A Profile of HR Leadership & Global Impact
Yangeni Chendela
Author, speaker, and HR thought leader on a mission to redefine how organisations grow people — and how people grow themselves.
Introduction
Reshaping the conversation around people, performance, and purpose.
A dynamic and influential Human Resources professional from Zambia, Yangeni Chendela is making a significant mark on the landscape of HR and leadership — across the African continent and beyond.
Through his powerful brand — "Not Your Usual HR" — and his impactful initiatives, Yangeni is rewriting what people management, personal development, and corporate leadership can look like.
What I Do
Strategies that build people, businesses, and brands.
Service 01
Speaking Engagements
Keynotes and conference appearances that energise audiences and shift mindsets — from boardrooms to international stages.
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Training & Development
Workshops and corporate training programs that turn potential into performance — rooted in real HR experience.
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HR Consultancy
Strategic guidance for organisations ready to elevate their people practices, culture, and leadership pipeline.
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The pillars of impact
Nine practice areas. One throughline — building people who build organisations.
Personal Development · ZMW 650.00
Publications
Read the new book “Level Up”
Level Up is not a book about success — it is a book about direction. A three-pillar framework for the courage to step off the wrong bus.
and unlock your Forte
Social Media Influence
A growing global community of leaders, learners, and changemakers.
75,000+
LinkedIn Followers
Daily insights on HR and leadership
211,000+
Facebook Followers
Conversation-starting content for professionals
6,000+
Books Sold Worldwide
Readers across continents
Recognition
HR Practitioner of the Year, 2024
Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management
See all awards & recognitionInternational Stage
Speaking engagements that move audiences.
Kenya
Future of Work Africa Conference
Mar 2025
South Africa
Africa HR Network
Oct 2024
Zambia
Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management
Aug 2024
Clientele
Trusted by leading organisations across Africa and beyond.
Media Appearances
As seen on the platforms shaping African business and leadership.
Incisive commentary on the intersection of human resources, personal finance, and leadership.
Ready to grow?
Let’s build something extraordinary.
Whether you’re an organisation looking to elevate your people practices, or an individual ready to become unstoppable — the next move starts here.