Leadership - CDI-Africa

What Is CDI-Africa? The Story Behind Africa’s Premier Coach Training Organization

CDI-Africa is an ICF-accredited coach training and leadership development organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, that has been developing certified professional coaches across Africa since 2006. As the first coaching and leadership development organization domiciled in Eastern Africa to receive accreditation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), CDI-Africa has trained hundreds Read more

By Admin, 2 weeksJuly 16, 2026 ago

Coaching

Why Coaching Is a Boardroom Essential

Coaching is an emerging profession. Prior to its recent rise, the mindset around coaching was shaped by the business culture of the time and regarded through a narrower lens. However, leadership development has evolved, and businesses are moving away from outdated perceptions that view coaching as either a privilege for Read more

By Sharon Jumba, 8 monthsNovember 19, 2025 ago

Coaching

Beyond Certification: Build and Scale Your Coaching Practice

Coaching is a proven path to personal fulfilment. It offers financial sustainability and flexibility. As a certified coach, you already possess the power to inspire transformation and guide others toward success. Beyond your certification, how do you turn your skills into a thriving business? The answer lies in starting your Read more

By Admin, 11 monthsSeptember 17, 2025 ago

Human Potential

How to Attain your Organization Performance Sweet Spot

Scaling Performance in the Organization Performance is the definitive, it threads through every corner of an organization. It is the core force behind organizational win; a treasure that every organization yearns to decode and master. It strings together individual efforts to form collective victories; a crucial yet elusive target for Read more

By Admin, 1 yearApril 4, 2025 ago

Leadership

Prime Your Team Up for Success: The Blueprint for Effective Leadership in 2025

Organizational success does not happen by chance, it is a result of intentional leadership, clear vision, and a culture of accountability. Leaders often start the year with ambitious goals and high energy in strategy execution. Unfortunately, disastrous endings are as common as the ambitious starts. Leaders realize their progress has Read more

By Admin, 1 yearFebruary 12, 2025 ago

Leadership

Strategy Execution: The Ins and Outs That Make The Difference

90% of strategies are not effectively executed. This is according to Harvard Business School professor Robert Kaplan. He delved deeper into this pertinent matter in his book on strategy execution, Balanced Scorecard: Translating Strategies Into Action. Further, he notes that most leaders experience minimal struggle in strategy ideation. What is Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsNovember 4, 2024 ago

Leadership

Toxicity in the Workplace: The Mole that Eats its Own

What is toxicity? Toxicity in the workplace refers to activities that create an unhealthy working environment. Toxic behavior can take various forms, ranging from subtle to blatant. Common toxic behaviors include micromanagement, bullying, withholding information, passive-aggressiveness, favoritism, unrealistic expectations, and obsession. As a result, these cause demoralization, draining vitality and excitement Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsAugust 30, 2024 ago

Leadership

Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Success.

In the fast-paced and dynamic corporate landscape, where relationships and results are paramount, mastering the art of EI can be a game-changer for coaches and leaders alike. We explore the indispensable role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in driving corporate leadership excellence.Delving into the wisdom shared by renowned experts, we uncover Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJune 24, 2024 ago

Coaching

Championing Change: Women’s Influence in Coaching Practices

In the constantly evolving field of coaching, women are taking center stage, driving transformation, and shaping the future of leadership. According to the 2022 survey by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), women constitute a significant majority of coach practitioners, with 71.7% identifying as female. This trend reflects a progressive shift Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsMarch 19, 2024 ago

Leadership

Why Coaching Doesn’t Work: Bridging the Gap between Learning and Application

In the ever-changing realm of personal and professional growth, coaching has emerged as a potent tool for skill development. Both individuals and organizations channel substantial resources and time into coaching initiatives, with the aim of acquiring fresh competencies and enhancing performance. However, within this promising landscape of coaching, a persistent Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsSeptember 15, 2023 ago