Electives - Crafting Your Why - A facilitated Session on Finding Your Why

What you will learn:

This session is a facilitated process leading individuals towards finding their WHY in order to build powerful stories, stronger connections, and communities, and to have a better understanding of oneself and others through the art of strategic storytelling.
Key Takeaways
Finding your why as well as where it fits within your other priorities and obligations.
Identify the multi-dimensional aspects or moment which makes us who we are. Trust me, it's not what you think.
Learn actionable skills on how to make authentic connections with your friends, colleagues, and even complete strangers.
Intended Audience
Sales professionals and managers
Corporate executives
HR professionals
Anyone trying to connect with clients in an authentic way while still being "you"
Nonprofit leaders

About the instructor:

AK Ikwuakor, also known as Coach AK, is a former world-ranked athlete, certified Executive Coach (PCC), accomplished entrepreneur, and corporate trainer who has worked with over 40,000 individuals across the globe to help them maximize performance on and off the field. With a passion for high performance coaching and team development, Coach AK has traveled to over 30 countries, working with a diverse range of clients, including professional athletes, coaches, celebrities, CEO's, and Fortune 100 employees. His ventures have spanned various industries, from sports diplomacy and fashion to virtual reality and business coaching.

Coach AK has collaborated with leading companies such as Google, Raymond James, UBS, and Biogen, and has been featured in major publications like Sports Illustrated and Women's Health. AK is currently the Executive Sales Coach Lead at Google leading global efforts in upskilling their 20,000+ sales and management team to compete in an ever changing competitive marketplace. AK is the host of the Podcast "Mornings w/ Coach AK," a morning podcast providing 5-minute motivational tips and tricks to start the day strong. 

In his free time, Coach AK enjoys rock climbing, standup comedy, and traveling with his partner Yasmin and their 10-year-old daughter Haiven. He is a passionate and dedicated coach, committed to helping his clients achieve their goals and reach their full potential.


Athletics
Former 4-Time All-American Track and Field Athlete (University of Oregon); Awarded Most Inspirational
Professional Track and Field Athlete; Nigerian National Record Holder (Top Ten World Ranking X2)
Coached over 25,000 athletes and coaches from around the world; World Record Holders
Certifications as Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Sports Performance Specialist, Functional Movement Screener
Coaching and Speaking
Over 10+ years of coaching experience
Worked with Google, Raymond James, UBS, Duke Basketball, Jimmy V Foundation (Scholar), Galderma, Oath, NYU, Phillips Exeter Academy, Biogen, The State Department, Dear World, WeWork, and Victims Affected by Terrorism
Inbound 2019 Encore presentation speaker
Educator and Administrator at Phillips Exeter Academy (Socratic Pedagogy) and the St Paul’s School
Currently training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Sales
Secured State Department government contracts
Conduct trainings on Strategic Storytelling to Influence Buying Decisions
Lead sales trainings and presentations in China. Consulting on positioning, lead generation and sales pipeline (Business Development)
Founded Empower2Play (https://vimeo.com/153692417)
Founded Executive Coaching Company (www.edsportconsutling.com)
Founded Fashion company for Athletes (www.eletestyles.com)
Traveled to 30+ countries
Media
Featured in Sports Illustrated, Nike, Yurbuds, Addicted2Success, Fox, The Doctors and was even a contestant on the show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader
Empower2Play company with US Government – VR – Media ((https://bit.ly/2Oj5HJg)
Been featured on several podcasts and publications. (https://bit.ly/2u1GVGW)
Published articles on mindset and entrepreneurship (https://bit.ly/37OGi1R)
Speaking reel: (https://youtu.be/vbxub6MyPGY)

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Suggested Length:90 min(Flexible)

# of Employees: Flexible

Delivery: Live via Zoom

Available Formats:

Interactive Workshop

What employees are saying:

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I was really impressed with how AK made every feel comfortable as he led discussions.
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I learned that everyone has their own journey they are walking and that is a wonderful tool to use when getting to know your team and creating trust and communication between each other.
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it gave me insight and a different perspective on how my colleagues have been molded by their life experiences.
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It pushed us to dig deep and really look at what matters most. AK was engaging and inspiring.
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This was a great chance to re-evaluate yourself and also interact with coworkers on a more intimate level!
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First, this helped me look deeper into who I am, and why I am the way I am. Second, it was so interesting to learn things about people that i've been talking to for years, but never knew. We're all different, but our company brings us all together.

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