THE OLA-M COMPANY INC.
The human side of performance is not soft. It is strategic.
We help professionals, leaders and organizations strengthen the emotional intelligence, communication and people capabilities behind effective work.
Olabukonla (Ola) MiseLead Consultant & Facilitator
THE WORK BENEATH THE WORK
Strategies move through people.
Strong plans, capable teams and ambitious goals can still stall when people struggle to communicate clearly, navigate difference, build trust or respond effectively under pressure.
Ola-M combines emotional intelligence, practical facilitation and organizational insight to help people understand what is happening beneath behaviour—and practise a better way forward.
FLAGSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The EdgeWithin™
A practical and immersive workshop series that helps professionals and teams turn emotional intelligence into stronger leadership, communication, relationships and resilience.
Awareness → Comprehension → Application
View workshopsHOW WE HELP
Learning and strategy designed to move people into action.
Every engagement is practical, thoughtfully facilitated and connected to the realities participants bring into the room.
Professional Development
Experiential workshops in emotional intelligence, leadership, communication, resilience, conflict and workplace relationships.
Explore The EdgeWithin™ →Facilitation & Organizational Learning
Retreats, team sessions and custom learning experiences that create space for honest reflection, practical insight and clear next steps.
Discuss an engagement →Strategy & Capacity Building
Strategic planning, curriculum design, evaluation and tailored support for public, nonprofit and community-serving organizations.
View consulting services →WHY OLA-M
Credible. Human. Actionable.
Psychology, EQ-i 2.0® and proven adult-learning principles provide the foundation.
Examples, reflection and practice connect learning to situations participants actually face.
People leave with useful language, practical tools and a clear commitment—not just good notes.
Experience across public, nonprofit, educational and community settings informs culturally aware facilitation.
MEET OLA
A facilitator who understands both people and systems.
Olabukonla (Ola) Mise is the Lead Consultant and Facilitator at The Ola-M Company Inc. Her work sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, leadership, organizational development and practical capacity-building.
An EQ-i 2.0® and EQ360 certified practitioner with a Psychology background, Ola has facilitated more than 100 workshops for over 2,500 participants. Her experience includes designing strategies, developing curricula, facilitating boards and teams, and teaching leadership and diversity at the postgraduate level.
Invite Ola into the conversation →ABOUT OLA
Meet the perspective behind the work.
Watch this short introduction to learn more about Ola’s experience, the thinking that shapes her work and the practical approach she brings to learning and organizational development.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
Practical learning that stays with people.
“The workshop gave me practical tools, boosted my confidence and helped me refine how I presented my skills and experience. Ola’s facilitation was encouraging, professional and highly insightful.”— Professional-development participant
“Ola made complex concepts understandable and engaging. The interactive exercises and real-life examples made the learning practical and applicable.”— Board governance workshop participant
LET’S MOVE THE WORK FORWARD
