Toyin Akande-Akinyemi

Licensed Insights Discovery Practitioner | Coach | Pharmaceutical Training Specialist | Youth Development Advocate

Toyin Akande-Akinyemi brings over 25 years of diverse experience in health, social care, and the pharmaceutical industry to her work as a coach, trainer, and masterclass facilitator. She is a Licensed Insights Discovery Practitioner known for unlocking individual and team potential through powerful self-awareness tools, accessible facilitation, and culturally responsive coaching.

With a strong foundation in psychology and counselling, Toyin delivers dynamic, tailored workshops and coaching programmes across sectors — including healthcare, education, and corporate environments — helping people connect more deeply with themselves and others to improve communication, resilience, and impact.

Pharmaceutical Training Expertise

Toyin is a pharma training specialist, having spent over two decades in the pharmaceutical industry with companies such as Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Schering Health Care. She has delivered highly effective product training, stakeholder engagement strategies, and account management programmes. Her masterclasses for pharmaceutical professionals cover:

Effective Clinical Communication & Engagement
Building Confidence in Product Demonstrations
Compliance Champions: Culture, Conduct & Care
Stakeholder Mapping & Influence in Healthcare Settings

Toyin’s ability to connect technical information with real-world practice led to measurable results — including a 26% uplift in product usage through confidence-building workshops.

Championing Young People and Social Impact

With a background in mental health and youth services, Toyin has worked closely with young people leaving the care system, providing coaching and leadership support to staff in transitional care settings. Her empathy and experience inform masterclasses such as:

Resilience & Emotional Intelligence for Youth Workers
Creating Positive Cultures for Care Leavers
Mental Health Awareness and Early Intervention for Young Adults

Qualifications and Credentials

Licensed Insights Discovery Practitioner
ABPI Certified (Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry)
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Certificate in Counselling
Trained in NLP, CBT, Coaching for Performance, Group Work, and Presentation Skills
Member of the Continuous Professional Development Committee (CPDC)

A Relatable and Impactful Facilitator

Toyin’s facilitation style is inclusive, engaging, and adaptable to the needs of each audience, whether that’s a room of young professionals, experienced clinicians, or senior leaders. Her strength lies in her ability to create safe, energised spaces where learning is practical, reflective, and empowering.

Whether you're looking to equip your team with emotional intelligence, upskill healthcare staff, or prepare for a successful product launch, Toyin offers a fresh, grounded, and expert-led approach.