Career, Leadership & Organizational Development

Empowering careers.
Growing leaders.

One-on-one coaching, job search strategy, and interview prep to help you build meaningful connections and move your career forward with confidence.

Change that sticks.
Leaders who deliver.

Prosci-backed change management training, leadership development, and recruitment support for organizations building their people and their pipeline.

Career & Job Search Coaching Leadership & Change Management Training Recruitment Services Events & Networking
Certified in PMP Prosci Change Management CPHR Candidate Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach Maxwell DISC Certified
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For Individuals
What I Can Help You With

Career coaching built around where you're headed next.

Whether you're actively job hunting or working toward your next promotion, we start with a discovery call and build a plan around your specific goals.

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Job Search Strategy

A structured plan for where to look, how to apply, and how to stay consistent through the search.

Interview Prep & Resume Writing

Personalized mock interviews, resume coaching, and LinkedIn optimization that stands out to employers.

1:1 & Group Coaching

Personalized guidance, goal setting, and actionable strategies for professional and personal growth.

Networking Strategy

Tailored strategies to build and leverage meaningful professional connections.

Career Development & Mentorship

Support for career transitions and advancement, plus mentorship pairing for long-term growth.

Change Management Training & Coaching

Prosci-backed training and 1:1 coaching for individuals transitioning into change management careers, or building the skill as part of their own professional development.

DISC Training

Certified Maxwell DISC training to help you understand your working and communication style, and how to grow with intention.

DISC Assessment

A personalized Maxwell DISC assessment with a debrief session, giving you a clear picture of your behavioral style and how to apply it at work and in relationships.

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For Organizations
Solutions For Companies

Building your leadership bench and your talent pipeline.

Certified training and recruitment support for companies navigating change, developing leaders, or hiring their next great employee.

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Leadership Training

Leadership development programs for managers and emerging leaders, grounded in certified John Maxwell Leadership methodology, plus Maxwell DISC training to help teams understand working and communication styles. Delivered as half-day workshops, multi-week cohorts, or 1:1 coaching for high-potential employees.

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Change Management Training

Prosci-certified change management practice, delivered to your team as corporate workshops or through our Change Management Bootcamp, helping leaders plan, communicate, and lead through organizational transitions.

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Recruitment Services

End-to-end hiring support, sourcing, screening, and shortlisting, working as an extension of your HR team to find candidates who fit both the role and your culture. Includes project-based and seasonal hiring support.

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Job Readiness Training

Training programs that prepare participants for the workforce, resume basics, interview skills, workplace expectations, and professional communication. Well suited to settlement agencies, community organizations, and youth employment programs.

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AI for Change Management & Workflow Improvement

A practical training for leaders and change teams on using AI tools to streamline workflows, surface bottlenecks, and support people through AI-driven change, without losing the human side of change management.

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Managing Resistance to Change

A focused training for leaders and change teams on recognizing where resistance comes from, addressing it early, and helping people move through change instead of stalling it.

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Workplace Dynamics

A training on team dynamics, communication styles, and healthy conflict, helping teams build trust, collaborate better, and navigate friction before it affects performance.

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Not sure which service fits?

Browse all our organizational services below and jump straight to registering your interest or requesting a consultation.

Suggested additions (Team Building & Culture, Onboarding & New Employee Training, DEI Training) are included as options here, add, rename, or remove any of these to match what you actually want to offer.

Where our clients work
MNP
Northern Health, BC
Carewest
Kaizen Automotive Group
Lululemon
Parkland Fuel Corporation
UFA
Enfield Council, UK
SNG, UK
Queen Mary University of London
Organizations we've partnered with on recruitment & training
CIWA
African Centre
RCCG The Eagles Ark Calgary
Learn At Your Own Pace

On-demand trainings you can watch anytime.

Pre-recorded sessions on the topics clients ask about most. Purchase once, watch whenever it suits you. Duplicate this card format when new recordings are added.

Change Management Fundamentals

Change Management Fundamentals

A recorded walkthrough of core change management concepts, ideal as a primer before the live bootcamp or as a refresher afterward.

$49 Get Access
Ace Your Next Interview

Ace Your Next Interview

Recorded lessons covering storytelling frameworks, handling behavioural questions, and negotiating your offer with confidence.

$39 Get Access
Building Your Professional Network

Building Your Professional Network

A practical, self-paced training on networking strategy for people who find networking uncomfortable but know it matters.

$29 Get Access

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How It Works

Simple steps to success, for individuals and organizations alike.

Every engagement starts the same way, understanding where you are before we recommend where to go.

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Discovery Call

Learn how our expert guidance and personalized strategies can help you reach your goals.

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Sign Up for a Program

We match you with the right coaching, training, or recruitment engagement.

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Show Commitment

We stay engaged through delivery, adjusting the plan as things progress.

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Transformation Completed

You walk away with real, lasting results, not just a checklist completed.

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Testimonials

What our clients say.

"Tolu helped me tailor my résumé, expand my network, and stay consistent with applications. In a few months, I landed my dream job, and gained confidence, clarity, and direction."

Temi

"Tolu used her technical expertise to guide me toward creating exceptionally beautiful, insightful slides for a job interview presentation, all while being kind, patient, and attentive. I secured the position."

Adaora N.

"The mock interviews were invaluable, they boosted my confidence and helped me prepare my responses for situational and behavioural questions. I walked in feeling well prepared and secured the job."

Hira

"Tolu meticulously reviewed the job description and curated a comprehensive list of potential questions. Remarkably, 90% of the questions she predicted were asked during the interview."

Kemi

"She generated about 17 likely interview questions, and emphasized answering like I was telling stories. That tremendously helped boost my confidence, and the recruiter was very impressed."

Mayowa D.

"Thank you once again for all your help. Your guidance and corrections truly made my résumé stand out."

Mudia

"The Change Management Beginner Bootcamp with Tolu was so worth it. She did a thorough, in-depth analysis of change management in real work environments, and the delivery was above and beyond what was paid."

Tolu A.

"I always heard about change management but never understood it until attending Tolu's bootcamp. It revealed the extensive behind-the-scenes work when an organization decides to make changes. Tolu breaks down office jargon and answers every question."

Nneka O.

"Working on a demo project with another participant gave me firsthand experience of a change manager's role. An informative and genuinely engaging program."

Bootcamp Participant
Upcoming

Events & networking.

Join us in person or virtually. Duplicate this card format when new events are scheduled.

Career Reset Workshop

A virtual workshop to help you reset your job search strategy, refresh your resume, and rebuild momentum.

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Change Management Bootcamp

A 3-part bootcamp held over three Saturdays, Sept 12, 19, and 26, covering real-world change management from the ground up.

3 Saturdays · Sept 12, 19 & 26 Register

Champions Conference 2.0 — 2nd Edition

A call to Kingdom professionals and business owners to lead with purpose, wisdom, and integrity, in the workplace and beyond.

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What made Daniel, Joseph, and Esther extraordinary? They didn't lead from pulpits. They led in boardrooms, government, and positions of influence. They solved problems. They demonstrated wisdom under pressure. They remained true to their values. And because of their leadership, nations were transformed. Today, our workplaces, businesses, and communities need leaders like that. At Champions Conference 2026, we're calling on Kingdom professionals and business owners to rise, not just to build successful careers or profitable businesses, but to become leaders whose influence extends beyond the workplace. If you've ever wondered: • How do I lead with purpose where I am? • How do I stand firm when facing workplace resistance? • How do I build influence without compromising my values? • How can my career or business become a platform for lasting impact? Then this conference is for you. Together, we'll explore what it means to lead with excellence, build character that inspires trust, navigate challenges with wisdom, and use our influence to make a meaningful difference. The marketplace doesn't just need more successful people. It needs more Daniels who lead with wisdom, more Josephs who solve problems with excellence, and more Esthers who use their influence with courage. Will you answer the call?
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Register

AI for Change Management: Improving Workflows

A new training for leaders and change teams on using AI tools to streamline workflows and lead people well through AI-driven change. Dates coming soon.

Corporate Training · Register Your Interest Register Interest

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Registration

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Fill out the form below for any upcoming event or training, we'll confirm your registration and send details by email.

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Job searching, building a team, or planning your next leadership program? Let's talk.

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Ready to connect and thrive?

Choose the path that fits, individual coaching or a corporate consultation, and we'll follow up within two business days.

For Individuals

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For Organizations

Tell us about your team's training needs, an open role you're hiring for, or a program you'd like to build.

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Connect & Thrive Consulting — Empowering People, Strengthening Organizations
About Us

The people behind Connect & Thrive.

Connect & Thrive Consulting exists to help individuals build careers they're proud of, and help organizations build the leadership and talent to grow. Every engagement is led with the same care, whether it's a single coaching call or a company-wide training program.

Tolu Habib

Tolu Habib

Founder & Lead Consultant

PMP and Prosci certified, a CPHR candidate, and a certified Maxwell Leadership Coach and Maxwell DISC Trainer. Career and leadership coach, change management trainer, recruiter, and organizational consultant, and founder of Connect & Thrive Consulting.

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Kikelola Emechafor

Leadership Coach & Learning Consultant

Supports individual and corporate coaching engagements, with a focus on leadership development and learning design.

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Bukky Adewumi

Senior Talent Consultant

Leads recruitment and talent strategy work, helping companies find and place the right candidates.

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Tosin Sotayo

Head of Finance

Oversees the financial operations and planning that keep Connect & Thrive Consulting running smoothly.

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Favour Macaulay

Head of Administration

Manages the day-to-day administration and operations behind every coaching engagement, training, and event.

Speaking Engagements

Invite Tolu Habib to speak at your event.

Tolu speaks on career development, leadership, and change management at conferences, corporate events, and community gatherings. Share your event details and we'll follow up to discuss fit and availability.

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