Business

Entrepreneurship often seems glamorous with funding, launches, and features, but the reality involves long nights, pivots, rejection emails, and grit. In this episode of Fireplace Conversations, Dr. Ikechukwu Okoh shares his entrepreneurial stories and those of the founders he’s mentored. This episode includes: Part 1: Debunking entrepreneurship myths. Part 2: Rejections, pivots, payroll worries, emotional […]

Join us for this enlightening episode of Fireplace Conversations with Dr. Ikechukwu Okoh as he courageously shares the emotional toll that leadership can take. Through compelling storytelling and deep insights, he sheds light on how even the most resilient leaders can feel isolated in their journey. Dr. Okoh offers practical strategies to combat this loneliness.

Leadership may appear inspiring from the outside, but every leader understands that there’s a side of the journey that few people ever witness. In this heartfelt and candid episode, Dr. Ikechukwu Okoh takes you behind the scenes to explore the hidden costs of leadership, including: The power that transforms you and those around you The

What should you do when the way forward feels uncertain, but a decision still needs to be made? In this episode of Fireplace Conversations, Dr. Ikechukwu Okoh delves into the art of leading through uncertainty; those unclear moments when clarity is lacking, yet leadership is still essential. Drawing from personal experiences in the ER, international

In a world where everyone is shouting, online, offline, and even in your head, how do you stay grounded as a leader? In this episode of Fireplace Conversations, Dr. Ikechukwu Okoh explores why constant noise drains your clarity and how you can regain focus, depth, and direction. What You’ll Discover: ✔ Why noise hijacks leadership

Comparison may seem harmless, but it is quietly stealing your joy, creativity, and courage. In this episode of Fireplace Conversations, Dr. Ikechukwu Okoh examines how comparing yourself to others can hinder your dreams and erode your sense of identity. Through African stories, leadership insights, and actionable steps, you will learn how to silence the distractions,

Consistency is not glamorous but powerful. In this transformative episode, Dr. Ikechukwu Okoh explores the quiet courage of showing up, especially when no one is clapping. Through deeply personal storytelling, African proverbs, real-life leadership journeys, and practical rituals, you’ll discover why showing up is more than discipline. If you’ve ever felt unseen, tired, or tempted