Omosola Fiberesima
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Transition and Transform Coach, Educator, and Consultant with over 20 years' experience in career development, employability, and education across higher education, adult learning, and the creative industries. Certified Five Lens Practitioner with an MSc in Career Management & Coaching, combining professional expertise with lived experience to deliver inclusive and impactful support that empowers diverse learners. Recognised with the Community Builder Award at Bloomsbury Institute and by former Prime Minister Tony Blair for contributions to extended learning. Brings creativity, innovation, and reflection to practice, supporting individuals to navigate transition, overcome barriers, and achieve lasting success. Host of the Unleash Ur Cre8tivity podcast and author of reflective journals that inspire learning, personal growth, and career development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Transition Coach and Consultant
The Place of Excellence Ltd
London
03.2014 - 09.2025
- Design and deliver training/coaching that helps professionals, students, and organisations understand change and navigate transitions with clarity.
- Develop and implement frameworks such as the Transition Wheel and Reflection Code to support growth and measurable outcomes.
- Deliver workshops on communication, confidence, leadership, creativity, employability, and goal setting.
- Provide consultancy to organisations, recommending process improvements for optimised performance and profitability.
- Host the Unleash Ur Cre8tivity podcast, interviewing cross-industry guests to inspire career development and support transition.
- Engage in speaking event using journals and reflective tools to enhance learning and impact.
- Undertook financial analysis to guide budget planning and investment decisions.
Mentor (Volunteer Work)
Mentoring Pathway Birkbeck, University of London
London
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Mentored MSc student, providing guidance, reflective practice, and lived experience support.
- Help learners apply theory to practice and overcome barriers to progression.
Tutor (Adult Learning)
Adult Learning Lewisham
London
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Head-hunted to deliver accredited and non-accredited creative, design and business courses focused on employability, transferable skills, and lifelong learning.
- Supported diverse learners-including adult returners-to progress in education, training, or work.
- Practically embedded inclusion and reflective practice into curriculum delivery.
Student Guild Manager
Bloomsbury Institute
London, England
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Ensure that the strategic priorities set by the student body are delivered and that the system of student representation is healthy and thriving.
- Managed constitution and policies and bye-laws
- Managed and represented a diverse student population of over 2,000, embedding EDI principles into all activities.
- Led the Student Representative system, strengthening student voice across board
- In charge of recruitment and selection of student workers who on HMRC payroll
- Managed a 6 figure budget.
Education
MSc - Career Management & Coaching
Birkbeck, University of London
London 11.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Management
Bloomsbury Institute/Northampton University
London 01.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Lifelong Learning (Post Compulsory)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 09.2008 - 12.2010
Skills
- Career coaching
- Employability skills development
- Workshop design
- Stakeholder engagement
- Equality and Diversity
- Data-driven evaluation
- Strategic student engagement
- Research and Innovation
- Creative problem solving
- Communication
Websites
Additional Information
Experienced in creative industries (Fashion Design, Balloon Artistry, Hairdressing, Soft Furnishings, Cake Decorating) - applying creativity and innovation to career coaching and consultancy., Strong advocate of lifelong learning and giving back, having worked and volunteered at institutions where I was once a student.
Affiliations
- Enjoys spending time in nature, walking, writing, and listening to audiobooks. Creative crafts such as balloon display and cake decorating provide opportunities for relaxation and personal expression.
Accomplishments
Awards & Recognition
- Community Builder Award – In recognition of contributions to Bloomsbury Institute during the pandemic.
- National Recognition by Former Prime Minister Tony Blair – For outstanding work and impact within Extended Learning.
Research & Publications
- Do adult education craft courses reflect the holistic needs of the learners intending to start their own business? A Case Study of Adult Learning Lewisham. Working Paper Series, LSBM (2018) .
- Madichie, N. O., & Fiberesima, O. (2019). Management education trends and gaps – A case study of a community education provision in London (UK). The International Journal of Management Education .
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Certification
AFHEA - Associate Fellowship Higher Education Association
Five Lens Peoples Development Practitioner
CBA - Certified Balloon Artist
City & Guilds Certifications : Fashion Design, Soft-Furnishing, Balloon Display, Cake Decoration
Timeline
Mentor (Volunteer Work)
Mentoring Pathway Birkbeck, University of London
11.2024 - 07.2025
MSc - Career Management & Coaching
Birkbeck, University of London
11.2017 - 12.2020
Student Guild Manager
Bloomsbury Institute
01.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Management
Bloomsbury Institute/Northampton University
01.2015 - 07.2017
Transition Coach and Consultant
The Place of Excellence Ltd
03.2014 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Lifelong Learning (Post Compulsory)
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2008 - 12.2010
Tutor (Adult Learning)
Adult Learning Lewisham
01.2006 - 01.2023
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