Thoko Kandodo

Transforming Lives Through Faith, Finance and Leadership
I drive transformational growth by empowering Executives, Entrepreneurs and Leaders to expand their impact, elevate their leadership, and build sustainable wealth.

You are welcome


It’s a pleasure to meet you, and I’d like to share a little about myself.

I never set out to be a coach. My intention was to simply help and transform people and businesses. Over time, CEOs, directors, and leaders began reaching out saying, “Coach, I need your help with something.” What I thought were casual conversations turned into coaching moments—shaping careers, unlocking ideas, and opening new perspectives.

I’ve since embraced this as God’s calling on my life. I don’t often call myself a coach; rather, I see myself as a strategic thinking partner — a sounding board for leaders who want to achieve more in life, career, and business.

Whether in open spaces, boardrooms, one-on-one conversations, team events or large conferences, I create growth centered conversattions that inspire clarity, action, and transformation. Beyond my professional work, I am a wife, a mother, a pastor, a friend, and a leader with a deep passion for change, growth, and lasting success.

I look forward to meeting you and being part of your journey — because I believe that together, we can achieve more.

Impact Over The Years


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People shared the word of gospel with and won to Christ.
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Compounded Annual Profit Growth rate over 7years moving from $11 million loss to $42 million profit of a listed bank in Malawi. Assisted The CEO and Board in the transformation journey.
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People reached in 20+ branches under Organizational Purpose and Strategy Cascade for a listed international bank.
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Executives, Directors, Entreprenuers and Leaders Coached and Supported
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Junior Leaders Mentored, and more than 8 conferences held for youth
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Organizations Coached and led team facilitations
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Public Speaking Engagements at international and local conferences, with Largest conference with +1100 delegates
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Women, Men and Youth Employed in businesses founded and started

My Offer To You


Personal Coaching

is for one on one conversations in life, profession or business. Mostly virtual unless pre- arranged for an in person meeting.

Business Coaching

is for executives, entrepreneurs, business or ministry leaders focused on organizational growth.

Group Coaching

sessions are for teams at executive and managerial level or just a group of peers who would like professional facilitation for the group conversations.

Speaking Engagements

I speak at events with thousands of attendees, or smaller events with hundreds or fewer attendees at workshops or boardrooms.

Ideas & Thinking Sessions

Ideas and thinking sessions are brainstorming sessions where we bounce off ideas and think.

Mentorship

Focuses on growing junior leaders to identify their God given leadership potential and to create a platform for learning.

Areas of Focus


Whether it’s a coaching or speaking engagement, I am flexible to tailor make the discussions,
presentations and content to suit your needs.
Personal, Team, and Organizational Leadership
Strategic Planning, Monitoring and/or Review
Public Speaking and Presentations
Research and conversations on global and local trends
Business Startup, Growth or Turnaround
Finance and Wealth Management
Board Presentations
Customer Experience
⁠Business Management

Professional Certifications


August 2022 to April 2025

Certified Strategic Coach

Global Transformation Institute – South Africa

April 2020 to March 2022

Chartered Banker and MBA

University of Bangor – Wales

November – December 2015

Foundations In Retail Banking

Milpark Business School – South Africa

January to December 2014

Certificate in Leadership and Ministry

Pentecoast International Christian Centre (PICC)

Hope School of Ministry – Malawi

June 2009 to December 2010

Chartered Accountant

ACCA – United Kingdom

 October 2003 – December 2007

Bachelor of Accountancy Degree

University of Malawi – The Polytechnic

Work Experience


Founder and CEO
YA2 NETWORK
January 2025 to Current
Founder and CEO
CHRISSIE RODSWORTH CONSULTANTS
June 2023 to Current
Founder and Part-Time CEO
PEARLS AND ROSES –EVENT MANAGEMENT & DECOR
January 2011 to December 2019
Executive Assistant To The CEO
NBS Bank
June 2017 to December 2025
Customer Relationship Lead – Core Banking System Change Project
Standard Bank
April 2016 – April 2017
Business Manager For The CEO
Standard Bank
February 2015 to April 2016
Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting
Standard Bank
May 2012 to February 2025
Financial Planning Analyst
JTI Leaf LTD
May 2011 to April 2012
External Auditor
Deloitte – Malawi
January 2008 to May 2011
Auditor
Peterholdsworth & Company
May 2011 to April 2012
Pentecost International Christian Centre
Lilongwe Area 43, Home Church Pastor
Womens Ministry – Counselor (2025)
Deputy Head of The Childrens Church (2023 to 2025)
Deputy Head of The Prayer Department (2015 to 2017)
Assemblies of God Area 18B Branch
Offerings, Accounting and Recording  (2010 – 2011)

Testimonials


Hear from executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who
have transformed their impact through our work together
The most transformational thing from my conversations with Thoko was how she helped me gain clarity and renewed confidence in both my purpose and direction. Her guidance carried wisdom and grace, and each conversation left me with a sense of peace and focus that I know was God-inspired.
Pastor Lauryn
Working with thoko, I was impressed with her sense of curiosity, presentation skills, research skills and work ethic.
Dr. Anurag Saxena

Get In Touch


I look forward to connecting with you and being part of your journey to greater impact and success.