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My Exciting Early Journey at Bitt: From New Hire to Working on Nigeria’s CBDC Project

Career & Leadership

Discover how I went from a new hire at Bitt to co-leading the world’s first large-scale central bank digital currency implementation, in Nigeria.

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The Hidden Key to Promotions: Building Solid Buy-In from Influential Leaders

Career & Leadership, Project Delivery & Consulting

Getting promoted isn’t just about performance. It’s about earning trust, visibility, and real buy-in from influential leaders. Here’s what I learned about career growth and promotion strategy.

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Mastering the Tools of Consulting: A Hidden Career Accelerator

Career & Leadership, Project Delivery & Consulting

Why mastering tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software is a hidden career accelerator in consulting and professional services.

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Why I Switched from Consulting to a Digital Payments Startup in the U.S.

Career & Leadership

After 10 years at Deloitte and being one step away from partner, I made the leap into a U.S. digital payments startup. Here’s why I walked away from consulting to pursue blockchain and impact.

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The Risk of Over‑Detailing Proposals: Line Items That Don’t Match the Work

Project Delivery & Consulting

A firsthand consulting story on why over-detailed proposals and misaligned line items create risk, erode trust, and threaten profitability.

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When Referring to the Contract can lead to Disaster

Project Delivery & Consulting

Managing tough client situations in projects without hiding behind contracts. Real consulting lessons on handling conflicts, and focusing on client needs.

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Why Candor Is the Most Humane Way to Manage Low Performance

Career & Leadership

Candor isn’t cruelty. Honest feedback helps low performers improve, grow, or move on with dignity.

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Leadership Under Fire: Lessons on Protecting Your Team and Managing High-Stakes Clients

Career & Leadership

A firsthand story about protecting your team under extreme pressure, setting boundaries with powerful clients, and making tough calls when it matters most.

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The Art of Being a Chief of Staff: Why Making Your Leader Look Good Matters

Career & Leadership

Being a Chief of Staff: Beyond supporting your leader’s goals, learn why ensuring they succeed while looking great doing so is the real secret.

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Why Your First Job Should Teach You Leadership, Not Just Skills

Career & Leadership

Your first job should teach more than technical skills. Learn why early career professionals must observe, evaluate, and learn leadership from day one.

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  • The Hidden Key to Promotions: Building Solid Buy-In from Influential Leaders
  • Mastering the Tools of Consulting: A Hidden Career Accelerator
  • Why I Switched from Consulting to a Digital Payments Startup in the U.S.
  • The Risk of Over‑Detailing Proposals: Line Items That Don’t Match the Work
  • When Referring to the Contract can lead to Disaster

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