Bose Akadiri – A Speaker Who Turns Joy Into Results

Bose Akadiri has built a career at the intersection of ambition, purpose, and performance. As a motivational speaker and corporate trainer, she is widely recognized for helping individuals and organizations rethink how they pursue success. Through her company, Goal and Grind LLC, Bose works with leaders and teams who want more than surface-level motivation. Her approach centers on joy as a strategic tool one that fuels clarity, strengthens collaboration, and supports long-term achievement.

Her first book, The Stay Joyful Method, reflects the core of her philosophy. It explores how joy can be intentionally cultivated across key areas of life and work, becoming a foundation for setting goals and navigating change. On stage and in workshops, Bose brings these ideas to life with energy, authenticity, and practical insight that audiences can immediately relate to.

Corporate Experience That Shapes Her Perspective

Bose’s credibility is rooted in her own professional journey. She made a bold pivot early in her career by moving to Chicago without a job or established network. From there, she went on to create a distinguished career in Corporate Social Responsibility, holding roles at organizations such as Boeing, Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase. These experiences gave her firsthand insight into how large, complex organizations operate and what leaders truly need to support their people.

Before entering corporate philanthropy, Bose excelled in nonprofit fundraising and technology sales. This combination of sales, nonprofit development, and corporate responsibility allows her to connect strategy with purpose. As a thought partner to her clients, she understands revenue goals, stakeholder expectations, and the human side of leadership, making her guidance both practical and deeply relevant.

Workshops That Empower Teams and Leaders

Bose is especially renowned for her dynamic corporate workshops. Her sessions are designed to energize teams while also delivering substance. She challenges participants to rethink how they define success, how they show up for one another, and how joy can strengthen accountability rather than replace it.

Organizations that book Bose Akadiri for their events value her ability to meet people where they are. She speaks to high achievers who are driven and ambitious, while also addressing burnout, disengagement, and misalignment. Her workshops create space for reflection, honest conversation, and renewed focus, helping teams move forward with clarity and shared purpose.

Recognition, Leadership, and Community Impact

Bose is a goal-oriented leader who believes deeply in continuous growth. Her leadership and impact have been recognized across multiple platforms. She is an IMPACT Fellow with the Chicago Urban League and a She Shines Honoree by Girls Inc. of Chicago. She has been named a Black Woman Changemaker by Chicago Defender Magazine, a 40 Under 40 honoree by OKC Biz Magazine, and part of the 30/30 Next Generation of Leaders by ionOklahoma Magazine. She is also a Leadership Oklahoma City alumnae.

Giving back remains central to Bose’s work. She currently serves on the board of Ladies of Virtue, a nonprofit focused on mentorship and leadership development for girls ages 9 to 18 in the Chicagoland area. This commitment reflects her belief that leadership is about impact beyond titles and individual success.

A Global Mindset and a Joy-Focused Life

Bose’s global experiences further shape her worldview. She studied abroad twice during college in Denmark and China, and later participated in a Rotary Professional Group Study Exchange, spending a month in Italy meeting with local business leaders and dignitaries. These experiences deepened her appreciation for different leadership styles, cultures, and perspectives.

Outside of her professional life, Bose is an avid runner, yogi, traveler, and proud dog mom. She believes in finding joy across four key areas of life: personal, professional, health, and financial. This holistic philosophy underpins her work as a speaker and trainer, offering audiences a framework that feels achievable and grounded in real life.

Book Bose Akadiri for Your Event

When you book Bose Akadiri for your event, you invite a speaker who combines insight, energy, and authenticity. Her message resonates with leaders, teams, and organizations ready to pursue ambitious goals without losing sight of what truly matters. Bose leaves audiences inspired, equipped, and motivated to lead with joy and intention.