Titi Oyinsan Sits down with the author of the book "The Magic of Emotional Intelligence" Abiola ‘Champ’ Salami. He is a World-class Performance Coach committed to raising world-class leaders and improving the productive capacity and brand perception of organizations and governments. He is an alumnus of Harvard University, Lagos Business School, and the American Government's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
His commitment to workforce productivity, youth, and women empowerment as well as leadership development led him to publishing books, audio, and visual content as well as designing and implementing capacity development programs towards achieving the relevant Sustainable Development Goals. He is the author of getting MAD! You can Make a Difference (Foreword by Dr. Christopher Kolade, CON), Who Says It's a Man's World (Foreword by Dr. Mo Abudu), and his latest work The MAGIC of Emotional Intelligence (Foreword by Prof. Dana H. Born of Harvard University).
Abiola has acquired over ten years experience of incorporate engagement and capacity development with signature interventions such as SPEAK like a CHAMPION – A Productive Communication Program; The MAGIC of Emotional Intelligence; From Boring TALES to Fantastic SALES – A Selling and Relationship Management Program; Improving Team Performance – A Productivity and Synergy Activation Program; Inspiring Attitudinal Improvement – A Performance Improvement Program, Developing Executive Presence – An Image/Perception Enhancement Program; and Xceptional Leadership – A Comprehensive Leadership Development Program. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Abiola championed a campaign that reached over 1 million people in Handling Panic in the Wake of Coronavirus. He also released a free eBook on How to Enjoy Sound Emotional & Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Abiola was announced in the United Nations-supported top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent class of 2020 upon the opening of the United Nations 75th General Assembly. Abiola was also recognized as one of Africa's Most Influential Coaching Leaders by the duo of African Leadership Awards and World HRD Congress. He prefers to impact and influence by adopting a practical approach replete with vivid stories and experiences. When he is not delivering talks and coaching Champions, he spends time reading and playing the piano, and acting on the screen. You can connect with him @abiolachamp on all social media platforms.