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Dear Urban Ancestors, What will we be remembered for?
In many African cultures, we hold deep reverence for our ancestors. We speak of ancestral lands with awe and belonging. We value our...
Amollo Ambole
Apr 73 min read
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The Power of Network Weaving
I don’t just make connections—I build networks. As a child, I was endlessly talkative, eager to share thoughts on everything. Over time,...
Amollo Ambole
Mar 62 min read
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In Consulting, You Are the Brand. Pitch Boldly
Last year, I had only one eye, but that didn’t stop me from putting myself out there and selling my expertise. If you don’t know my...
Amollo Ambole
Feb 31 min read
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Fail Boldly and Fast
Failure has been one of my greatest teachers. Being naturally driven, I’ve pursued countless endeavours and adventures only to see most...
Amollo Ambole
Jan 201 min read
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 Amollo’s Triumph
One year ago today, on January 14th, 2024, my life changed forever. I lost sight in my left eye in a near-fatal car accident. Since then,...
Amollo Ambole
Jan 142 min read
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Cities that work for persons with disability, work for everyone
For the past six months, my experience of partial blindness has taught me a great deal about urban accessibility in Nairobi, or rather,...
Amollo Ambole
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Amollo Ambole
Jun 19, 20240 min read
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How to keep cool and pivot when your notes turn to gibberish on stage
Here I am, getting ready to host a fireside chat with the brilliant Prof. Ingrid Woolard, and the notes on my iPad are absolute...
Amollo Ambole
Jun 9, 20242 min read
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Independent consulting should be an extreme sport
Last October, I decided to transition out of a full-time role to become an independent consultant. It was so terrifying to leave behind...
Amollo Ambole
May 7, 20243 min read
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The necessity of my dull Friday
On a dull Friday, time stood still as I sat waiting in the reception area of a government office. The receptionist snapped me out of deep...
Amollo Ambole
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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What a jigsaw puzzle taught me about slow creativity
Long Easter weekends were my usual time for high-adrenaline activities. Last year, I had a truly exhilarating experience snorkeling and...
Amollo Ambole
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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Vulnerability: we must break for the light to get in
Yesterday, I woke up in despair. The day before, I had tried resting the whole day to see if my facial swelling would go down. By the...
Amollo Ambole
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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To leave no one behind, we need to slow down
In today’s fast-paced world, where efficiency often seems to take precedence over empathy, it's easy to lose sight of the essence of true...
Amollo Ambole
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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GRATITUDE
2024 has not unfolded quite as I had envisioned. My meticulous plans were halted by my accident in mid-January, throwing my life into...
Amollo Ambole
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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Amollo Accelerated: A Titanium Resolve to Ignite Dreams
Life can be unpredictable, a fact that hit me square in the face – literally. On the 15th of January 2024, my world changed in the blink...
Amollo Ambole
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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TRIBE MAPPING
My pursuit in 2023 has been to map my tribe. 'Tribe' refers to individuals who share my mindset and with whom I aim to pursue similar...
Amollo Ambole
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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I INVENTED BUSINESS HIKES! I THINK
I had planned for a while to meet with a new acquaintance in Cape Town, Lizalise Mngcele to exchange ideas on innovation and career...
Amollo Ambole
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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TRANSITIONS SHOULD NOT BE SO SCARY
My friends and I are meeting for our next fireside chat in December to talk about transitions. The timing couldn't be more perfect,...
Amollo Ambole
Nov 11, 20233 min read
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CODE-SWITCHING SHOULD BE A THING
Are you a novelty seeker who thrives on diverse challenges and is always ready to switch roles to keep things exciting? If so, let me...
Amollo Ambole
Oct 30, 20234 min read
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