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The Leadership RevoltConvo 15 | Leading Through Chaos: 5 Strategies to Stay Grounded, Focused, and ImpactfulIn this powerful episode of The Leadership Revolt, Nkoyo Effiong Lewis explores what it means to lead through uncertainty and disruption. Using the principles of chaos theory, she shares five transformative strategies to help leaders stay grounded, focused, and impactful, even in turbulent times.
From defining your values to building coalitions and prioritizing rest, Nkoyo’s insights will empower you to take intentional steps that create lasting ripple effects in your organization and community. This episode is a rallying call for leaders who refuse to be overwhelmed by chaos and instead use it as an opportunity to in...2025-01-2730 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 14 | Recover, Reset, Reclaim: The Leadership Blueprint for 2025As we step into 2025, it’s time to reflect on the lessons of 2024 and prepare to lead with renewed purpose and resilience. In this episode of Leadership Revolt, I introduce the ‘Rebound Roadmap’—a practical framework for navigating change, recovering from disruptions, and building momentum.
We’ll explore why recognizing emotions, reconnecting with core values, and prioritizing structured rest are essential for leaders aiming to foster resilience within themselves and their organizations. This is about more than just recovery—it’s about recalibrating for bold leadership in the year ahead.
If you’re re...2025-01-0635 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 13 | Bold Leadership in 2025: Mindset, Clarity, and Courage to Thrive Through ChangeWhat keeps you grounded when the world feels uncertain? How do you stay focused, inspired and impactful in the face of constant change? In this episode of The Leadership Revolt, Nkoyo Effiong Lewis offers five grounding forces to lead audaciously in social uncertainty. The answers may surprise you.
Join Nkoyo as she explores the anchors that steady visionary leaders and fuel their courage to disrupt the status quo. From navigating challenges to inspiring action, this conversation will equip you to lead with purpose and conviction in a rapidly evolving world.
Are you ready to discover t...2024-12-3012 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 12 | The Courage to Lead Systemic Change Pt. 2In this episode of The Leadership Revolt, Nkoyo Effiong Lewis dives into what it takes to lead with boldness and clarity. She unpacks the power of having a clear vision backed by strong systems, showing how strategic oversight and intentional leadership can turn big ideas into sustainable impact. You’ll learn how to align organizational culture with goals, make fearless decisions, and build a foundation that supports long-term success. If you’re a leader looking to drive change, inspire your team, and navigate the future of leadership with confidence, this episode is a must-listen.
Chap...2024-12-1625 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 11 | The Courage to Lead Systemic Change: Balancing Vision and StructureReady to shake the table of leadership?
In this episode of Leadership Revolt, we’re diving deep into a side of leadership that doesn’t always get the spotlight: the power of systems and structures. Because let’s be real—big ideas and bold visions are amazing, but if the foundation is shaky, the whole thing can come crashing down.
Meet Maya—a hypothetical nonprofit leader whose story might just hit close to home. She had the vision, the passion, and the drive. But without the right governance and compliance in place, her impact didn’t stand a cha...2024-11-2525 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 10 | Rest: The Secret Weapon for Effective LeadershipOn this episode of The Leadership Revolt, we’re flipping the script on rest. Yep, rest. That thing we often treat like a reward instead of the power move it truly is. I’m diving into why rest isn’t some luxury reserved for when you’ve “earned it”—it’s a straight-up leadership strategy.
I’ll share personal stories, drop some science (because, you know, facts matter), and get real about how rest fuels your creativity, resilience, and ability to show up fully for the work that matters. We’ll unpack the myths about rest—like the...2024-11-1834 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 9 | After the Vote: Navigating Leadership with Focus, Resolve, and ClarityIn this episode of The Leadership Revolt, you’re invited to explore the complexities of Black women’s leadership in today’s political landscape with host, Nkoyo Effiong Lewis.
Fresh off the recent elections, Nkoyo unpacks how focus, agency, and community serve as essential tools to navigate the challenges Black women leaders face. She also introduces you to the power of rest and resolve as radical acts against systemic distractions and burnout. In sharing her own rebranding journey, Nkoyo reveals why clarity and intentionality are crucial for impactful leadership. Ready to redirect your energy and strengthen your influe...2024-11-1123 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 8 | Lead Boldly Through Chaos: Stop Playing Safe and Start Thriving in UncertaintyIn this raw and unfiltered episode, Nkoyo Effiong Lewis breaks down what it really means to lead when the unexpected hits, like having to cancel a major conference just hours before it kicks off. For leaders who are fed up with outdated leadership fluff, Nkoyo shares real-world strategies to take control of chaos with guts and grace. She’ll show you how to cultivate emotional resilience, ditch perfectionism, and leverage adaptability as your secret weapon to move forward confidently—no matter what’s thrown at you.
If you’re ready to ditch the status quo and...2024-10-2840 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 7 | Breaking the Money Taboo: How Millennial Women Can Lead and Succeed FinanciallyIn this powerful episode, Nkoyo Effiong Lewis dives deep into a conversation that every woman leader needs to have—money, power, and breaking free from financial limitations. Nkoyo boldly addresses women's economic challenges, from the gender pay gap to the systemic barriers keeping us from building wealth. It’s time we stop tiptoeing around these issues and start taking control.
Nkoyo shares her no-nonsense approach to setting audacious financial goals, rewiring our money mindsets, and confronting our emotional ties to money. You’ll hear how women in leadership—especially those running nonprofits—can break free from...2024-10-2136 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 6 | Productivity Unscripted: The New Leadership DilemmaIn this thought-provoking episode, we tackle the pressing questions around productivity, AI, and the future of work. As AI technology reshapes industries, leaders are faced with a critical dilemma: Should we prioritize efficiency or protect human employment? Nkoyo unpacks the tension between technological advancement and ethical innovation, highlighting the impact on hourly workers, inequality, and the shifting role of leadership.
Join Nkoyo as she explores the societal obsession with productivity and challenges the narrative that more efficiency always equals better outcomes. From the rise of AI to the growing need for government regulation and...2024-09-2439 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 5 | Not All "Concepts of a Plan" Are Created EqualAre you navigating leadership in a space where expectations are higher but support is hard to find?
As women in leadership, we're often expected to show up with flawless, fully-baked plans while others get by with just an idea. In this solo convo, I’m breaking down how to shift that narrative and lead with confidence—even if you’re starting with just a concept of a plan. I’ll share my personal journey of overcoming perfectionism, launching my law practice and podcast without waiting for everything to be “perfect,” and the power of taking bold...2024-09-1630 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 4 | The Beginner's Edge: Power, Leadership & ImpactAre you ready to rethink how power is shared within your organization?
In this episode of Nkoyo Unscripted, we challenge leaders to embrace the power of being a “beginner,” using continuous learning to fuel leadership growth. Through personal stories of parenting, we illustrate how power dynamics play out and why leaders must stop hoarding knowledge and control.
This convo also emphasizes the importance of partnering with communities to create real impact, and closes with a passionate call for common-sense gun reform, urging leaders to prioritize safety and justice.
Join us for this bold conv...2024-09-0930 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 3 | Leadership Unscripted - Tapping Into Joy, Energy, and Purpose for Lasting ChangeWhat if the secret to driving real, lasting change isn’t just strategy but the emotional energy you bring to the table? In this leadership conversation, we explore the often-ignored power of emotions in leadership, revealing how joy and high-vibration energy can be the game-changers you’ve been missing.
Join me on a journey from the courtroom to the boardroom, unpacking the political nature of law with landmark cases like Brown v. Board. But it doesn’t stop there. We dive into the heart of leadership—where culture, purpose, and professionalism collide—and discover how collaboration and emotional...2024-08-2627 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 2 | Accountability Unscripted: The Secret to Being & Choosing Better LeadersWhat if everything you thought you knew about accountability was... dead wrong?
Buckle up for another unscripted, unfiltered conversation that's about to flip the script on leadership. We're tipping our toe into the accountability rabbit hole, and trust me, it's not what you think.
In this thought-provoking convo, we're challenging the status quo and asking the tough questions:
Is our definition of accountability holding us back?
Are we choosing leaders all wrong?
Could personal growth be the secret sauce of exceptional leadership?
Get ready to explore why 'owning it' might be the most...2024-08-1917 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 1: The Audacity of UnscriptingAre you ready to shake things up? Dive into the first-ever episode of "Nkoyo Unscripted" – where you'll join me in keeping it real about the challenges facing our communities and how you can create real change.
In this kickoff, you'll explore the hot topics of education and the future of work. Face it – your world is changing fast, and you need to be ready. You'll learn about resilience, adaptability, and how to thrive in a world that's more connected and automated than ever.
I'm not here for business as usual, and neither should you be. You...2024-08-1215 minThe Leadership RevoltConvo 0: Welcome to Nkoyo UnscriptedStep into the world of unfiltered insights and audacious ideas. In this trailer, host Nkoyo introduces you to a podcast that defies expectations. Get a taste of the thought-provoking discussions on law, leadership, and learning that await. From AI in courtrooms to reimagining education, Nkoyo Unscripted promises to challenge your thinking and inspire bold action. Tune in and prepare to unscript your approach to the issues shaping our future."
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Where The Party At?88 | Who Runs Atlanta: Nkoyo Effiong Lewis (APS Candidate) PT 2Who Runs Atlanta: Atlanta Public School Board Edition Pt. 2 -Nkoyo Effiong Lewis At-Large Seat 9 *Nkoyo Effiong Lewis is an innovative problem-solver who advocates unapologetically for excellence and equity in our schools. A dedicated champion of education, Nkoyo has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of students in Atlanta and beyond. With nearly two decades of experience in the education sector, she has a proven track record of getting results as a classroom teacher, a coach for K-12 teachers, an education attorney, and a parent supporting her own child matriculating through Atlanta Public Schools. She brings a deep...2023-10-2842 min
The Intersection HubS03E11 - Nkoyo Effiong – LewsDid you know that over 90,000 hours or one third of your life is spent working. What would the world look like if we had a different viewpoint around what work is or should be?
Our guest today Nkoyo Effiong-Lewis will be the first one to tell you that careers are not linear.
Nkoyo-Ene is a national speaker, advocate, strategist, and systems leader on a mission to revolutionize the world of work…one leader at a time.
An educator at heart and attorney by training, Nkoyo speaks & consults at the intersection of purpose, power, and...2022-12-0549 min