Episode 16

Ep.016 ft. Nneoma Chiakwelu - Softness, Strategy and Self Belief: Resilience, Career Shifts & Leadership with Compassion

Published on: 27th November, 2025

In this standout episode of The LeadHer Shift Podcast, Alian Ollivierre sits down with HR professional and career coach Nneoma Chiakwelu for a soul-nourishing conversation about redefining leadership on your own terms.

Together, they explore:

  1. What it means to lead with “soft structured success”?
  2. The difference between being strong and being resilient
  3. How working in construction and tech shaped Nneoma’s leadership philosophy
  4. Building a life (and career) rooted in self-awareness, faith, and feminine power

Nneoma’s journey — from Nigeria to Canada, from HR to podcasting — is a masterclass in navigating identity, ambition, and divine timing. Whether you’re at a crossroads in your career or simply tired of performing toughness to succeed, this conversation is for you.

💬 “Softness does not excuse action. It just means you’re moving with intention.”

🎧 Listen now to reclaim the kind of leadership that doesn’t burn you out — it builds you up.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share.

Your leadership matters. And so does your softness.

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About the Podcast

The LeadHer Shift w/ Alian Ollivierre
Women Leading and Achieving Success in Life and Business
The LeadHer Shift Podcast is a series featuring dynamic women, their experiences, and insights in real conversations.

These are women of all demographics, experience levels, and cultures, who have, in their own ways, accomplished or been challenged by some form of leadership role in their lives or careers.

Hosted by Alian Ollivierre, Founder of The LeadHer Shift Network and Coaching Framework.