About Us

Leadership is built, not inherited.

iLEAD Impact Academy exists to intentionally shape the next generation of confident, grounded, purpose-driven young leaders — starting at age six.

Our Story

Born from a gap we couldn't ignore.

We noticed the same pattern in family after family: brilliant children, deeply-loved children — and yet nobody was intentionally teaching them how to lead themselves, communicate with courage, or carry responsibility with grace.

Schools focused on academics. Homes focused on morals. But the specific work of building leaders — self-awareness, voice, character, service — was largely being left to chance.

So we built iLEAD Impact Academy to do that work on purpose, in partnership with parents, week after week, until leadership is not something our children hear about, but something they live.

Our Mission

To intentionally build leadership, character and life skills in children ages 6–15, while equipping their parents to reinforce those values at home.

Our Vision

A generation of confident, grounded, purpose-driven young leaders shaping their families, communities and nations for good.

Our Philosophy

Leadership is built, not inherited. It is formed slowly, through repetition, reflection and reinforcement — at the Academy, and at home.

Who It's For

Children who are ready. Parents who are intentional.

Children ages 6–15

Curious, growing, and ready to discover who they are and what they can lead. We meet them exactly where they are and grow them from there.

Intentional parents

Parents who don't want to leave leadership development to chance — and who are willing to show up, learn, and reinforce the work at home.

Meet the founders

The hearts behind the Academy.

Coach Johnson Ogbanje

Founder

Coach Johnson is an educator and social entrepreneur who believes real learning shapes the whole child—mind, character, and heart. As founder of the Network of Exceptional Tutors (NETs), he has built a tutoring and child development initiative transforming learning across Nigeria and the diaspora, championing education that blends academic excellence with emotional intelligence, confidence, and leadership. Since 2018, Coach Johnson & NETs have impacted over 25,000 learners and trained over 2000 tutors through home tutoring, homeschooling, and training programs. Johnson also leads the Send Me to School Initiative, supporting underserved learners through sponsorship and mentorship. His work reflects a deep commitment to inclusive education, teacher development, and raising confident, globally relevant young leaders for Africa's future.

Coach Doreen Ayodele

Founder

Doreen Ayodele is a children and teens mentor, Certified Parenting Coach, speaker, and author whose work centers on one conviction: that the next generation is worth investing in intentionally. Her books include Kiki the Kidpreneur, and she is the founder of The Bible Games Vault. With over a decade in youth development, Doreen has walked alongside children and teenagers as they discover their strengths, build emotional intelligence, and grow into essential life and leadership skills. As co-founder of iLEAD Impact Academy, she helps raise young people who are confident, purpose-driven, and resilient—equipped not just to succeed, but to lead.

Take the next step

Come see the Academy in action.

Our Young Leaders Conference is the fastest way to meet the community and experience what we do.