Debola Deji-Kurunmi is a renowned figure in multiple domains, including best-selling authorship, impactful keynote speaking, ministry leadership, public policy advising, and transformational coaching for visionary leaders. Her exceptional ability to unlock potential in individuals, organizations, and even entire nations is at the core of her work.

Debola wears multiple hats: she is the Founder of IMMERSE Coaching Company, an executive at Ideation Hub Africa, and serves as President at Kingdom Leaders Global Alliance, a non-denominational Christian Ministry. She boasts a wealth of certifications, including Visionary Leadership Coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and Certified Masteries Practitioner, among others.

Her extensive experience includes roles as a Learning Consultant at Phillips Consulting and faculty positions in organizations such as the Lagos State Government, World Bank, and OANDO Foundation, to name a few. Furthermore, Debola plays a vital role on the boards of several organizations, offering strategic advice on organizational design, senior leadership development, policy analysis, and program execution.

At IMMERSE Coaching Company, she leads a thriving global community of over 70,000 change-makers spanning 100+ countries, using her innovative coaching methodology to elevate their impact, authority, and legacy leadership. IMMERSE has, since 2014, delivered over 100 courses and expanded into three distinct subsidiaries.

Through Ideation Hub Africa, she runs a social profit accelerator that supports Africa's non-profits, innovators, civil society organizations, and public sector agencies. This support includes executive education, collaborative platforms, funding opportunities, and advisory services. Ideation Hub also hosts Development Dialogue, Nigeria's premier development sector conference since 2015.

At Kingdom Leaders Global Alliance, Debola leads a non-denominational Christian ministry with a presence in 10 countries, providing spiritual discipleship and leadership development for believers. The Alliance comprises various ministries, such as the Kingdom Leadership Institute, FIREBRAND Movement, and Kingdom Women Global Alliance, offering empowerment through ministry training, book publishing, medical and welfare missions, and mentorship bootcamps for Generation NEXT.

Debola's remarkable leadership impact has earned her recognition on television, international news, and in the media. She has received numerous awards, including the 2014 New Leader for Tomorrow at the Crans Montana Forum in Geneva and being selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow by the US Government. She has also been honored as one of Nigeria's 50 Most Inspiring Women in 2022 by BusinessDay.

At the 2018 Mandela Washington Annual Summit in Washington DC, Debola delivered a viral speech titled "How to Fry Fish to Solve a Wicked Problem," providing invaluable insights for African young leaders seeking to address the continent's most challenging issues. Fondly known as DDK, she is the author of 21 books and has addressed audiences on three continents, ranging from emerging leaders to multinational corporate teams, global development practitioners, SME owners, and purpose-driven individuals.

Debola is happily married to Ayodeji Kurunmi, and they are blessed with children.