Story by Eugene Nyarko Jnr. l Accra l Tuesday, October 27, 2026 —
Convener of TrueLife Experience 2026, Dedo Kofi, has challenged Ghanaians to move beyond dreaming about their ambitions and take practical steps towards achieving their goals.
She said the upcoming TrueLife Experience 2026, scheduled for November 5 and 6 at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, would bring together individuals from different fields to share practical experiences, lessons and strategies to inspire personal growth, leadership and social impact.
Speaking at the official launch of The Reveal, a stakeholder engagement event for TrueLife Experience 2026, at the White Restaurant Gardens, Marina Mall, in Accra, she said the theme, “The Audacity to Dare,” was intended to encourage participants to overcome fear, challenge limiting beliefs and translate their ideas into tangible achievements.
According to her, while many people have dreams and ideas about what they want to accomplish, the difficulty often lies in taking the first step, particularly when financial constraints and uncertainty appear to stand in the way.
She explained that the conference would provide a platform for participants to learn directly from people who had overcome similar challenges and built successful ventures or made meaningful contributions to society.
“We want to move people from having all the dreams to taking action to bring their dreams to reality,” she said.
Ms Kofi noted that successful people often began their journeys with limited resources and that their experiences could help others understand how to navigate challenges and pursue their aspirations.
She said the conference would therefore prioritise practical storytelling over general motivational speeches, allowing speakers to explain the decisions they made, the fears they confronted and the steps they took to achieve their goals.
Building human capital
Ms Kofi said TrueLife was established to use storytelling, conversations and shared experiences to inspire, empower and transform lives while connecting personal development to leadership, service and social impact.
She explained that the initiative comprised several platforms, including the TrueLife magazine, campus conferences, intimate conversations and the flagship TrueLife Experience and Honours.
The magazine, she said, was the foundation of the initiative, using people’s stories to encourage reflection, personal development and more intentional living.
The campus conferences, meanwhile, focused on young people, particularly their confidence, identity and preparation for responsible leadership.
She said the TrueLife Conversations provided smaller, invitation-only gatherings in different cities to facilitate deeper discussions, encourage honest perspectives and inspire participants to commit to meaningful action.
The flagship TrueLife Experience brings these elements together through keynote addresses, interactive sessions, personal encounters and the recognition of individuals whose work has positively affected society.
Ms Kofi said the initiative was founded on the belief that people could become more productive when equipped with the knowledge, confidence and mindset to realise their potential.
She urged Ghanaians to recognise that national development depended on the willingness of citizens to take responsibility and contribute to the country’s progress.
“People have to see the potential of the resources and work with it,” she said, stressing the importance of building human capital to enable people to become part of the change they wanted to see.
Practical conversations on wealth, health and relationships
Ms Kofi said the two-day conference had been structured to address practical issues affecting people’s personal and professional lives.
Day One, scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., would feature structured networking activities, keynote sessions and discussions designed to encourage meaningful connections among participants.
A new segment, “Let’s Get Real,” would focus on wealth, health and relationships, which she described as essential components of personal development and long-term success.
On wealth creation, she said participants would learn that financial progress did not necessarily depend on having substantial resources at the beginning but required consistency, commitment and informed decisions.
She added that the health discussions would encourage people to pay attention to their physical well-being, listen to their bodies and make healthier choices to sustain their ambitions.
On relationships, Ms Kofi said the conference would examine how people could build and maintain meaningful connections, noting that the way individuals treated others and made them feel could influence their personal and professional journeys.
The programme would also feature a “Courage and Conviction” session, during which three individuals would share their experiences of taking bold decisions, as well as fireside conversations involving prominent business leaders.
Day Two would feature additional keynote sessions and separate all-male and all-female panel discussions to explore how men and women approach risk-taking, ambition and the pursuit of their goals.
Ms Kofi said the discussions were intended to help participants understand different perspectives and learn from one another.
The conference would conclude its daytime activities before the Legacy and Honours Night, scheduled for 7 p.m., where individuals making significant contributions to society would be recognised.
No financial support scheme yet
Responding to questions about whether TrueLife Experience would provide financial assistance to participants seeking to implement their ideas, Ms Kofi acknowledged that access to capital remained a challenge for many aspiring entrepreneurs.
She, however, clarified that the initiative did not currently operate a financial support scheme for participants.
She encouraged people to start with the resources available to them while exploring possible sources of funding, including financial institutions.
Ms Kofi said the conference would provide opportunities for participants to learn how successful individuals had mobilised resources and overcome financial obstacles in building their businesses and other initiatives.
She added that having an idea alone was not enough to secure financial backing, as prospective investors and lenders needed to be convinced of its viability.
She expressed hope that the stories and experiences shared at the conference would help participants identify practical pathways towards achieving their ambitions.
Honouring service and excellence
Advisory Board Member of TrueLife Experience, Iris Dovlo, said the Legacy Night would celebrate individuals whose sacrifices, excellence and service had made a meaningful difference in society.
She explained that the awards were intended to recognise genuine contributions rather than simply present trophies to recipients.
According to her, the initiative would honour people in the hospitality industry, humanitarian work and other fields whose activities had positively influenced the lives of others.
Ms Dovlo said the recognition was intended to assure such individuals that their efforts had been noticed and appreciated.
She stressed that the initiative sought to celebrate people who had dedicated themselves to serving society and contributing to national development.
The TrueLife Experience 2026, under the theme “The Audacity to Dare,” is expected to bring together participants for two days of learning, networking, practical conversations and recognition of outstanding contributions to society.
