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Fredah Mainah, PhD

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Self-Leadership Speaker, CEO and Founder
Rainbow-Ono Sanctuary
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
City 
Crockett
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/Chicago

Personal Details

Bio

I am Dr. Fredah Mainah—an internationally recognized speaker and self-leadership strategist. Drawing from years of research and lived experience, I developed a signature framework that empowers organizational leaders, aspiring leaders, and individuals worldwide to reclaim their personal power through intentional self-leadership.

With a PhD in Organizational Leadership, decades of teaching and instruction design, and a personal journey from cultural silence to global voice, I bring both academic depth and heartfelt insight to every stage I stand on. I am honored to be recognized by Marquis Who’s Who in America as a Top Professional and Executive, celebrated at the University of Oxford at Keble College for advancing education and empowering women, and awarded an Honorary PhD in Humanitarianism for my volunteer work in many communities by Global International Alliance Advocate University.

As the founder of Rainbow-Ono Sanctuary and a published author, I lead with clarity, authenticity, and compassion—helping others turn their inner alignment into meaningful global impact.

Current position (2)

Self-Leadership Speaker, CEO and Founder

Rainbow-Ono Sanctuary

CEO and Founder

SPIRAL With Fredah

Achievements (2)
Honorary PhD in Humanitarianism @ GIA

The 2025 Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism through the Global International Alliance and People’s Choice Award.

World Leaders Summit @ Oxford University, Keble

Celebrating Empowerment: Empowering women through education

Degrees (3)
Doctorate: Industrial Psychology, Organizational leadership
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
2013 to 2016
MEd: Education Instruction Design and Technology
Western Michigan University
2016 to 2018
MA: Organizational Learning and Performance
Western Michigan University
2011 to 2013

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Self-Leadership for Chief Executives; Self-Leadership for Female Executives

In today’s high-pressure, fast-moving leadership environments, external authority is no longer enough. Executives must lead from within — with clarity, integrity, and intentional presence.

In this transformative presentation, Dr. Fredah Mainah, PhD reveals how self-leadership is not just a personal virtue but a strategic necessity. Drawing on her global experience and scholarly research, she equips leaders with the inner tools to navigate complexity, align values with vision, and make empowered decisions under pressure.

Because the most powerful executive skill in the modern age… is knowing how to lead yourself first.

Workshops (2)
Self-leadership Series: From burn out to thriving
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)
Bridge the Gap: From Performance to Personal Alignment - Reclaiming Self-Leadership in High-Stakes Environments
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

In today’s achievement-driven culture, high performance often comes at the cost of inner alignment. Leaders deliver results—yet silently drift from purpose, well-being, and personal truth.

Past talks (2)
Self-Leadership and Self-Awareness
Workshop
Dallas, TX
August 25, 2024
Diversity Leadership
Graduate Course
Western Michigan University
January 4, 2022
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  • Press information (3)
Fredah Mainah
Self-leadership Series: Leading with Soul and Spirit
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Intro to my Skills.MOV
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Self-leadership Keynote and Workshop Version
Course Redesign: A Case of Critical Spiral Pedagogy - The IAFOR Research Archive
Dr Fredah, Global Speaker
Interview With CUTV and radio
Fredah Mainah, PhD - Top Execs
Fredah Mainah, PhD, Recognized for Contributions to Organizational Leadership and Education

E-courses (3)

Self-Leadership for Aspiring Leaders
Self-Leadership for Aspiring Leaders
paid
Self-Leadership For Executive Leaders
Self-Leadership For Executive Leaders
paid
Student Success: Self-leadership For College Students
Student Success: Self-leadership For College Students
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Books & Articles (9)

Every Day Philosophy For The Common Citizen
KDP,
2020
A Spiritual Seeker’s Path: A tribute to the torchbearers of light
KDP,
2021
Ancient Meditation Technologies: A Spiral-Reflective Process on how to experience a more balanced life
KDP,
2022
Sub-Saharan African Immigrants’ Stories of Resilience and Courage
Anthem,
2022
The Rising of Black Women in Academic Leadership Positions in USA: Lived Experiences of Black Female Faculty
Women's Empowerment for Sustainability in Africa
Gender Equality and Sustainability
Course Redesign: A Case of Critical Spiral Pedagogy
Narcissism in Organizational Leadership

Expertise (15)

Leadership
Health & Well-being
Education
Business
Social & Political
The Magic of Self-Leadership Women Self-Leadership Art as self-inquiry Authentic Future Self Self-Leadership 21st Century Leadership African leadership Alternative to university College Students Student Success

Clients

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo College
Institute of Development Management (Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini
Department of Education, Kenya
US Department of Homeland Security

Awards & certifications (2)

Education Tools: Course Redesign
Western Michigan University
2016
Quality Assurance Standards
Institute of Development Management (BLS)
2009

Reviews

Testimonials (6)
  • Fredah 's wealth of knowledge and wisdom will enlighten your mind about everything from self-leadership to ancient philosophy to technology. Her life experience and mind is vast. When we founded the Rainbow Ono Sanctuary 501c3 Nonprofit, to support the advent of spiritual knowledge in this world, Fredah was exceptional in her initiative and dedication. Fredah is a mentor and a leader in her field, with extensive academic knowledge. She will teach you how to think outside the box, think from angles you haven't considered before. I highly, highly recommend her.
    Shawn Lei
  • Working with [Your Name] through the Self-Leadership Program was a powerful experience. The sessions helped me build deeper self-awareness, take more intentional actions, and lead myself with clarity and confidence. I now approach challenges with a stronger mindset and feel more aligned with my goals. I highly recommend this program to anyone ready to grow and lead from within.
    Daveed mart
  • I worked and partnered with Freidah since meeting her in 2017 through 2025. Freidah is a great motivator, trainer,mentor, and a self made leader with great vision. She's a good philosopher of old and new innovation with deep analysis of critical concepts that defines human existence. A supporter and promoter of individual growth and creations. She's the best friend I have ever known.
    Charles A Dare
  • Fredah possesses a rare blend of strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to leadership development and leading people to pursue their innate purpose. Whether facilitating leadership training, mentoring emerging leaders, or driving organizational change initiatives, she consistently brings clarity, energy, and purpose to every endeavor.
    Chematia Mulwa
  • R Fredah has been very instrumental in helping me in the journey of self discovery through her patience and wisdom. . She is multifaceted, resourceful, multicultured and always had an open mind towards any situation i brought forth to her. When i am unsure about something she helped me take a step back and calmed the storm to think clearly. I am always appreciative that as busy as she is from authoring, counseling or working on different projects she always makes time for me and i will always appreciate her quality time no rush.
    Collins Njoroge
  • Fredah is an excellent coach whose methodology of self-leadership training is person-centred. She is committed to ensuring participants gain full benefits of the training and helps identify areas of growth in their individual journeys. As a life coach, the training has improved not only how I show up as a self-leader but also how I interact with my clients and, most importantly, how my skills transfer to the clients and business partners I encounter.
    Wairimu Gachungi-Watts
    Verified
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