AK Ikwuakor | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

AK is the current Executive Coach Lead for Google as well as a former three time All - American track and field runner and professional athlete from the University Oregon. He's a serial entrepreneur, corporate trainer and recent author of "The Next Right Move: Starting Strong to Being the Who You Want To Be" (Legacy Launch Pad, April 2023).

Coach AK has worked with companies and groups such as Duke Basketball, The State Department, Raymond James, WeWork, RBS, Engel Volkers, Harvard University, Phillips Exeter Academy, and over 100 other brands. He leads over 75 corporate trainings per year in the areas of leadership development, team building and communication. He holds a PCC Level coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation and is trusted by CEO’s across the globe to help them reach peak performance personally and professionally.

He talks about practical strategies to help you build lasting habits, overcome distractions and setbacks, and stay motivated and focused on your goals. By making small, incremental changes based on the compound effect of hundreds of tiny decisions, you can create the person you want to be.

Current position (3)

CEO

Coach AK Enterprises

Executive Sales Coach lead

Google

CEO

Mobile XA

Degrees (1)

Sociology and Digital Design

University of Oregon

2003 to 2006

Presentations

Presentations (4)

The Next Right Move: Having and Maintaining a Growth Mindset during Chaos and Uncertainty

Are you ready to unlock your full potential and become the 'Who You Want to Be' in 2023? Based on the Amazon Bestseller, The Next Right Move: Starting Strong to Being the Who You Want to Be, Coach AK, a former professional athlete and Executive Coach, as he guides you through a powerful workshop on creating and maintaining a growth mindset in chaos and uncertainty. This session will help you identify your key strengths, influence, and create a roadmap to success while navigating the supports and distractions on the path to achieving your goals.
This workshop is designed to empower you to take the first step towards achieving your goals and becoming the 'Who You Want to Be' in 2023. Whether you're new to the organization or a seasoned leader, or even just looking to unlock your full potential, this session will give you the tools and knowledge to succeed in helping you identify your next right moves.

Key Takeaways:
Develop and maintain a growth mindset to thrive in chaotic environment

Unbranded: An Introspective Team-Building Experience Connecting w/ Yourself and Others

Are you looking to build stronger team cohesion and enhance trust among your team members? Do you want to create a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected? If so, Coach AK's highly regarded workshop, "Unbranded," is for you.
In this highly interactive session, participants will go through one of the most powerful self-reflection exercises in the world, designed to help them understand the characteristics and motivators that drive themselves and their colleagues. Through a series of activities and discussions, participants will learn how to better align with their own values and motivations, and how to understand and respect the differences and similarities among their team members.
Don't miss this opportunity to participate in one of the most powerful and highly regarded team-building workshops. Sign up today and learn how to create a stronger and more cohesive team with "Unbranded."

Coaching Your Own Employability: Create Your Own Career Success Blueprint to Grow

Do you want to advance within your organization, but don't know how to make it happen? If so, this workshop is for you.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to navigate your career by creating your own success blueprint. You'll work through a comprehensive workbook that guides you through the process of understanding yourself and your motivations, building your influence, developing your hard skills and stakeholder relationships, focusing on the controllables, and prioritizing your goals. You'll also learn how to advocate for yourself and communicate your value to your manager, so that you can get the recognition and advancement you deserve.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have a clear plan for navigating your career and creating your own success. Sign up today and learn how to create your own success blueprint and take control of your career.

Engaging in Difficult Conversations

We all know that difficult conversations are an inevitable part of your job and life. Whether you're dealing with a challenging employee, a difficult client, or a sensitive situation, having the skills to engage in difficult conversations can help you build stronger relationships, resolve conflicts, and achieve better outcomes.
In this workshop, you'll learn a 10-step approach to engaging in difficult conversations that will help you develop trust, reduce resistance, create the right mind frame, and effectively manage the conversation from start to finish. You'll leave the workshop with practical tools and strategies that you can use immediately to improve your communication skills and achieve better results in your difficult conversations.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have the skills and confidence to handle difficult conversations with ease, and achieve better outcomes for yourself and your organization