About Me - Nkem Offonabo

My name is Nkem Offonabo
I am THE HARMONISER™

Africa’s Premier Work-Life Harmony Coach. A purpose-driven woman on a mission to help BUSY, OVERWHELMED and BURNED-OUT professionals and executives live MEANINGFUL, WHOLESOME, and PRODUCTIVE lives, across the critical areas of life to achieve WORK-LIFE HARMONY.

A graduate in Psychology and a Special Executive Management Programme (SEMP) MBA from the Metropolitan School of Business and Management, United Kingdom (UK), I am a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRi®️) from the Society of Human Resources Management, United States of America (USA) and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM), Nigeria, bringing almost 2 decades of professional experience in Human Resources, Product and Business Development in the Financial Services, Consulting and Investment Management industries.

I am a certified Integrative Coach and Behavioral Change Therapist; an alumnus of Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy (OLCA) with certificate in Life Coaching, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Life Design and Mastery, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Matrix Re-imprinting.

I am the Founder and CEO of The Work-Life Organisation Global Ltd, a Human Capital and Organizational Transformation Consultancy, where I have worked with leading organizations such as Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa Fintech Foundry by Access Bank, Alpha by Union Bank Plc, Oriental Energy Resources Limited, Mabon Limited, Windek Energy, Regxta, ESPartners and Mastercard Foundation, The Covenant Nation, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), HerVest, L’Avyanna, WIMBIZ and others, to transform workplace culture, leadership excellence and business growth. These organizations are beginning to see a spike in employee wellbeing, performance, productivity, and overall organizational profitability.

I am the author of the bestselling book, The Harmonised Life, a Personal Leadership and Organisational Transformation book, written for busy professionals and executives who are burned out and unable to prioritise but wants to take charge of their personal and professional realities to achieve optimum performance, productivity, and profitability. It is also written for organisations that want to build a GREAT PLACE TO WORK – a healthier and wealthier workplace where people and business thrive. The book is available for purchase via Amazon, Rovingheights and my website.

I provide Individual and Group Coaching, Mentorship, and Accountability programs to professionals and executives seeking to achieve work-life harmony and personal transformation through The Harmonised Life Academy.

I launched a quarterly book reading and networking event titled The Sip and Read Experience in 2021. This initiative connects like-minded individuals committed to living a life of harmony while building an empowering community of book readers. The event has had three successful outings—two in Lagos and one in Abuja—with over 40 attendees at each session. Plans are underway to expand this initiative to other cities in Nigeria and globally, further extending the book’s influence and fostering a global community dedicated to harmony and productivity. In April 2019, I launched Work-Life Conversations, a seasonal offline meetup conceived as a critical mental, emotional, and social community for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives to address the growing challenges faced by professionals seeking work-life balance and holistic well-being.

My contributions to People, Culture and Leadership have earned me accolades, such as Excellence in Employee Engagement and Experience Award at the HR Excellence Award (2024), Thought Leadership Award, Transformational Leadership and Meritorious Service Award by Association of Elite Human Resource Professionals (2021 – 2023). I have been recognition as a Top 100 Career Women in Africa by Ascent (2023), Top 40 HR Leaders & Innovators in Nigeria by PeopleHum (2021), and Top 50 Leading Ladies in Corporate Nigeria by Leading Ladies Africa (2020), Top 100 Social Media Influencers for social good and positive impact by Social Good for Africa (2020). Featured on notable platforms including The Guardian, BusinessDay, Vanguard, TVC Communication, The Power Women Network, PlusTV Africa, She Leads Africa, amongst others, sharing insights on Work-Life Harmony, Energy, Time and Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, and Organizational Transformation.

My commitment to empowering others extends to my role as a mentor to emerging female leaders through the LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator Programme (2024) and Leading Ladies Africa (LLA) Career Acceleration and Mentorship Programme (2021). I currently serve in leadership positions for various non-profit organizations, including Raising Women Initiative where I currently serve as Board Chair and Member of Board of Trustees, served as Vice Chairperson, Coaching, Mentoring and Counselling (CMCC) of the Association of Elites Human Resources Professionals (AEHRP) and board member, Biodun and Ibikunle Foundation.