👋 Hey, I'm Wamide.
I’m a corporate leader with 12+ years of experience building and leading teams across tech, energy, and consulting in Africa and Europe. I help mindful professionals find flow and alignment in their lives and careers - whether that means a career pivot, a bold next move, or a life-changing reset.
Been coaching and writing here since 2022 (see old posts).
So if you’re ready to build a career that feels as good on the inside as it looks on paper, you’re in the right place.
A bit more about me…
I’ve had quite the career journey.
Frontend Developer → Management Consultant → Operations Manager → Business Transformation Manager → Growth & Partnerships Director.
I switched career paths five times before I turned 30.
I landed my first job as a frontend developer at Jumia in 2013. A year later, I pivoted into IT audit and then consulting at PwC, followed by a career break to pursue an MBA in 2018. After my MBA, I joined a supply chain startup to lead business operations, moved to an energy servicing company to head their strategy and business transformation team, and today, I work in growth and partnerships at a fast-growing tech startup.
Fun fact: my current role is the longest I’ve stayed anywhere - 3 years and counting.
At first, every transition felt confusing. I thought I always needed to start over or feared I wouldn’t thrive in new fields since I hadn’t “paid my dues” in them. But 5 years into my career, I had an epiphany: with each move, I gained clarity and a stronger sense of alignment. I began to trust my ability to navigate unknowns and make unconventional transitions.
Now, I help others do the same.
Through coaching, community, and content, I’ve helped 100+ coaching clients find clarity, flow, and alignment in their work and life. My digital resources have been downloaded 300+ times, I’ve spoken at 25+ events, and I continue to champion gender equity as a non-profit founder at CAWSTEM - helping early-career African women in STEM kickstart their careers with clarity and confidence.
What’s OnGrowth& with Wamide?
I believe in building careers that not only pay well but also feel meaningful - careers that fit your life, not the other way around.
Through OnGrowth&, I help mindful professionals stop settling, find inner alignment, and make bold career and life moves - so they can do work they love and live fully.
This is a newsletter for anyone looking to redefine their outlook on work and life and create true work-life alignment. I write about:
Career growth and career transitions
Finding and creating flow in your work and life
Leading authentically and intentionally in your career
Building resilience through personal growth
Leadership and managing people with empathy
Navigating conflict at work with clarity and confidence
Managing personal finances as a professional
…and so much more.
Who is this for?
👉 Those who feel stuck and want to pivot
👉 Those navigating career transitions or leadership challenges
👉 Those managing difficult career and life decisions
👉 Those ready to grow with intention and authenticity
👉 Those ready to build a life and career aligned with their values
When will you get it?
One email, every Monday at 9am ish. Entirely free!
What everyone’s saying
“Wamide, I don't know how you do it, but your vulnerability floors me. I read your newsletter with bated breath because I know it will 'catch'. It's intense and real and just cuts right to it. Thank you for sharing. I don't know why you do, share so deeply I mean but I am one of those it resonates with. Thank you. Thank you for 'How to resolve work place conflicts'. I have been a manager for 3 years but I needed the reminder to choose my fight'. Thank you for 'Finding Self'. It was a long read but it was so worth it.” - Temilade
“Just read your latest newsletter. You literally read my mind before sending it out. Loved it, and will read more of them you send my way. From X to LinkedIn, lol. I'm a stalker at this point.” - Precious
“Thank you so much, Wamide. I believe this was meant for me. The past months have not been easy. Especially going through heartbreak and career stuck at the same time. I have been putting in actions but I don't think I do enough. There is more to what I can do. I will put all you've said into play and watch my growth.” - Peace
“I loveeeee your newsletter and can't wait to read more.” - Hauwa
“Thank you for sharing this! I've been going through this phase....the phase of "after finishing university what's next". Although I have a job as an event assistant, which I got in final year because I needed extra cash....But I see myself wanting more, questioning myself a lot, applying for jobs desperately amongst other things. I really love this audio you shared. Helps me take growth seriously - in-between checking and balancing my emotions. Thank you 💗.” - Olanike
“Wow, thank you for this! It legit couldn’t have popped on my feed at a better time 😅” - Nathaniel
