Meet the Coach Behind the Upright Leadership Model
I help leaders build the inner foundation and practical tools they need to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact.
Alphonse Nwerem, MHA
Certified Executive Leadership Coach & Consultant
I’m Alphonse Nwerem — executive coach, leadership consultant, and creator of the Upright Leadership Model. I have the following experience:
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10+ Years Coaching & Consulting
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Executive & Leadership Coaching
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Organizational Strategy & Change
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Lean Problem Solving
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Conflict Resolution
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Emotional Intelligence & Communication​​
Over the years, I’ve seen a pattern:
Who you are shapes how you lead.
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When identity is unclear, behavior is inconsistent.
When integrity is misaligned, influence declines.
When influence weakens, impact suffers.
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This is why I built the Upright Leadership Model — a system that transforms leaders from the inside out.
My Coaching Philosophy
I believe:
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Leadership is an inside-out process. Who you are shows up in how you lead.
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Sustainable change requires clarity, structure, and accountability, not just inspiration.
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Effective leaders align personal purpose, values, and behavior with organizational strategy.
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Growth must be practical and measurable, not theoretical.
My work integrates:
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Emotional intelligence and coaching psychology
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Evidence-based behavior change
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Lean and scientific problem solving
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Strategic and executional disciplines
The Upright Leadership Model: The Backbone of My Work
Every coaching engagement is anchored in the Upright Leadership Model:
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Identity – Who you are as a leader
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Integrity – How consistently your behavior matches your values
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Influence – How you relate, communicate, and coach others
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Impact – The results and culture you create
Across three stages:
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Discover – Self-awareness and clarity
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Align – Behavior, habits, and emotional regulation
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Activate – Leading others and driving outcomes
