Ije McDougall
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Ije McDougall
Ije McDougall is a Magistrate, HR/Employment Law Expert, and the Founder of The Kairos Initiative. This charity is dedicated to “restoring dignity and bringing relief to the neediest of people in Northern Nigeria”.
Her unique perspective and lived experiences as an immigrant woman from Nigeria, mixed with her BBC training and HR background, have provided much needed insight and engagement to her audiences. Her talk on Racial Equality was featured on the Black Lives Matter website in 2020.
With her original storytelling technique, production experience, and expertise in HR law, Ije has spoken to a wide array of audiences, from schools and colleges to multinational corporate audiences. She has been featured on several podcasts and publications and published her own book. This combination means she has honed excellent communication skills and knows how to identify what her audiences need.
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While charting her way through life in the UK, Ije McDougall has faced questions of identity and self-realisation. She has battled self-doubt and imposter syndrome continuously and understands how limiting they can be. Her HR background helps employers engaged with their workforces and gives employees avenues to express themselves effectively.
Below: Ije winning The Cheshire Woman of the Year award 2023
She is an Advocate and Activist who uses her public speaking platforms to raise awareness and to challenge injustice – particularly regarding race. Out of 64,000 nominees, Ije was among the shortlist for the 2020 National Diversity Awards as a Positive Role Model.
As a British Nigerian who originates from the North East of Nigeria, Ije has first-hand knowledge of the activities and consequences of extremists and extremism. Having beat the odds herself, Ije is well versed in the challenges that face people of minority in the UK. as a result, she speaks on some of the issues faced by minority groups.
In 2020, Ije published her book Surviving 0 to 5 Years Old: #MumofGirls. The book is full of stories and anecdotes about people’s experiences of bringing up young children.
Ije McDougall Speaking Topics
– Identity
– Self-Acceptance
– Self-Confidence
– Women
– The Life of an Immigrant
– Power of an Idea
Ije McDougall talk Takeaways
After Ije’s talks, people feel:
- Reflective
- Challenged but Inspired to take action
- Motivated
- Out-of-the-box thinking
- Valued
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