Amanda Workman Consulting

Amanda Workman Consulting Specializing helping local leaders develop world class teams. This led to the creation of my consulting firm, centered on cultural identity and self-awareness.

I’m a consultant and corporate trainer passionate about guiding individuals to connect with their inner selves and reach their fullest potential. With roots in the USA and raised in Kenya, I now find my home in Dallas, Texas, and Gaborone, Botswana. Starting in 2014, my mission has been to support global leaders and managers as they navigate the dynamic global workforce. My work involves partnerin

g with clients, both individuals and organizations, to harness the power of the Enneagram for self-discovery, enhancing communication, leadership development, team building, and boosting emotional intelligence. Let's explore how we can unlock your or your team's potential together.

Welp... the algo...has once again reminded me that it likes faces more than concepts. Yesterday's brilliant Mahjong post...
11/06/2026

Welp... the algo...has once again reminded me that it likes faces more than concepts. Yesterday's brilliant Mahjong post was pretty much completely ignored by the algorithm. So here is a photograph that has absolutely nothing to do with anything.

Now that I have your attention...I want to address a pattern I've seen in the executives I work with.

Many leaders spend years working toward the next promotion. They finally get the title, the responsibility, the compensation, and the seat at the table they have been chasing. Then they discover that the role is not what they expected.
It changes from doing the work to leading the people who do the work.

That sounds simple until you realise how much of your identity has been built around being the person who knows, fixes, decides, and delivers.

If you've been in this position, I'd love to know. What was the biggest adjustment you had to make as your leadership responsibilities grew?

I've recently started learning to play Mahjong. Just like everything else in life, as soon as I get into the thick of it...
10/06/2026

I've recently started learning to play Mahjong. Just like everything else in life, as soon as I get into the thick of it, I start considering how it can best be used as an illustration for strategy or the Enneagram.

In this case... it might actually do both.

One of the things I am noticing is that every player is looking at exactly the same game, but not seeing the same opportunities. Some players are focused on building the quickest hand possible. Others are willing to take longer for a bigger payoff. Some are constantly watching what everyone else is doing. Others are almost entirely focused on their own tiles.

The game is the same. The strategy is different.

It reminds me a lot of leadership, business, and the Enneagram. We often assume everyone is seeing the same situation we are. In reality, people are paying attention to different things, valuing different outcomes, and making decisions based on different motivations.

The more I learn, the less I think strategy is about finding the one right move. It is about understanding what game you are actually playing and recognising that the person across the table may be playing it very differently.

The game is the same. The motivation behind the moves is not.

Curious about the motivation behind the moves your people make? Reach out and let's talk about ways to learn more and develop a team that leverages individual strengths and drives organisational success.

While I am not opposed to professional headshots and AI-generated images, sometimes you just have to keep it real.Some d...
08/06/2026

While I am not opposed to professional headshots and AI-generated images, sometimes you just have to keep it real.

Some days it looks exactly like this. A hoodie. A notebook. A pen. Sitting with ideas, questions, challenges, and possibilities.

The interesting thing about coaching is that from the outside people often assume it is about having all the answers. In reality, it is much more about asking the right questions.

The executives and leaders I work with rarely come to me because they need more information. They come because they are trying to make sense of complexity. They are navigating change, wrestling with decisions, thinking about what comes next, or trying to solve a problem that isn’t quite what it first appeared to be.

Sometimes the most valuable thing I bring is perspective. Sometimes it is strategy. Sometimes it is simply creating the space for someone to think clearly again.

No fancy photos required.

Just honest conversations, thoughtful questions, and a practical path forward.

If you are an executive looking for a trusted sounding board as you navigate your next challenge, send me a message and let’s see what solutions we can uncover together.

I was at a fantastic meetup this week. An entire room full of women and men who are doing great things here in Gaborone....
05/06/2026

I was at a fantastic meetup this week. An entire room full of women and men who are doing great things here in Gaborone. As happens I was asked "Oh what do you do." I'll be honest I used to hate this question because as a strategist and CxO the answer depends on the day.

Some days I am sitting with an executive team helping them navigate a difficult decision. Other days I am working with a leader who feels stuck. I may be training and developing a team, or standing in front of a whiteboard helping an organisation rethink strategy, culture, communication, or the way its people work together. And some days I am simply enjoying a day researching and writing about the Enneagram.

What connects all of it is curiosity.

I have spent much of my career asking questions, looking for patterns, and helping people make sense of complexity. Not because I have all the answers, but because I have learned that the right question can often unlock more progress than a dozen quick solutions.

After more than twenty years of consulting, training, coaching, and working alongside leaders, I am still fascinated by people. What motivates them. What holds them back. What helps them grow.

That fascination continues to shape the work I do every day. And honestly, I cannot imagine doing anything else. Happy Friday! I hope it is filled with things that bring you joy and fills your soul.

Two years ago, I accepted what was meant to be a three-month consulting assignment with FirstCred Limited (under Judicia...
03/06/2026

Two years ago, I accepted what was meant to be a three-month consulting assignment with FirstCred Limited (under Judicial Management).

What began as a sales and marketing assessment grew into a much broader CxO role. During my time with FirstCred, I was entrusted with building much of the company's current sales and marketing infrastructure, developing operational systems and processes, creating training programmes, expanding the agent network, and supporting organisational change across multiple departments.

I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together. There is a great deal that was built during these two years, and none of it would have been possible without the commitment, collaboration, and resilience of the people involved.

As my contract comes to a close, I want to thank everyone who was part of that work and wish the new owners, leadership team, employees, agents, and customers every success as FirstCred begins its next chapter.

As for me, I look forward to continuing the work I enjoy most: helping organisations and leaders navigate growth, change, and new opportunities.

I am also excited to be returning time and attention to several projects of my own, including the upcoming release of my book, The Enneagram in Real Life: Everyday Tools for Understanding Yourself and Others.

Here's to new beginnings, meaningful work, and the next chapter.

Why do some people avoid difficult conversations while others address them immediately?Why do some leaders overthink eve...
19/05/2026

Why do some people avoid difficult conversations while others address them immediately?

Why do some leaders overthink every decision while others move quickly and confidently?

Why do certain team dynamics feel effortless, while others create tension, frustration, and misunderstanding?

The Enneagram helps uncover the deeper patterns behind the way we communicate, respond to stress, make decisions, lead teams, and build relationships in both business and life.

Do not miss out on this workshop I am doing in partnership with Business Gems, we believe strong businesses are built by people who understand themselves and others well. Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, and healthy leadership are not “soft skills.” They directly impact how we lead, connect, sell, manage conflict, and grow.

The Enneagram is a practical framework used around the world by professionals, leaders, and businesses to better understand human behaviour and improve communication and connection.

If you are looking to grow personally and professionally, we would love to have you join us for this upcoming workshop.

Introduction to the Enneagram Workshop
Thursday, 28 May 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Amanda Workman Consulting, iTowers

Investment: P450 per person (Normally P690)

Registration details are available in the comments below.

“With all due respect, you do not have children.” “You are single, you do not have an excuse.” “You do not have kids, yo...
14/04/2026

“With all due respect, you do not have children.” “You are single, you do not have an excuse.” “You do not have kids, you do not understand.” And in one conversation that has stayed with me for over 20 years, “You do not have a family to support, you do not need to make as much as he does,” though I held equal position and responsibility.

These comments, whether direct or implied, all point to the same assumption that responsibility only counts if it looks a certain way.

What is often missed is what it takes to carry a full life while operating at a strategic level in business. Yes, I have a partner, but a significant portion of responsibility still sits with me. I work with companies navigating pressure, constraints, and decisions that impact cash flow, performance, people, and direction. That requires clarity, discipline, and the ability to make decisions and move things forward.

Life does not pause alongside that. If I do not move, things do not move. The bills wait, the admin stacks up, the business stalls, and the practical realities of running a home and a company sit in the same space. There is no separation, and the same thinking required to manage that is exactly what I bring into the companies I work with.

This is not a comparison. Parenting and marriage carry weight, and so does building and sustaining a business and making decisions that affect outcomes every day. My expertise is built through years of solving problems and delivering results where things cannot be left undone.

If you are at a point where your next direction is unclear, or something in your business is not working the way it should, let's have a conversation and see how I might be able to help.

Stop paying for "strategies" that look great in a boardroom but fail on the ground.I recently met with a potential clien...
25/03/2026

Stop paying for "strategies" that look great in a boardroom but fail on the ground.

I recently met with a potential client who wanted to discuss team development. But before we could even get started, they wanted to know: "What exactly is your 'methodology' for implementation?"

While that may sound like a standard technical question, the frustration behind it was clear. They weren’t looking for a theory; they were looking for a way out of a mess.

They had just spent upwards of 6-figures on a "high-level strategist" who delivered a flashy PDF report that looked world-class, but gave them no direction for practical implimentation. They were out a massive amount of capital and no closer to their goals.

Here is my unpopular opinion:
If a strategist walks into your office and charges you six figures, they had better leave you with solid, practical ways to implement every single thing they suggest.

I see this happen way too often across the continent. A "guru" arrives with a flashy "proprietary system" designed for a completely different economy. They make grand promises and try to force an African company into a global template, with no consideration for our unique market dynamics, the specific local culture, or the actual capacity of the team.

I don’t play those games.

If I am hired to solve a problem, it gets solved. If I am hired to move a company in a new direction, we don't just draw the map—we build the road.

To answer their question: my "methodology" is to craft strategy around relevant local context. I take into account the unique nuances of our markets, the reality of the target audience, and the specific culture of the people you are trying to reach.

You can’t force a "global" square peg into a local round hole. You have to build the solution for the ground you’re actually standing on.

Over the past few months, I’ve been in a number of conversations with executives and leadership teams who are rethinking...
25/02/2026

Over the past few months, I’ve been in a number of conversations with executives and leadership teams who are rethinking structure, direction, and next steps. I’ve noticed these conversations often begin mid-Q1, once the “New Year” push settles and it becomes clear what is actually working and what isn’t.

It’s not often that space opens in my calendar, but I have capacity over the next couple of months and will be taking on two to three additional engagements.

Current availability includes:

• Executive VIP strategy intensives
• Coaching or consulting engagements for executives or leadership teams
• Fractional CxO work beginning March 1

If you would like to explore working together, contact me directly and we’ll determine next steps.

I’ve been thinking about how often clarity doesn’t arrive through urgency, but through slowing down enough to notice wha...
06/02/2026

I’ve been thinking about how often clarity doesn’t arrive through urgency, but through slowing down enough to notice what no longer fits.

Most leaders I’ve worked with already know this. They just don’t often give themselves the space to listen. They are so busy getting to the next thing instead of pausing long enough to ask whether the next thing is actually the right one.

When was the last time you gave yourself time to breathe?

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