7 Questions on Leadership

Name: Bol Dobuol Toang


Title: Student


Organisation: Labour and skill office

I m student studying master of leadership

Name: Bonisile Roberts

Title: Ceo

Organisation: Agilitee Africa

Bonisile is a investment professional and entrepreneur with over 12 years’ experience in infrastructure and project finance with a particular interest in project development and management. She spent 6 years at the Public Investment Corporation and three years across two Private Equity companies. She has successfully run two companies both in financial services and tourism. Her experience is complemented by three degrees in corporate finance and investment; the last of which is a Master of Management in Finance and Investment which was obtained with Cum Laude from the Wits University. She currently sits on the board of several companies in financial services, healthcare and property. Bonisile is also an advocate for women empowerment and strives to promote youth inclusion in management to drive innovation

Name: Bonnie Kowaliuk

Title: Mindfulness Coach and Transformational Leadership Consultant

Organisation: Senses Mindfulness Coaching

Bonnie Kowaliuk is an eclectic mindfulness coach and transformational leadership consultant. She was inspired to pursue a higher purpose focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of men and families resulting from her own personal challenges to tackle broken systems that no longer serve their needs. Her background in human services, leadership, mindfulness and the expressive arts has supported her own capacity to deliver online coaching, counselling and programs to promote mental health, wellness, optimal learning and human performance. Her hope is to inspire growth, change & evolution in others and their family/organizational systems.

Name: Brad Federman


Title: CEO


Organisation: PerformancePoint LLC

Every day, people wake up and trudge to work, resentfully working at a company that falls short of its promises and values. This is a problem, one that Brad has dedicated his career to resolving. He is dedicated to helping organizations engage employees and customers, build resilient and bulwark relationships, as well as creating collaborative and agile cultures.
As he puts it, his job is to ‘help organizations discover and live their possible’. This mission has followed Brad throughout his career as an international author, speaker, coach, and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience. As the founder of PerformancePoint, Brad works with organizations and leadership in various industries, including household names such as: Nordstrom, FedEx, Embassy Hilton, Mayo Clinic, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation.
Prior to PerformancePoint, Brad was the EVP of Novations Group and has held leadership positions with Accenture and Humana Inc. He is a frequently requested featured speaker at conferences and business meetings worldwide. Some of his literary works include: Employee Engagement: A Roadmap for Creating Profits, Optimizing Performance, and Increasing Loyalty, Cultivating Culture: 101 Ways to Foster Engagement in 15 Minutes or Less, and a contributing author to 101 Ways to Enhance Your Career.
Additionally, Brad has also been interviewed for Fox Business News’ John Stossel Show and articles in numerous publications such as American Banker, Fortune Small Business, Los Angeles Times and HR Magazine. Brad earned his B.A. degree in communications from University of Maryland and a M.Ed. degree in human resource development from Vanderbilt University. He is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and serves on several boards.

Name: Brad Shinn


Title: Chief Strategy Oficer


Organisation: Otak

For over two decades, I have defined and executed growth strategies—and aligned business development plans with organizational priorities—for companies in highly competitive, forward-moving fields of public infrastructure. I have operational effectiveness by shaping and managing operations across the entire marketing spectrum in sales, client relations, and business development.

Name: Brenda Yoho

Title: Christian, Grandmother, Mother, Wife, Author

Organisation: Be the Solution Daily

Brenda Yoho: A Journey of Triumph and Inspiration
In a world filled with challenges and hardships, there are those remarkable individuals who rise above their circumstances and defy all odds. Brenda Yoho is one such person, whose life story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of resilience.
Born into a family in Illinois, Brenda's early years were marked by the shadows of adversity. With a significant age gap between her and her siblings, she navigated her childhood amidst the backdrop of her parents' struggle with illiteracy and a lack of education. Brenda's mother, having lost her father at a young age, took on the responsibility of caring for her siblings while her mother worked tirelessly on the family farm.
Trauma made its presence known in Brenda's life early on, with the loss of loved ones to cancer, and a horrifying incident at school that shattered her trust in teachers. Humiliated and misunderstood, Brenda faced an uphill battle in regaining her confidence and belief in herself. However, as fate would have it, high school proved to be a turning point for Brenda when she encountered a few remarkable teachers who helped her see her own worth.
After graduating from high school, Brenda's thirst for knowledge led her to pursue an Associates Degree in Applied Science at her local junior college. She married her high school sweetheart, David, who was in the United States Navy, and they embarked on a journey that took them to various places, including Saratoga Springs, New York, and Newport News, Virginia, where their daughter Sarah was born.
Tragedy struck again when the couple faced the untimely death of David's brother, prompting their return to their hometown in Illinois. Life continued to test Brenda's resilience as she battled her own health issues, including a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and a life-saving surgery. But her indomitable spirit persevered, and she emerged stronger from every setback.
Then came a fateful day when a catastrophic accident, involving a semi-truck crashing into their car, left Brenda with severe injuries. The prognosis was grim, and she was not expected to survive. But once again, Brenda defied the odds and embarked on a long and arduous journey of recovery.
Returning to her hometown, Brenda found solace and purpose in the field of education. Starting as a teaching assistant, she continued her education while working, earning her Teaching Degree and later pursuing a Masters Degree. She blazed a trail for her family as the first college graduate and forged a path in educational leadership.
Brenda's dedication and passion led her to positions such as Assistant Principal, Principal, and Director of Educational Support Programs. However, the toll of her injuries, combined with the stress of her demanding role and a court case related to the accident, took its toll on her health. Battling daily triggers of PTSD and debilitating migraines, Brenda was compelled to leave her beloved work behind.
Yet, as one door closed, another opened. Brenda's unwavering spirit led her to embark on a new journey as a writer. Through her blog, Bethesolutiondaily.com, she shares her unique perspective and experiences. Brenda poured her heart and soul into a book, outlining her philosophy of having only Two Rules, hoping to inspire others with her wisdom and insights.
Life's trials were not yet done testing Brenda's resolve. In December 2021, she received a life-altering phone call from her doctor, delivering the devastating news of her breast cancer diagnosis. The ground beneath her seemed to crumble, but she summoned the strength to face this new challenge head-on. And on April 25, 2022, Brenda rang the bell, signifying the completion of her treatments and the triumphant declaration of being cancer-free.

Name: Bruce Randolph Tizes

Title: CEO

Organisation: ScribeOne

Bruce Randolph Tizes, MD, JD, MPH is a graduate of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (JD), Chicago Medical School (MD), Yale School of Medicine (MPH), and the Bioethics Fellowship at Harvard Medical School. TIzes served as Lead Editor for the Yale Journal of Health Policy, Law, and Ethics, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (UK) and the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (New Zealand), and is on the Fulbright Specialist Roster. His professional life is divided between full-time work as a physician in underserved low-resourced communities, and full-time work in technology businesses with significant social impact.

Name: CAN ADAMOGLU

Title: HEAD OF COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS AND OUTLICENSING

Organisation: ABDI IBRAHIM / ABDI FARMA

Accomplished, entrepreneurial, and decisive Executive Commercial & Business Development Leader with strong experience working overseas for large-scaled local and global Pharmaceutical and Agriculture organizations, with a full spectrum of covering Europe, USA, Middle East, Asia, and Turkey markets. Expertise in driving global business development and market cycles, signing high-volume licensing, implementing commercial excellence, portfolio management, developing sales and distribution strategy, expansion of export markets, and launching optimization all across the clusters. Strong passion for winning new business, and importantly, nurturing client relationships. Proven ability to generate new ideas, processes, and strategies to improve the department and ensure the success of sales for the company.

Name: Carol Martin


Title: Director/Founder


Organisation: Cameron-Rees Ltd

I have worked to support leaders, potential leaders and everyone who has the ability to impact others for over 25 years. I aim to drive out the 'management speak' of industry and learning, to find the authentic reasons why people succeed or are facing challenge - and then replace with accountability, courage and curiosity. I am currently finalising a research study on The Corporate Emperor which will be published early 2024 and questions how we create a revolution in the way we run businesses, in recognition of the evolution of working life.

I work across the UK and globally and am always happy to have a chat about what is really going on - every day is a learning day!

Name: Catherine Plano


Title: Founder and Director


Organisation: Quantum Co-Creation Pty Ltd

Catherine Plano is a transformative leader and entrepreneur, internationally recognised for her innovative approach to coaching and leadership development. With over two decades of experience working with globally-renowned companies, Catherine's impact has touched over 100,000 lives, promoting spiritual and mental evolution. As a Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and Leadership Development Professional, she's known as the Queen of Transformation, applying her vast knowledge in brain-based leadership and behavioural neurolinguistics to build stronger, more effective teams. Championing the consciousness shift towards a global mindset, Catherine's ongoing mission is to unlock individuals' limitless potential and pave the way for the betterment of humankind.

Name: Chala Adal Duguma

Title: Leadership and Change Management

Organisation: My Organization

I am CHALA ADAL DUGUMA I was studied leadership and change management(master) I have the ability to lead persons and organization na I want to improve my capacity of leading knowledge

Name: Chas Fox

Title: CEO

Organisation: Micro-Mark/Scientific Models Inc.

I have 25 years of experience in the area of operations, sales, marketing, and communications in the consumer goods market. I have a history of success in building and leading teams of exceptional people. My experience is focused on both wholesale and direct to consumer markets. I specialize in turning around financially stressed companies by designing and implementing new strategies with multichannel customer touch points. My cognate for my doctorate in business administration (DBA) was Strategic Management and my dissertation was on Amazon.

My direct-to-consumer marketing expertise including strategic planning, ecommerce, new product development, and marketing. I have been the CEO of Micro-Mark in NJ since 2016. We are a 95-year-old company that develops and sells precision power tools, hand tools, and supplies to high-end makers. We focus on product innovation, introducing over 4600 products in the last 5 years. Additionally, I am an adjunct professor at the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University teaching business strategy.

Prior to that, I was the CEO of Back to Nature in New Jersey, a wholesale and direct marketing company shipping gifts and providing ecologically beneficial products through Home Depot and Brookstone.

In 2007, I led the acquisition of Jackson & Perkins from Harry & David. I moved the headquarters to SC and made the company profitable for the first time in 10 years.

Before starting his professional career, I attended Furman University, playing football and track, graduating in 1986. I was drafted by the Kansas City Chief in the 4th round playing from 1986 to 1989 with the Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and St. Louis Cardinals.

My recent publications include How to Turn Your Idea into a Successful Product (Fox, 2021) and How to Run an Internet Business Now (Fox, 2021). My first book was You Can’t Be Too Fast, 101 Ways to Increase Your Speed (1989). I finished my doctorate of business administration at Liberty University.