IFEOMA O.E. WILLIAMS
PRINCIPAL, THE CIVILITY INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
[Formerly known as THE CEREBRAL LEMON COMPANY LTD].
MARSHALL GOLDSMITH CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP COACH
Ifeoma is the 21st century “GLOCAL” EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND IMAGE ENHANCEMENT COACH.
A lawyer by training, Ifeoma practiced law in two of Nigeria’s leading law firms; Aluko & Oyebode and Strachan Partners, before becoming a certified image consultant from the prestigious Aston and Hayes Image Consultancy in London. Ifeoma is one of Nigeria’s pioneer image consultants and personal brand development coaches, qualifying as the 2nd ever certified image consultant in Nigeria. She is now a certified coach with the world’s no. 1 Leadership thinker and executive coaching organization- Marshall Goldsmith.
Ifeoma’s skill-set is diverse, all encompassing and impactful. She has held various management and leadership roles in the legal, media, fashion, public relations and communications spheres in Africa. Ifeoma helps take you to your next level individually or within an organization. Training, teaching and coaching individuals and teams, as well as consulting for organisations is her purpose.
She is a renowned public speaker and her passion for the development, enhancement and successful projection of ‘PEOPLE AND CORPORATE BRANDS’, whilst harnessing individual potential to its fullest, has been seen and felt in the various successful seminars, workshops, training and speaking engagements she has held across Africa.
Ifeoma describes her career as honing the “A. B. C.” of life that ultimately determines your place, impact and significance in your chosen sphere of influence; Appearance, Behaviour, Communication.
Ifeoma’s current focus is corporate training for government and private sector organisations on a wide range of subjects from Ethics and Compliance, Civility and Etiquette, Governance and Leadership to Executive presence and coaching. Her clients include the Nigerian Communications commission, PENCOM, Nigerian Export Promotion council, Abuja Leasing company and more. She is an executive and life coach to many notable entrepreneurs and corporate captains of industry. Ifeoma hosts many online and on the ground free coaching and image enhancement events for young and aspiring female entrepreneurs.
Ifeoma possesses solid leadership and management skills, and has built top-performing teams. She served as country manager for Viacom International Media networks, the largest media company in the world for over 5years. Viacom boasts of channels such as MTV, MTV BASE, NICKELODEON, COMEDY CENTRAL, VH1, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, BET and more in its stable. She led the team that won the most recent promax award for the most successful youth TV promotional campaign for MTV Base Nigeria VJ Search 2016.
Ifeoma was the fashion editor of Genevieve Magazine, and has styled numerous local and international fashion shows. She has served as fashion and communications consultant to various persons and organizations and persons of repute including: Mo Abudu on Moments with Mo, Deola Sagoe, amongst others. She is the author of a total image and style book titled ‘SAKO’, soon to be released.
Her other unpublished works include; “Lights, Camera, Fashion!” and Africa’s Best Dressed List.
She believes that a positive attitude and the right communication is the main catalyst for a successful coexistence and therefore, life.
Ifeoma seeks, thinks and proffers solutions. She Equips and empowers individuals to be the best version of themselves. In a nutshell, she helps you put your best foot forward!!
………for her, effective communication is key!
- A lawyer, an accomplished Image enhancement, media, brands and communications expert. A public speaker of note across Africa. A seasoned trainer in diverse discourse; from personal branding and effective communications, to leadership, executive presence, etiquette, ethics and compliance. A leadership and executive coach
- Ifeoma is passionate about everything ‘woman’, personal growth, wholesomeness and general well being
