Dr. Louisa Akaiso Changing Africa One Tribe At A Time

You are multifaceted and multidimensional, how are you able to define your many parts?

Well, I am a lady who is driven by a desire to make a difference in people’s lives and see them reach their full potential, and I take advantage of every opportunity to do so. In my life, I’ve learned that you can’t tackle a lot of problems until you consistently build capacity. When it comes to reaching your full potential, you need to develop your leadership capacity, learn emotional management, image building and presence, and so many other things, which is why I try to be multi-dimensional. And at the heart of it all is a desire to assist individuals and organizations in reaching their greatest potential and transcending the ordinary.

What does being a civility leader and trainer entail?

A civility leader is someone who, first and foremost, embodies the virtues of respect, politeness, and courtesy and actively assists others in developing these virtues in themselves through coaching and training. It all starts with you, as a civility leader and trainer. We have many trained Civility leaders who are committed to spreading this message since it is something the world really needs right now, and I am grateful to be working on this with one of my Mentors, Dr. Clyde Rivers.

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How are you empowering women and girls to drive change and develop leadership platforms using civility?

Oh, this is a question I always enjoy answering. Women and girls, you see, are the ideal vehicles for spreading the message of civility. The African Woman, in particular, is a natural peacemaker, caregiver, and lover. I’ve always been interested in women’s empowerment, but my desire for the African girl and woman has recently grown stronger. An empowered African woman in economic and political leadership recognizes the value of treating others with honor, courtesy, and respect in order to influence them for good. This is why I started the Women Who Win Africa organization.

With over 15 years of practice, empowering people, how has your experiences shaped you and your work?

Wow! It has shaped me in several ways. 15 years of actively undertaking this work has not been easy, but it has also been enjoyable. It has helped me appreciate the blessings I have in my husband and children more. With my frequent travel and several meetings every day, all I’ve had from them has been support, which not many women in this field have, so I don’t want to take that for granted. In addition, I’ve realized that there is still work to be done. The harvest is plenty, but laborers are few. That is why my current focus is on training leaders who will train other leaders. In addition, I am involved throughout strategic partnerships with local and international organizations in Africa and around the world. God has recently directed my attention to the empowerment of African women. You know how you’ve been involved in so many things for so long, but suddenly God stops you and gives you a new direction with a whole new plan; that’s where I’m at right now.

You run a women-focused organisation that advances development and transformation in Africa, how are you achieving your aim?

It’s been success after success. As I have stated, our primary goal is to train and support women to make meaningful change in Africa.