Mom of 2. Business Strategist. Executive Advisor. Career & Leadership Coach. Author. Speaker. Youth & Women Mentor. Founder
@leadaccessnow
@wils_africa
@GomeraM
shares statistics about the vast potential within Africa, explaining the necessity to foster a generation of leaders who are prepared to meet various challenges with empathy and curiosity - some of the qualities I share in my book: ‘Lead Your Way Up, How to be a Leader
Ms Iris is now overseeing the business not only in Rwanda but also in Tanzania, Kenya and more upcoming offices.
The goal remains the same: spread our wings and bring more impact to the East African workforce.
Twagiye, twende kazi 😉
#WeAreITM
#RwOT
#ITMToTheWorld
7 productivity tips:
1. Set top 3 goals each day
2. Do the hardest thing first
3. Make a deal to do the task you are avoiding for just 5 min
4. Take short breaks (drink water)
5. Avoid multitasking
6. Plan for tomorrow
7. Pin down your milestones
Happy Monday- You got this!
Took 2 years to publish this book, and more than a decade of leadership to get to this day.
Trust your work, it will work out!
The journey to empowering more leaders continues..
I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my debut book : “Lead Your Way Up, How to be a Leader at any level”
.
After months of hard work, late nights, and countless revisions, I am glad to share that you can finally order it soon.
Stay tuned for more updates.
#author
Someone will always have an opinion on how, what and when you should do things. But guess what?
Those opinions can wait.
Take that step. Launch that idea. Follow that dream. Remember, greatness is born from humble beginnings with just a little bit of courage.
You got this!
I.I
Many leaders make the critical mistake of heavily investing their time and resources into grooming “one individual” as their successor.
Overlooking the value of cultivating an environment that champions systemic change, fosters positive work culture, and encourages progressive
Great time spent this afternoon with
@israb12
and
@Mpano_Paulette
from
@TeamIrembo
discussing ways to build
#leaders
at all levels (a topic I cover in my book).
Always a pleasure to interact with leaders who are as passionate and intentional about building better teams.
I wasn’t born a leader, in fact I believe none of us is..
But all of must become leaders of ourselves. Yet, so many of us outsource the leadership of our lives. We postpone our dreams and ambitions, we let others decide what we become and that’s how we fall into a pit of
Happiest birthday to the best Assistant/Partner in town! 🥳
.
When I met you for the first time in an interview set up, I knew u had what it takes to be a gladiator although you were a Mechanical Engineer joining a HR firm.
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I took a chance on you and you didn’t dissapoint ✨
From Sweden, UK, France, Madagascar, and USA, my book tour journey leads me back to the place that nurtured my leadership potential. Rwanda, a home to so many amazing leaders will finally host the grand launch of “Lead Your way Up: How to be a leader at any level”
One month ago, we launched "Lead Your Way Up" in
#Kigali
,
#Rwanda
.
Your support and powerful testimonials have only reinforced the reason this book was written-- to invoke the power of self-leadership in each one of us.
If you haven’t ordered the book online, click here
Last Thursday, I finally got an opportunity to hand-deliver copies of
#LeadYourWayUp
to the Chief People and Culture at
@BankofKigali
.
I can’t wait to hear inspiring stories that will stem from their journey through the book.
It’s a wrap!
Thank you
@AkageraAviation
team for the two days spent crafting your strategy for the year ahead!
Wishing you more wins!
#onwardsandupwards
Sometimes we win in silence, we put so much work to see our projects come to life and when it’s finally there we don’t even celebrate.
So here I am filled with gratitude and posting this picture that reminds me of celebration~just so I can take in this win a bit longer🏆
As an African Female leader, I wrote the book I wish I had access to when I took on formal leadership roles.
“Lead Your Way Up” is a book designed for individuals who are seeking to make meaningful progress in their careers while creating lasting impact as leaders.
I engaged in an insightful conversation with
@malikshaffy
exploring commendable efforts that he and his devoted team at
@RwandaAMI
are making towards nurturing an upcoming generation of
#leaders
.
Loved his two-words message to leaders: « Never stop to learn, Never stop to
Our actions mirror our mindset, they reflect the company we keep, and the environment we embrace.
.
Growth often comes with a price tag.
Explore the costs and sacrifices you need to pay on your journey towards self-betterment.
#leadyourwayup
#RwOT
Leadership isn't about amassing followers, it's about becoming your own leader first.
It's the self-leadership ability that manifests and inspires others. Having followers is a byproduct, not the defining criterion of a leader.
What’s your take?
#RedefiningLeadership
🌍✈️ Tomorrow marks the start of my "Lead Your Way Up" tour, with 5 countries already on the schedule!
I can't wait to meet you and share inspiring stories and strategies to help you
#LeadYourWayUp
.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.
#Africatotheworld
Humbled to be featured in the November 2020 Deluxe Edition by
@Thepalmagazine
.
.
I shared a couple of things on:
✨ HR& Agile Performance Management
✨Start up challenges and solutions
✨The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR)
And much more..(Check out the link in my bio)
#RwOT
Tell yourself:
•Things get better
•You are worthy of great things
•You can become anything you want in life
•Everything will workout in the right time
•The best is yet to come
•You got this
#happynewweek
#mondaymotivation
Things to remember this week:
* You are allowed to change your plans
* Asking for help is strength
* Small steps are also progress
* You are amazing just the way you are
* Your potential is endless
Happy new week💪🏾
Had an enlightening chat about the importance of fostering environments that nurture leadership skills with the UNDP Country Representative
@GomeraM
.
Lots of exciting ideas to empower future leaders!
He believes more leaders should tell their stories and I couldn’t agree more.
London, you were incredible! 📕
Heartfelt thanks to the sensational audience who joined me on the
#LeadYourWayUp
tour at
@TheAfricaCentre
. Your energy and enthusiasm made the event an unforgettable experience!
Meet Claver,a father of two and author.Through his book:”That’s child is me”, he made it possible for
#Rwandan
children to read about their country’s heart-breaking history and shaped the way for parents who don’t know how to start sharing such moments with their children
#RwOT
“It takes unselfish employees to grow a business,
It takes unselfish government servants to grow a nation,
It takes unselfish people to grow anything”
Thanks Pastor
@RickWarren
for sharing powerful words of wisdom with leaders gathered for
#PDLRwanda
Got any
#hard
#decisions
to make?
Choose to be brave and act.
It won't be easy, but the payoff is worth it.
Eventually the aches will leave and the rewards will stay.
You got this!
Truly grateful to have
@SweAmbRwanda
, Ambassador of Sweden to Rwanda, share her insights at the
#Leadyourwayup
book launch. Our conversation this afternoon centered on embracing leadership that is both daring and vulnerable. A genuinely inspiring moment!
#leadershipmatters
My favorite corporate word is
#Team
because none of us is as smart as all of us.
It was a privileged to lead the 2 days retreat for
@akageraaviation
as they developed their strategies for the year ahead.
Ps: I hope you get the chance to experience the beauty of
#Rwanda
from the
As I launch « Lead Your Way up: How to be a leader at any level » in
#Rwanda
, I am excited to partner with leaders like
@sophietchatch
, Managing Director
@CanalPlusRwanda
, who are transforming the traditional concept of
#leadership
and setting the example for their teams.
#RWOT
This morning, I saw my colleagues’ faces on Teams video call. I had missed their smiling faces and sense of humor😅
Towards the end of the call, We decided to do this more often and in more creative ways.
What else should I say?
My day is made. Thank you
@itmafricaltdrw
🙏🏾
I'm grateful for this new opportunity and I highly value the trust placed in me. It's both exciting and humbling to lead such a dynamic team. I look forward to all the possibilities that lie ahead.
#RwoT
#itmafrica
ITM AFRICA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Iris Irumva as its new Managing Director effective January, 2019, replacing Ms. Lys Mwiza who is joining ITM Group after 2 years of good service.
For more info:
#RwOT
#itmafrica
#itmafricanews
“The most important element about your leadership journey is who you lead with and how much you have fun along the way” -
@VusiThembekwayo
Couldn’t agree more!
“Don't wish it was easier, wish you were better.
Don't wish for less problems, wish for more skills.
Don't wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom”.
Happy new week ✨
Thrilled to unveil the esteemed speakers from various backgrounds who will share the stage with me.
@israb12
,CEO at Irembo;
@sophietchatch
,Managing Director at Canal+ Rwanda;
@GomeraM
,UNDP Rwanda Country Rep; and Her Excellency
@SweAmbRwanda
, Ambassador of Sweden to Rwanda.
#RwOT
When I started this writing journey, Anemone was among the first people to see my manuscript and share intentional and insightful feedback.
I'm incredibly grateful to be navigating this journey alongside such a remarkable leader, well-versed reader, and enthusiastic cheerleader.
“We can all learn to be leaders, but you must choose to be one.” Our Chairwoman,
@basabakwinshi
elaborates more on how Lead Access empowers leaders at all levels and how «Lead Your Way Up» authored by our very own CEO
@IrisIrumva
supports that mission.
#LeadYourWayUp
I see bravery,
I feel your honesty,
I feel your sacrifice,
Not just for you,
But for all the girls and women abused and intimidated..
Your voice won’t be silenced.
I stand with you today and tomorrow my dear
@FeeMuthoni
🤍
My professor sexually assaulted me!
When
@kamarabasalva
revealed that Dr
@CKayumba
had sexually assaulted me in Jan 2017, some asked why I had come out now.
But is there ever a right time for a victim of sexual assault to speak out?
Hi
#RwOT
Our economy needs to get back on track despite
#covid
.
We have been busy training young Rwandans who can bring your business back on the map.
We are ready to be part of the solution.
Are you?
Happy Father’s day ✨
From a daughter who was raised by a Father full of generosity and integrity, and currently co-parenting with a doting Dad.
Your value is undeniable ✨
Today I exchanged with nearly 50 young women&men for a job interview
@itmafricaltdrw
!
When asked the question”Who is your role model and why”; almost 90% answered ”My Mother”. And each bragged about how courageous and exceptional her/his mother is!
Highlight of my day is “MOTHER”
Remembering can manifest as:
deep sadness,
crying,
feeling numb,
reliving traumatizing memories,
panic attacks,
anger,
isolation,
and more..
It’s all okay.
#Remember
your way
#Kwibuka28
Waiting for the perfect plan, timing, team, resources?
Let’s drop that mindset in 2024, shall we?
Let’s act when the idea comes to us not because We have all but because “WE ARE” what it takes to get to the life we envision for ourselves.
Save and Reshare with someone who
5 ways to protect your energy this week:
1. Let go of things you can’t control
2. Keep your faith larger than your fears
3. Stay away from people who drain your energy
4. Avoid comparing yourself with others
5. Speak kindly to yourself and others
So many brilliant ideas cool down because we don’t act while the iron is still hot!
The longer we wait, the more we have reasons to criticize the idea, seek advice and eventually drop it.
.
Your idea/ dream is ok just as it is!
Take action!
You got this!
I.I
#Leadyourwayup
Thank you for joining! We appreciate your feedback.
Many thanks to my SISTARs and fellow Country Directors for sharing practical tips to finding inner strenght and self motivation during this season.
@lysmwiza
@mimi_habibah
@kajnoella
@lilakyenge
I celebrate you👏🏽
The beauty of art: an unmatched mystery💫
.
Quand le coucher du soleil épouse l’art au pays des Milles Collines..
.
Photos prises au Centre Culturel Francophone.
Bravo
@NelsonNiyakire
et l’équipe de l’
@ambafrancerwa
👌🏽
#RwOT
You chose growth over comfort, accepted criticism with a spirit to get it right the next time and that’s what I liked about you.
So for this new year, I promise to throw your way more challenges. Don’t worry I will be here to guide you! Just keep in mind growth is the only way!✨
Thanks
@cmu_africa
for having me.
Your students are talented and a gift to the continent.
I can’t wait to see them graduate and bring the needed transformation in the Engineering field.
See you soon for part 2 ✨
#SkillsForTomorrow
#RwOT
#techworld
Our MD
@IrisLasry
was part of a panel about "Workforce Planning and Employement" at
@cmu_africa
Students asked about Interview tips, Challenges encountered after school, How to be outstanding from a pool of talented people and had many more eye-opening conversations.
#ITMMoments
Happy Mother’s day to all Moms.
Special thoughts to:
✨Moms in heaven
✨Moms who lost their unborn or grown children
✨Expecting Moms (pregnant or not yet)
✨Adoptive Moms and
✨Sick Moms
We are because you are or were
Forever our
#Sheroes
♥️
#mothersday2020
#HappyMothersDay
Reminiscing about
#London
Book Launch with an amazing community of leaders, entrepreneurs, and friends.
So grateful to all of you who continue to support me on this mission to inspire and empower leaders at all levels🙏🏽
#LeadYourwayUp
#Howtobealeaderatanylevel
#Africanauthors
Manager+ is an exemplary program implemented by
@canalplus
to nurture and empower the leaders of tomorrow.
I hope that more organizations and leaders feel encouraged to foster work environments that not only demand from their teams but also empower them equally.
As I launch « Lead Your Way up: How to be a leader at any level » in
#Rwanda
, I am excited to partner with leaders like
@sophietchatch
, Managing Director
@CanalPlusRwanda
, who are transforming the traditional concept of
#leadership
and setting the example for their teams.
#RWOT
Throwback to last Thursday's private book launch in the vibrant city of
#Marseille
,
#France
.
I was privileged to present the book in the presence of my inspiring parents, amazing sisters and supportive long-time and newly-made friends.
Good Morning
#RwOT
Today we start Day 1 of the Sales Army Project 2.0
All participants are ready to kick off the 5 days intensive virtual bootcamp!
1st item on the agenda: Introduction & Expectations
Let's do this 🔥
#ITMELearning
#ITMMoments
#WeareITM
#MondayMotivation
Africans liberating Africans✊🏾
Here is why the
#Rwandan
story should inspire
#Africa
:
1. Liberation is homemade-never expect it from outside
2. There is no liberation without Sacrifice
3. The Sacrifice becomes worthless if not valued
4. Protect the peace at all cost
#RwOT
Happy Liberation day to our Motherland🥳
We take this opportunity to say
#ThankYouInkotanyi
for the sacrifice that birthed this beautiful country we all get to call Home.
Mwarakoze🙌🏾
U Rwanda nirweme kandi rwogere✊🏾🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼
#RwOT
#WeAreITM
#LiberationDay
Tomorrow is the day!
Join us at the Africa Center in London for an evening of transformation and growth as we welcome our extraordinary guest speaker, Veronica Safoa Owusu, the Supernova Personal and Business Catalyst and Coach.
#LeadYourWayUp
#leadaccessnow
#AfricaCenterEvent
My top 2 highlights from
#UNLEASHRwanda
opening ceremony is the participation of 100+ refugees and the incredibly contagious, loud and uncontainable energy in the room.
The tone is set for the next coming days!
Well done team
@UNLEASHlab
👏🏽👏🏽
#RwOT
Here is a thread of Job opportunities currently available at ITM
Number of positions: 12+
Location: Kigali
For more info visit
RT and share, someone on your TL might need this.
#Thread
#ITMRecruits
#RwOT
@BusingyeJohns
We also had MC extraordinaire,
@Natsjustnats
guide us through the program with grace and charisma. Her engaging presence kept us hooked from start to finish. Simply the best.
We were truly privileged to have Honorable
@BusingyeJohns
, the High Commissioner of Rwanda to the UK, deliver a powerful message. In his keynote speech, he eloquently summarized the key leadership ideas shared in the book through captivating storytelling.
In the past weeks, we’ve been training a dynamic team of young
#Rwandans
who are now equipped with skills to sale
#solutions
not just
#products
or
#services
.
If you are an organization or enterpreneur looking to onboard a sales team (I mean a solution team), Contact us..
#RwoT
Yesterday was both emotional and inspirational as we ended our Sales Army bootcamp
It's been over 2 weeks of learning, re-learning, practicing, applying and witnessing the transformation of 23 Sales Giants who are ready to conquer our markets🔥💪
#ITMAfricaTrains
#WeAreITM
#RwOT
Reading a letter from me to readers from my Book “Lead Your way Up: How to be a leader at any level”-Part 1
Two things to keep in mind:
1.
#Leadership
isn’t a title, it’s a mentality!
2. Who you were matters less than who you are becoming or willing to become!
What’s your take?
@nathmunya
« You can do something outside of your regular job and be successful »
Thanks Nathalie for inspiring us with your journey to stepping in a new territory and creating impact with basketball at
@KeplerHQ
We are rooting for your team to get to the
#BAL
championship