At Ọdúnìfẹ́ Global, we support organisations in building healthier, more cohesive, and culturally intelligent teams through two complementary services: wellbeing strategy and cultural competency programmes. How people feel, connect, communicate, and collaborate directly shapes wellbeing, engagement, and overall performance.
Cross-cultural training can increase team performance by 50–70%, enhancing collaboration, communication, and productivity.
Organisations that invest in wellbeing and cultural programmes experience up to 60% higher engagement and reduced attrition, leading to stronger long-term outcomes.
Employees develop greater psychological safety, belonging, creativity, and resilience—strengthening both individual and team performance.
Our research-backed, evidence-informed approach draws on culturally grounded insights to equip teams and leaders with the tools to navigate differences, build resilience, and thrive across cultures, generations, and social contexts.
Tamkara is a seasoned global HR consultant, author, speaker, and trainer with over 23 years of experience across the EMEA region.
She is the founder and CEO of Ọdúnìfẹ́ Global, advancing cultural intelligence, workplace wellbeing, and organisational resilience through data-driven, research-backed strategies that incorporate heritage informed approaches.
Tamkara helps organisations build culturally intelligent, resilient, and high-performing teams through:
CQ training and workshops for leaders and teams
Wellbeing and resilience programmes.
Practical strategies to strengthen team cohesion and performance
Heritage and language initiatives to enrich organisational culture
She has partnered with leading global brands including Shell, Booking.com, Total, Schlumberger, Kinross Gold, KPMG, and Heineken.
Tamkara is also a proud mother of two young adults, from whom Ọdúnìfẹ́ derives its name. Odunife means “Year of Love” in Yoruba, reflecting her commitment to creating workplaces and programs rooted in care, connection, and community.
Cultural intelligence is a critical business capability, not just an optional skill. We help organisations build culturally aware and adaptable teams by equipping employees and leaders with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to navigate differences in national, organisational, and social norms.
This enables teams to communicate effectively, collaborate seamlessly, and thrive across diverse contexts.
Our training leverages the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework, providing a structured approach to understanding, adapting, and thriving in diverse cultural contexts.
What We Offer
CQ training for employees and leaders
Tools and strategies to bridge cultural and generational differences
Culture Mapping, Workshops and programs for global and regional teams
Evidence-informed approaches grounded in human-centred and culturally relevant practices
Wellbeing is a strategic business imperative, not just a nice-to-have. We help organisations embed wellbeing into their culture and daily practices, equipping employees with the knowledge, tools, and resources to understand stress, self-soothe, and regulate their responses. This enables teams to approach work and life with presence, focus, and resilience.
What We Offer
Wellbeing strategy and training for employees and leaders
Practical tools to manage stress, self-soothe, prevent burnout, and enhance resilience
Retreats and team programs to strengthen cohesion and focus
Evidence-informed approaches grounded in human-centered and culturally relevant practices
Speak to Africa in its own voice.
We translate from English into 18+ African languages with native fluency and cultural accuracy, ensuring your message connects authentically, across business, education, and creative projects.
Languages include: Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Twi, KiSwahili, Amharic, Luganda, Lingala, Wolof, and more.
Clear. Contextual. Accurate.
Meet some of the lovely tutors who make this work possible at Ọdúnìfẹ́ African language school.
All based across the African continent, their shared spirit and passion for preserving and sharing African languages with the world is at the heart of everything we do.
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African history is rich and empowering. Go beyond colonization with our E-courses, E-books & curriculum designed to inspire new perspectives.
Personalized Language classes to suit your needs. We believe in trade NOT Aid. Therefore all our tutors are based on the continent of Africa.
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