Meet Our Team

Experienced coaches and facilitators rooted in East African professional culture, committed to transformative, measurable leadership growth.

Leadership

Our Core Coaching Team

Three seasoned professionals with combined experience of over 40 years in leadership development, communications, and organisational transformation across Uganda and the wider East African region.

Dr. Amara Nkosi, Founder and Lead Executive Coach at Open Meadow Deck Consulting

Dr. Amara Nkosi

Founder & Lead Executive Coach
  • 18 years in leadership development across East Africa
  • PhD Organisational Psychology, Makerere University
  • ICF-certified PCC (Professional Certified Coach)
  • Former Head of Talent, Stanbic Bank Uganda
  • Author of The Open Meadow Mind
PhD Org. Psychology ICF-PCC 18 Years
Patricia Asiimwe, Senior Coach and Communication Specialist at Open Meadow Deck Consulting

Patricia Asiimwe

Senior Coach & Communication Specialist
  • 12 years coaching in public speaking, executive presence & media communications
  • Former TV presenter, NTV Uganda
  • Masters in Communications, Uganda Christian University
  • Works with NGOs and private sector across Uganda and Rwanda
MA Communications ICF-ACC 12 Years
Grace Tumusiime, Team Development and Workplace Coach at Open Meadow Deck Consulting

Grace Tumusiime

Team Development & Workplace Coach
  • Expert in team dynamics, conflict transformation & organisational culture
  • 10 years consulting for government and private companies in Uganda
  • Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument certified
  • Graduate of Uganda Management Institute
PGDip Management TKI Certified 10 Years
Extended Network

Associate Coaches

Our associate network brings specialist expertise to sectors across Uganda, ensuring every client is matched with a coach who understands their industry and context.

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Joseph Okello

Digital Leadership Coach Mbarara, Uganda
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Fiona Nakabugo

Youth & Early Career Coach Kampala, Uganda
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Dr. Samuel Mugisha

Health Sector Leadership Mulago / Kampala
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Diana Namutebi

Financial Services Coach Kampala, Uganda
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Emmanuel Agaba

Agribusiness & Rural Leadership Gulu, Uganda
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Rebecca Atukunda

Nonprofit Sector Coach Kabale, Uganda
Our Philosophy

Values We Coach By

Every session, programme, and interaction at Open Meadow Deck is guided by a set of principles rooted in integrity, African philosophy, and professional excellence.

Growth First

We meet each client where they are — no judgement, no prescribed path, just genuine commitment to their unique development journey.

Ubuntu Philosophy

I am because we are — leadership at Open Meadow Deck is never an isolated pursuit; it is nurtured in community and expressed through contribution to others.

Measurable Impact

Every coaching engagement tracks concrete outcomes — from 360 assessments at programme start to milestone reviews and post-engagement follow-ups.

Absolute Confidentiality

ICF ethics guide everything we do — clients share freely knowing their conversations are fully protected and never disclosed without explicit consent.

Uganda-First Context

Our coaching is grounded in East African professional reality — the challenges, opportunities, hierarchies, and cultural dynamics that shape leadership here.

Work With Us

Are You a Passionate Coach?

We are always interested in connecting with ICF-accredited coaches and leadership facilitators who share our commitment to African-centred, evidence-based coaching. Whether you are looking for associate opportunities or a full collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

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