I had the pleasure of facilitating a #BusinessEtiquette session with the dynamic team at @Redington_ltd .
The learners brought remarkable energy, openness and participation to the session, making it highly interactive and practical.
Business etiquette is far more than knowing the “right” thing to say or do. It is a strategic business tool.
For organisations operating across borders and businesses preparing to go global, how you communicate, build relationships, conduct meetings and navigate cultural differences can significantly influence trust, credibility and business opportunities.
In a global marketplace, your competence may open the door, but your etiquette can determine what happens after you enter. It determines if customers can trust you, if they feel comfortable around you, and if they feel respected by you.
As a global tech company, the team left knowing that while the world may be digital, business is still deeply human.
Thank you, team , for an engaging learning experience.
You all rock!
To your #growth always!
Two weeks ago, during my 4-day #leadership and #customercentricity programme for the management trainees of @marketsquarengr , this question popped up: “How do I remain kind and empathetic without becoming too soft as a leader?”
This is a question many emerging leaders struggle with and the answer is this:
Leadership requires both empathy and accountability. While empathy allows a leader to understand the person behind the performance. Accountability ensures that the person does not use circumstances as an excuse for poor performance.
Empathy does not mean endorsing complacency, and ccountability does not mean becoming tyrannical. They must not be seen as opposites but as attributes that complement each other.
For example:
A leader can say “I understand that you are facing challenges, and I am willing to support you. But we still need to deliver on this commitment.”
That is empathy with boundaries.
The bridge between both is execution discipline which every employee must imbibe.
Great leaders don't just care about how people feel, they also care about whether the team delivers. They must develop the maturity and skill to know when to listen, when to coach, when to challenge, and when to hold the line. This must be intentionally developed and continuously honed.
It was a period of learning, sharing and awakening, and participants left with confidence and enthusiasm for their new responsibility as the leaders of others.
To your #growth always!
The Growth Coach
In today's fast-paced business environment, high-performing professionals are distinguished by their ability to take ownership, deliver results, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Join Blue Berry Learning in July for 2 impactful virtual training programmes:
1. Leading with Accountability
2. Stakeholder Relationship management
*WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:*
✅ Drive results through personal and team's accountability
✅ Manage expectations effectively
✅ Build trust and credibility with stakeholders
✅ Strengthen collaboration and professional impact
Dates :
1. Leading with Accountability: July 20 & 21, 2026
2. Stakeholder Relationship Management: July 23 & 24, 2026
Time : 10:00am
Venue : Zoom
Whatsapp : +2347030514885
N100,000 discount is available for a group registration of up to 6 delegates for any of the courses.
Click to enrol: https://t.co/jceslpQE4K
Seats will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.
A private session can be arranged for your team.
Noela Ugwu
The Growth Coach
WE ARE LIVE!!!! The Growth Conference International. Join us via zoom or YouTube.
The stories of these women will shorten your learning curve and help you avoid costly mistakes.
Feel free to share.
Date: May 20 & 21, 2026
Time: 06:00 PM (West Africa Time) GMT+1
JOIN VIA ZOOM
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Meeting chat link
https://t.co/3V0scWQfws
Meeting ID: 822 7367 6776
Passcode: TGC2026
JOIN VIA YOUTUBE : https://t.co/ulbrZM5R0I
The Growth Conference team.
I am super excited to unveil the speakers for the 3rd annual The Growth Conference International (TGCi).
This will be a story-telling experience by women who didn't just climb but opened the doors for others on their way up.
Listening to their diverse journeys will help you realise that there is no single way to succeed, and that you can as well shape a path that fits your strengths, values, and context; just like they did.
This is a career and life transforming event, so do not attend alone.
DATE : May 20 & 21, 2026
TIME : 6:00pm (Nigeria time)
VENUE : Zoom
Share this with other women in your circle.
Click to join our exclusive delegates.:
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Noela Ugwu
The Growth Coach
Founder, The Growth Conference
Hello growth conference family, we're back with another edition of TGC!
This is the Growth Conference International 2025!
Join our host @noelaugwu on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of April 2025 as we explore the theme: Women as Nation Builders.
Have you told a friend about The Growth Conference International 2025 yet?
Now’s the perfect time! Spread the word, make a post, and tag us—we’d love to see it!
#TheGrowthConference#TGC2025#IAmGrowing
This is your moment to rise. Under the theme “Ascent: Her Story to the Top,” The Growth Conference is bringing together powerful voices, real stories, and practical insights to help you grow, lead, and win.
Date: the 29th and 30th of April.
Join us: https://t.co/I4jty6l3lv
The Growth Conference has helped over 5,000 women from about 20 countries lead, grow, and shape society. Be part of the upcoming TGC edition scheduled for the 20th and 21st of May, 2026, titled “ASCENT, Her Story to the Top": https://t.co/0vL7wwOsXA
#myASCENT#TGC2026#myStory
At the growth conference, you should be able to work out what your “top” looks like and have a clear line of sight on how to execute and reach it. Now answer this internally: What does “the top” look like for me?
Who’s the host of The Growth Conference International 2026?
Noela Ugwu is a personal branding and business development expert and a sought-after global keynote speaker.
THE GROWTH CONFERENCE INTERNATIONAL
DATE: May 20 & 21, 2026
TIME: 6:00pm (Nigeria time)
VENUE: Zoom
To participate, click:
https://t.co/5bnW77XOFt…
They didn't attain their positions by chance. Their stories of ascent are such that would challenge your next steps.
Learn from their fears, slips, pivots and persistence.
After this encounter, success will not feel distant anymore.
Come empty, come prepared to be filled.
DATE: May 20 & 21, 2026
TIME: 6:00pm (Nigeria time)
VENUE: Zoom
To participate, click:
https://t.co/V6JKP3E91q
The Growth Conference
IT'S OUR 3RD EDITION.
Nothing of significance happens by chance. Transformation happens when women rise, and when they #givetogain.
This year, The Growth Conference (TGC) International is bringing together female founders and C-suite leaders from across the globe.
These are women who didn’t just climb, but opened doors for others on their way up. In the true spirit of “Give to Gain,” they’re not just sharing success, they are giving wisdom, lessons, access, and real stories from the top.
The fastest way to rise is to learn from those who have walked the path, seen the patterns and are willing to lift others.
If you are an emerging female leader ready to step into more, this is your space.
You will gain access to:
Real stories
Global perspectives
Powerful connections
Leadership that multiplies impact
TGC is more than a conference.
It is a movement of women who rise by lifting others.
To participate, join our global delegates here: https://t.co/FJvVABYt7Z
Noela Ugwu
Founder: The Growth Conference
#leadership #womeninleadership #executivepresence