April 24, 2025
Episode 281: Creating Unconventional Success with Kofi Bempah
In this episode
In this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Kofi Owusu-Bempah – entrepreneur, impact investor, and founder in the renewable energy space.
Kofi shares his transformative journey from corporate law to building businesses that create social and environmental impact. We explore the power of transferable skills, the nuances of leadership in emerging markets, and how betting on yourself can lead to incredible opportunities.
Summary
What will you learn in this episode:
✅ Career Reinvention: How Kofi leveraged his legal background to lead in the renewable energy sector.
✅ Relationships as Currency: Why building and nurturing strong business relationships is key to long-term success.
✅ Impact with Intention: How aligning your work with purpose can drive both personal fulfillment and global change.
Action Steps:
💡 Identify one transferable skill from your current role that could serve you in a different industry.
💡 Reach out to someone in your network to deepen a professional relationship—intentionally.
💡 Reflect on how you define “impact” in your career—and what opportunities excite you beyond your current path.
Connect with Kofi:
Episode notes
As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.
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