Adah Parris (She/Her)

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Wisdom Architect and Founder, The House of Griots @ The House of Griots
London, GB
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About Adah Parris (She/Her)

I am a highly sought-after keynote speaker, polymath, anti-disciplinary artist, tech futurist, and activist who is dedicated to inspiring individuals and organisations to embrace new ways of thinking and doing. have a unique blend of expertise in multiple fields, including living systems, design thinking and digital technologies. My perspective on innovation, transformation, and technology is both empathetic and subversive, challenging the status quo and helping people to recognise and bridge the gap between their external stories and internal behaviours.My philosophy, Cyborg Shamanism™, merges ancient wisdom, living systems, indigenous community practices, and digital technologies to provide a framework for a more sustainable future. Through my Ancestors Retreats and consulting services, I provide individuals with the tools and practices they need to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.I have over 20 years of experience in transforming cultures to nurture decentralised innovation environments and have worked with some of the world's leading organisations and institutions, including Natwest Bank, Google, Unilever, Sainsbury's, The British Council, and The Tate Modern.By working with me, individuals and organisations can expect to expand their perspectives, develop a deeper understanding of sustainability and innovation, and take action towards a more sustainable future. I encourage businesses to embrace the idea of being a good ancestor, prioritise long-term thinking, diversity, inclusivity, belonging and sustainability, and create immersive environments and experiences that prioritise well-being and ethical responsibility.As a result of adopting my holistic approach, businesses can expect to foster deeper connections with their employees and customers, drive innovation, and leave a positive legacy for future generations. My unique blend of expertise and my ability to inspire change makes me a invaluable asset to any individual or organisation looking to create a more sustainable and innovative future.If you're interested in learning more about me, feel free to visit my website at https://www.adahparris.com/. Additionally, if you're interested in participating in my Ancestors retreats, you can find more information at https://www.weareseeds.xyz/. Lastly, if you appreciate my ideas and would like to support my work, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/adahparris.

Adah Parris (She/Her)'s Current Company Details
The House of Griots

The House Of Griots

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Wisdom Architect and Founder, The House of Griots
London, GB
Adah Parris (She/Her) Work Experience Details
  • The House Of Griots
    Wisdom Architect And Founder, The House Of Griots
    The House Of Griots
    London, Gb
  • Atmos Magazine
    Commissioned Writer
    Atmos Magazine Jun 2024 - Present
    New York, New York, Us
    Atmos is a climate and culture magazine devoted to ecological and social justice, and re-enchantment with the natural world. I am passionate and write about the intersections of technology, nature, culture and ancient wisdom.
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  • Earthpercent
    Music Committee Volunteer
    Earthpercent Apr 2024 - Present
    EarthPercent is a charity providing an innovative way for people across music to support the most impactful organisations addressing the climate emergency.They invite artists and brands to pledge a tiny percentage of their income to EarthPercent as well as raising money through ground-breaking innovations within music. These funds are collected and redirected to the most organisations working on the frontline of the climate and biodiversity crises.
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  • Mediacat Magazine
    Commissioned Writer
    Mediacat Magazine Apr 2023 - Present
    London, England, Gb
    As a Commissioned Writer at MediaCat Magazine, a leading UK publication on marketing and media, I delve into the intersection of advertising, technology, and culture. My articles not only spotlight key industry trends, challenges, and innovations but also critique current practices to encourage a fresh, world-altering perspective. At MediaCat, I’m part of a team dedicated to not just advancing the conversation but also inspiring the marketing and media sectors to see the world differently, fostering actionable insights and forward momentum.
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  • Centre For Cultural Value
    Advisory Board Chair
    Centre For Cultural Value May 2022 - Present
    We are building a shared understanding of the differences that arts, culture, heritage and screen make to people’s lives and to society. We want cultural policy and practice to be based on rigorous research and evaluation of what works and what needs to change.
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  • Mental Health First Aid (Mhfa) England
    Chair
    Mental Health First Aid (Mhfa) England Sep 2020 - Present
    London, London, Gb
    We are a social enterprise with a vision to improve the mental health of the nation.
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  • The House Of Griots
    Visionary Keynote Speaker, Polymath, And Catalyst For Change
    The House Of Griots Jul 2019 - Present
    Looking to inspire and challenge your audience and teams to think differently about innovation, transformation, and sustainability? Look no further. I am a visionary speaker and consultant who offers a fresh perspective on innovation, transformation, and sustainability. With my unique combination of expertise in living systems, digital technologies, and design thinking, I inspire individuals and organisations to challenge conventional thinking and embrace new ways of thinking and doing. My cutting-edge philosophy, Cyborg Shamanism™, merges ancient wisdom, living systems, and modern technology to provide a roadmap for a sustainable future. Empower your organisation to drive innovation and create a positive legacy with my unique insights and expertise.With over 20 years of experience working with leading organisations, I empowers individuals to achieve personal growth and drive innovation through my Ancestors Retreats. Partnering with me can help your business expand perspectives, deepen understanding of sustainability, foster deeper connections, drive innovation, and leave a positive legacy for future generations.Don't miss out on the opportunity to revolutionise your approach to innovation and sustainability. Connect with me today!
  • School Of Communication Arts 2.0
    Founder Trustee And Mentor
    School Of Communication Arts 2.0 Aug 2012 - Present
    London, England, Gb
    I helped to resurrect the School of Communication Arts, an apprenticeship style Advertising, Creative and Entrepreneurship school which takes an immersive approach to learning. I was responsible for identifying, recruiting and building the relationships with the school’s support network of mentors and commercial sponsors. The school now has over 500 cross-industry mentors and several large industry sponsors. I continue to act as an advisor and mentor to the school, it’s students and alumni.
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  • School Of Communication Arts 2.0
    Consultant Operations Manager
    School Of Communication Arts 2.0 Jun 2010 - Aug 2012
    London, England, Gb
    Key areas of responsibility include:Operational delivery- Provide support for the agreed development, implementation and continuous improvement of the school’s processes;- Assist in the development of the strategic plan for all operational activity;- Implement and monitor the annual and medium term operational plans, program and projects to meet overall objectives and agreed timings.Communication and Information:- Ensure effective internal communications both within the operations team and across the school;- Foster new and strengthen existing relationships with the Advertising and Marketing Communications Industry and external potential partner organisations.Financial management- Prepare and agree annual budgets for functional and support costs;- Responsible for managing the budgets for all projects, and related development activities;- Accountable for the effective financial management of the management team;- Provide monthly information to enable the creation of financial results and forecasts for the Management Team.Staff management- Establish and maintain appropriate staff resources of the Operations Team to ensure that projects are delivered;- Team management, including responsibilities and accountabilities of individuals.Organizational Effectiveness- Manage functions;- Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the school’s Support Services; - Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence;- Providing consulting services on matters related to fundraising and business structure and growth.Organizational Leadership- Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team.Office/School Management- Supervise, coach and develop the work and professional development of schools internal customers- Provide pastoral care for the schools internal customers.
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  • Tnw
    Freelance Journalist
    Tnw Aug 2020 - Apr 2024
    Amsterdam, Nl
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  • G.Co/Iamremarkable
    #Iamremarkable Facilitator
    G.Co/Iamremarkable May 2018 - Apr 2024
    #IamRemarkable is an initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings.As a facilitator, my role involves hosting workshops and being an ambassador for #IamRemarkable within my personal and professional networks.To learn more and join the initiative visit: g.co/IamRemarkable
  • Glg (Gerson Lehrman Group)
    Council Member
    Glg (Gerson Lehrman Group) Dec 2015 - Apr 2024
    New York, Ny, Us
    GLG is the world’s largest membership network for one-on-one professional learning; connecting leading decision-makers with global experts to provide insights to create better and more informed business decisions.I provide thought leadership, consulting, learning and development and mentoring advice across the GLG global network of business leaders, investors, consultants, social entrepreneurs, and other top professionals.
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  • Group Of Humans
    Strategy Human
    Group Of Humans Jan 2019 - Mar 2023
    Earth + Moon, Gb
    Working with some of the best talent across the world with a new model of strategy, innovation and design engagements.
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  • Cyborg Nest
    Board Advisor
    Cyborg Nest May 2018 - Mar 2023
    London, Gb
    The Cyborg Nest designs artificial senses. The company was founded in 2016 by Liviu Babitz and Scott Cohen. In July 2016 they announced the creation of their first sense - the North Sense.
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  • The Collective Foundation
    Board Advisor
    The Collective Foundation Apr 2018 - Mar 2023
    London, England, Gb
    The Collective Foundation creates communities where people thrive.www.thecollectivefoundation.comWe support social enterprises and charities that create positive impact across our focus areas: Economic Opportunity, Social Integration, Health and Wellbeing, and Environmental Sustainability. We do research to find out what the most pressing challenges are in a neighbourhood, then find the right actors to tackle them.Our flagship programme is The Collective Accelerator. We have supported 20 social ventures from 17 countries and 4 continents, who collectively impacted more than 700.000 people in 2018. Our 'Global Accelerator' is a 4-week residential programme at the world's largest co-living community, The Collective Old Oak. The programme has received more than 8,000 applications to date.We are the charitable arm of The Collective, a London-based company that builds and activates spaces that foster human connection and enable people to lead more fulfilling lives.
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  • We Are From Dust
    Trustee
    We Are From Dust Oct 2016 - Mar 2023
    Reno, Nevada, Us
    We Are From Dust is a nonprofit arts organisation dedicated to proliferating interactive, participatory artwork in public spaces and private exhibitions to transform the way people engage with art and the world around them.
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  • We In Social Tech
    Mentor
    We In Social Tech Oct 2018 - May 2022
    The accelerator for female social tech founders.
  • The Friday Club London
    Scout
    The Friday Club London Jul 2018 - May 2022
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  • The Friday Club London
    Futurist (Consultant)
    The Friday Club London Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
    The Friday Club London is a non-profit ‘events’ company set up to help drive meaningful connections between London’s most disruptive start-ups and key leaders of innovation within the marketing/media space.As a futurist I explore the technology landscape and curate events around emerging and new technologies to drive innovation within and across the media and communications industry.
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  • The Friday Club London
    Member Relations
    The Friday Club London Jun 2013 - Jun 2017
    To some the FCL is an essential cog of the UK Tech scene. To others it's a nefarious entity with an unhealthy influence over the ecosystem.Personally, I'm not sure it even exists.Perhaps it's just like Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny.Only those who 'believe' ever really see it.
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  • Djembe Consulting Ltd
    Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Cultural Strategist, Board Advisor.
    Djembe Consulting Ltd Oct 2010 - May 2022
    I teach leaders how to transform organisations by focusing on culture. I have developed and use The Four Freedoms™, a culture-oriented framework, which delivers effective transformation.
  • Hatch Enterprise Uk
    Steering Group Member
    Hatch Enterprise Uk Jul 2019 - Feb 2020
    London, London, Gb
    Steering Group Member to Hatch's £10M impact investing fund.
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  • Goldsmiths, University Of London
    Lecturer: How To Run Social Media And Digital Marketing Campaigns
    Goldsmiths, University Of London Sep 2015 - Nov 2019
    London, Gb
    Short Course Lecturer for the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths University. Co-designing and lecturing on Goldsmiths first Social Media course for Creatives running Autumn 2015, Spring 2016 and Summer 2016.Social Media is a modern marketing phenomenon and knowing how to get the most out of it can be the difference in turning your passion into a successful business.Nowadays, all the biggest brands have an excellent digital marketing strategy and so standing out in the ‘always on’ world of social media can be difficult. Goldsmiths take pride in nurturing creative and artistic businesses and on a course designed to suit the needs of artists and artistic organisations you’ll learn how you can use limited resources to get the most out of social media. We will draw on consultancy experience from top-level projects and train students in how to target new markets, create new content and establish a brand that gets themselves noticed.http://www.gold.ac.uk/short-courses/social-media-marketing/
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  • Culture Social
    Advisory Board Member
    Culture Social Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
    Culture Social is an exclusive community for people who want to build work cultures that awaken people’s seeking systems and unleash their creativity. Driving happiness and value into organisations.It is a community for HR Directors, People/Talent Directors, CEOs, COOs and change-makers. A community in which people can come together and talk candidly and privately about their biggest challenges and how we can build the work cultures of the future.
  • Digitaltown
    Strategic Board Advisor
    Digitaltown Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
    Working With Cities To Create Impactful Economies.DigitalTown is a publicly traded company made up of experienced futurists, technologists, business leaders, and good people passionate about preserving and celebrating, local communities. We create discoverable online communities where residents and visitors take part in local economic success, and we do it on a global scale. We work with city stakeholders, provide local merchants with a free online storefront, and share in the success with the citizens directly all to keep funds where they belong, local. We make civic pride a call to action and inspire people to co-create solutions together in communities across the globe.
  • Congregation Partners
    Freelance Change Consultant (Special Projects)
    Congregation Partners Jul 2013 - Jul 2018
    London, Gb
    I worked with Congregation Partners as a consultant to help increase the effectiveness of their internal processes. I helped the company to understand their current skills, knowledge and behaviours in relation to their longer term commercial objectives. Together we came up with a plan for systemic structural, process and cultural change which I then helped them implement. This process is ongoing but has already had a pronounced commercial impact.I now act as a freelance consultant to Congregation Partners and Friday Club London helping to curate invite only mentoring sessions between London's technology startups and the cream of London's Marketing and Advertising professionals; an exchange based network where technological innovation is mixed with creating and nurturing influential relationships.
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  • Moment.Us
    Board Advisor
    Moment.Us Feb 2014 - Jun 2015
    Manchester, Lancashire, Gb
    Moment.Us uses music and contextual data to help brands profile and predict their customer’s personalities, emotions and behaviours within their mobile apps. Utilizing groundbreaking research and case studies conducted over the past several years, our revolutionary technology enables companies and brands to understand and target their customers in a personal and relevant way to increase important metrics such as conversion, retention and revenue. Powerful insights can be accessed from one secure, web-based dashboard that shows relevant information in real-time to help improve business decisions using actionable data.
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  • Hyper Island
    Freelance Learning Designer And Facilitator (Special Projects)
    Hyper Island Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se
    Working with the Hyper Island UK team I help to design learning experiences for students and professionals that challenge them to grow personally and professionally.These immersive programs have people at the heart of their design process, encouraging them to take responsibility for their own development while gaining lifelong skills and knowledge.
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  • Wayra
    Learning Designer, Consultant Partnership And Mentor Facilitator
    Wayra Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
    Madrid, Es
    I was contracted by Telefonica's Wayra UK Academy, a technology business accelerator, to build its experiential MBA style programme of acceleration for technology startups. After understanding of the individual business needs of the startups I was also able to build Wayra UK’s support network of over 500 business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and investors.While working at Wayra I also mentored and coached several of the startups such as PixelPin, Daatch, TaskHub and BuzzMove on identifying potential mentors and investors based on their business short, medium and long-term objectives, while also making several business introductions for them. PixelPin closed an investment round of £150K, Daatch closed an investment round of £100K, TaskHub closed a round of £150K and BuzzMove closed an investment round of £450K.
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  • Champion Agency
    Chief Culture Officer
    Champion Agency Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
    Champion is an agency that champions young creative talent and partners with innovative businesses we believe in to deliver; creative, design and communication solutions.
  • Loop Labs
    Social Innovation Project Consultant
    Loop Labs Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
    LOOP LABS, a social business, will bring the right players together to develop behaviour change models that use simple game mechanics to motivate more sustainable behaviours.
  • Ogilvy Group Uk
    Freelance Project And Strategic Consultant At Ogilvy Labs
    Ogilvy Group Uk Jan 2012 - 2012
    Gb
    I worked as a freelancer with Advertising agency Ogilvy's Digital Labs team to help them tell their own story for both internal staff and external commercial partners. I was also able to use my industry knowledge and understanding to help shape their educational and leadership partnerships. These partnerships defined a new route to entry for young creatives wanting to enter the UK Advertising and Communications Industry, this framework became known as The Rough Diamond.
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  • Institute Of Practitioners In Advertising (Ipa)
    Account Manager
    Institute Of Practitioners In Advertising (Ipa) Jun 2004 - Jun 2010
    London, Gb
    Define strategy for and develop, execute and manage comprehensive marketing plans designed to build, manage and lead networks, based on business, marketing and communications objectives. Communicate with customers, management, internal departments and business partners to coordinate overall marketing effort in accordance with corporate goals and vision. Play integral role in strategy development activities. Lead and direct forward-thinking account management team.
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  • London Business School
    Marketing Administrator
    London Business School 1997 - 2004
    London, Gb
    Developed and managed a wide range of marketing and teaching tools, including promotional materials and website content. Maintained communication with management to ensure marketing activities aligned with business goals. Provided leadership and direction to marketing associates to guide the creation of marketing materials and ensure congruence with objectives. Provided direct support for five international marketing research and teaching faculty.
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Adah Parris (She/Her) Skills

Strategy Advertising Start Ups Digital Marketing Strategic Planning Coaching Creative Direction Business Strategy Social Media Marketing Marketing Direct Marketing Digital Strategy Mentoring Project Management Digital Media Account Management Integrated Marketing Leadership Brand Development Marketing Communications Project Planning Executive Coaching Creative Problem Solving Online Marketing Connecting People Internal Communications Creative Strategy Personal Branding Budgets Team Building Team Management Copywriting Email Marketing Culture Change Interactive Advertising Ecosystem Management Empathy User Centered Design Project Delivery Intuition Project Implementation Operations Management Budgeting Organizational Effectiveness Storytelling Human Centered Design Pattern Recognition Behavioural Change Asking Questions Mobile Marketing Project Coordination

Adah Parris (She/Her) Education Details

  • Goldsmiths, University Of London
    Goldsmiths, University Of London
    Anthropology
  • Hyper Island
    Hyper Island
    Digital Awareness Masterclass
  • London School Of Usui Reiki Ryoho
    London School Of Usui Reiki Ryoho
    Shoden Reiki Practitioner
  • Reiki Academy London
    Reiki Academy London
    Usui Shiki Ryoho And Usui Reiki Ryoho
  • Cultural Leadership Programme/ Performance Coach Training
    Cultural Leadership Programme/ Performance Coach Training
    Pct Accredited Coach
  • The Coaching Academy
    The Coaching Academy
    Certificate In Life Coaching
  • Cultural Leadership Programme
    Cultural Leadership Programme
    Leadership Unleashed
  • Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing
    Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing
    Marketing
  • Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing
    Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing
    Marketing
  • London Business School
    London Business School
    Marketing
  • University Of Roehampton
    University Of Roehampton
    Educational Studies And Maths

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