NOEL Universal Consult

26/05/2026

AS A CHIEF EXECUTIVE, FOSTERING OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF AT ALL LEVELS SERVES AS A VITAL INTERNAL CONTROL MEASURE IN YOUR ORGANIZATION. Written by Uduak-Obong Nkanta Practical Experience. Recently, an employee from an organization reached out to me, expressing concerns about the inaccessibility...

25/05/2026

As the price of living continues to rise, countless families are having a hard time making ends meet. But if you want to stop living paycheck to paycheck, you can still make it happen with some careful planning and strategy.

Tune in again today for an exciting and educating 'Live Session' on Radio Inspiration 105.9fm

Topic: Living Pay-cheque to Pay-cheque: How Can You Break Free?

Date: Monday 25th May, 2026.

Time is 7.00pm to 8.00pm (WAT)

Uduak-Obong Nkanta (Guest)

Always a great and exciting opportunity to learn.

20/05/2026

One of the most common reasons projects fail is people walking out of the same meeting with completely different interpretation.

Too many organisations confuse harmony with alignment and politeness with performance.
Strong organisations are not frictionless. They are capable of handling constructive friction before the market turns hidden misalignment into operational failure.

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

Starting a side hustle while working full-time is no easy task. But it’s so worth it.

Join us again today for an exciting and educating 'Live Session' on Radio Inspiration 105.9fm

Topic: Managing a Side Hustle Along Side a Full Time Job.

Date: Monday 18th May, 2026.

Time is 7.00pm to 8.00pm (WAT)

Uduak-Obong Nkanta (Guest)

Always a great and exciting opportunity to Learn.

15/05/2026

BUILDING A LEGACY AT WORK.

If you have not already determined your legacy:

1. Identify what you always wish you had done, and explore ways to make that possible now or in the near future.

2. As you move forward toward traditional retirement age, you may have to make a role shift to secure your legacy. View it as a welcome challenge, not a loss of status.

3. Take on long-term projects and involve younger colleagues to collaborate with, mentor, coach and transfer knowledge to.

4. Convey to younger colleagues stories that help to maintain important cultural glue and pride for the organization. You can perpetuate the narratives about leaders who made major contributions to the field and/or community and about innovations in processes and products.

5. Cultivate colleagues of all ages with shared concerns and objectives at work.

6. Figure out how to maintain your passion and keep showing it. Solving similar problems over and over can get old. Find a way to avoid “the thrill is gone” feeling.

7. Think of up to five ways you can continue to be most relevant, adapting to external forces with your purpose
in mind.

Seek assistance from someone who can help you through the journey if needed.

Building a legacy at work can be one of the most fulfilling things you can do in your life. And not only that, it outlives you and keeps you relevant and present when you are no longer there. Get started now!

Source: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

15/05/2026

Does your entire board understand the finances?

If you answered no, you could find yourself in trouble.

When you join a board, you accept the obligation to look after your organisation's finances. Financial literacy will put you in the best position to promote and fulfil your organisation’s mission. If you don’t understand how the finances work, you’ll be at risk of getting caught up if anything goes wrong

11/05/2026

Roughly 50% of small businesses fail within their first five years. While specific reasons vary by industry, the primary drivers often stem from a combination of financial mismanagement and a lack of strategic planning.

Join us again today for an exciting and educating 'Live Session' on Radio Inspiration 105.9fm

Topic: WHY SMALL BUSINESSES FAIL EARLY

Date: Monday 11th May, 2026.

Time is 7.00pm to 8.00pm (WAT)

Uduak-Obong Nkanta (Guest)

Always a great and exciting opportunity to Learn.

10/05/2026

UNDERSTAND WHY EMPLOYEES ARE RESISTING CHANGE
~ Harvard Business Review

Employee resistance during times of change can feel like a problem you need to fix quickly. But when you jump to solutions, you risk missing what the resistance is actually telling you. Change resistance is usually driven by one or more of the following underlying feelings. Here's how to address each one.

1. Loss:
Identify what’s being left behind. Change always involves an ending. When someone pushes back, ask yourself what they’re losing. Name that loss directly and acknowledge the value of the old way before introducing the new. Then help people see where they can contribute going forward.

2. Anxiety:
Reduce uncertainty through consistency. Uncertainty is a powerful stress trigger and can prevent the brain from processing information. Repeat key messages often and check for understanding. Create space for questions and be honest about what you don’t know.

3. Lack of control:
Give people a sense of ownership. Resistance often signals people feel powerless or excluded. Clarify where their input matters and involve them early enough to shape outcomes. Asking them to help solve implementation challenges will give them more ownership of the change.

4. Flaws in the change:
Stay open to correction. Treat pushback as insight. Ask follow-up questions to understand operational concerns. Separate tone from substance, and be willing to adjust your plan based on what you learn.

05/05/2026

As part of my commitment to making a positive impact on lives and businesses, while contributing to national development, I regularly appear as a guest on a weekly radio program, addressing business challenges with the goal of fostering business growth, particularly among SMEs. Over the past four years, I have had the privilege of participating in this program. Individuals I have never met approach me to express their gratitude for the assistance I have provided to their businesses and share their success stories. It is truly gratifying to recognize that my efforts are yielding tangible results.