Rafiat Adekunle

Rafiat Adekunle is a Transformational Executive Life and Leadership Coach who supports ambitious women in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship to align their personal values with bold professional vision.

With a background in medicine, Rafiat understands first-hand what it means to navigate transition, step beyond comfort zones, and redesign life with intention. Her own journey of reinvention informs the clarity, depth, and authenticity she brings to her coaching.

Through her Free to Soar® programme, Rafiat guides women on a structured pathway to Reconnect, Redesign, and Rise. Her work integrates four blended themes: Work-Life Harmony, Unleashing Inner Power, Navigating Barriers, and Authentic Leadership.

Using her signature S.O.A.R.™ methodology, she creates reflective, empowering spaces where women can pause, gain awareness, release limiting narratives, and rise with clarity and confidence.

Known for her warm, professional, and values-driven approach, Rafiat is passionate about helping women rise above the noise and lead authentically — living and working in alignment with who they truly are.

Rafiat joins the Wakefield Business Awards judging panel for the first time in 2026.