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Build fair, safe and inclusive workplaces that perform

I help organisations spot culture and inclusion risks early and respond with confidence when issues arise around race, gender, power or behaviour, before they escalate into complaints, formal disputes or reputational damage.

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Adaku Oliver

Build fair, safe and inclusive workplaces that perform

I help organisations spot culture and inclusion risks early and respond with confidence when issues arise around race, gender, power or behaviour, before they escalate into complaints, formal disputes or reputational damage.

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Explore my services

Trusted by leading organisations

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The Challenge

What happens when culture risks go unaddressed?

Staff stay silent. Concerns escalate. Costs mount.

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  • Record WRC unfair dismissal award against Twitter Ireland in 2024, signalling what's at stake when leadership mishandles dismissals or change processes.

Source: Workplace Relations Commission ruling, reported by Irish Times, August 2024

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  • Of organisations in Ireland reported experiencing workplace conflict in 2023, a 5% increase from the previous year. One in five were invited to attend the WRC or Labour Court.

Source:  Adare HR Barometer Series 8.1, 2024

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  • Of whistleblowers in Ireland reported suffering some form of penalisation for raising concerns, a 70% increase since 2019.

Source:  Transparency International Ireland, Speak Up Report 2025

My Approach

How I work

See the risks. Build the capability. Make it stick.

Adaku Oliver
Step 1

Diagnose

  • Culture audits that surface real risks (not generic findings)
  • Confidential staff consultations (hear what people won't say publicly)
  • Prioritised action plan (what to fix first, who's responsible, by when)
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Step 2

Develop

  • Practical training (anti-racism, bystander response, microaggressions)
  • Leadership development that changes behaviour (not just awareness)
  • Manager tools for difficult conversations (scripts, not theory)
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Step 3

Embed

  • Ongoing leadership support for live challenges
  • Policies and systems that actually get used (not filed away)
  • Accountability mechanisms (clear owners, timelines, consequences)
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Why Work With Me

What makes PhoenixRize different

Evidence-based, not performative

  • I start with diagnostics, culture audits and honest data, not assumptions or aspirations.
Practical tools, not theory
  • You leave with scripts, checklists, and response frameworks you can use immediately.
Systems that hold, not just policies
  • I build accountability structures and reporting routes that sustain change, not filed-away policies.
Cross-cultural expertise
  • Deep experience working across Irish and Nigerian contexts, with insight into how culture and power operate differently in international organisations.
Live advisory, not just workshops
  • I provide real-time support when issues arise, not only scheduled training days.
Sector specialism
  • Deep knowledge of screen, higher education, corporate, and public sector environments.
What Clients Say

Real results, real voices

From senior leaders and HR Directors to teams on the ground.

“Adaku’s professional and unique approach to the training is awesome and inspiring. She tailored the content to the sector requirements, and the courses became a way for people to discuss their experiences and focus on where they could foster change.”

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Críona Sexton

Skills Development Executive, Screen Ireland

“Adaku facilitated our staff focus groups with care and attention, creating a space where people felt comfortable speaking honestly. The anti-racism training was practical, engaging, and evidence-based.”

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Claire Mc Ging

Equally, Diversity & Inclusion Manager Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Ireland

“Working with Adaku on our focus group and final report was excellent. Her ability to distil feedback into a clear, well-structured report made the process smooth and productive.”

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Frances Hogan

Professor of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

“Adaku delivered a keynote on ‘The Power of Inclusive Leadership’ to the CFO Leadership Council. Her session was transformative. She provided practical frameworks our CFO members could apply immediately.”

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Angela Tise

Regional Director, The CFO Leadership Council, USA

“Adaku’s keynote on Advancing Women in Corporate Treasury was thought-provoking and impactful. Our members found the session insightful and highly valuable.”

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Seun Akinfolarin

CEO, Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria

“Adaku was warm, engaging, and exceptionally well-prepared. The session challenged our assumptions and equipped us with tools to ensure our appointment processes are fair, transparent, and genuinely inclusive.”

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Stephen Brophy

Department of Health, Ireland

“Adaku has a rare gift for making complex social dynamics both accessible and actionable for a corporate audience. Her insights aligned perfectly with our DEI objectives and proved to be a truly invaluable addition to our global initiatives.”

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DEI Lead

Energy Sector, Nigeria

“Her training equipped participants with practical tools and frameworks they could use immediately in their teaching practice. The approach was evidence-based and grounded in real classroom scenarios.”

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Dr. Ashley O'Donoghue

Head of Staff Development,
Technological University, Dublin

Adaku’s approach was notable for its focus on professional application rather than theory, with content tailored to the dynamics of the arts and theatre industry. The training has helped staff move from passive awareness of our IDEA policy to active consideration of how it applies to their specific departments.

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Derval Mellett

Head of Marketing and Communications,
Gate Theatre Dublin

Adaku delivered a highly engaging online session for our creative leaders group on inclusive leadership, DEI principles and unconscious bias. Her facilitation was clear, practical and thought-provoking, and participants left with useful tools and language they could apply in their own teams and creative decision-making.

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Fiona Flynn

Director, Montauk Consulting Ltd, Ireland

I recently attended a workshop which Adaku facilitated on Addressing Workplace Racism and Bias.
Adaku is a skilled and engaging facilitator and I really enjoyed the session as well as gaining a deeper
insight into the biases that impact on inclusion within workplaces.

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Linda O'Sullivan

Head of Social Inclusion, Business in the Community, Ireland

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Resources

Free resources to get started

Practical tools you can use right away.

Bystander Response Phrases

PDF · Free

Bystander Response Phrases

What to say when you witness exclusion, microaggressions, or harm. Simple phrases for different situations.

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Culture & Inclusion Quick Check
PDF · Free

Culture & Inclusion Quick Check

20-question self-assessment to spot early inclusion gaps before they escalate into crises.

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Speaking Up Pathway
PDF · Free

Speaking Up Pathway

What happens after you raise a concern. A clear guide to reporting routes and fair process.

Download (Free)

See the full resource library for additional guides across Templates & Tools, Diagnose & Respond, and Screen & Creative.

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Premium Toolkits

When you need more than a starting point

Structured toolkits for HR teams, managers, and production companies ready to take serious action. Built from real consulting experience.

Culture Risk Diagnostic Toolkit

Premium Toolkit

Culture Risk Diagnostic Toolkit

13 pages · 50-question diagnostic · Sector benchmarks

A complete diagnostic, scoring framework, and 90-day action template for HR, EDI, and leadership teams.

  • 50-question diagnostic across 5 risk areas
  • Sector benchmarks for interpretation
  • Editable 90-day action plan template
  • Single user or team licence (up to 10)

€95

single user

€245

team (up to 10)

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Manager's Difficult Conversations Handbook

Premium Handbook

Manager's Difficult Conversations Handbook

18 pages · 12 scripts · 10 scenarios · 5 case examples

Scripts, frameworks, and scenarios for the conversations managers cannot afford to get wrong.

  • 12 ready-to-use conversation scripts
  • 10 practice scenarios with discussion prompts
  • 5 anonymised case examples
  • Single user or team licence (up to 12)

€145

single user

€345

team (up to 12)

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The Producer's Inclusion Toolkit

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The Producer's Inclusion Toolkit

17 pages · 26-question audit · 6 scripts · 10 cases

A complete working toolkit for producers running inclusive productions across film, TV, and creative.

  • 26-question production readiness audit
  • 6 on-set conversation scripts
  • 10 anonymised production case examples
  • Single user or production company licence (up to 15)

€195

single user

€445

company (up to 15)

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