Friday Shot | Issue 202 | 17th July 2026

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Strategic Alliance Spolight

START WITH WOW WITH HARRIS III THIS SEPTEMBER 17TH JULY 2026 #202

TODAY’S ISSUE 1: Past Event: The Gen Z Factor 2: EO Kenya Learning Calendar 2026 3: September Keynote Speaker - Harris III - Start with Wow. 4: From bean to brand - BTS with Ritesh Doshi 5: Ready.Set.EO! 6: MEPA / EO Accelerator Speaker Series

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE The aim this year is to share a wide range of partnerships, benefits and perks to give EO members more value, variety and make it a Wow Experience.

Top Tip: Open up the ‘Wow Deals Deck’ on a regular basis as it is continuously updated with the latest partnerships and benefits.

If you have any leads and ideas for partnerships, do reach out! strategic@eokenya.org

VIEW WOW DEALS HERE

DEAL SPOTLIGHT

SPECIAL EO OFFER: 10% discount for EO members *We usually quote fees based on scope and we would apply this discount on that proposal.

Services include: Expertise in corporate law, M&A, banking & finance, dispute resolution, and commercial litigation.

E-mail us: vruti.shah@bowmanslaw.com

Click here to see all the WOW Venues and Contact info for easy booking

LOCAL NEWS

Past Event: The Gen Z Factor

One of the biggest takeaways from our session with Sunny Bindra and the Gen Z panel was that Gen Z isn’t just our future workforce—they are our future customers.

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With over half of Kenya’s population under 20 and around 75% under 40, businesses will need to rethink how they market, sell and engage.

The next generation of consumers has grown up with technology, values authenticity, and communicates differently from previous generations.

The session also challenged many of the stereotypes about Gen Z. They are digital natives, independent thinkers and natural innovators. Rather than resisting their approach, we should embrace it by empowering them to drive digital transformation and AI adoption within our businesses.

As leaders, we need to communicate with clarity, explain the “why” behind our decisions, and align their purpose with our vision.

Gen Z values openness, honesty and regular feedback, and when given trust and direction, they can make an incredible impact.

The message was simple: Gen Z is not a “toxic generation”—they are our future. Our challenge is to bridge the gap between experience and innovation, combining the wisdom of previous generations with the fresh thinking that Gen Z brings.

By Shilan Zakharia - Learning Chair

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EO Kenya Learning Calendar 2026 Six months of sharpening the edge.

4th September 2026

Start With Wow

24th September 2026

Demystifying Strategy

6th October 2026

EOA Learning Day Strategy

With Harris III

With Sunny Bindra

Illusionist & storyteller

Author & strategy advisor

With

Time: 4:30pm – 8:15pm

Time: TBC

TBC

Location: TBC

Location: TBC

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30th October 2026

12th November 2026

Succession Planning With Africa Legal Network Law firm

Time: TBC Location: TBC

The Formula One of Human Performance With Brilliant Beyond Belief High-performance consultancy & coaching

Time: TBC Location: TBC

Dates and speakers may shift.

Full event details, timings and RSVP links will follow for each session.

Learning Days marked Accelerator form the 4-part EO Accelerator programme.

Location: TBC

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4th December 2026

Christmas Party Time: TBC Location: TBC

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Time: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

UPCOMING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Start With Wow

With Harris III Date: 4th September 2026 Time: 4:30pm – 8:15pm Location: TBC REGISTER NOW

This powerful evening explores how wonder, story, and leadership can unlock new ways of thinking, creating, and leading. Through his keynote, Harris will challenge members to

lead with “wow” before “how,” helping teams spark creativity, innovation, and possibility.

Members will also take part in a practical storytelling masterclass designed to help leaders communicate complex ideas simply, shift perspectives, and inspire meaningful change.

Join us for an unforgettable experience of magic, story, leadership, dinner, and connection.

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EO Kenya presents Start With Wow — a headline experience with Harris III, award-winning illusionist, bestselling author, storyOS™ creator, and one of the standout speakers from GLC 2026.

FROM BEAN TO BRAND What can a cup of coffee teach you about building a world-class business?

Ritesh Doshi

Owner and CEO of Spring Valley Coffee

Join Spring Valley Coffee’s owner and CEO, Ritesh Doshi, for an intimate behind-thescenes experience and discover the entrepreneurial journey behind one of Kenya’s most respected coffee brands.

21st August 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Spring Valley Coffee

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Exclusive Roastery Tour Experience the art and science of coffee roasting and learn what it takes to maintain quality from bean to cup.

Guided Coffee Tasting Sample a selection of coffees and discover what distinguishes exceptional coffee from the ordinary.

Boardroom Conversation Hear the real story behind building the business, navigating challenges, making difficult decisions and creating a lasting brand—followed by an open Q&A.

EO Accelerator Speaker Series

FY2026/2027

UPCOMING SPEAKER SERIES

Big Ideas. Real Impact. Better Business.

Join EO Accelerator for a powerful year of learning from world-class entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Live. Interactive. Relevant.

12

SPEAKER SESSIONS

1:15 HRS PER SESSION

EXCLUSIVE

LIVE

FOR EO AND EOA MEMBERS

ON ZOOM

4 PILLARS. 12 MONTHS. TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH. CASH

STRATEGY

PEOPLE

EXECUTION

Build financial strength and create sustainable value.

Think ahead. Position your business for longterm success.

Build high-performing teams and a strong leadership culture.

Turn strategy into action and accelerate results.

JUL - SEP 2026 | 3 SESSIONS

OCT - NOV 2026 | 2 SESSIONS

JAN - MAR 2027 | 3 SESSIONS

APR - JUN 2027 | 3 SESSIONS

FY2026/2027 SPEAKER LINE-UP PILLAR / QUARTER

Cash Q1

Strategy Q2

People Q3

Execution Q4

MONTH

DATE

TIME (SAST)

SPEAKER

SESSION TITLE

SESSION OVERVIEW

Jul

15

13:00–14:15

Bhavya Kalsi

From Invisible to Inevitable: The Brand, Marketing & Sales System That Takes You From $250K to $1M

Build a powerful brand, marketing and sales system that drives scalable revenue growth.

Aug

19

13:00–14:15

Dana Alhanbali

Say It So They Get It: How to Position Your Business With Clarity and Conviction

Position your business clearly and communicate with confidence that converts.

How to stay relentlessly relevant for your audience (clients/customers) to be top of mind so they think of you first.

Stay top-of-mind by consistently creating value and relevance for your audience.

Sep

16

13:00–14:15

Rich Mulholland

Oct

21

13:00–14:15

TBD

TBD

Details coming soon.

Nov

18

13:00–14:15

Saahil Mehta

What If Success Is Costing You More Than You Realize?

Discover the hidden cost of success and how to realign for what matters.

Jan

20

13:00–14:15

Kim Whitaker

Every founder exits. It’s either on your terms, or on a stretcher.

Prepare for your exit with intention and build a legacy, not an emergency escape.

Feb

17

13:00–14:15

Pieter Geldenhuys

WHO + Claude: Building a High-Performance Recruitment Engine

Use WHO + Claude to attract, assess and hire top talent consistently.

Mar

17

13:00–14:15

Avoiding the Apathy Trap — Help Nic your teams grow at the rate of Haralambous technology.

Apr

21

13:00–14:15

TBD

TBD

May

19

13:00–14:15

Dhiren Harchandani

Why Most Leadership Teams Don’t Execute (And It’s Not What You Think)

Understand the real reasons execution breaks down—and how to fix it.

Jun

15

13:00–14:15

Henri Holtzhausen

Book Your 6-Month Sabbatical! You Might Be the Bottleneck Holding Your Team Back from Executing

Step back to move forward. Lead better by giving your team the room to own execution.

Full speaker details and session topics will be shared monthly.

SAVE THE DATES. INVEST IN YOUR GROWTH

Keep your team engaged and future-ready in a fast-changing world.

Learn. Connect. Grow.Together.

GLOBAL NEWS

Upcoming MyEO Events MyEO Land Rover Adventure Scotland, Whisky & Castles 20th - 30th Sep 2026 Prepare to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through one of the most breathtaking regions on Earth—the Highlands of Scotland.

This is a land steeped in ancient history, dotted with formidable castles, and world-renowned as the legendary birthplace of whisky.

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Set sail 19–29 September 2026 aboard Aqua Blu for an exclusive 10-night EO adventure. Explore Bali and the Komodo Islands through diving, kayaking, hiking, and curated island experiences an unforgettable luxury expedition with fellow explorers.

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MyEO x Zero G 21 - 22 September 2026, Experience a once-in-a-lifetime MyEO adventure in Bordeaux from 21-22 September 2026, featuring a members conference and an exclusive Zero-G flight with astronaut-led experiments, real weightlessness, and rare insights into European space training.

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Bali and Komodo Islands Voyage 19th – 29th September 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

The power of your story 28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026 Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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2026 MEPA UNLEASHED

Master the Now. Shape What’s Next 1st – 2nd October 2026 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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MLS – MEPA Leadership Summit Untethered Leadership Lead with Presence 29th – 30th September 2026 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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EO Global Leadership Academy 2026 Where Leadership Deepens.

And Purpose Gets Clearer.

8th – 12th, December 2026 Location: Athens, Greece

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The EO Global Speakers Academy

UPCOMING EVENTS

South Asia RIE 2027 Location: Jaipur, India

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A shared pursuit of growth.

14th – 17th January 2027

Your Comms Team Anuj Radia

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