// Why Leadership Growth Isn’t Linear with Akua Nyame-Mensah

Career and leadership growth were never meant to be a straight line, and Akua Nyame-Mensah has lived that truth beautifully. From urban planning to AmeriCorps to leading a startup launch in West Africa, Akua's career has moved in seasons, each one building on the last. Now a leadership advisor and facilitator, she helps others navigate their own cycles with greater clarity and less pressure. In this conversation, Akua shares her Leadership Cycle framework and why the messier seasons of leadership are just as valuable as the flourishing ones. 🔗 Connect with Akua on her website: https://www.akuanm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akuanm/ 🖋️ In a season of transition? The In Season guided planner is designed to support career change and fresh starts—in just five minutes a day (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order): https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE   💛 Join Fried to Flourishing Career Change Experience: https://flourish.careers/work-with-me    🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog 🌟 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop