For nearly three decades, Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo has journeyed through an illustrious career spanning banking, investment consulting, entrepreneurship, corporate training, media, and high-performance coaching. Today, she stands as a global speaker, CEO, and coach. Dzigbordi’s career began in the competitive financial services industry in New York, where she joined a retail bank fresh out of university during its merger transition. This exposure to retail, business, and investment banking sparked her interest and honed her financial acumen.
Returning to Ghana at the onset of its financial markets revolution, Dzigbordi played a pivotal role in transforming the sector. She headed the Trading and Research unit at Strategic African Securities, participating in landmark transactions, including listings, private placements, and acquisitions. From there, she ventured into entrepreneurship, becoming a partner at Faith Brothers, a boutique investment banking firm, and later founding Business Linkages International, where she consulted for global institutions like the World Bank, IFC, and USAID. Despite her professional achievements, public speaking was a daunting challenge for Dzigbordi.
She recalled a humiliating moment at age 18 when stage fright left her physically paralyzed on stage. “I stood on stage, and I peed,” she revealed during a candid interview on Unedited with Miriam on 3FM. Determined to overcome this weakness, Dzigbordi immersed herself in personal development, mastering communication and human skills. Today, her speaking repertoire spans financial literacy, wellness, leadership, and strategy.
Dzigbordi was tested by profound personal losses: the deaths of her grandmother, husband, and mother—whom she describes as the pillars of her life. She recounted delivering a speech in Switzerland shortly after her husband’s passing and coaching a client for three hours on the same day. These moments of vulnerability shaped her ability to lead and connect with authenticity.
Her grandmother’s influence, stemming from selling goods together at age 12, provided a foundation for her entrepreneurial spirit. Dzigbordi credits those early lessons for her ability to adapt and thrive in business. In addition to personal loss, she faced professional setbacks, including the collapse of her business, Allure Africa, and endured seven consecutive miscarriages before welcoming her daughter. Yet, each trial strengthened her resolve to lead and inspire others.
