The Referral-Worthy Woman
Conference 2026
BUILDING LEGACY FROM COMPETENCE AND CHARACTER
As part of its relaunch, The Purple Orchid Institute is convening The Referral-Worthy Woman Conference.
The conference explores the concept of referral-worthy leadership through insights from respected leaders across sectors.
The gathering is intentionally designed to be:
- marketplace focused
- leadership oriented
- values driven
- intellectually rigorous
Rather than motivational discourse, the conference aims to deliver practical leadership insight grounded in lived experience.
Featured Speakers & Leadership Themes
Also Featuring Panel Conversations with accomplished women
across business, leadership, and professional sectors.
Ijeoma Nwakuche
Convener — The Referral-Worthy Woman Conference
Ijeoma Nwakuche is a seasoned energy executive and leadership strategist with over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas and consulting sectors. She founded The Purple Orchid Institute and convenes The Referral-Worthy Woman Conference to develop female leaders focused on character and competence. Currently, she leads MML Consulting Ltd as Managing Director and serves as a Director at Fundery Africa.
Apostle Isi Igenegba
Speaker
TOPIC – The Dominion Mandate: Advancing Influence Through Competence and Conviction
A respected teacher and thought leader on purpose and leadership, Apostle Isi Igenegba explores the deeper mandate of leadership influence—how conviction, competence, and purpose intersect to produce meaningful societal impact.
Debola Deji-Kurunmi
Speaker
TOPIC – From Competence to Legacy: The Leadership Architecture of Influence
Founder of IMMERSE Coaching, Debola Deji-Kurunmi is widely respected for her work in leadership development and influence architecture. Her session explores how leaders move beyond competence to intentionally design influence, build legacy, and shape systems that outlast their roles.
Rolake Akinkugbe
Speaker
TOPIC – Credibility Capital: Building a Reputation That Outlives Your Role
Rolake Akinkugbe is a globally respected energy strategist and finance executive. Her session examines the concept of credibility capital—how professionals build reputations that command trust and influence across institutions and markets.
Uche Lotanna-Anajemba
Speaker
TOPIC – What Organizations Really Notice: The Traits That Build Leadership Trust
Uche Lotanna-Anajemba is General Manager, Organisational Culture & DEI at Seplat Energy, with over two decades of experience shaping people strategy, culture transformation, and leadership development across multiple industries. Her session explores the leadership traits organizations truly recognize—how credibility, consistency, and character build the trust that positions leaders for greater responsibility and influence.
Shola Amaraibi
spoken word
Shola Amaraibi is a Nigerian-born, France-educated visionary poet, life strategist, and entrepreneur. Known widely as the “Prophetic Poet,” she specializes in fusing creative arts with strategic business development and technology.
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