Dr. Linda Narh: The woman of reflections

By Evans ADU-GYAMFI

When I first walked into the offices of Print Innovation at Asylum Down, I had no idea that a quiet moment of curiosity would later turn into a meaningful personal encounter. Sitting neatly on the “New Publications” shelf was a book that instantly caught my attention. Its cover featured a poised woman in full academic regalia—an image that suggested both achievement and depth. The title, Reflections: 50 Lessons at 50, invited me in, and I picked it up for what I thought would be a brief glance.

It did not remain a brief glance.

The blurb alone was enough to stir reflection: “This is the story of a woman who, after weathering life’s storms, not only found her true self but also a treasure at the end of her personal rainbow.” At first, I paused—what did that truly mean? But as I later discovered, the answer unfolds powerfully through the pages. One line, in particular, stayed with me long after: “Never put to tomorrow what you can do today.” Simple, yet deeply compelling, it captures the urgency and discipline that underpin meaningful progress in life and career.

The foreword, written by Rev. Ing. Kofi Ankama-Asamoah, perfectly frames the spirit of the book. He notes that Linda does not merely share experiences; she invites readers to practice and grow, suggesting that anyone—young or old, beginner or seasoned—can learn from her journey and avoid life’s common pitfalls.

This is not an academic review, though it easily could have been. The book spans 180 pages and presents 50 compelling lessons, from “Don’t Let Your Background Limit You” to “Never Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today.” Each chapter offers a thesis worth unpacking, and together they form a rich tapestry of insight drawn from lived experience. But rather than dissecting it analytically, I prefer to focus on its personal impact.

As someone deeply interested in social research, biographies often serve as both intellectual engagement and personal inspiration. That is precisely what Reflections became for me. My connection to the book deepened even further because I am currently a student of Dr. Linda Narh at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). In our first semester, she has handled our Marketing Management course, where her depth of knowledge and practical approach to teaching left a lasting impression. I found her sessions not confined to theory; they were enriched with real-world insights that reflected her extensive industry experience.

Interestingly, my awareness of the book had begun earlier when I noticed it featured on her WhatsApp display picture—shortly after she engaged us as Coordinator for the MA Brands and Communications programme. That small detail would later become a meaningful link between the classroom and her authorship. Then came a defining moment.

At the Practitioners Forum 2026, held on April 18 at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium on the UPSA campus, Dr. Linda Narh took the stage following an insightful presentation by Wendy Laryea, my friend. Dr. Narh made it clear she had the microphone on the big stage not as a Senior Lecturer; but as a practitioner speaking on professional etiquette. Within minutes, the audience’s response—largely graduate students, was a statement: “You’ve earned your ticket here”.

As April 26, her birthday, is here again, this reflection doubles as a tribute. Dr. Linda Ethel Naa-Akaibi Narh’s story is not just one to read, but one to learn from…for God’s glory and a better society.

Evans Adu-Gyamfi is a communication practitioner with a strong passion for public relations, corporate brand strategy, and public speaking. He serves as the Assistant Registrar for Corporate Affairs and Public Relations at Central University, where he also oversees alumni relations. He is a member of the Ghana Institute of Public Relations

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