Musonda Veronica Malama

Microsoft D365 Programme Manager | Career Coach | Keynote Speaker

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Musonda Veronica Malama 's Biography

Musonda exemplifies the transformative power of saying "yes" to the unknown. A child of a single immigrant mother who journeyed from Zambia to the UK, Musonda's remarkable evolution from law graduate to global digital transformation leader demonstrates how embracing uncertainty can lead to extraordinary success. With over a decade of Project Delivery experience, Musonda has established herself as a distinguished Transformation Senior Project Manager, Career Coach, and International Speaker. Musonda’s journey began with a bold "yes" to an opportunity in Indonesia at age 22, followed by another leap of faith that led her to Qatar, where she transformed herself into a project manager through sheer determination. Her expertise in delivering enterprise-scale digital transformations is evidenced by her track record of managing projects valued at over £30M across financial services, retail, and public sectors. As a technical leader, Musonda has demonstrated exceptional skills leading multi-million-pound Microsoft D365 implementations, while actively championing diversity in technology through her mentoring initiatives. Her signature keynote, "The Say Yes Strategy: Embrace the Unknown Say yes, then make it happen’ " draws from her personal journey of transformation, teaching audiences how to turn unexpected opportunities into stepping stones for success. "Breaking intoTech: Your Career Transformation Blueprint," where she combines powerful storytelling with actionable insights, In "Different By Design: Building Teams That Win because they don’t match” Musonda shares practical frameworks on deliberately building teams that break the mold of traditional leadership, “From Imposter to Empowered” , drawn from her experience of transforming self doubt into professional power, Whether addressing technical audiences about project management or inspiring career changers with her personal journey. Musonda’s presentations blend polished professionalism with authentic storytelling, making complex technical concepts accessible while maintaining the depth that senior audiences expect. Beyond her technical accomplishments, Musonda has emerged as a powerful voice for change in the digital space. Through her mentoring initiatives, she has helped numerous professionals from underrepresented backgroundstransition into high-paying technology careers, drawing from her personal understanding of navigating systemic challenges. Her approach combines practical strategy with emotional intelligence, addressing both the technical and personal aspects of career development. Musonda's project delivery portfolio includes prestigious organisations such as Heineken, Torus, HCL Tech and Clarion Housing, where she has led post-cyber incident technical recovery efforts and managed complex system migrations. Her expertise in stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, and strategic project delivery has made her a sought-after consultant and speaker in the digital transformation space. Musonda’s message is clear: success comes not from having all the answers, but from having the courage to say "yes” and figure out the details later. Setting Your Projects Up for Success: Successful projects require clear objectives, defined scope, realistic timelines, proper resource allocation, engaged stakeholders, and proactive risk management within a well-chosen methodology. – half day workshop Using AI to Improve Productivity: Strategic AI implementation enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks, improving communication, streamlining information management, and providing data-driven decision support while maintaining human oversight and creativity. – 2 hours workshop

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The Say Yes Strategy: Embrace the Unknown

Musonda Veronica Malama reveals the power of saying “yes” to opportunities, even when the path ahead is unclear. Through her own inspiring story, she shows how embracing uncertainty can become a catalyst for extraordinary success and transformation.

This talk equips audiences with practical tools to reframe fear and hesitation into confidence and momentum. It is a motivational roadmap for leaders and professionals who want to unlock new possibilities, drive innovation, and thrive in times of change.

Breaking into Tech: Your Career Transformation Blueprint

With years of experience leading multimillion-pound digital transformation projects, our speaker shares a clear blueprint for breaking into the fast-moving world of technology. She provides actionable guidance for professionals from non-technical backgrounds who want to pivot into tech with confidence.

This session explores the skills, strategies, and mindset shifts needed to transition into rewarding technology roles. Audiences walk away inspired, informed, and empowered to make their own career transformation.

Different By Design: Building Teams That Win Because They Don’t Match

Diversity is more than a buzzword — it’s a driver of competitive advantage. Our speaker demonstrates how building teams that don’t “match” unlocks innovation, creativity, and resilience in today’s complex business environment.

Audiences discover how to embrace difference by design, creating workplaces where varied experiences and perspectives fuel performance. This talk is both inspirational and practical, leaving leaders with a fresh perspective on inclusion and collaboration.

From Imposter to Empowered

Many high-achievers struggle with imposter syndrome, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. Drawing from her personal journey and leadership experience, our speaker explores how to transform self-doubt into self-belief.

This talk provides tools for professionals at every stage to overcome limiting beliefs, build confidence, and step fully into their potential. It’s a powerful invitation to replace fear with empowerment and embrace the value you bring.

Powering Project Success Using AI

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we deliver projects, and our speaker is at the forefront of this transformation. With hands-on expertise in large-scale digital implementations, she demonstrates how AI can revolutionize efficiency, accuracy, and impact.

This session blends future-focused insights with practical applications, showing leaders how to harness AI to drive project success. Audiences leave with a clearer understanding of how to integrate AI into their strategies and lead confidently in a new era of project management.

Musonda Veronica Malama 's Biography

Musonda’s journey began with a bold "yes" to an opportunity in Indonesia at age 22, followed by another leap of faith that led her to Qatar, where she transformed herself into a project manager through sheer determination.

Her expertise in delivering enterprise-scale digital transformations is evidenced by her track record of managing projects valued at over £30M across financial services, retail, and

public sectors. As a technical leader, Musonda has demonstrated exceptional skills leading multi-million-pound Microsoft D365 implementations, while actively championing diversity in technology through her mentoring initiatives.

Her signature keynote,

"The Say Yes Strategy: Embrace the Unknown Say yes, then make it happen’ " draws from her personal journey of transformation, teaching audiences how to turn unexpected opportunities into stepping stones for success.

"Breaking intoTech: Your Career Transformation Blueprint," where she combines powerful storytelling with actionable insights,

In "Different By Design: Building Teams That Win because they don’t match” Musonda shares practical frameworks on deliberately building teams that break the mold of traditional leadership,

“From Imposter to Empowered” , drawn from her experience of transforming self doubt into professional power, Whether addressing technical audiences about project management or inspiring career changers with her personal journey.

Musonda’s presentations blend polished professionalism with authentic storytelling, making complex technical concepts accessible while maintaining the depth that senior audiences expect.

Beyond her technical accomplishments, Musonda has emerged as a powerful voice for change in the digital space. Through her mentoring initiatives, she has helped numerous professionals from underrepresented backgroundstransition into high-paying technology careers, drawing from her personal understanding of navigating systemic challenges.

Her approach combines practical strategy with emotional intelligence, addressing both the technical and personal aspects of career development.

Musonda's project delivery portfolio includes prestigious organisations such as Heineken, Torus, HCL Tech and Clarion Housing, where she has led post-cyber incident technical recovery efforts and managed complex system migrations.

Her expertise in stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, and strategic project delivery has made her a sought-after consultant and speaker in the digital transformation space.

Musonda’s message is clear: success comes not from having all the answers, but from having the courage to say "yes” and figure out the details later.

Setting Your Projects Up for Success: Successful projects require clear objectives, defined scope, realistic timelines, proper resource allocation, engaged stakeholders, and proactive risk management within a well-chosen methodology. – half day workshop

Using AI to Improve Productivity: Strategic AI implementation enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks, improving communication, streamlining information management, and providing data-driven decision support while maintaining human oversight and creativity. – 2 hours workshop

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Musonda Veronica Malama testimonials

Jennifer Flaherty

Torus Housing Group

‘Musonda has worked on a number of our Transformation projects as the Project Manager and delivered a comprehensive plan and proactively managed all aspects of the project seamlessly. Some of the projects had to be delivered through the pandemic and cultural changes within the business, which Musonda worked hard through. I have really enjoyed working on projects with Musonda and look forward to working on more projects in the future.

Faye Sealy

Global Transformation and Programme Consultant

‘I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Musonda on several key programmes where she consistently demonstrated her exceptional skills and professionalism. As a project manager, Musonda has always been hardworking, diligent, and dedicated to delivering outstanding results. Musonda is not only extremely capable but also highly personable. I wholeheartedly recommend Musonda, and I would also welcome the opportunity myself to work with her again. Her commitment to excellence and her professional demeanour makes her a standout project manager who consistently exceeds expectations.’