PILILy
Coaching the Leaders Shaping Africa’s Future
PILILY works with exceptional leaders from executives at global organisations to VC and PE -Backed entrepreneurs and change makers chosen by Africa’s most visionary institutions.
If you are leading or have ambitions to lead at the highest level, you know that the challenges you face are rarely simple. You need more than advice — you need a trusted thought partner who understands the complexity of building and leading in Africa and on the global stage.
This is what Pilily is for.
Trusted By Exceptional Leaders
Pilily has had the privilege of coaching leaders at some of the world’s most respected organisations and initiatives
AMUJAE INITIATIVE
Coached 5 leaders from the Amujae Initiative — a leadership programme for African women in public service and leadership, founded by Nobel Peace Laureate and former Liberian President, Ellen Sirleaf Johnson. These are leaders handpicked to shape the future of the continent as Ministers, top scientists, UN Envoy leaders and presidential hopefuls.
“I feel a shift within me after each coaching session. Mbali is so intentional and that in turn inspires deep intention for me and the goals I set for myself.”
SMOLLAN
Partnered with senior leaders at Smollan, a leading global retail and brand solutions company operating across more than 50 countries. Supporting high-performing executives to lead with clarity, resilience, and impact at scale through tailored one-on-one coaching.
“Working with Mbali has been a game-changer for me. I’ve seen significant growth in my leadership skills, confidence, and overall well-being.”
NGO & START UP EXECUTIVES
Coaching leaders of a variety of NGO’s and Start-ups, such as ELMA Philanthropies, and entrepreneurs running multi-million dollar venture-backed companies — helping visionary founders navigate the unique pressures of high-growth leadership. Organisations and boards have supported coaching interventions that have lasted over 12 months, as they have proven to have significant positive effects on executives.
“Mbali was like the co-founder I needed. She showed up committed and invested in the organisation’s success. She brings and sustains the light every entrepreneur needs to navigate these times.”
Mbali Gushu unpacks the relationship between personal style, professional power, and identity — and how coaching Black professional women has shown her that how you show up on the outside can powerfully reflect your growth on the inside.