Business

Entrepreneurship in the Trenches: Why Grit Matters More Than Glamour

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 […]

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The Loneliness of Leadership

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.

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Strength in Forgiveness

When Nelson Mandela exited prison after 27 years, the world expected revenge Instead, he chose forgiveness. Mandela understood something many leaders miss: Holding onto bitterness keeps you trapped even after the prison doors open. By choosing forgiveness, he united a divided nation and turned personal pain into collective healing. In leadership and life, forgiveness is

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The Hidden Cost of Leadership

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

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Leading Through Uncertainty

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

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Leadership in the Age of Noise

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

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The Hidden Cost of Comparison

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,

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The Power of Showing Up

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

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HOW TO COPE WITH LOSING YOUR BEST STAFF TO A RIVAL COMPANY.

Though losing your top employee to a rival business can hurt your morale, productivity, and reputation, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

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5 REASONS YOU ARE NOT GETTING HIRED

You should do your homework about the firm and the position before the interview, rehearse typical interview questions and responses, dress appropriately, be on time, and follow up with a thank-you note.

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