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“Leadership isn’t given. Legacy isn’t inherited. Excellence isn’t accidental. They are forged.”

A space where ambitious leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators come to align who they are with what they’re building. To reconnect with the deeper why behind their work, and to shape lives and legacies that radiate beyond the boardroom. This is your forge.

Hi, I’m David 

Visionary. Strategist. Creative. Entrepreneur. Coach. Researcher. Writer. Traveller. Dad.

I’ve wandered six continents and studied on four, gathering lessons in resilience, purpose, and the power of listening. Like a phoenix rising from every setback, I’ve learned that true excellence comes from reigniting our passion again and again.

Today, I bring that journey—my compass of courage, creativity, and compassion—to guide changemakers toward their own legacies.

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You Might Have Seen Me On

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One-to-one coaching for Leaders

I’ll ask the incisive questions that reveal your next breakthrough, then guide you with tailored strategies and unwavering support—so you gain the clarity to chart your path, and the confidence to own it.

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As Mahatma Gandhi urged, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” and here, your spark can kindle transformative fires. Join me as we transform Africa into the diamond it was meant to be, through brilliance by design.

DAVID WAWERU - THRYVE FOUNDER

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

At Thryve Africa, we’re your expedition team: mapmakers, torchbearers, and compasskeepers.

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Courses & masterclasses

At the intersection of neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and leadership research, our courses equip you with the clarity, habits, and systems to operate at your best—not just once, but for the long haul.

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For for Executives, Entrepreneurs & Emerging Lead

Lead with clarity.
Break new ground.
Leave a legacy.

Polish your diamond within. Walk away with your Blueprint forBrilliance. In-person & self-paced online.

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For ambitious young adults

Discover your path.
Define your voice.
Design your future.

Born from Trailblazers alumni who wanted this spark for their young adults- now built for today’s next-gen leaders.

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For early-stage entrepreneurs, first-time founders, & innovators

Ignite ideas.
Embrace risk.
Forge innovation.

Launching July 2026.
An immersive 5-day bootcamp to test, refine, and launch ventures that change the world.

Ever felt like life keeps knocking you down? 

In Champion, former amateur boxing contender David Waweru dishes knockout strategies—mixing grit, humour, and raw emotion—to help you rise, punch past doubt, and claim your victory lap

Grounded no more…

Soar offers 52 bite-size insights—quirky tales, practical tips, and power-packed, transformative coaching workouts, plus a jetpack for your spirit. Laugh, weep, and joyfully navigate life’s seasons with bold heart. Unfurl your wings.

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Fuel your spark

Whether you’re brewing big ideas or steering teams through complexity, this is where your next chapter ignites. From executive coaching, to tailored masterclasses, to cultural‑strategy training—all anchored in The Thryve Model™ to help you forge your excellence.

Book a free 15-minute Zoom discovery call with David.
No cost, no commitment—and walk away with immediate clarity and your first action step. Or connect with me on LinkedIn to start the conversation.