Tech executive turned leadership expert Foluso Gbadamosi shares her transformative journey from feeling restless in a successful tech career to discovering her true purpose. As an award-winning business leader and Gallup Strengths coach, Foluso reveals how embracing your authentic self can lead to extraordinary impact. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, questioning your path, or searching for your purpose, this conversation offers practical insights on self-discovery, leveraging natural talents, and finding the courage to create your own trail. Perfect for ambitious professionals ready to move from success to significance.
You will learn:
- How to identify your natural talents: Pay attention to activities that energize rather than drain you
- How to navigate career transitions
- How to develop authentic leadership & stay true to yourself while building a community of complementary strengths
- How to nurture young talent and create environments that allow natural abilities to flourish
- How to align purpose with profession: Focus on impact rather than fitting into predetermined boxes
What We Discuss:
[00:00 - 03:22] Early Life in Nigeria & Growing Up in Nigeria's Middle Class
[03:23 - 10:24] Career Transitions: From Tech Education to Finding Your Path
[10:24 - 18:29] Women in Tech: Building a Global Career & Returning to Africa
[18:30 - 24:47] The Kadara Moment: Finding Purpose and Clarity
[24:47 - 31:13] Leadership Development: Understanding Your Natural Talents
[31:14 - 37:04] Women in Leadership: Finding & Amplifying Your Voice
[37:04 - 44:29] Executive Coaching: Developing Africa's Next Generation
[44:29 - 51:01] Nurturing Young Talent & Her Daughter in Iwaju - The Disney Movie
[51:02 - 56:04] Writing for Teenagers: Unleasing Your Superpower Book Series
[56:04 - 01:11:47] African Women in Business: Building an Authentic Brand
Lightning Round
🔗 Connect with Foluso Gbadamosi:
Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
Her Books: Unleash Your SuperPowers, Unleash Your Superpowers for Teens & Companion Guide Available on Roving Heights (Nigeria) and on Amazon (Worldwide)
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About The Podcast
The Kádà rá Woman Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the often-overlooked impact-driven stories of remarkable African women (and women of the diaspora) who pivoted into their purpose and became barrier breakers, status quo challengers and change makers around the world. This podcast spotlights the journeys of purpose-driven African women who are reshaping their lives through intentional living and powerful mindset shifts.
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