I’m Yewande,
founder of OTITO Leadership,
a McKinsey consultant turned Certified Executive Coach.
I help leaders focus their energy for a direct business impact.
Hey Leader, you're in the right place
I work with founders, CEOs, Executives, and aspiring leaders working in high-pressure professional service industries, including finance, consulting, and technology.
My clients are leaders in fundraising start-ups and hyper-growth scaleups, as well as multi-billion-dollar hedge funds and fast-paced consultancies.
They are located across five continents.
My clients are all already successful — they are ambitious, resourceful, and determined, evidenced by their stellar CVs.
So why invest in coaching?
You've hit a wall:
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What used to work no longer does
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The stakes are higher
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Life is more complex
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Pressures are relentless
We partner to improve your Leadership & Performance by transforming how you show up so you can achieve more success for yourself, greater impact for your business, and increased satisfaction in your life
Global Macro
Multi-Manager Hedge Fund
TRUSTED BY LEADERS AT:
$2bn Single-PM
Equity Fund
distinct, Lasting, and Substantial Improvement
Coach-first, with advisory benefits
You don't need yet another expert, consultant, or trainer telling you what you already know.
As your coach, I help you gain the clarity, confidence, and strategy, with accountability, to achieve your most challenging goals. The benefits: When you need that "telling", I switch hats — drawing on my experience.
Deep, with focus
You are resourceful & smart, with access to ChatGPT — if you are still stuck, maybe the answer isn't out there, but within.
We will work together to understand what’s actually holding you back.
I will ask questions you're rarely asked, share observations, supportively challenge you, and use science-backed tools to help get you to your goal.
Sustainable & lasting impact
You don’t need coaching forever — you want a change that lasts.
By tackling your goals strategically, we address mindset and behavioural patterns that appear across multiple areas, and put self-accountability tools in place. The result: wins that last long beyond our time together.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
If you don't believe a thirty minute conversation can change your life, then I challenge you to book a consultation with Yewande
Yewande has amazing empathy and is very quick to understand situations. Obviously she has a very sharp mind, but her super power is being able to 'see' an individual, understand where they are coming from and ask the right questions ... that got to the root of my concerns. ... I am now confident that my approach is more genuine to my self and there is a greater confidence in what I do. ... If you don't believe a thirty minute conversation can change your life, then I challenge you to book a consultation with Yewande....
— Stephen Thomas, CEO, MedicineAfrica
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Working with Yewande has been a game changer for me.
Working with Yewande has been a game changer for me. She has been my sounding board by asking the right questions and helping me challenge my assumptions and limiting beliefs. Her focus on true values, vision and beliefs and following through concrete actions has helped me in uncertainty. She is passionate for understanding her clients and their truths, and using that to bring out their best selves. The experience has been rewarding and transformational.
— Eman Al Sabah, Consultant-turned-Founder, Fablemill
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Rarely have I ever found such salient strengths in colleagues!
Yewande is one in a million & distinctive in at least two ways. First, she drives teams and organisations to real solutions quickly, so you can see a very clear difference between the before and after. Second... Yewande is gifted at working with others and bringing the best in each team member... regardless of roles, professional background, demographics, etc. Rarely have I ever found such salient strengths in colleagues!
— Alexandre Martinez, Global Director of Learning & Leadership Development, McKinsey & Company
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
I am "time poor" - but time with Yewande is time well spent
With Yewande, you get a coach who can make a lasting, positive difference to how you function as a leader.... She asked me the right questions and reflected on aspects of my approach to business that I hadn't previously considered. As a consultant and parent I am "time poor" - but time with Yewande is time well spent.
— Ellie Hearne, Founder, Pencil & Ink
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
She has significantly helped me to become a better leader
... I have only excellent feedback to share. Yewande is a hard working professional, her communication skills are exceptional, with the customer [at] the centre of her attention. She has significantly helped me to become a better leader in my organisation due understanding of energy leadership and learning novel methods of approaching challenging scenarios.
— Ioannis Psallidas, Senior Director Physician, AstraZeneca
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Yewande helped me... rebuild my confidence and take bold actions
I was at a crossroads... Yewande helped me see things from a different perspective, rebuild my confidence and take bold actions in line with my values and who I am. I wasn't expecting such a drastic change in such a short period of time. I would highly recommend Yewande’s professional services to anyone who is looking to develop their professional and personal life/career.
— Yolande Degbey, Procurement Manager at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
PRIVATE PROGRAMMES
Leaders Seeking a Confidant and Thought Partner
To avoid wasting your valuable time, energy, and resources.
My complementary, no-obligation Clarity Call will help you clarify your:
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goal - what you want to achieve
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best option - whether coaching is right for you
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ideal fit - whether we are a good fit (chemistry is critical!)
If it's a "no", no worries — I'll recommend better-suited alternatives.
If it's a "yes" or "maybe", we'll co-create the ideal path forward, typically over an additional 1 - 2 complementary consultation calls.
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To start strong for accelerated success.
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Questionnaire to crystallise your goal
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Assessment to understand what's helping and hindering your leadership
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Kick-off Session to design roadmap to success
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Where the magic happens!
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Coaching Sessions: We'll meet regularly (min fortnightly) to work through a specific goal or challenge,
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Practical Actions: You will leave each session with a clear action plan
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Recommended Tools: I will share relevant tools and worksheets for support
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Accountability: We will review and build on your actions in the next session
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To ensure you sustain & build on your wins.
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End-of-Programme Review: You will reflect, celebrate, and set up an ongoing plan for success
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Ongoing Accountability: You will create your accountability plan to maintain success
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Group PROGRAMMES
Up-Level in Community
The Swiss Alps in Summer 2026:
Your Sanctuary at 1,500 Metres
Join me and Rawan Gebran, fellow ex-McKinsey leader and Certified Executive Coach, for an intimate, curated experience designed for high-achieving women who feel pulled to something deeper.
This is not an escape from your life, but an integration. So you return better equipped to take your chosen path and lead your way, with clarity, confidence and alignment.
✨ Early-bird spots are available now!
A Retreat
An Elevation Experience for Female Leaders
Group PROGRAMMES
Up-Level in Community
A Retreat
An Elevation Experience for Female Leaders
Join me and Rawan Gebran—fellow ex-McKinsey leader and Certified Executive Coach—for a bespoke, curated experience designed for ambitious women ready for more.
Beyond milestones. Beyond titles. Step into the impact that keeps calling.
✨ Early-bird details coming soon.
target + transformation + tools
CLIENT CASE STUDIES
Better Leadership, Performance, And Purpose
BUSINESS LEADER IMPACT
Burned-out, Over-Stretched Hedge Fund CEO
Initial Goals/Challenges:
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Stop fire-fighting; Focus on strategic business & investor work
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Stop walking on eggshells; Have difficult conversations with partners
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Stop arguing; Start influencing senior stakeholders
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Stop taking on mundane tasks; Motivate & inspire the team to step up
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Stop the emotional rollercoaster; Address stress and sleepless nights
Results:
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"I have never performed better —I am seeing it all clearer than ever before!"
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Built inner confidence to address long-term unresolved partner issues
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Identified tools to improve focus, engagement, and performance
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Improved family life, learning to disconnect on holiday
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Developed a more effective, higher-performing team
SCALEUP LEADER TRANSITION
Self-doubting Co-Founder-turned-Sole-Founder
Initial Goal/Challenge:
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Step up as sole founder after co-founder split
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Lack of experience & confidence in finance and investor management
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Develop a strategy for moving into sustainable profitability
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Address perceived conflict between business and personal goals
Results:
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Built inner confidence as sole founder & scaleup leader
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Crafted strength-based, authentic management style
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Created exit plan that aligns investor returns and personal values
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Achieved biggest revenue & profit months to date
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Moved into sustainable profitability with strategic shift
PORTFOLIO MANAGER PERFORMANCE
Portfolio Manager Experiencing Worst Year of Performance
Goal/Challenge:
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Recover from worst start of year performance ever
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Rebuild confidence
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Reduce high levels of stress and anxiety affecting personal life
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Create performance process and risk management plan
Results:
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"I actually have had the best 4-5month returns in my career to date and managed to claw back everything and more. This felt totally unachievable the last time we spoke, but I genuinely do not think I could have done it without your help and guidance. I feel much more emotionally stable, a lot more concentrated and a lot more prepared for each and every day. My stress levels on my Garmin watch have even produced a steady decline."
NEW FOUNDER PURPOSE
Consultant-turned-Founder Seeking Clarity & Confidence
Initial Goal/Challenge:
Identify personal and business ikigai/purpose
Take leap to start own business
Address conflict between analytical strengths and creative passions
Work at peak performance while dealing with health challenges
Results:
Quit corporate job they had outgrown
Launched new business that aligns analytical and creative strengths
Developed financial strategy business year 1
Strengthened negotiation skills to maximise funding options
ASPIRING LEADER PROMOTION
Aspiring Leader with Unconscious Limiting Beliefs
Goal/Challenge:
Get promoted to COO
Be seen as a leader by partners
Improve personal health and energy
Develop junior direct report
Results:
Achieved promotion to COO
Shifted self-perception from expert to leader
Developed a more challenging leadership style to develop junior
Increased energy by improving physical health
LEADERSHIP TEAM ALIGHNMENT
Misaligned Leadership Team
Goal/Challenge:
Improve team communication & ability to resolve unaddressed conflict
Better apply individual and collective strengths
Develop a coherent and impact-focused leadership culture
Results:
Increased appreciation and understanding of differing perspectives
Aligned definition of company's leadership expectations
Clarity on what is needed to be a stronger, more effective team
FEATURED IN:
A little more about me, Yewande
I value:
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Truth – OTITỌ, is yoruba for "truth"
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Mastery – The secret of high-performance
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Partnership – The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
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Leadership - The path to impact
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Creativity – What makes us human
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Diversity – Our greatest strength
I believe:
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everyone is a leader
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mindset is learnable
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less is often more
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fun is non-negotiable
I lead by example, helping others do the same — strategically, sustainably, and without burning out.
You can find me:
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Practicing yoga
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Staring, in awe, at nature
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Laughing with loved ones
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Eating rice, fruit & nuts (yum!)
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Basking in the sunshine
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Breathing deeply
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Reading about leadership, mindset, and performance
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Watching Black Mirror
Professionally, I’ve worn many hats:
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Founder
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Business Advisor
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McKinsey Consultant
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Morgan Stanley VP
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Product Manager
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Software Developer
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Non-Executive Director
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Yoga Instructor
I lead with:
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Authenticity (I can only be me)
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Empathy
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Clarity (some may say Directness. lol)
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Structure (I love structure - can you not tell?! LOL)
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Open & Honest Communication
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Purpose
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Fearlessness
I turn potential into performance
— for people, teams, and businesses that refuse to settle for “good enough.”
I see what people are capable of, even when they can’t, and help them harness it. I do this for loved ones (often unasked 😅) and ambitious clients across scaleups, hedge funds, and other fast-growth, high-pressured businesses.
Humanly, I'm a:
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Christian + Yogi
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Nature-lover + city-slicker
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Londoner + Lagosian + World Citizen
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Daughter, sister, aunty, friend, neighbour
I live for deep conversations, oxymorons, and moments where authenticity meets audacity.
I perform like an athelete:
Having experienced severe burnout, I choose to switch from burnout cycles to performance optimisers:
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Connection with purpose
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Rest for renewal
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Mental strength
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Clean fuel
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Self-Mastery over external competition
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Working with awesome people
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Connection to nature
FAQ
I primarily work with business leaders — founders, CEOs, and executives — but that’s not exclusive.
Many of my personal clients are aspiring leaders, and I also have a team of coaches supporting earlier-career professionals.
What matters most is chemistry. If what you’ve read so far resonates, book a Clarity Call and we’ll see if we’re a fit.
I have no idea 😂 — and that’s exactly why I offer a complimentary Clarity Call. Together, we’ll figure out whether coaching is right for you, and whether coaching with me is the right fit.
If it’s not, no worries — I’ll suggest alternatives that suit you better.
If it is, we’ll co-create your ideal path forward, usually over 1–2 additional complimentary consultation calls.
I don’t charge per session — I work on a package or retainer basis. We're partners working towards your goals over time, focused on real outcomes.
This covers our core sessions (and extra ones, as needed), plus all the behind-the-scenes work: prep, follow-ups, between-session support, and thinking time.
Rates vary depending on the package. Let's talk it through during your free Clarity Call.
💡 I know that coaching is an investment and the cost can be a stretch for many! I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots because anyone who's ambitious, ready to step up, and willing to put in the work deserves support — regardless of their financial situation. If cost is a concern, let's talk about what might work.
Remember: Your first Clarity Call is always free and no-obligation. We'll work out the right plan for you... or I'll point you towards your best next step.
Not at all. While I often work with founders, CEOs, and executives, I also support aspiring leaders and earlier-career professionals through my team of coaches.
The real focus is on fit and chemistry — if we click, coaching can work for you, no matter your level. Book a complimentary, no-obligation Clarity Call to see if we’re a fit.
I don't set homework — I’m not your secondary school teacher 😉.
At the end of each session, we’ll turn your insights into actions that move you toward your goals. These actions will integrate with what’s already happening in your work and life — practical, real, and immediately useful, not extra busywork.
You’ll get out of coaching as much as you put in. My role is to help you identify the most effective actions, provide tools, insights, and reflections, and build accountability into your process.