About Glody kikonga

Glody Kikonga is a life coach, author, entrepreneur, and neuroscience expert dedicated to empowering individuals with mental toughness, discipline, and resilience. As the founder of Lokumu Institute and Black Desire Creative, he helps people unlock their full potential by guiding them toward personal and professional growth.

His Early Life

His life journey has shaped his mission. Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, into a family of eight children, he grew up witnessing both privilege and adversity. His late mother nurtured his creative spirit, while his father instilled discipline. However, life took an unexpected turn when financial hardships forced him and his younger brother to relocate.

During this period, he had to take full responsibility for his younger brother’s well-being. Facing homelessness and survival challenges, he learned firsthand the power of resilience and mental toughness. Through curiosity, self-discipline, and perseverance, he transformed adversity into strength.

His Strategy

Now, he uses his experiences and expertise in neuroscience to guide others on their journeys. By integrating neuroscience principles into his coaching, he helps individuals rewire their thought patterns, develop mental resilience, and achieve peak performance. His book, Mental Toughness: Unbreakable Mind, provides actionable strategies to strengthen the mind and stay focused in the face of challenges.

Professional Work

Founder & CEO – Lokumu Institute – A life coaching platform focused on personal development, goal setting, and mental resilience.
Founder – Black Desire Creative – A creative empowerment platform helping artists build sustainable brands and businesses.
Keynote Speaker & Coach – Conducting mentorship programs and workshops to cultivate success-driven mindsets.
Neuroscience & Mental Toughness Expert – Applying brain science to coaching methodologies for peak performance.
Author – Mental Toughness: Unbreakable Mind – A guide to building resilience and staying disciplined in life and business.
Rotary International Member – Contributing to global leadership and community-building efforts.

Glody kikonga in his early days of high school

From a typical schoolboy

Conforming to society without questions, just going with the norms and hoping for a degree, get a job and start a family, then what?

Glody kikonga presenting his first business launch at Mandela Rhodes Place

To finding meaning and purpose

Here he started questioning reality and trying to find his voice. He then founded a creative organisation called Black Desire Creative to empower artists.