for help.
Your desired breakthrough will show up when you take action on the right priorities. Growth is not automatic, it is intentional.
Freedom and Family are
two of my Top values
I like this new version of me because I am able to complete my projects on time and work more efficiently with my clients. I also have enough time to spend outdoors with my husband and kids, not worrying about money, project deliverables and the number of email reminders to send to my team.
To me freedom means, I am able to add value to others using my unique strength of creative thinking, objective expert level facilitation and problem solving skills – while at the same time remaining true to myself.
I believe that when it comes to making major life decisions, it’s important to have all the information you need, to make the best choice. But with so many variables to consider, and lots of information pulling at us from all corners, it can be hard to know where to start.
That’s where my services come in. We collaborate with organizations seeking to enhance employee involvement to remain competitive in their respective fields by selecting a team of leaders to create, develop, and lead the survey process. While also developing a database warehouse to help pinpoint recommendations and areas for long term growth.
Looking back at the past two decade – filled with failures, successes and many learning opportunities, I am motivated now more than ever before that individuals and organizations, need resources are designed to enhance your learning agility, foster strategic thinking, and create better opportunities for you, your team, and your organization.
Whether you’re looking to climb the corporate ladder, launch a startup, or simply become the best version of yourself, our comprehensive approach to skill development will guide you toward success. Join our community of lifelong learners and innovators as we work together to bridge the skills gap and shape a future of continuous growth and achievement.
The changes and challenges that our world is facing today require us as individuals to be proactive and intentional in building and designing our success both in life and business.
So Here’s what you can expect from my BLOG 🤗
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement: Unlock your potential through powerful habits, emotional intelligence, and resilience-building techniques.
- Professional Skills Development: Master essential workplace skills like leadership, communication, and time management to advance your career.
- Entrepreneurial Skill Development: Cultivate the mindset and capabilities needed to thrive in the dynamic world of business and innovation.
- Technical Skill Mastery: Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge knowledge in areas like data science, programming, and emerging technologies.
I think you deserve better, because you are relevant to the universe. I can show you your other options – when you have access to the right tools, you have the power to turn any situation around. Driven by the challenge of making things work better, and an expertise on getting things done, I can’t think of anything more rewarding than being able to apply my knowledge to help solve real-world problems.
I believe you can still achieve the lifestyle and freedom you want if you focus on the right career and professional development path.
This website is a one-stop hub to inspire and support high performers on their career and entrepreneurial path by providing them with the necessary tools, techniques, and strategies that foster strategic thinking and lead to enhanced opportunities in personal and professional skill development. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you’re ready to turn your dream into a reality.
Thanks for reading!
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