Our Faculty

Joyce Daniel is one of Africa's foremost executive communication strategists and leadership communication experts, widely recognized as the "Queen of Talk." She is renowned for helping executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals communicate with confidence, clarity, and influence.

With nearly two decades of experience, Joyce has worked across the private sector, public institutions, and government organizations, coaching senior executives, facilitating leadership conversations, and anchoring over 1,000 corporate events, conferences, and thought leadership forums. Her engaging speaking style—combining storytelling, practical insight, and authenticity—has made her a trusted advisor to leaders seeking to strengthen their executive presence and strategic influence.

Joyce is the Founder of TALKADEMY, where she has trained more than 1,000 event hosts and public speakers globally, and the Convener of the Money Making Mouth Conference, a leading platform that equips African business and career women to transform their voices into influence, leadership, and sustainable income. She also founded the Bold and Audacious Conference, a youth leadership initiative dedicated to developing confident, purpose-driven young leaders.

At TESA, Joyce Daniel brings deep expertise in executive communication, public speaking, executive presence, stakeholder engagement, leadership storytelling, and strategic influence. Her practical approach enables professionals to communicate with authority, build credibility, inspire action, and lead with lasting impact in today's dynamic workplace.

Hertz K. Fauzan is a strategist, business development expert, and systems thinker with over a decade of experience leading product strategy, marketing, and business development initiatives for global organizations, including Coca-Cola, Snapchat, British Petroleum (BP), and MTN. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the execution of high-value, multi-million-dollar projects while helping organizations drive growth, innovation, and market impact.

Passionate about Africa's future, Hertz is the Founder of Train of Thought, one of the continent's fastest-growing intellectual communities dedicated to empowering founders, operators, executives, and emerging leaders to think strategically, build sustainable systems, and create institutions that outlast individual success.

Recognized for challenging conventional thinking, Hertz advocates for leadership built on strategy, systems, and long-term value creation rather than short-term momentum. His work focuses on helping professionals and organizations develop the intellectual frameworks necessary to build resilient businesses, high-performing teams, and enduring institutions.

At The Executive Support Academy (TESA), Hertz brings practical insights at the intersection of strategic leadership, business development, organizational growth, systems thinking, thought leadership, and innovation. His sessions equip professionals with the mindset and capabilities required to think beyond execution, influence organizational outcomes, and lead with clarity in an increasingly complex business environment.

Nneota Egbe is a leadership communication strategist, executive compere, and moderator with over two decades of experience operating at the intersection of media, leadership, governance, and public trust.

He has led major newsrooms, advised senior government leadership, and trained professionals across corporate institutions, development organizations, faith-based networks, and public sector environments. His work focuses on helping leaders communicate with clarity, manage reputation, and strengthen institutional credibility in high-pressure and visibility-sensitive environments.

With more than twenty-five years of public speaking experience, he combines leadership intelligence with media awareness to help individuals and organizations communicate effectively, lead confidently, and connect meaningfully with stakeholders.

Recognized for calm authority, executive presence, and practical insight, Nneota is also a sought-after host for high-level conferences, policy dialogues, executive retreats, award ceremonies, and C-suite conversations. He is known for bringing structure, intelligence, timing, and audience engagement to premium events and strategic gatherings.

Dr. Olufemi Olumide FCMC, CMC, PhD is a certified management consultant and a fellow of international management consultants, a serial entrepreneur, business development professional and a management consultant with 15 years' experience in enterprise and human capacity development. Olufemi has trained several organisations on customer service, business communication, peak performance, business growth and emotional intelligence.

In his quest to develop human capacity, Olufemi has gained invaluable management and career experience first at Visible Impact Consulting a reputable management consulting firm founded by Mr Fela Durotoye where he served for three (3) years as an invaluable member of the Project Management and Consulting team. With further certification as a management consultant, he has spent the last 10 years facilitating for corporate Nigeria.

Olufemi Olumide provides business development and growth solutions to SMEs in Nigeria, Africa and the UAE.

Gloria Akachukwu Kalu is a media professional, communications coach, and educator with over five years of experience across broadcasting, public speaking, voice training, and professional development.

She currently works in radio as an On-Air Personality, news presenter, and program host, with experience handling topical discussions & personal development programming. Her work in communication extends beyond media into training and facilitation, coaching personnel in spoken English, diction, pronunciation, confidence-building, and effective self-expression.

Gloria is the Founder of Found Voices Academy (FOVA), a communication and confidence development academy focused on helping individuals build clarity, presence, and strong communication foundations.

As a facilitator, she is particularly passionate about executive communication, professional presence, speech clarity, and confidence in workplace interactions. Her teaching style combines practical communication techniques with real-life application, creating engaging learning experiences that are both structured and relatable.

Her background in broadcasting, public speaking, and classroom facilitation positions her uniquely at the intersection of communication, leadership presence, and personal development.

Sam Ifeanyi Hart, Esq., mni is a distinguished Nigerian lawyer, policy expert, leadership strategist, and public administrator with extensive experience spanning governance, legislative administration, strategic communication, and institutional development. He currently serves as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, where he provides strategic counsel and administrative oversight for the Deputy Speaker's legislative and governance agenda.

A forward-thinking professional with a multidisciplinary background, Sam holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Master's degree in Environmental Law from Abia State University, where he is also pursuing a Ph.D. He is additionally an Oracle Certified Database Administrator and has completed executive and leadership programmes at globally respected institutions including National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Lagos Business School, Project Management Institute, Acumen Academy, and the United States Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program.

Throughout his career, he has served on several federal and state technical committees focused on national development planning, communications strategy, manufacturing, governance, and public policy implementation. He is also Chancellor of the Sam Hart Centre for Strategic Leadership, where he provides leadership training, governance advisory, and strategic consultancy services.

At TESA, Sam Hart brings deep expertise in governance, policy formulation, leadership development, strategic communication, and institutional management, equipping professionals and emerging leaders with practical insights for effective leadership and national impact.

Steve Harris is a globally recognized Business Strategist, Executive Coach, Management Consultant, and CEO of The Steve Harris Company LLC, based in Dallas, Texas. With over two decades of experience, he has advised leading organizations including TotalEnergies, Shell Petroleum Development Company, and Oracle on leadership, business growth, and organizational strategy.

Widely regarded as one of Africa's foremost business coaches, Steve is known for helping entrepreneurs and executives build profitable, scalable, and purpose-driven businesses. His coaching interventions have helped clients generate millions of dollars in revenue globally. He is also the host of the acclaimed podcast The Ugly Truth About Business, a bestselling author, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.

Steve brings to TESA a wealth of practical business insight, leadership expertise, and transformational coaching experience that empowers professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives to achieve measurable results.

Adanna Egbo is a PMP-certified Events and Project Management professional with a decade of experience in the events and hospitality industry in Nigeria and Canada.

Operating under her company, Yadis Kreierung (YK Events), she has successfully orchestrated a diverse range of experiences from intimate weddings to large-scale conferences and multi-city brand campaigns.

Adanna's approach is deeply people-centered and creatively driven. She brings meticulous planning, strategic coordination, and a sharp eye for detail to every project, consistently delivering within scope, on schedule, and budget while ensuring every client and guest walks away with a lasting impression.

She holds a Diploma in Hospitality and Resort Business Management from Canadian Tourism College, and a BSc in Food Science and Technology from Michael Okpara University Umudike.

Currently serving as an Event Coordinator at one of Canada's most prestigious venues, Adanna continues to deepen her practice while sharing her expertise as a lecturer in Event Professionalism, Ethics, and Law at the UNN Business School. She is grounded in both established theory and contemporary industry realities, equipping students with the skills, ethics, and professional standards needed to succeed in today's dynamic events landscape.