Iris Irumva

@GomeraM shares statistics about the vast potential within Africa, explaining the necessity to foster a generation of leaders who are prepared to meet various challenges with empathy and curiosity - some of the qualities I share in my book: ‘Lead Your Way Up, How to be a Leader at any level’. As we wrap up the year, may we remember that #potential remains merely a word until we decide to tap into it. – at Rwanda

Sometimes, our biggest obstacle isn’t the world around us. It’s the ego within us. I highly recommend "Ego Is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday. #egoistheenemy #bookreview #leadership #careeradvice #ego

Your boss is always right, agree or disagree? One of the biggest career mistakes I see is talented people thinking their job is to prove they’re right. It isn’t. If you want to grow faster in your career, stop trying to win every argument with your boss. 1. Pick influence over confrontation. 2. Build trust before pushing your ideas. 3. Challenge ideas respectfully, not emotionally. 4. Learn how your boss thinks and what they value. 5. Focus on alignment and execution, not being right. Being right doesn’t create opportunities. Being trusted does. People who always need to be right create resistance. People who learn how to align, persuade, and execute create influence. Strategy beats ego every time. #careeradvice #work #strategy #leadership #careersuccess

We all love a good to-do list… but what if the real productivity hack is a NOT-to-do list? 🤔 Sometimes getting more done starts with removing: 1️⃣Things that distract you 2️⃣Tasks that don’t move your goals forward 3️⃣Habits that waste time and energy By defining what NOT to do, your actual to-do list becomes much easier to tackle. What’s one thing that helps you stay productive? Have you tried a not-to-do list before? Is it something you’d consider implementing? Happy New Month! Here’s to working smarter, not just harder. #productivity #hacks #monday #newmonth

Glad to confirm my humour is apparently better than I thought. Thanks @OCRwanda for the oppotunity to host 0C -20 year anniversary Gala dinner.

It was such a pleasure to be invited by @BPRbankrw to deliver a keynote speech to their incredible women staff. Our conversation centered around pouring into others without emptying yourself, a conversation every #leader, manager, and selfless professional needs to engage in. In the pursuit of #performance, service, #leadership, and impact, many people quietly carry the #pressure of constantly giving while unintentionally neglecting their own well-being, growth, and emotional capacity. The truth is: we cannot sustainably lead, support, and empower others from a place of exhaustion, emotional #depletion, or internal emptiness. The quality of what we give to others is deeply connected to the #quality of what we continue to pour into ourselves. As we begin the week, here’s a reflection to carry with you: When was the last time you intentionally poured back into yourself with the same care, energy, and compassion you so freely give to others?

Thank you so much for having me! I look forward to staying connected with the amazing BPR ladies!

Yesterday, I had the absolute joy of delivering a keynote at BPR Bank’s International Women’s Month Celebration. My message centered on pouring into others without emptying yourself, something we struggle with as women. I’m so grateful for the beautiful connections made and to the management for the invitation. I truly love speaking to women, filling their cups, and reminding them how amazing they are. #IWD #iwd26 #givetogain #womenempowerment

Happy Women’s Day to all the beautiful, resilient, strong women out there. Today, think about a woman who inspires you. Maybe it’s your mom, sister, friend, mentor… who comes to mind? Tag her and let her know how much she means to you. And to the men who stand with women, support them, and help create opportunities for them to thrive, thank you for being allies. #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womensupportingwomen #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #givetogain

I’m grateful for the partnership formalized through the signing of our MOU today. It reflects our shared commitment to advancing women’s #leadership and strengthening accountability across institutions. I value the collaboration with @GenderMonitorRw and appreciate the leadership of @UmutoniNadine as we translate this commitment into meaningful impact together.

Grateful for the meaningful exchange with @nmukazayire , the Hon. Minister of Sports of Rwanda. Her commitment to empowering more women to lead healthier, fitter lives is truly inspiring. We look forward to working together, especially as we step into International Women’s Month. #RWOT

It was a pleasure to have a discussion with @IMuyombano59515 whose dedication to advancing leadership opportunities for girls and women is truly inspiring.

2025. Thank you. To everyone I crossed paths with this year, I’m deeply grateful. To the #organizations I had the privilege to train and coach, THANK YOU for your openness and the #courage to grow. To the #leaders I had the opportunity to strategize with, whether in complex situations or simpler ones, THANK YOU for the trust and the shared #commitment to finding better ways forward. To the #professionals who chose our one-on-one coaching and #mentees who chose to join the group mentorship; THANK YOU for letting me walk beside you during moments of growth and change. That kind of #trust is never taken lightly. To my #team , THANK YOU for your constant support, your belief, and the way you show up for each other. Working alongside you is grounding, energizing, and something I don’t take for granted. To our #partners who believe in the vision and invest in women through the Women in Leadership Summit and Awards initiative, THANK YOU for seeing the importance of this work and choosing to stand behind it. Your support helps turn intention into #impact. And to my #family, #friends and #community, THANK YOU for the quiet encouragement, the check-ins and the reminders that none of this is meant to be done alone. Every connection this year left its mark. I’m carrying those lessons, relationships, and moments forward with gratitude and hope. Wishing you all growth, clarity, and meaningful success in #2026 .

May this Christmas bring you comfort, laughter, and beautiful moments with those you love. #Christmas2025 #JoyeuxNoël

Most people don’t tap into their #potential because they underestimate what they’re capable of and overestimate the obstacles in front of them. And if you have a dream that you want to pursue, and you know you have the potential, even if it’s just a small inch of it, let this be your reminder that every big #achievement begins with a tiny step, and the #courage to take it. #RWOT