Episode 151: Executive Presence: The Must-Have Trait For Exceptional Leaders With Dr Omotola Onaneye-Babajide

Created For More

Welcome to another engaging episode of Created For More, The Podcast. In today's riveting conversation, we delve into the art of presenting our most splendid selves. Joining us is the remarkable Dr. Omotola Onaneye-Babajide, a beacon of grace and impact.
Dr. Omotola paints her journey, recounting her affinity for education discovered during her teenage years, which eventually bloomed into a profound passion for academia. Her unyielding determination led her to the realm of professors, shaping her into the empowered woman she is today. Venturing into entrepreneurship, Dr. Omotola masterfully crafted two thriving businesses. Among her notable ventures, she offers professional training in 'Executive Presence,' an invaluable soft skill encompassing influence, confidence, and competence.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Omotola elaborates on the three core pillars of Executive Presence, meticulously distinguishing it from Personal Branding. She intriguingly demonstrates the interconnectedness of these concepts, illustrating how they coalesce to form a harmonious whole. In closing, Dr. Omotola underscores the significance of coupling intellect with action. She fervently encourages listeners to embark on a journey of personal development, for true growth demands more than cerebral prowess—it demands dedicated effort . Tune in to this enriching episode, and learn to unearth your latent potential while embracing it with grace.
Key Highlights;

• Dr Omotola's journey to academics (04:02)
• Her entrepreneurship evolution (09:10)
• What Executive Presence means (19:45)
• 3 pillars of Executive Presence (20:56)
• The difference between wealth and riches (37:35)
• Personal Branding & Executive Presence 101 (41:45)
• Is Personal Branding for everyone? (46:02)

About Dr. Omotola:
Dr. Omotola Onaneye-Babajide is a seasoned academic professional with a heart for entrepreneurship. Her professional academic and corporate expertise is in renewable energy, climate change mitigation, and environmental sustainability. She earned her doctorate in Environmental Chemistry specializing in renewable energy systems at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa in 2012 and has more than two decades of higher education experience across the globe.
She has won many awards for her scholarly achievements and philanthropic endeavors. Her desire and passion for human capacity development and commitment to people’s academic excellence, personal growth, and professional success made her start an online business in 2020. In her business, BriteConcept, she coaches, mentors, and trains High Network Individuals and professional clientele on how to build their personal and professional brands, develop Executive Presence, launch businesses, and accelerate their professional careers.
Connect with Dr Omotola on
Instagram: @dr_omotola
LinkedIn: Omotola Onaneye -Babajide, Ph.D
YouTube: Dr Omotola
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