Isioma Utomi

Innovative Leadership Strategist at Catalyst

Member since July 2024

Professional Training and Coaching

Education: Boston University - Northeastern University
Lagos, Nigeria

Biography

Isioma Utomi is a highly sought-after innovative leadership strategist. She is the CEO of Catalyst Experience Solutions and founder of the Performance Upgrade Lab, a digital platform upskilling future-ready leaders. She advises entrepreneurs and executives on how to work smarter to achieve their goals.

With a background in implementing Lean Six Sigma methodology in Fortune 500 companies, Isioma combines a collaborative approach with data-driven best practices to empower future-ready leaders.

A Salzburg Global fellow, Isioma actively champions diversity within the business and tech communities – supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals through value creation and economic empowerment. She also spearheads impactful events like the Women Who Launch summit at Lagos Startup Week, amplifying the voices of women in the African startup space.

Isioma was recognized in the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Class of 2023 Global Top 100 List in support of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent.

She has a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, Masters in Digital Media from Northeastern University and a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management from the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.

Passion

Empowering individuals and teams to transform how they work and win. I help them work smarter, focus on meaningful goals, and achieve exceptional results.

Best Story

How diversity of experiences became my superpower. I have a background in engineering as well as media - and have leveraged both throughout my career journey from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurship.

Origin Story

I've always been a problem-solver. From helping my mother find her keys to improving output in manufacturing, I have always loved helping people achieve their goals. Now I work with entrepreneurs and executives to develop future-ready leaders - boosting collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking so they can build resilient businesses.

Topics/Keywords

leadership consultant executive coaching team leadership womens leadership productivity enhancement time management prioritization and time management goal setting smart goals organizational excellence strategic communications communication collaboration team collaboration conflict management first time managers managers coaching women empowerment and leadership adaptability keynote speaker artificial intelligence artificial intelligence in the workplace africa african business african diaspora resilience startups startup communities

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Best Story

How diversity of experiences became my superpower. I have a background in engineering as well as media - and have leveraged both throughout my career journey from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurship.

Origin Story

I've always been a problem-solver. From helping my mother find her keys to improving output in manufacturing, I have always loved helping people achieve their goals. Now I work with entrepreneurs and executives to develop future-ready leaders - boosting collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking so they can build resilient businesses.

I am willing to travel more than 100 miles
Yes
Everything is negotiable

Topics/Keywords

leadership consultant executive coaching team leadership womens leadership productivity enhancement time management prioritization and time management goal setting smart goals organizational excellence strategic communications communication collaboration team collaboration conflict management first time managers managers coaching women empowerment and leadership adaptability keynote speaker artificial intelligence artificial intelligence in the workplace africa african business african diaspora resilience startups startup communities