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LEAD FACILITATOR
Dr. Angela Gichaga
MD, MPH
English, KiSwahili and French *1
Angela is a global executive coach with the Global Coaches Network based in Nairobi, Kenya.
She has experience working across civil service, consulting, NGOs and academia, she understands the value of good leadership and the nuances in skills and approaches across these different sectors.
Angela has held leadership positions in government, leading large teams in operational excellence and is now the CEO of a global health advisory firm for developing country governments.
She firmly believes that performance can be optimized in any sector and organization by increasing self-awareness, challenging limiting beliefs and supporting a “can do” mindset in leaders and teams.
- AWARDS
Australian Leadership Awards for Africa (2012)
President Obama’s Mandela Washington Fellowship (2014)
Fortune's World Greatest Leaders (2018)
Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellow (2019)
Schwab Foundation Social Innovator (2024)
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EDUCATION
- EDUCATION
Bachelor of Medicine (Kenya)
Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Masters in Health Economics & Policy (Australia)
Fellowship in Public Sector Management (USA)
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AFFILIATIONS
- AFFILIATIONS
Certified Executive Coach - International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Certified Executive Coach - Academy of Executive Coaching European Mentoring and Coaching Council {EMCC}
Accredited Award in Coach Training {AACT}
Association for Professional Executive Coaching and Supervision (APECS)
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CERTIFICATIONS
- CERTIFICATIONS
The International Coach Federation
The Academy of Executive Coaching
International Health Economics Association
The Kenya Medical Association
As a leader, Angela brings a global perspective to coaching, having studied, lived and/or (traveled for) work(ed) in 5 out of the 7 continents. Her experiences and exposure add value to her intercultural coaching and support of leaders transitioning to global roles. As a mentor and coach, she has supported the human capital development and performance of high potential leaders for years. Being a young African woman on a global stage, she’s particularly keen to increase the visibility of women and young people on global platforms, especially of those from the global south.
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COACHING PHILOSOPHY
- COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Angela believes that coaching is a great avenue to optimize potential and performance. Given that human beings are whole, capable and resourceful, her approach to coaching is based on deep reflection and tapping into intrinsic abilities and experiences. Leaders’ today are constantly bombarded with information and action-oriented requests: they rarely get sufficient time to pause and reflect.
With increased access to information and skills, the role of leaders, in organizations and government, continues to evolve and leaders require increased agility in switching between these roles. Angela’s goal is to provide sufficient safety and permission in the coaching journey for exploration and vulnerability, while acting as a mirror and/or sounding board.
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COACHING PERFORMANCE TRACK RECORD
- COACHING PERFORMANCE TRACK RECORD
Engaged by one of the top 3 Global foundations through one of the top Leadership Institute in Africa to coach the top Africa-based scientists from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. These scientists are at tipping points in their careers. The aim is to accelerate their career paths to become innovative and transformative scientific leaders that influence policy and development.
Senior leader in one of the top 5 Global foundations.
Senior leader in an investment firm for high-net-worth individuals in Africa.
Senior leader at one of the top 10 largest telecommunications companies in Africa. Coached him to develop competencies in inspiring his team to focus on impact beyond profits
Senior leader at one of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies, by market capitalization. Coaching her to lead effectively in a multi-cultural environment, as she transitions from an African role to a regional role covering Middle East and parts of Asia
Senior leaders in African governments on how to be more effective leaders in low performing systems of governance Coaching Areas of Expertise
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
As CEO of the Financing Alliance for Health, a global health organization advising African governments on their primary healthcare financing strategies. In partnership, focused >US$120 Million across 17+ countries. Increased the organization’s cumulative funding by 23X
As a District Medical Officer of Health for the Government of Kenya, oversaw ~25 health facilities with a team of ~150 multi-disciplinary staff. Approximately doubled the district hospital revenue during my tenure
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