In today’s fast-paced, results-driven world, joy often takes a backseat to deadlines, metrics, and performance reviews. But Bose Akadiri, a motivational speaker and corporate trainer, is on a mission to change that. She believes joy isn’t just a reward for achieving success—it’s the foundation of it. Through her workshops, keynote speeches, and online courses, Bose is
transforming workplaces by showing leaders and teams how to integrate joy into their cultures and processes.
Finding Joy: Bose’s Journey and Mission
Bose’s passion for joy as a cornerstone of success stems from her own remarkable journey.
Growing up in Oklahoma, she always dreamed of living in a big city. After building a successful career in nonprofit fundraising in her home state, she realized she wanted more. With no job and no network, but armed with a plan rooted in joy, she moved to Chicago to pursue her dreams.
“From the outside looking in, moving to Chicago was purely a leap of faith,” Bose recalls. “But in reality, it was a step on the roadmap I’d built for my dream life that was rooted in joy. I can proudly share there hasn’t been a single day I regretted making the move. I landed my dream career in my dream city, and that experience showed me the transformative power of aligning your goals with your joy.”
This journey inspired her to create Goal and Grind, a platform dedicated to helping others turn their dream lives into reality. “Joy is the foundation of goal setting, not the reward,” Bose explains. This realization became the heartbeat of her work. Today, she empowers others to align their goals in the four key areas of life (personal, professional, health, and financial) with what truly brings them joy, helping them achieve not only success but to actually step into their purpose.
The Business Case for Joy
Joy isn’t just a feel-good concept; it’s a strategic imperative for thriving organizations. Research underscores its critical role in driving workplace performance:
● Employees who enjoy their work are 49% less likely to consider a new job than employees who don’t, according to a study by Boston Consulting Group.
● Teams with higher engagement levels experience a 21% increase in profitability, assnoted in Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report.
Bose leverages these insights to make the case for joy as a driver of innovation, collaboration, and retention. Her philosophy, “Goal crushing is a team sport,” emphasizes that collective joy within teams fosters a culture where individuals thrive and organizations excel.
Through her corporate training programs, Bose equips leaders with actionable strategies to
create joyful, high-performing environments. From her Vision and Goals Workshop to her other dynamic offerings, she provides tools for making joy an integral part of workplace culture. She also extends her reach through free online courses, making her teachings accessible to individuals and organizations worldwide.
Impact and Success Stories
Bose’s work has left a lasting impression on organizations and individuals alike. One participant from her Vision and Goals Workshop shared, “This workshop gave me clarity and direction I didn’t think was possible in such a short time. Bose’s energy and insights are transformative.”
Another testimonial highlighted how her Elevator Pitch and Beyond session offers a perspective that is engaging and practical for people looking to advance in their careers and networks.
Bose supports clients along their journey by uplifting their goals and acting as a conduit to
creating meaningful connections. Recently she was featured on WGN along with a client
sharing her goal crushing journey.
For corporate clients, Bose’s programs have driven measurable results. A recent client shared
how her Vision and Goals Workshop fostered a renewed sense of purpose and motivation
across their team. By intertwining joy with actionable frameworks, Bose ensures her teachings create a lasting impact.
A Vision for the Future
Bose envisions a world where workplaces prioritize joy alongside profitability, fostering
environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Her mission is to reach as many
professionals as possible, equipping them with the tools to align their goals with their inner joy.
“When joy is at the core of what we do, success becomes sustainable,” she says. Bose invites
readers to join her mission by exploring her workshops, keynote speeches, and free online
courses.
As workplaces evolve to meet the demands of a dynamic world, Bose Akadiri stands as a
thought leader, proving that joy isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the key to unlocking potential,
creativity, and success—one team, one leader, and one goal at a time.
Connect with Bose
Every Friday Bose encourages her community to join her in #FinishLineFriday, a time for
reflection and acknowledgement of your accomplishments for the week. Follow her on LinkedIn and IG for weekly reminders to celebrate your own journey.
Website - https://www.goalandgrind.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/boseakadiri/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@goalandgrind
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