- Workplace Culture Strategist · Ireland
Build fair, safe and inclusive workplaces that perform
I help organisations spot culture and inclusion risks early and respond with confidence when issues arise around race, gender, power or behaviour, before they escalate into complaints, formal disputes or reputational damage.
The Challenge
Staff stay silent.
Concerns escalate.
Costs mount.
“The organisations that thrive are not those who avoid difficult conversations — they’re the ones who learn to have them well, before things fall apart.”
Turning policy into practice
See the risks. Build the capability. Make it stick.
Diagnose
- Culture audits that surface real risks (not generic findings)
- Confidential staff consultations (hear what people won't say publicly)
- Prioritised action plan (what to fix first, who's responsible, by when)
- Practical training (anti-racism, bystander response, microaggressions)
- Leadership development that changes behaviour (not just awareness)
- Manager tools for difficult conversations (scripts, not theory)
- Ongoing leadership support for live challenges
- Policies and systems that actually get used (not filed away)
- Accountability mechanisms (clear owners, timelines, consequences)
Not sure where to start? Book a 20-minute call to discuss your situation and what would help most.
Real results, real voices
“Working with Adaku on our focus group and final report was excellent. She was professional, insightful, and highly collaborative throughout. Her ability to distil all the feedback into a clear, well-structured report made the process smooth and productive. It was a very positive experience. I would gladly work with her again.”
Frances Horgan
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI)
Claire McGing
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager,
Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT)
“As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive culture in our organisation, we invited Adaku Oliver-Nonna to lead a critical conversation on sexism during our Diversity Week in 2024. Adaku has a rare gift for making complex social dynamics both accessible and actionable for a corporate audience. The session was exceptionally well-received, providing our employees with a clear framework to challenge biases and drive meaningful change. Her insights aligned perfectly with our DEI objectives and proved to be a truly invaluable addition to our global initiatives…..”
Fiona Flynn
- Montauk Consulting
“Adaku’s keynote on Advancing Women in Corporate Treasury was thought-provoking and impactful. She addressed critical leadership and career development issues facing women in treasury while providing practical perspectives for organizations seeking to build more inclusive finance teams. Our members found the session insightful and highly valuable.”
Seun Akinfolarin
- Executive Secretary/CEO
Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria (ACTN)
Free resources to get started
Bystander Response Phrases
What to say when you witness exclusion, microaggressions, or harm. Simple phrases for different situations.
Culture & Inclusion Quick Check
20-question self-assessment to spot early inclusion gaps before they escalate into crises.
Speaking Up Pathway
What happens after you raise a concern. A clear guide to reporting routes and fair process.