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What if real reform begins with reflection?
this episode of Change Narratives, Victor Adejoh, Country Director at Synergos Nigeria, shares how self-awareness, deep listening, and empathy can transform not just leaders but the systems they shape. Through his work in agriculture and governance, Victor explains how inner work leads to outer change: from nature-based leadership practices and journaling, to policy reforms and using data to drive smarter government action. He also unpacks what it means to be a courageous leader — one who accepts failure, practices humility, and builds bridges across divides. In this conversation, we explore:
1. How nature and reflection build trust and authenticity
2. The role of data and empathy in reforming systems
3.What “bridging leadership” really means in practice
4. Why collaborat ...
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Change NarrativesAfrica's DevelopmentAfrican StorytellingYouth leadership in AfricaAfrican innovationCollaboration across AfricaPodcasting in AfricaSocial impact storiesPolicy and storytellingDevelopment narrativesVoices of changeLeadership in AfricaAfrica’s futurePublic policy and youthAfrican changemakersPan-AfricanismAfrocentric narrativesInnovation ecosystemsVoices of AfricaPodcasting and social impactDigital storytellingStorytelling traditionsPeople FirstSustainable DevelopmentInclusive DevelopmentHuman Centered DesignSynergosTrustBridging Leadership