Risk And Extraordinary Results: Where Faith Meets Strategy

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In this episode, Chinwe Okpala sits down with Iphie Chuks-Adizue, whose career has spanned Procter & Gamble, Cadbury (Mondelez), Dulux Paints and now Global Citizen, an international advocacy organisation focused on ending extreme poverty. Along the way, she has established herself as an accomplished marketing and commercial leader – more than doubling the revenue of a multi-billion-naira business, tripling profits and creating over 300 new jobs – while raising a family and mentoring thousands of women through her Uncommon Woman Movement.

Drawing on more than 20 years of executive leadership, Iphie shares practical insights on building high-performing teams, navigating major career transitions, making bold decisions under uncertainty, and integrating faith into everyday leadership. Far from replacing sound judgement, she explains how faith sharpens discernment, strengthens decision-making, and provides the courage to pursue opportunities others might avoid.

Whether you're leading an organisation, navigating your next career move, or seeking to align professional success with a deeper sense of purpose, this conversation offers a compelling perspective on what it means to lead with both excellence and conviction.
13 Jul English South Africa Business · Christianity

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