Helping African Diaspora Leaders Thrive in Western Workplaces
Being a senior leader or executive is challenging. The demands of your team, stakeholders, personal responsibilities, and your own wellbeing can feel constant. Add to that an ambition to reach higher in your career, and you may feel the weight of both expectation and opportunity.
For African diaspora professionals, the challenge can be even greater. My own corporate career taught me that having a background, culture, or way of being that differs from the norm in your workplace can bring unique personal and external pressures. The key is navigating these wisely so your difference becomes an advantage rather than an obstacle.
That is why I founded Citadel Coaching – to help leaders turn their difference into a distinct, marketable strength and build the executive presence, influence, and resilience to excel.
ABOUT BUKI
MISSION
To help leaders bring their best self to their role, deliver exceptional results, and experience career satisfaction. For me, the real rewards of work go beyond salary. The most valuable outcomes are growth, fulfilment, and impact – and these happen when you are positioned to do your best work in an environment where you can thrive.
APPROACH
I combine professional coaching expertise with lived corporate experience to help leaders:
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Navigate organisational and cultural challenges with confidence
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Build visibility and influence that drive career progression
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Deliver measurable results for themselves and their organisations
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Maintain balance and resilience in high-pressure environments
My work is grounded in the belief that leadership growth must be both strategic and sustainable.
MY EXPERIENCE
I am a UK-trained Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) with 15 years in multinational corporate roles, including leadership positions in Big 4 and global organisations. I have managed and developed teams, collaborated with senior executives, and worked across diverse, multi-jurisdictional environments.
I am also a certified Executive Coach through the Maxwell Leadership Team and a Positive Intelligence-trained Life Coach. My clients benefit from a blend of world-class coaching frameworks, practical business insight, and culturally informed leadership strategies.
Since founding Citadel Coaching in 2019, I have coached senior-level professionals and executives globally, helping them overcome barriers, elevate their leadership impact, and achieve their career ambitions.
Why Work With Me
I understand both the mechanics of career progression in Western corporate environments and the cultural nuances that shape the experience of African diaspora professionals. This means I can help leaders not only meet expectations but exceed them – in ways that are authentic, strategic, and sustainable.
If you are ready to strengthen your leadership, grow your influence, and achieve greater impact in your career or organisation, I would be honoured to work with you.
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