Career Conversation Podcast with Oyindamola Ossi

This episode features me having a discussion with Confidence, popularly known as Sisi Nerd. Confidence is a Cybersecurity Professional, and  Information Technology Expert with over a decade’s worth of experience in technology. She is leading the fight against cyber and digital fraud in Africa through her organization, Cyber-safe Foundation. Her flagship initiative #NoGoFallMaga, is combating digital fraud perpetrated through social engineering, by delivering simple, relatable cybersecurity education across Nigeria and beyond.

Confidence is Listed as one of the Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity in Africa 2020, she was recently named CovenWorks Top 10 Powerful Women in Technology 2021 and we are both card carrying members of Life-series accountability and mentoring group put together by Mrs Awosika.

Confidence shared her story, how she started her tech journey, the current opportunities in Cybersecurity in Africa and why you should pursue those opportunities NOW.

This episode features me discussing with Akasemi Ollor.  An experienced international commercial lawyer who played a major role in the historical acquisition of the first independently owned Ghanaian company to acquire a major stake in an Oil block.

Akasemi believed in performance and building capacity. When she was called to have a seat at the table, She showed up competently and made her mark.. Akasemi shared the skills she exhibited that gave her key stakeholders the confidence to trust her with such a high valued portfolio.

This episode features me discussing with Opuada Abusi.  A technical recruiter with rooted experience in sourcing for the best talent around the world to join technology companies like Google and Facebook. Opuada currently works for Facebook and part of his responsibilities is to bring the brightest minds onboard to support the company’s growth.

Opuada shared the key things he looks out for in a candidate’s resume and the professions in tech to leverage on right now.

The book he spoke about is Origin by Dan Brown

This episode features me discussing with Mayowa Adegoke. 

A Seasoned Journalist, International Reporter and Media Professional with vase experience in Africa/Middle East news reporting and storytelling.

Mayowa believed in the power of her competencies when she asked her Nigerian based employer to grant her the rare opportunity of relocating to the UAE with her job. 

Mayowa shared with us the competencies she exhibited for her employer to believe in her, how she was able to pull it off and so much more …

This episode features me discussing with Adeola John Waji. A Seasoned banker and business leader with experience that cuts across a wide sphere of industries including construction, Retail, FMCG, macro and micro lending.

Adeola shared with us her career journey and how she teamed up with her industry partners to co-found a bank in Nigeria. She currently sits on the board of Shalom Microfinance bank and she also serves as the bank’s COO looking after its daily operations.

This episode features me discussing with Sesi Ajose. 

Sesi has over nine (9) years of experience in the financial servicing industry. Her experience spans across auditing, bank examination, risk management, compliance and anti-money laundering. She currently works for a fortune 500 company: one of the biggest player in the investment and financial sector in the world.

Sesi shared with us her career journey, how she explored new opportunities that aligned with her career path has a new immigrant in America. The practical steps she took to get her foot inside corporate America.

The book Sesi spoke about is: Playing Big - Tara Mohr

Her favorite quote is: Aim for the stars.

This episode features me discussing with Aramide Oliyide.  

A Finance Controller for the Nigerian business of Microsoft. The biggest computer software company in the world. She was also the overall best graduating student in 2007 from Covenant University Nigeria.

Aramide shared with us her career journey, the secret behind the “young and getting it” tag I gave her, how she has been able to manage imposter syndrome and practical tips we can all follow to build a thriving career..

This episode features me discussing with Daniel Komolafe. A Senior Commercial Manager, working for one of the most sought after fortune 100 companies in the world. Daniel has worked in Finland, Dubai, France, New-york and now Ivory Coast. Daniel shared his career journey and how he leveraged on intra-company job opportunities to build a fulfilling career.

Daniel shared relatable nuggets that will help listeners learn practical tips for their own career advancement. He even shared with us his personal Model called “PIE”

Daniel’s Pie Model:

P – Performance

I: Image

E: Exposure

Daniel favorite quote: Don’t chase after money, Chase after value and the money will chase after you..

The book he spoke about is: The Act of Marriage  - Tim & Beverly LaHaye

This  episode features me discussing with Jumoke Aleoke Malachi. An HR Professional with over 10 years of experience in Recruitment, Talent Management and Organizational Culture. Jumoke is also a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.

Jumoke shared her career journey, how she drew strength from an unpleasant workplace experience and practical tips to help professionals navigate better in today's world of work.

This episode features me discussing with Lola Banjo. A woman in tech and Career Nomad with 15 years of global experience working for different multinationals in 5 countries across Asia, Middle-East, Africa and Europe.

Lola shared her career journey, how she discovers global opportunities over the internet, so we can leverage on her experience and better position ourselves.

This episode features me discussing with Dr Kevwe Pela. A PHD holder, Young professional and Economist at the World Bank. 

Kevwe shared her career journey and the story behind how she was able to get a sit inside one of the most prestigious organizations in the world. 

Kevwe's favorite quote: If an opportunity does not come knocking, create ONE!

The book she spoke about is: Who Moved my Cheese by Spencer Johnson.