At 52, when many professionals might be thinking about slowing down, Bola Matel-Okoh began another chapter of her career.

After decades spent working across law, banking, financial services, real estate and board governance in Nigeria and the United States, Matel-Okoh became an Executive Coach.

It was not a career reset so much as a realisation. She had spent years watching talented women do everything they were told would lead to success. She had spent years watching talented women do everything they were told would lead to success.

They worked hard, delivered results and climbed into senior positions, yet many still struggled with the things that mattered behind the scenes, like confidence, executive presence, influence, navigating power and finding the courage to speak up.

Matel-Okoh recognised some of those struggles because she had experienced them herself.