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Emeka Nobis popularly referred to as the Don, is a Port Harcourt based celebrity Author, Thought Leader, Business Consultant, TEDx Speaker and an exceptional Social Media Influencer. He is the Chief Executive Officer of SwitchPath Consult.
In a bid to groom young people who are interested in learning about his journey to greatness, he decided to use his birthday to impact the younger generation as a way of giving back to society.
Known for his strategic and unmatched style of and approach to marketing, Emeka Nobis is popularly referred to as the “Don of Shameless Marketing.”
2023 edition of “Conversations with a Don at 43”, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 1, 2023, is targeted to host about 2,000 participants who would converge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital to learn from the wells of knowledge of industry experts in the areas of Leadership, Business Structure, Governance, Finance, Branding, Marketing, etc.
At Conversations with a Don at 43, Emeka Nobis will be having 100 copies each of his 11 books making a total of 1,100 printed copies on display for sale to participants. Out of the 11 books, 3 are newly published and will be first launched on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
They are:
- Your Real Enemies Are Not in Your Village
- In Houses Where Sleep is the Only Silence
- How to grow a Social Media Audience That Gives You Money
Others include:
- Four Feet Five
- Abandon the Dots
- Addicted to Writing
- Got a Tough Boss? Buy Him a Banana
- Your Book Will Sell
- Bank Alert
- Na Wetin Sef?
- Mad Men Speak Revelation
Although, actual prices of the books range from N5,000 to N7,000, the author, Emeka Nobis has offered to sell the books to participants of “Conversations With a Don at 43” at discounted rates ranging from N4,000 to N6,000 each.
HERE IS THE LIST OF SPEAKERS FOR CONVERSATIONS WITH A DON AT 43
- Emeka Nobis (Host)
- Olumati Isaiah
- Nnamdi Ibe
- Chilee Richard
- Praise Gbenedio
- Maple Tammy Dappa
- Otobore Upaka Olumoye
- Dr. Jamie Pajoel
- Ella Chioma Ezeadilieje
- Prof. Beredugo
- OLUMATI ISAIAH
Olumati Isaiah is a Geologist by training with a Bs.C from the prestigious University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and a management consultant in practice, with a bias for strategy management.
He is widely referred to as the Principal. He is the Principal, Mirus Empire and The Olumati Company.
Being a Polymath, Olumati has vested interest in a multiplicity of things which allows him to deploy his skill adequately in many areas and organisations, driving tangible results to the determination of set goals.
He is a conference speaker, reaching well over 3 million people every year, a music business executive, writer, futurist, culture and policy shaper.
Being politically conscious since 2005, Olumati Isaiah has been a pioneer for several politically driven ideas and continues to call for a reform where necessary.
Not wanting to stand by the lines anymore, Olumati, went in for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, seeking elective office for the Rivers State House of Assembly to represent Port Harcourt Constituency 1 under the Labour Party.
Olumati Isaiah will speak on “Governance Is Not For Stúpid Politicians.”
- NNAMDI IBE
Nnamdi Ibe popularly known as #TheSurgeon is a Management Consultant, Organisational Structure Expert, Trainer, Coach, Author, and TEDx Speaker. As one of Africa’s Top Business/Organisational Structure Experts, Nnamdi and his team at Excel and Grace Consulting have been honoured to work with a diverse set of business owners in different countries within the African continent to organise their businesses and transform them into well-structured companies through live events, books, direct consulting, and personal coaching.
Nnamdi Ibe is the Principal Partner at Excel and Grace Consulting.
Excel and Grace Consulting is a fast-paced business consulting organisation with a track record of delivering exceptional business solutions to small and medium-scale enterprises in Nigeria, Ghana, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, etc.
He will be speaking on “Building Organisations that Last”.
- RICHARD CHILEE
Richard Chilee is the Principal Consultant of Richard & Malcolm Consulting Company; a Business Development & Management company in Nigeria.
He has over a decade of experience in Business Development & Management consulting. As a former Business Development Manager in an Oil & Gas Company, Richard has touchpoints in Contracts & Tenders, Organisational growth strategy, Business Development, CRM and Sales. He also has CRM & HRM certifications from Lagos Business School.
Richard is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) Nigeria. He is also one of the best consultants in the area of Customer Relationship Management in Nigeria.
Richard believes that the organisation is a societal determinant, and how they are run determines how society behaves. This thinking influences his major decisions while consulting for organisations and implementing growth strategies.
Richard has spoken on different business development and leadership platforms and trained over 10,000 employees and entrepreneurs. He also authored two books – The Happy Customer & Becoming the Most Valuable Employee. These books are written for both entrepreneurs and employees.
Richard Chilee will speak on “Building a Responsible Brand That Loves, Cares & Responds.”
- PRAISE GBENEDIO
Known as The Transformational Ministry Strategy Coach and Consultant, Praise Gbenedio has spent over 10 years working with ministries.
He believes in the balance of spirituality and excellence for ministries in the pursuit of their vision and mission.
Working daily to drive the narrative that the 21st-century church needs to speak the 21st-century language in order to reach the world with the message.
He leads a team of upwardly mobile thinkers whose daily commitment is to transform how churches operate thereby driving growth through practical impact in people’s lives across the globe.
He believes that the 21st-century ministry must respond to societal needs using the gospel as a tool.
With over 12 ebooks to his credit, he touches on areas such as church systems, administration, and church tech.
Praise Gbenedio will speak on “Structuting Your Ministerial Calling for Effectiveness.”
- OTOBORE UPAKA OLUMOYE
Also in the list of speakers for Conversations with a Don at 43 is Otobore Upaka Olumoye. is a Personal Finance Coach with over 19 years experience working in the financial services sector. She helps individuals and teams set up their financial plans and achieve financial clarity.
She has spoken to thousands of staff of organisations and members of religious and social groups, and she currently has over 200 clients across the world.
Tobore is an author and has published several inspiring books on financial planning.
She is a graduate of Chemical Engineering and holds several certifications in financial planning, Customer Service and Public Speaking. She is also a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants.
Her major driving force is a strong belief that Africans will do better financially if they know better.
Tobore will speak on Planning How to Use Your Well in Life.
- MAPLE TAMMY DAPPA
Maple Tammy Dappa is the Chief Consultant of Mapemond Brand Consulting, a consulting agency focused on the full range of brand development with complementary business support services.
He also doubles as the Founder and Head of Faculty of Mapemond Business Academy, a learning platform designed to equip business owners and intending entrepreneurs with practical business lessons alongside case studies.
He is a versatile Management Consultant with over 14 years of experience working with different companies across almost every sector of the Nigerian economy including small businesses, oil and gas, aviation, agriculture, education, health, hospitality, and others.
As a consultant and trainer, he has worked with renowned brands like Arik Air, Hotel Presidential, LG (Fouani Nigeria), Heineken – Champions Breweries, DDB, KT&G, La Sien Bottling Company, Rivers State Government, CIIBEX Group, Moni Pulo Limited, Cinfores Limited, Riquest Oil & Gas, Stage Oil, and several others.
His core areas of expertise span brand strategy, business strategy, training, corporate governance, marketing, content development, and media management. At leisure, he writes on business, career, branding, leadership, life and other subject areas of interest.
At Conversations with a Don at 43, Maple will speak on “Personal Branding for Impact, Influence and Fame.”
- JAMIE PAJOEL
Dr. Jamie Pajoel is a Leadership and Management Expert with experience in designing, implementing, and managing corporate training that fosters Human Capital Development. His approach offers innovative methods of Organisational Leadership, Simplifying Processes, Understanding Leadership Buy-in, Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Sales Leadership for revenue growth, identifying underlying leadership blind spots, and addressing ineffective Leadership practices, all of which can give rise to conflict. It includes real-life case studies and practical applications for managing varied personalities, and in-depth knowledge of why the human experience approach is vital to organisational success.
Dr. Jamie Pajoel is the President of Legislative Leadership Education, Canada (LLE) Incorporated, a registered organisation under the Government of Canada that aims to help legislators and emerging legislators develop the leadership and legislative skills required to become more effective leaders, informed decision makers, and astute policy analysts. He is the Founder and President of VANTAGE CANADIAN COLLEGE, which promotes Canadian education in Nigeria by offering a Grade 10-12 Ontario Secondary School Program.
Dr. Jamie Pajoel is also the Chairman of Vantage Group, which includes Vantage Heights Capital a real estate and investment company in Canada, Vantage Consulting, and Vantage Certifications. He is also the founder of Jamie Pajoel International (JPI), Africa’s Prestigious Leadership Development Organisation, aimed at bridging Africa’s leadership gap.
Over the last 15 years, Dr. Jamie has trained more than 10,000 professionals from various organisations on leadership and transformed hundreds of businesses worldwide. Dr. Jamie Pajoel has received international recognition for his leadership development constitutions. He recently received an honorary doctorate in organisational leadership.
Dr. Jamie Pajoel was a delegate to President Bill Clinton’s program in the United States of America and the recipient of the State of Michigan Leadership Award. He delivered speeches and participated in leadership programs at Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School in Baltimore, Maryland, the African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia, the United States Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, and the World Bank Summit, Washington, D.C.
Through the JPI Annual Leadership Conference, he is pioneering the emergence of an entirely new generation of African leaders. He has successfully hosted four editions in Nigeria, Canada, and the United States of America. Dr. Jamie Pajoel is the author of “Executing with Excellence, Building Strong Institutions, Workplace Leadership, Breaking the Cycle”, and “Less Is More.”
Through Jamie Pajoel International, he is committed to raising 1,000,000 Young Leaders, supporting over 1,000 families through the JPI Family Support Series; offering education scholarships through the JPI Education Scholarships, providing access to global opportunities through the JPI Global Exchange Program and assisting young entrepreneurs gain access to funding through the JPI Enterprise Grants Award.
- ELLA CHIOMA EZEADILIEJE
Dr. Ella Chioma Ezeadilieje is a social media influencer with a committed following on different platforms; renowned storyteller who has made a name for her brand, telling stories of her childhood, life, marriage and trending social issues.
She is passionate about women and youth empowerment, known for her honest views on sex, marriage, relationships and life.
She got her first in Political Science from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Again, she bagged Masters Degree in International Relations; Doctorate degree in International Relations, all from the University of Port Harcourt.
Popularly known as Veronica’s Daughter, she is a serial entrepreneur with many successful businesses. Dr. Ella is passionate about women.
This is evident by the myriad campaigns and seminars she holds to educate women and equally guide them as they navigate the charts of motherhood, marriage and life even as she encourages them to discover themselves and carve their own niches.
Born in Jos, to a family of 6 children, a native of Akpo, in Aguata LGA of Anambra State.
Dr. Ella is an erudite speaker, known for using humour and honesty as her vehicle of transmitting information.
Ella will speak on “Authenticity In Building A Brand On Social Media.”
Access to Conversations with a Don at 43 is free for all participants.
As at the time of this publication, it was gathered that about 3,000 participants have registered to attend this event from within Port Harcourt and outside – Lagos, Abuja, Asaba, Benin, Onitsha, Owerri, Enugu, Uyo, Benin Republic, etc.
Conversations with a Don at 43 will feature presentations, special panel sessions, Spoken Word Performances, Comedy and other varieties.
At Conversations with a Don at 43, participants will have the opportunity to connect and network with like-minded individuals, meet potential business partners and collaborators.
Sometimes, meeting a life partner could be another beautiful experience at Conversations with a Don at 43.
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Expecting to meet and connect with a lot of potential business partners and collaborators on Saturday