Miriam Mukasa
Executive Advisor / Consultant
Leadership, Culture and AI Transformation
Biography
Leadership Development | Responsible AI |
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) | Cultural Intelligence (CQ) | Diversity Intelligence (DQ)
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Executive Advisor - Advising senior executives to lead strategically and inclusively in an AI‑enabled future
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15+ years in global TA, Exec. Search & Leadership Development.
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Helping clients to cultivate essential soft skills to enable them to lead diverse teams with empathy, clarity, and cultural fluency.
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My work sits at the intersection of inclusive leadership, organisational transformation, and responsible AI adoption, helping leaders shape the future of work with clarity, integrity, and impact.
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Experience includes working with leaders from Fortune 500, FTSE 100, Dax 40, and fast-growing start-up founders who have raised over US$ 250m and retained me to help them scale
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Global experience includes working and advising leaders from countries including: the USA, UK, Germany, Austria, South Africa, Kenya and more
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Sectors include: FMCG, mining, renewable energy, technology, engineering, streaming services, mobile network operator, management consulting, legal and venture capital
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Responsible AI - I believe the key to building and nurturing Responsible and Human-centred AI is through inclusive leadership rooted in Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
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Academically & professionally - I am a graduate of Sussex University (UK), holding a B.A. Honours degree in Economics. I am also certified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) with Level A Certification in Psychometric (Aptitude/Ability) testing
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Outside of my professional pursuits I engage in hobbies and volunteering, mentoring students & graduates, going on early morning runs with our dog, discovering new flavours of ice-cream, walking in beautiful parks with friends, travelling and exploring new cuisine. Also learning my 4th language and, through podcasts, immersing myself in the wisdom of founders and industry leaders.
Companies I have partnered with, or
recruited to.
More Snippets About Me
Me and AI
Without trust, AI is just technology; with trust, it becomes transformation.​​
I am deeply passionate about the transformative potential of AI as a versatile, skill-enhancing tool across many domains. From automating mundane & repetitive tasks to augmenting intelligence opening up new opportunities to super-scale in the fields of medicine, education, health & safety, aviation, agriculture, climate science, inclusion and more. I'm also enthused about AI's role in disease diagnosis, precision quality control, increased efficiency & productivity, upskilling & reskilling, analysing habits, preferences, strengths & areas of improvement. However, in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, I believe it is our human judgement, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) that set us apart.
Third Culture
As a 'Third Culture Individual' (see below), I have a unique insight and 'Insider/Outsider' advantage when it comes to navigating diverse cultures & understanding why people from different backgrounds & cultures behave the way that they do. This insight & experience has enabled me to build relationships with, coach, and, advise leaders of Fortune 500 & FTSE 100 companies, fast-growing tech start-ups and family-run businesses in sectors incl. FMCG, mining, technology, consulting, banking, law, insurance, and, venture capital. My client list includes board members, co-founders who have raised $250m+, C-suite executives and, departmental heads from Europe, Africa and the USA.
A short PODCAST About Me
Source: ExecutiveGlobalCoaching.com
AI Podcast created in: Google Notebook LLM
Growing up as a
'Third Culture Individual' (TCI)
I'm a Third Culture Individual (TCI), which means I was brought up in countries other than my own.
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Growing up, I had the privilege of living, working, and forming friendships with individuals from diverse continents and backgrounds.​
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Even at a young age, I had the opportunity to visit churches, mosques, and temples with my friends.
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This exposure to different cultures has continued throughout my adult life which has seen me closely collaborate with clients and candidates from all over the world.
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Diversity for me is not just a concept but a way of life. It has been ingrained in me since childhood and my real-life experiences have shaped my understanding of diversity.
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With a strong foundation in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cultural Intelligence (CQ), I believe I am well-equipped to guide my clients in developing their Diversity Intelligence (DQ).
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I firmly believe that diversity should go beyond mere tolerance; it should be about acceptance, celebration and finding common ground while embracing our differences. I encourage my clients to embrace diversity as an enriching aspect of their teams and organisations.
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Rather than relying solely on textbooks, my coaching approach draws from personal experiences and invaluable lived experiences as well as lessons learned along the way.
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By fostering EQ and CQ in my clients, I empower them to create inclusive environments that respect and value diversity. This is achieved through our EQ+CQ=DQ methodology.
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Building on this foundation will help leaders build AI systems that work for everyone!
What People Say ...
James,
Finance Director
Dear Miriam,
Thank you very much for the rigorous training and candid feedback. You made me appreciate that moving from middle management to Director level required different skills & mind-set and for this, I am truly grateful. Yours, James, Finance Director.
Jane,
Management Consultant
Dear Miriam,
A quick note to let you know that I finally got the promotion! I am truly grateful for your tireless coaching and pushing me all the way.
Kind regards, Jane, Senior Exec., Global Consulting firm
Hi Miriam,
It's been two months since I started here and I still chuckle every time I remember the last piece of advice you gave as I was heading to my final interview. Let me know when you're in town - I still owe you that lunch! Oliver, Operations Director
Oliver,
Operations Director
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