Author Peter Adeleke to hold leadership workshop and book launch at University of Calgary

The event, titled Calgary Leadership Workshop, Book Launch & Signing, will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. under the theme Becoming the Leader You Were Born to Be. It will feature discussions on leadership, career development, project management, professional growth, and the role of education and media in society.

On August 29 and 30, 2025, Adeleke completed a continuous leadership lesson lasting 28 hours and 45 minutes in Calgary, establishing a Guinness World Records title for the Longest Leadership Lesson.

The lesson examined different aspects of leadership, including personal development, organizational leadership, decision-making, character, influence, and the responsibilities associated with leading others.

Following the event, Adeleke and his team received requests from participants and members of the public seeking access to the lecture notes and teaching materials.

In response, the team spent several months reviewing and organizing the topics covered during the record-breaking lesson into a structured leadership curriculum. The resulting publication, Longest Leadership Lessons: The Essential Foundations Every Leader Must Know for Success, was published on April 29, 2026, by Trailblazer Production Press.

The 449-page book combines leadership principles, personal experiences, and practical examples intended for students, educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in leadership development.

The October 31 event will provide an opportunity to formally present the curriculum in Calgary, the city where the original lesson took place.

The workshop will bring together speakers from professional, educational, religious, and creative backgrounds to discuss leadership in different areas of work and society.

Adeleke will present a session titled Visionary Leadership Through Project Management: From Ideas to Impact, examining how project management principles can be applied to leadership, planning, and the implementation of ideas.

Oluwakemi Akinola-Adedeji, a career development professional associated with ATB Financial, will address workplace effectiveness, professional visibility, and career advancement in a presentation titled Career Leadership: Becoming Valuable, Visible & Effective in the Workplace.

Michael Fabiyi, co-creator of The Stalwart Lovers and resident pastor of CCI Calgary, will speak on The Leadership of People: How to Build, Influence & Develop Others. His session will focus on mentorship, relationships, personal development, and the responsibilities involved in leading people.

Filmmaker and media personality Victor Olukoju, also known as PVO, will discuss the relationship between storytelling, entertainment, and cultural influence. His presentation, Leadership in Entertainment: Using Storytelling & Media to Influence Culture and Create Impact, will consider how creative work can contribute to public conversations about values and social responsibility.

The event materials also identify Meshach Tabat, president of the Fellowship of Christian Graduate Students and a doctoral candidate, among the featured speakers.

The Calgary Leadership Workshop, Book Launch & Signing is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the University of Calgary.

According to the event’s materials, the program is supported by Trailblazer, RCF, and the Fellowship of Christian Graduate Students at the University of Calgary.

The event is open to students, professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and members of the public interested in leadership and professional development.

Admission is free, and registration is available through Eventbrite.