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SPEAKING

“A Voice That Moves People — and Organisations — to Action”

Olutope Olatilewa E. (Lady Topsie)
Global Business Strategist | AfCFTA Trade Advocate | Leadership Transformation | Keynote Speaker.

Lady Topsie brings over two decades of frontline experience in business transformation, leadership development, and African economic development to every stage she steps onto.

Lady Topsie has twenty years plus of experience in business transformation, AfCFTA trade strategy, and executive leadership development to bring to every step she takes on the speaking platform, having worked in all 54 countries on the continent and spoken at corporate summits, government forums, and leadership conferences.
She does not talk about what she has read or what others have told her to say. Rather, Lady Topsie talks about what she has lived and worked on in real markets with real stakes on the continent and in the world.

The room may be in Lagos, Nairobi, London, or Washington, and the audience may be in a boardroom, a summit, or a conference hall, but the mission is the same: to shift perspective, spark action, and make sure that everyone leaves better equipped to lead in a world that is not waiting for anyone to catch up.

A Vital Voices Fellow and Ashoka Changemakers Scholar, Lady Topsie is one of the most credible and sought-after voices on AfCFTA, women economic leadership, executive performance under pressure, and the future of African business in a borderless economy.

SPEAKING TOPICS.

1. The Future of African Business in a Borderless Economy
Africa is not emerging; it is arriving. In this talk, we’ll separate the noise and identify the real opportunities, the people building them, and the key things global business leaders should know right now to get on the right side of this change.

2. Women Leading Africa’s Next Chapter
The next chapter in African economic leadership has a unique voice, and it’s being written by women. Join this conversation to find out how women across the African continent are redefining the rules of business, policy, and communities – and what it takes to help this momentum grow and sustain.

3. AfCFTA: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know Now
 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the largest free trade agreement in the world by the number of countries participating. However, most business leaders do not know how to use it. In this session, we’ll break it down and explain to the audience what it means and what it can do – and get moving before the window closes.

4. Building a Business Without Boundaries — Entrepreneurship in the New World Order
The old rules of geography no longer apply. They never will again. This speech is designed to be delivered to entrepreneurs and business leaders willing to think beyond their zip code, build a business without borders, and compete on a global stage without sacrificing the very things that set us apart.

5. Leadership in Transition – How to Lead in a World Where Everything Is Changing
Disruption isn’t a season, it’s a landscape. This speech is a no-BS, unvarnished conversation about leadership in a world where the old rules don’t apply, and every decision has more consequence than ever before.

6. The Changemaker Mindset – Turning Vision into Systemic Impact
Ideas are everywhere, but execution to actually change the system? That’s a different story altogether. This speech examines the thinking, decision-making, and discipline of leaders who don’t merely react to the world – we change it.

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Whatever the format – keynotes, panels, executive sessions, or conferences – let’s discuss what your audience needs and create something that meets the mark.

  • Keynote Address (45–90 minutes)
  • Panel Moderator or Discussant Conference Workshop (Half-day or full-day)
  • Corporate Event Facilitator Virtual Keynote / Webinar Speaker
  • Onilne Event
  • Interview or Talk-shows

Get to Know Me More
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Past Speaking Engagements

  • 2025 –  Future Forward
    Topic: The Changemaker Mindset – Turning Vision into Systemic Impact
  • 2024 – Africa is Rising
    Topic: Leadership in Transition – How to Lead When Everything Is Changing
  • 2023 – Global Entrepreneurship Summit
    Topic: Building a Business Without Boundaries: Entrepreneurship in the New World Order
  • 2022 – Yali Network Event
    Topic: AfCFTA: What Every Business Leader Should Know
  • 2021 – African ChangeMakers Women Network
    Topic: Women Leading Africa’s Next Chapter
  • 2020 – African ChangeMakers Initiative 
    Topic: The Future of African Business in a Borderless Economy           
  • 2015
    • Hepzibah Youth Summit, Generation Next, Lagos, Nigeria
      Speaker on Entrepreneurship
  • 2014
    • Global Entrepreneurship Week, Lagos, Nigeria
      Speaker, Women Entrepreneurship Day(WED)-Nigeria
    • MyAfricaStart-Up, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
      Ampion Venture Bus (Ampioneer 2014), Business Idea Pitching.
    • Entrepreneurship & Innovation Seminars, Lagos, Nigeria
      Regular Speakers on Various Topics
    • Lunch With Entrepreneurs, Lagos, Nigeria
      Leveraging LinkedIn for Business & Career Success.
    • Empowerment Breakfast, Lagos, Nigeria
      Leveraging Social Media to Hire, Get Hired or Get Fired.
    • Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship (WOWe), Lagos, Nigeria
      Entering new markets with online solutions

    2013

    • NigeriaCom, Lagos Nigeria
      How is Social Media Shaping Corporate Communication? The age of personalization is upon us.
    • British School of Project Management, Lagos, Nigeria
      – Mentoring and Coaching for Leadership Performance
      – Entrepreneurs SAY NO TO FAILURE. Preventing the failed Entrepreneur Syndrome; guaranteeing your success with Project Management.
    • Project Management for Nigeria Radio Program

              Presentation: Project Management & Entrepreneurship

    • Social Media Week, Lagos, Nigeria
      Social Media Unleashes The Girl Effect: Mobilize! Social Media for Social Change

    2012

    • West Africa Business School, Lagos, Nigeria
      Mentoring and Coaching for Leadership Performance.

    2011

    • Online International Virtual Assistants Convention, Online Event, Global
      Presentation:Fostering Social Enterprise within Virtual Assistant Industry.
    • Global Virtual Assistants Week, Online Event, Global
      Presentation Theme: Virtual Assistance for you! Educating SME’s on the benefits of Virtual Assistance.

    2010

    • Online International Virtual Assistants Convention, Online Event, Global
      Sponsor Presentation: Presenting African Virtual Assistants (AfricanVA) to Virtual Assistants (VA) industry & Putting Africa VAs on the Map.
      Presentation: How To A Business Proposal With Confident, While Addressing Clients Business Needs.
    • VAvirtuoso Seminar Series by VAnetworking — Online Event, Global
      Presentation: How To A Business Proposal With Confident, While Addressing Clients Business Needs


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