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Build Authority. Expand Influence. Lead Globally.

IMPACT

Proven Results

300+

Leaders transformed

30

Industries served

6

Continents reached

20+

Years of making a difference

ABOUT US

Modesta Mahiga is a Fortune 500-recognized leader and multi-award-winning management consultant, transforming executives into industry-dominating authorities. For over two decades across six continents, Modesta has served as a trusted advisor to powerhouses, including the World Bank,  the United Nations, and the African Union. A multi-award-winning global thought leader, author, podcast host, and speaker,  who has shared global stages from TEDx to the U.S. State Deprtment, and European Parliament, Modesta doesn't just build brands, she architects influence that drives measurable business growth and international competitiveness.

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OUR SERVICES

Authority Global™ System Takes Leaders to Industry Dominance

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AUTHORITY BLUEPRINT™

What it is: A deep-dive audit and strategic plan.

Who it’s for: Companies preparing for authority-led growth.

 

Deliverables:

Executive visibility and influence audit.

Competitive industry share-of-voice analysis.

Customized Authority Growth Plan.

C-Suite handoff package.

Authority Leadership Lab™

What it is: Executive personal branding and thought leadership development.

Who it’s for: Senior leaders and teams who need visibility and credibility.

Deliverables:

Personalized leadership influence coaching.

Group authority sessions (presence, decision-making, impact).

Executive digital presence dashboards.

C-Suite authority succession frameworks.

Authority Edge™

What it is: Publishing, media, and visibility amplification.

Who it’s for: Companies ready to dominate online and industry conversations.

Deliverables:

Ongoing content creation and global distribution.

Owned media platform (Authority Edge newsletter and features).

Industry-level PR positioning.

Optimized influence flywheel.

Hallway Entrance
Discovery + Alignment

Define your goals, audience, and advantage.

Blueprint

Build your tailored brand strategy for visibility and influence.

Advisory + Coaching

Align your leadership presence with brand expansion.

Agency Handoff

Deliver execution-ready plans for top-tier agencies to implement.

INSIGHTS
Leadership Bench Branding: What McKinsey Gets Right - and How Your Firm Can Build Authority at Scale

A firm’s authority does not come from its name — it comes from the leaders who represent it.

Modesta Mahiga

Nov 26, 2025

The 5 Ds of Global Authority: How Firms Win Influence, Trust & Competitive Advantage

Authority is the new infrastructure of firm growth — and leaders are the engine.

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Nov 19, 2025

It's Not Who You Know - It's Who Knows You (Networking with Authority)

In today’s economy — especially in Washington, across agencies, firms, and contractors — networking without authority is a dead-end strategy. Because when the market shifts, relationships fade, budgets tighten, and roles disappear, the only thing that keeps you visible, relevant, and chosen is authority.

Modesta Mahiga

Nov 12, 2025

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Oumou Daou-Koumoué

Communications Advisor, Permanent Mission of the African Union to the United Nations

"Modesta Mahiga LLC has done an excellent job consulting for The Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations in New York, from the conceptualization of the programme to its implementation which led to the successful completion of the 6-month initiative.

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Oumou Daou-Koumoué

Communications Advisor, Permanent Mission of the African Union to the United Nations

"Modesta Mahiga LLC has done an excellent job consulting for The Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations in New York, from the conceptualization of the programme to its implementation which led to the successful completion of the 6-month initiative.

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Oumou Daou-Koumoué

Communications Advisor, Permanent Mission of the African Union to the United Nations

"Modesta Mahiga LLC has done an excellent job consulting for The Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations in New York, from the conceptualization of the programme to its implementation which led to the successful completion of the 6-month initiative.

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Oumou Daou-Koumoué

Communications Advisor, Permanent Mission of the African Union to the United Nations

"Modesta Mahiga LLC has done an excellent job consulting for The Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations in New York, from the conceptualization of the programme to its implementation which led to the successful completion of the 6-month initiative.

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Oumou Daou-Koumoué

Communications Advisor, Permanent Mission of the African Union to the United Nations

"Modesta Mahiga LLC has done an excellent job consulting for The Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations in New York, from the conceptualization of the programme to its implementation which led to the successful completion of the 6-month initiative.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"As a coach and leadership consultant, Modesta listens deeply, becomes a strategic thought-partner, and instills confidence by her leadership presence. Modesta has a way of instilling a sense of purpose in anyone she works with.  She calls out the best in others and their teams and is not timid to challenge what is not conducive for growth."​

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Esther Edwards

ICF Credentialed Leadership Coach

"Modesta is an amazing executive coach, she offers on-point insights and tailored recommendations. She has supported me in strengthening my profile throughout the coaching period. Thanks to her guidance and expertise, I feel now more equipped to raise my profile further."
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Elisa Desbordes

CEO, Ecobank Foundation

"I have worked with Modesta in Executive Coaching to help me create a personal development plan and enhance my professional profile. She has helped me design professional strategies for career positioning aligned with my goals and passions. She helped me think through some difficult issues by asking difficult probing questions."
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Kavazeua Katjomuise

Team Leader, United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

“Modesta is a seasoned Leadership Coach and Personal Executive Leadership Profiling and Branding Professional. She lives out what she does with profound integrity. Modesta and the team’s services are excellent in ways that are enduring and give results beyond satisfaction.”
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Dr. Ishmael Nii A. Dodoo

Director and Head of Innovative Finance, Partnerships and Markets, Office of the President, Ghana

“Thanks to her invaluable insights, I am now on the cusp of publishing my first HR book...Her mentorship not only enhanced my approach to personal branding but also empowered me to confidently step into the future of HR leadership. I highly recommend Modesta to anyone seeking to elevate their brand and career.”
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Rhonda Bennet

Senior HR Leader | Author

"She was an absolute communication prowess in her role as Executive Personal Branding Strategist. The half-day workshop was followed by a one-on-one Executive Strategy session, which was well structured and insightful.

The workshop content she presented was relevant and important. I am also grateful to her for guiding me toward my goal during the thought-provoking strategy session."

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Irene Kasyanju

Retired Ambassador

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