Coffee with Kofi featuring Sylvester Oppong - Partner, Head of Healthcare, Life Sciences CF & M&A at EY.

In this episode I catch up with Sylvester Oppong to hear how he has progressed professionally to become a Partner at one of the "Big 4" Global Professional Services companies. Over coffee we cover:* Sylvester's 24-year career journey post Cambridge University (Classics) graduate, to Ernst and Young Partner.* Life as a Black leader in predominantly White spaces and his emphasis on the importance of authenticity while understanding corporate "norms".* His views on leadership and the requirement for flexibility, empathy, and the ability to make tough decisions while supporting team members' growth and sense of belonging.* How building a strong internal network and seeking mentorship/coaching are crucial for career progression and leadership development.Episode resources:Sylvester Oppong: www.linkedin.com/in/sylvester-oppong-44275720Ernst and Young: www.ey.com/en_ukChay Executive Coaching: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com