Session: The Leadership Pivot: 3 Habits to Adapt Fast and Keep Moving Forward
In tech, change isn’t coming—it’s already here. Whether it’s a market shift, team restructuring, or unexpected challenges, leaders who know how to pivot fast without losing momentum stand out. This talk will break down three simple but powerful habits that help tech founders and managers stay adaptable, make decisions with confidence, and keep their teams engaged—no matter what’s changing.
Bio
Isioma Utomi is a highly sought-after leadership consultant and productivity expert. She is the CEO of Catalyst Experience Solutions and founder of the Performance Upgrade Lab, a coaching platform for developing future-ready leaders. She advises entrepreneurs and executives on how to drive growth by building more resilient and adaptable businesses.
With a background in leading Lean Six Sigma projects in Fortune 500 companies, Isioma leverages best practices in continuous improvement and innovation to empower teams.
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 is on the board of #StartupSouth and the Center for Values in Leadership. She is a chapter leader in Ellevate, a global professional women’s network and also spearheads impactful events like the Women Who Launch summit at Lagos Startup Week, fostering inclusivity and amplifying the voices of women in the African tech space.
Isioma was recognized in the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Global Top 100 List in support of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent in 2023.
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.