Accra, Ghana, January 17, 2020//-The name Emmaline Datey often shortened as “Ema Datey” is one of the household names in Ghana’s Human Resource (HR) arena.
She is a HR Generalist with eight years of Human Resource practice within several industries to include Aviation, Oil and Gas, Academia and Media.
Meandering through the storms
But the beautiful looking Ms. Datey says she went through storms before becoming the hot cake of most employers.
Ms. Datey told African Eye Report in an interview: “At a point my family and I struggled with accommodation but by God’s grace, we overcame that. However, I experienced failure right after taking my WASSCE in 1999”.
She continued: “I had to re-write for nine years because I kept failing maths and chemistry but most especially maths”. This development affected her career choice.
“I had thought I was meant to be a doctor like my dad. Little did I know that my purpose was not to be a doctor but an HR Practitioner leading lives into their career purpose”, Ms. Datey who possesses a first class degree in Human Resource Management (BBA) from the Valley View University, added.
Although, she had a very good start in life, Ms. Datey lived with her family in Nigeria for almost three decades. Her parents ensured that she and her two brothers had quality education.
During her wait to enter the university, she decided to work and inspire the youth in a youth organization with her free time.
Unfortunately, owing to her inability to succeed in math to gain entrance into the university, Emmaline suffered low self-esteem and depression for years but she kept inspiring the youth and God saw her through till she discovered her purpose in life.
Her breakthrough
In her words: “That was the beginning of my breakthrough. After I chose to study HR, I flowed in my studies effortlessly. There I discovered the secret to success – identify your purpose and use failure as a tool for success”.
She finally graduated with a first class in HR Management in Valley View University, Oyibi in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
Her career in HR has been fruitful ever since and she has given her life to coaching, mentoring and inspiring people in career and personal development.
Today, Ms. Datey is the HR and Admin Manager for a fast growing Broadcast Media Group, EIB Network (GH) Ltd, where she is responsible for managing, and coordinating human capital assets in line with company’s policies and strategy.
Why The HR Practice?
When asked why she became a seasoned HR practitioner, Ms. Datey, said: “I am a people oriented person and love to help people succeed in their career. I have always been using my time to help people identify their talent and calling and assist them to design their lives accordingly.
The HR profession gives me the opportunity to assist entrepreneurs and their businesses succeed by developing people”.
HR Traits
Emmaline developed her HR traits right after her internship experience in 2010, where she interned with an HR consultancy in Lagos called the Impeccable Skills Limited. There she learned how to consult in HR.
Her vision for the HR industry
HR is evolving globally, and her vision is to see HR industry grow into a thriving and respectable profession with competent practitioners in HR through mentorship and coaching, enabling them become digitally and skilfully relevant so that they can make a difference in any organization that hires them.
This she does by being an example in practice, adding value to herself, and participating in organizing events that bring practitioners together where experts in the field empower practitioners to stand out as global leaders.
Advice to the young HR practitioners
Young HR Practitioners, according Ms. Datey, should be innovative and never think they have arrived. They should get mentored, develop themselves regularly and learn the ropes from scratch.
They should never be left behind in acquisition of new knowledge, skills and abilities. More so, they should not compromise on integrity, excellence and service.
“They should not be silent when the wrong things are celebrated in their organizations. The business community needs their voices to be heard. They should be neutral and not one sided.
They should understand the industry they work in and act as business partners who can make decisions in management meetings that affect the company’s bottom line”.
They should abstain from bad politics and lead by example. Lastly, they should develop a strong personal brand and network more with those who are ahead of them and relevant to their career growth and development.
To the youth, the pretty young woman advised them not give up on their dreams. “Life will test you but do not be discouraged.
Believe in yourself even when nobody gives you a chance. God doesn’t make failures. He raises champions from people who learn from their failures”.
Rely on God’s guidance and serve him whiles you are young. He will make you his success. Be consistent in growth and your goals.
Prioritize what is important and do not spare time for things that won’t add value to your life. More importantly, don’t wait for an opportunity before you prepare. Prepare for the opportunity before it arrives”.
Legacy to leave behind as a HR practitioner
The unassuming Emmaline Datey wants to be part of those who demonstrate excellence in the HR Profession.
She wants to help change the narrative that best practices do not thrive in Africa. She believes that businesses will succeed once it adheres to best practices, and hires the best talent on the foundation of integrity.
Multitasking
Emmaline is also the Founder of the Game Changers Network Africa, a digital platform for inspiring young African entrepreneurs as well as promoting viable and growing African entrepreneurs and change influencers who are set to inspire change in Africa.
Additionally, Emmaline is a Life and Business Coach, as well as a Leadership, Personal Development, and Events Consultant.
Furthermore, she is the Founder of ICSAfrica (Impact Concepts and Solutions Africa) – a budding company that provides Management Consulting, Personal Development and Events Engineering and Promotions services.
She and her team have successfully partnered with organizations to execute great events to include Dare to Aspire Women Summit Africa 2019, Ghana Bloggers Summit 2019 and HR Connect Conference 2019.
Emmaline Datey is also the founder of a digital platform called The Fearless and Fabulous Network in Ghana where she inspires women in leadership, faith, love and career, personal growth as well as promote exceptional women, globally.
She is a regular content produceron LinkedIn (Emmaline Datey), Facebook (@emadateyofficial, @gcnafrica, and @TheFnFNetwork) Twitter (@emadatey and @TheFnFNetwork), Instagram (@emativator_gh, @gcnafrica) and thefandfnetwork.wordpress.com.
Emmaline Datey is a vibrant speaker focusing on Leadership, Personal branding, Personal Growth and Success Strategies, Career Development, Life Skills, and HR Strategy.
Awards
Emmaline has been honoured as one of Ghana’s 100 Most Influential Women in 2017 and one of the Top 100 speakers in Ghana, 2018.
She also chartered as a Professional in HR (PHR) in 2014 with the Human Resource Certification Institute, USA. She is currently a trainee at the John Maxwell Online University.
Speaker at various seminars
As keynote speaker, Emmaline has been on platforms such as Presbyterian University College Women’s Conference, Leadership Speaks, Business Milk Tour Entrepreneurship Seminar, GIJ Students Seminar, Moneywise, and Jogging with Heroes, The Bambini Show, Ghana Skills & Employability Summit, the African HR Leaders Conference, Live FM’s Girl Code, Business Startup Clinic, Wordsmith Global Tertiary Tour, Build and Monetize your Brand Masterclass 2019, The National Sales Summit, 2019, The Business Chamber Summit, 2019, AhabanWorkshop Series, WIWIKBEU2019, VVU Career Seminar, Black MasterMind Group Seminar, Accra Youth Summit 2019, Entrepreneurs Connect Talk Over Lunch 2019, Success Africa 2019, and Tanoe Workshops.
As an Events MC
As an Events MC, Emmaline has hosted corporate events to include: the African Twin Fashion Festival 2016/17, Women CEO Summit 2018, Ghana AI and Block Chain Forum 2019, The Career and Love Affairs Conference 2019,Hacklab 2019 and Live2Lead Conference 2019.
Additionally, Emmaline has served on the Ghana Event Awards board in 2017 and 2018. Emmaline Datey is a smart, confident, passionate, versatile, optimistic, and inspirational Ghanaian woman.
She also stands for faith, integrity, excellence and equity. Emmaline Datey is one of the young HR practitioners to be watched out for.
By Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, African Eye Report
