153: Amanda Obidike on Becoming More Human

Unlabeled Leadership

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 153, Amanda Obidike shares a quotation by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In the following story, Amanda talks about how a chairman helped her grow as a general manager. Next, she advises us on how we can strengthen how we lead.

Prologue

Amanda Obidike is the Founding Curator of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Shapers, Ozubulu hub, where she leads dialogues and engages communities on future-focused skills, youth, and social development. The Open University has certified Amanda in STEM Education. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the STEMi Makers Africa. In this role, she provides leadership and strategy management. She oversees the design and implementation of sustainable Community projects across 17 sub-Saharan countries by preparing the next generation of Africans with lucrative STEM skills to become experienced in Africa's workforce. Forbes Science described her as the Nigerian changing the culture fabric for young girls to embrace STEM.

Part 1: Inspiring Young Girls and Boys

Part 2: Overcoming Social and Personal Restraints

Part 3: Encouraging Others to Lead

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Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR.

Transcript through Otter⁠ (expect some inaccuracies)

Episode links

Amanda’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala bio

Gary DePaul’s website

Gary's books:

What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)

The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available)

Lead on!