Dr. Gifty Enyonam Dake-Ketemepi

Blogs and Articles

Insights and reflections on education, quality management, and social development.

Personal growthProfessional development

The Ego of Power Is Fragile: How to Navigate Bosses and Gatekeepers in Your Career

October 11, 2025

But here’s the twist: career growth isn’t just about merit, it’s about managing power. And power, my dear reader, has an ego - a fragile one.

Academic development

An Open Letter to Emerging PhD Scholars: Childlike Wonder, Scientific Power

October 4, 2025

Yet Einstein's insight that "the whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking" offers a radical reframing. Science is not a fortress designed to keep us out. It's a fire sparked by curiosity, fanned by humility, and sustained by community.

Feminism, Women development and advocacy

Before You Fight for Women, Ask If Women Are Worth Fighting With

September 29, 2025

So, a fifty-nine-year-old female top executive once posed a challenging question to me, Enyonam, for those advocating for women, have you first asked yourselves, 'Are women worth fighting for?'

Growth

Happy Pretending: The Performance We Didn’t Audition For

September 25, 2025

In a world of diplomacy and composure, We are all actors. And the curtain never falls.

Academic development

The World Is a Stage: Play It – a survival script for early-career researchers

September 22, 2025

In today’s hyper-visible, hyper-connected world, we are all performers whether presenting at a conference, negotiating policy reform, or mentoring the next generation. The question is not if we are on stage, but how we choose to play.

Social development

Invisible Genius, Unused Power: Why Visibility and Leverage Decide Your Career Trajectory

September 18, 2025

Visibility and leverage aren’t buzzwords. They’re career accelerators. And in African professional spaces, where hierarchy, humility, and historical inequities shape how we present ourselves, they’re often misunderstood or underutilised.