Strategist, Author &
Advocate for Workplace Women
Kelechi Mbah is a business strategist and executive advisor helping leaders build resilient organizations, advance women in the workplace, and unlock performance through culture, technology, and courageous leadership.
Trusted by executives, founders & talent leaders across africa
About Kelechi
Kelechi Mbah is a business strategist and executive advisor helping leaders build resilient organizations, advance women in the workplace, and unlock performance through culture, technology, and courageous leadership.
Core Focus
- Strategy & Operating Model Design
- Women in the Workplace & Inclusive Leadership
- Growth, GTM & Change Execution
Advisory & Leadership
Top 100 Career Women in Africa 2023
Exceptional Product Growth Expert
Techtrends Africa 2022
Mandela Washington Fellow 2016
First Place Winner; How to make the Cashless Policy Effective in Nigeria (CBN/NIBSS) 2015
Women X Scholar: Goldman Sach’s sponsored Entrepreneurial Programme, EDC 2015
Programs & Enablement
US Consulate Grant Awardee;
Tech Women-Go-Entrepreneurial project 2014/2015
Fellow; Institute of Brand Managers in Nigeria, Institute of Management Consultants 2015
Accredited Mediator;
Lagos Multi-door Court 2013
Grant Awardee;
Youwin Programme 2012
Professional Profile
Advisory & Leadership
Executive advisory across growth, culture and transformation—partnering with boards and C-suites.
Programs & Enablement
Leadership sprints, manager enablement and women-in-leadership pathways delivering measurable outcomes.
Speaking & Writing
Keynotes, panels and essays on courage, change, growth, inclusion and the future of work.
Workplace Women
A Portfolio of Programs designed to help women rise, lead and thrive —without losing themselves on the journey.
- Ascend — career accelerator for mid-level women
- Lead with Courage — manager & leadership program
- Returnship — re-entry pathway after career breaks
- ERG-in-a-Box — set-up and scale Women ERGs
Impact
2000+
women engaged through programs & events.
Programs & Enablement
- Promotion readiness
- Confidence & voice
- Allyship with intent
Books & Publications
Ditch the Couch
A practical manifesto for turning hesitation into action—built from lived experience and courageous leadership lessons.
Speaking & Media
Invite Kelechi for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and media interviews on leadership, courage, culture, and women in the workplace.
Signature Topics
- From Setback to Strategy
- Leading with Courage
- Building Cultures that Scale
Ideal Audiences
- Executives & Boards
- People Leaders
- Women’s Networks & ERGs
Downloads
- One-sheet / Media Kit (PDF)
- Approved Headshots
- Book Excerpt
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Email Contact
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