Rohene Bouajram

Transforming Leadership | Elevating Voices | Creating Lasting Change

The world doesn't need another leader who fits the mold. It needs you.

The old leadership playbook is crumbling in boardrooms and beyond as our world faces storms and crises that conventional approaches cannot weather.

It’s clear that the future calls for leaders who transcend divides and weave diverse wisdom into transformative action. This isn't about filling positions—it's about elevating leaders who dare to envision worlds yet unborn and possess the courage to bring them into being.

Does this leadership resonate with you?

Award Winning Educator & Leadership Coach | Speaker | Podcast Host

Award Winning Educator & Leadership Coach | Speaker | Podcast Host

What If The World Saw Your Leadership?

What if your leadership was seen for what it truly is—visionary, transformative, and essential?

For many, leadership isn’t just a role; it’s a battle for recognition in spaces that weren’t designed for their presence, brilliance or ideas.

Behind every statistic are individuals like you, visionaries who:

  • Navigate complex systems with resilience, transforming barriers into bridges.

  • Break through performative inclusion to claim authentic space.

  • Draw from your full identity, culture, and ancestral strength.

  • Shed inherited constraints to step into your most powerful self.

  • Do the deep inner work to become the leader you've always known you could be.

Organizations often overlook the profound impact of truly inclusive leadership.

However, when we embrace the liberating power of authenticity and connection, we don't just fill leadership positions—we transform them.

This is the unspeakable leadership we need.

No boxes. No apologies. No labels.

Leadership that is grounded in your whole story, truth, and powerful sparks that inspire global impact and the next generation of leaders.

What’s Possible?

For You

Whether it’s your leadership journey or life, you deserve to be honoured for the unique strengths you bring—even on an uneven playing field.

For Organizations

Organizations that invest in redefining leadership to match today’s complexities unlock innovation, transformation, and impactful change.

Your Journey Starts Here

It begins with tapping into your inner wisdom and desire for change—and I can support you every step of the way. 

Together, we can rewrite the narratives that serve you and create a future where a redefined way of being and leading shines.

  • Queen's University

Hi! I’m Rohene Bouajram

I inspire organizations and individuals to redefine leadership through speaking, coaching and writing.

My approach combines:

  • Deep intercultural understanding and lived experience

  • Evidence-based leadership strategies

  • Transformational coaching methods

  • Real-world systemic change expertise

From the stage to intimate coaching sessions, I thrive in making each interaction designed to leave you with an empowered blueprint for growth—ready to take actionable steps toward your goals.

The Unspeakable Leadership Podcast

A Global Conversation on Women of Colour in Leadership

Dive into the vibrant and dynamic world of women of colour in leadership. Each episode is a rollercoaster ride of:

  • Leadership stories that inspire.

  • Laughter that connects us.

  • Cringe-worthy tales that we all learn from.

  • Sage advice to kickstart your journey of redefining leadership and life.

What to Expect

Each season is thoughtfully crafted to:

  • Reflect on themes that resonate with being your true self.

  • Explore how you can lead the way you want to.

  • Provide actionable strategies shared by incredible guests.

The podcast offers a raw, layered, and authentic exploration of what it means to be a woman of colour leader. It’s one of my favourite spaces to create and be a part of. Expect moments of sucking teeth, eye rolls and tangents that make our time together wholesome and real.

Start Listening Today!

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Hear from trusted partners

  • “We have invited Rohene to speak on critical conversations in international education multiple times. Rohene possesses an extraordinary gift for making complex topics feel accessible and relatable. She invites you into a dialogue that feels both safe and empowering, where you can engage deeply, reflect, and challenge yourself to grow into a more thoughtful leader, practitioner, and person.”

    EJ Brin, Director, External Relations, BCCIE

  • "Rohene facilitated a Microaggressions workshop specific to the needs of Consumer Protection BC. The workshop materials were well prepared and presented making them easy to understand. Most importantly, the session offered practical advice about how to identify and address microaggressions in the workplace."

    Dan Stefanson, Vice-President, Consumer Protection BC

  • “Thompson Rivers University (TRU) was honoured to have Rohene Bouajram co-lead our Women in Leadership series, alongside Nicole Kaniki and Evelyn Asiedu. Rohene's skillful approach to storytelling and honest conversation with community and senior leadership teams have created a much needed roadmap for our anti-racism work. I look forward to bringing Rohene's relational approach to our leadership development at TRU."

    Dr. Gillian Balfour, Provost & Vice-President, Academic, Thompson Rivers University

  • “Rohene’s refreshing take on women’s leadership is why we invited her to speak at the Pretty Damn Ambitious™ 2024 Level Up Summit. She captivated the audience with her compelling storytelling and actionable insights, so much so she’s returning in 2025. Rohene creates deep connections, inspiring the audience to embrace their unique paths. Her authenticity, relatability, and brilliance as a speaker are unmatched!”

    Bianca King, Founder, Pretty Damn Ambitious™

  • “Rohene is a powerful, brilliant and dynamic keynote speaker. Rohene spoke at the event organized by the Critical Internationalization Studies Network. Her talk was eloquent, dynamic and easily understandable. I highly recommend her for any justice-oriented keynote talk event - she will captivate your audience, touch their soul and leave them with ideas and thoughts to do more for social and racial justice.”

    Dr. Abu Arif, Educator, Memorial University

  • “It’s been a pleasure to connect with someone as smart and enthusiastic as Rohene on The Many Faces column with University Affairs, an award-winning magazine and website about the Canadian higher education sector. Rohene wrote insightful articles and selected authors, topics and perspectives that couldn’t be found anywhere else. Since then, the column has acquired over 13,000 pageviews. I highly recommend her for any collaboration.”

    Tara Siebarth, Deputy Editor, University Affairs

  • “Rohene is a dynamic speaker who can address the nuances and complexities behind systems change and DEI in higher education. I had the pleasure of inviting Rohene to the Critical Internationalization Studies Network to address race and racism and its intersections with internationalization. Relating to various audience members, including researchers, faculty and staff, Rohene can inspire and motivate. I'm looking forward to her future speaking engagements!”

    Dr. Punita Lumb, Co-Chair, The Critical Internationalization Studies Network

  • “As a fellow collaborator, Rohene has a unique ability to harness the best attributes of all team members and empowers everyone to push themselves further to better understand the complexities in front of us. Every time Rohene presents, I wish she would record an audiobook. The way she eloquently discusses and defines complex subject matter needs to be a class in and of itself.”

    Bree Carney, Manager, Canadian Immigration and International Education

  • “Rohene’s involvement with CBIE as a curriculum designer and facilitator has enabled us to make significant strides toward building a strong, inclusive community while providing meaningful, practical and impactful professional development to international education practitioners. Her ability to balance rigorous, high-quality coaching and instruction with technical expertise and empathy has become the hallmark of CBIE’s training. She’s an inspirational educator!”

    Melissa Payne, Director, Membership, Research and Learning, CBIE