We shape confident, compelling African leaders who speak with
clarity, show up with presence,
and lead with authority.
Executive Presence • Leadership Identity • Purpose-Driven Impact
We shape confident, compelling African leaders who speak with
clarity, show up with presence,
and lead with authority.
Executive Presence • Leadership Identity • Purpose-Driven Impact
About us
The Purpose Academy helps African leaders step into their highest identity, sharpen their executive presence, and lead with clarity, purpose, and authority. Founded by Executive Presence Coach and Leadership Strategist Stacey Susa-Pinto, our work blends identity, communication mastery, and professional excellence to create leaders who don’t just perform, but truly transform the spaces they occupy.
Stacey is also a certified language editor and transformational coach who integrates spiritual depth and Godly wisdom. Her love for the LORD always pushes to bring out the best in every one she encounters
Our Signature Experiences
Executive Coaching for Leaders
High-impact 1:1 and small group coaching for executives, managers, and rising leaders. Gain clarity, executive presence, and strategic communication skills to step confidently into your next level.
Women’s Leadership & Identity Programmes
Deep, identity-focused journeys for women ready to become the most aligned, confident, and purposeful version of themselves in leadership, business, and life.
Corporate Excellence & Culture Transformation
Tailored programmes that strengthen professionalism, communication, client service, and internal culture. Designed to embed values and elevate organisational excellence
Hire Stacey for Executive Coaching, Leadership Development & Transformational Speaking
When you work with Stacey, you are not just coached, you are transformed. Her work reaches beyond behaviour into belief, identity, and presence. She brings the full weight of her leadership experience, strategic insight, and spiritual discernment into every room, helping leaders become who they were truly meant to be.
Why organisations hire Stacey:
- Deep understanding of leadership at institutional, national, and international levels
- A rare blend of executive experience, communication mastery, and identity work
- Practical tools that teams can use immediately
- A strong track record of transforming confidence, communication, and culture
We work with
Executives and EXCO members preparing for higher levels of leadership
High-potential professionals ready to step into bigger rooms
Women in leadership navigating visibility, elevation, and identity
Corporate teams seeking excellence in communication, presence, and client service
Why leaders choose
The Purpose Academy:
- Depth – We don’t offer quick tips; we work at the level of identity, mindset, and behaviour.
- African Context – We understand the realities, opportunities, and tensions of African leadership.
- Executive Experience – Stacey has lived leadership at CEO and advisory level, not just studied it.
- Practical Tools – Every session translates into frameworks, scripts, and habits you can apply immediately.
- Spiritual Intelligence – We honour the role of purpose, calling, and faith in leadership journeys.
Who we've worked with
