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Dr. Adele Chimi-Lakbub on stage at CAMPhA-USA 2026 — Maryland•••Kelly Bih hosts the Christian Young Girl Podcast — live every Saturday•••Lidwina Munting live on the Oliver Nshom Podcast — Sunday Oct 25•••Dr. Adele moderates “Made for More” — Florida, Nov 7•••Milton Vernyuy booked to train in Bafoussam — Nov 14•••Boniface Takwe chosen to open in Kenya•••Next: Buea, Dec 5 — Boniface speaks on health at the CANASA Convention•••Paid Stage Mastermind — applications open, founding cohort of 20•••Dr. Adele Chimi-Lakbub on stage at CAMPhA-USA 2026 — Maryland•••Kelly Bih hosts the Christian Young Girl Podcast — live every Saturday•••Lidwina Munting live on the Oliver Nshom Podcast — Sunday Oct 25•••Dr. Adele moderates “Made for More” — Florida, Nov 7•••Milton Vernyuy booked to train in Bafoussam — Nov 14•••Boniface Takwe chosen to open in Kenya•••Next: Buea, Dec 5 — Boniface speaks on health at the CANASA Convention•••Paid Stage Mastermind — applications open, founding cohort of 20•••

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Dr. Adele Chimi-Lakbub

Latest · Maryland · Oct 2026

Dr. Adele Chimi-Lakbub — CAMPhA-USA stage

Oliver's coachee spoke at the 7th Annual CAMPhA-USA Conference in Maryland — and moderates “Made for More” in Florida on Nov 7.

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Live · Sun Oct 25 · 5 PM Pacific

Lidwina Munting — on the podcast

Oliver's mentee guests on the Oliver Nshom Podcast: Autism — Understanding, Acceptance & Family Empowerment.

Milton Vernyuy

Upcoming · Bafoussam · Nov 14

Milton Vernyuy — booked to train

Oliver's mentee Milton Vernyuy trains at the Bafoussam Public Speaking Workshop — Master Your Message, Command Every Room.

Boniface Takwe

Kenya · Oct 2026

Boniface Takwe — chosen to open in Kenya

Oliver's mentee closed his Kenya workshop with a speaking engagement — and speaks on health at the CANASA Convention in Buea, Dec 5.

Kelly Bih

Every Saturday

Kelly Bih — Christian Young Girl Podcast

Oliver's mentee hosts her own podcast — live on YouTube and Facebook, and streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Dr. Adele Chimi-Lakbub

Latest · Maryland · Oct 2026

Dr. Adele Chimi-Lakbub — CAMPhA-USA stage

Oliver's coachee spoke at the 7th Annual CAMPhA-USA Conference in Maryland — and moderates “Made for More” in Florida on Nov 7.

Lidwina flyer

Live · Sun Oct 25 · 5 PM Pacific

Lidwina Munting — on the podcast

Oliver's mentee guests on the Oliver Nshom Podcast: Autism — Understanding, Acceptance & Family Empowerment.

Milton Vernyuy

Upcoming · Bafoussam · Nov 14

Milton Vernyuy — booked to train

Oliver's mentee Milton Vernyuy trains at the Bafoussam Public Speaking Workshop — Master Your Message, Command Every Room.

Boniface Takwe

Kenya · Oct 2026

Boniface Takwe — chosen to open in Kenya

Oliver's mentee closed his Kenya workshop with a speaking engagement — and speaks on health at the CANASA Convention in Buea, Dec 5.

Kelly Bih

Every Saturday

Kelly Bih — Christian Young Girl Podcast

Oliver's mentee hosts her own podcast — live on YouTube and Facebook, and streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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The Paid Stage Mastermind — 20 Founding Seats

Season 1 is free and application-only — a Tolkz mastermind for African speakers moving from free stages to paid gigs. Pilot: Nov 21, 2026.

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A 90-minute mentorship mastermind for African speakers who want stages — live on Zoom on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 5:00–6:30 PM WAT. Season 1 is a FREE founding cohort of 20 speakers, application only, beginning Saturday, January 9, 2027. Founding members lock in a preferred monthly rate from Season 2.

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President, Microsoft Research · In conversation with Oliver Nshom at the Mayo Clinic AI Summit

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"My coaching session with Oliver completely shifted the way I see my voice and my message. I came in thinking I needed better speaking techniques, but I left with something deeper — clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction. Oliver doesn't just coach speaking… he coaches identity. He helped me see the gaps between where I am and where I could be, and more importantly, he showed me how to close them. In just one session, I walked away more intentional, more focused, and more confident in how I communicate. If you are serious about becoming a powerful speaker and unlocking your potential, Oliver is someone you want to learn from."

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"Working with Oliver as my Public Speaking Coach was wonderful. I gained knowledge that I have implemented as I present my messages in ministry and the marketplace."

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NCDs Coordinator, CBC Health Services | Keynote Speaker

"The audience say when I climbed in the rostrum there was life in the hall and no one could sleep. I just thank God for using you to shape me up brother."

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