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Rejoyce Owusu

Umatta consulting supports businesses in managing their employees, enhancing organizational culture and achieving their strategic goals. The role of human resources consulting is to assist companies in addressing the complex and ever-changing demands of managing their workforce, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

  1. Breaking Records. Losing Everything. Finding Yourself Again

    10H AGO

    Breaking Records. Losing Everything. Finding Yourself Again

    ⭐ Get Excited ⭐ What happens after the success… when everything falls apart? In this powerful episode of the Umatta Consulting Podcast, I sit down with Mikael Avatar Stjernvall—Paralympic World Record Holder turned Inner Leadership Architect—to unpack a journey most people never talk about. Mikael's journey has taken him from achieving global recognition to reaching the bottom. From identity tied to achievement… to rebuilding from within. This conversation is raw, real, and transformational. Why should you listen to Mikael? From Paralympic Podium to Personal Resurrection. In 1996, he broke a world record in the long jump at the Atlanta Paralympics. Built businesses. Achieved "success." Yet he hit zero – lost everything and asked: "How the hell did I end up here?" From that darkness rose The Mikael Avatar Method: simple 1% daily shifts that wake up your true power—the unbreakable avatar you buried along the way. Today, from his beach base in Thailand, he guides leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers worldwide to: ⭐ Break free from stress, emptiness and unconscious patterns ⭐ Ignite lasting confidence, creativity and inner peace ⭐ Transform life from surviving to "Wow... this is my life" He is also featured in Authority Magazine (2025) 🔑 What you’ll learn: ✅ What it really felt like to break a world record—and what came after ✅The hidden struggles behind success that no one sees ✅What “losing everything” actually looks like—and how it changes you ✅The emotional reality of hitting rock bottom (and not giving up) ✅How high achievers lose themselves in success—and how to reclaim identity ✅The turning point that sparked mental and spiritual transformation ✅The philosophy behind the “Unbreakable Avatar” mindset ✅How 1% daily shifts can completely rebuild your life ✅Why so many successful people still feel stuck or empty A new definition of success rooted in purpose, not performance A powerful message for anyone who feels lost, stuck, or disconnected This isn’t just a story—it’s a blueprint for rebuilding. 🎙️Breaking Records. Losing Everything. Finding Yourself Again 📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify 📅Apr 6 |⏰8:00 AM EST 💡Mikael Avatar Stjernvall, Paralympic World Record Holder | Inner Freedom Architect | Creator of The Mikael Avatar Method | 1% Coach | Speaker & Artist · Thailand 🔗 Follow us on Spotify here:https://lnkd.in/e3Bk_su6 If you’ve ever questioned your path… your identity… or your definition of success—this episode is for you. #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #HighPerformance #Resilience #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

    45 min
  2. Making the Invisible Visible: A Global HR Leader on Crisis, Rest, and the Future of Human-Centered Work

    4D AGO

    Making the Invisible Visible: A Global HR Leader on Crisis, Rest, and the Future of Human-Centered Work

    ⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to welcome Rena Kokalari, SHRM-SCP, Global People & Culture Leader, to the Umatta Consulting podcast for a powerful conversation on the future of human-centered work. We’re diving into what it really means to make the invisible visible—from culture and crisis leadership to scaling people strategy across continents. Why should you listen to Rena? After 25 years leading HR across war zones, refugee crises, and Fortune 500s, Rena took the most radical step of her career: she stopped. In this episode, we sit down with a global HR executive who has worked in over two dozen countries — from Afghanistan and Syria to Pakistan and Myanmar — to talk about what it really means to lead with humanity. We explore the program she built to make invisible experiences visible in the workplace, why she believes the future of work is less about productivity and more about people, and what a year-long sabbatical is teaching her about presence, purpose, and what comes next. What you’ll learn: ✅ People strategy = business strategy → How aligning talent, culture, and operations directly drives business outcomes ✅ Global insight → The one truth about people and culture that holds across all geographies ✅ Scaling culture → Lessons from supporting 22,000+ employees globally at the International Rescue Committee ✅ Profit vs. purpose → Key differences in culture strategy between corporate and mission-driven organizations ✅ Common leadership mistake → Why “fixing culture” often fails—and what to do instead ✅ Blind spots at the top → What CEOs and boards often miss about their workforce ✅ Leading through crisis → Non-negotiables for trust, engagement, and stability ✅ M&A success → The real key to merging cultures effectivelyPerformance vs. humanity → How to deliver results without losing your people 🎙️Making the Invisible Visible: A Global HR Leader on Crisis, Rest, and the Future of Human-Centered Work 📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify 📅Mar 30 |⏰8:00 AM EST 💡Rena Kokalari, SHRM-SCP, Global People & Culture Leader | Talent Amplifier | Driving Organizational Growth, Inclusion & Transformation Across Mission-Driven Enterprises | Chief Member 🔗 Follow us on Spotify here:https://lnkd.in/eKaxk8PT This is a must-listen for executives, founders, and HR leaders navigating growth, transformation, and complexity. #Leadership #PeopleStrategy #HR #FutureOfWork #Culture #ExecutiveLeadership #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

    43 min
  3. Beyond Technology: Closing the Human Blindspot in Cybersecurity

    MAR 16

    Beyond Technology: Closing the Human Blindspot in Cybersecurity

    ⭐ Get Excited ⭐ Organizations spend billions on cybersecurity technology every year. Yet breaches continue to happen. Why? Because the biggest vulnerability isn’t always the system—it’s the human blindspot. In my latest podcast episode with Robert Siciliano, cybersecurity expert, best-selling author, and architect of the Strategic Human Firewall™, we explore why human behavior remains the most overlooked risk in modern security. Why should you listen to Robert? For over 30 years, Robert has lived at the intersection of physical and virtual protection. As a private investigator and security expert, he has seen every tactic used to exploit human nature. Whether it’s a social engineer impersonating a CEO or a physical intruder posing as a utility worker, the vulnerability is always the same: The Human Blindspot. His mission is to inform, educate, and empower individuals to override the instinctual default to trust and replace it with a Strategic Human Firewall™. His perspective isn't just academic; it’s forged from decades in the trenches. #1 Best Selling author of five books, including Identity Theft Privacy. A regular face on CNN, Fox News, and The Today Show, providing straight talk to millions about staying safe in a dangerous world. Criminals understand something many organizations still underestimate: Criminals don’t hack systems. They hack people. In this conversation, we discuss: ✅ Why technology alone cannot prevent breaches ✅ How AI is amplifying the human blindspot instead of eliminating it ✅ What a Strategic Human Firewall™ actually is—and why it goes far beyond traditional security training ✅ How organizations can transform employees from their biggest security risk into their strongest defense ✅ The real reason security fatigue happens—and how leaders can overcome it ✅ Why Robert says “all security is personal” and what protecting your family has to do with protecting your organization As AI-driven fraud becomes more convincing, organizations that fail to address the human side of security will continue to face costly breaches. But those that invest in awareness and human-first security will build something far stronger than technology alone: A workforce that knows how to think, question, and protect. 🎙️Beyond Technology: Closing the Human Blindspot in Cybersecurity 📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify 📅Feb 16 |⏰8:00 AM EST 💡Robert Siciliano, #1 Best Selling Author & Cyber Security Speaker | Architect of CSI Protection Cert | The Strategic Human Firewall™ | Expert in Cyber Social Identity & Personal Protection 🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dq5uqrXp If you lead teams, manage risk, or care about protecting your organization and your family from modern threats—this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. #CyberSecurity #Leadership #AI #RiskManagement #HumanBehavior #Security #Governance #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

    30 min
  4. Inside the Boardroom Journey: How Leaders Earn a Seat at the Table

    FEB 2

    Inside the Boardroom Journey: How Leaders Earn a Seat at the Table

    ⭐ Get Excited ⭐ What truly qualifies someone to earn a seat at the table, beyond titles, résumés, and box-checking? In this powerful episode of Inside the Boardroom Journey: How Leaders Earn a Seat at the Table, I sit down with Dr. Keith D. Dorsey, Executive Leadership Strategist, Boardroom and C-Suite Advisor, and Culture & Talent Architect, for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, governance, and board readiness. Why should you listen to Keith? Dr. Keith D. Dorsey is a board member, researcher, and speaker focused on executives’ pathways to corporate board service. Founder of the Boardroom Journey, he empowers professionals to navigate their path to the boardroom. Author of The Boardroom Journey (Wiley), published in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and Directors & Boards, he writes extensively on leadership, governance, and board effectiveness. His research explores the structural and strategic factors that shape board selection, diversity, and corporate leadership pipelines. As the Senior Advisor and former Managing Partner and Practice Leader of CEO & Board Services at a global executive search firm, Keith has worked with corporate boards and leadership teams to identify and develop top-tier governance talent. Keith has spent over two decades as a growth strategist at Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies. 💡 In this episode, you’ll gain clarity on: ✅ How seasoned leaders introduce their mission—and why purpose, not position, anchors long-term influence ✅The defining pivots that shape executive credibility and clarify leadership purpose ✅What “earning a seat at the table” actually means in today’s boardrooms—and how it differs from common assumptions ✅The real boardroom journey: how directors are selected, and the misconceptions that quietly derail executives ✅What boards truly evaluate—competence, trust, relationships, timing—and how these dynamics play out behind closed doors ✅Why Optimal Diversity (cognitive + experiential capital) is essential—and how CEOs can defend intentional, long-term strategy in a politically charged climate ✅What true board readiness looks like beyond credentials, and the skills leaders consistently underestimate ✅How boards and leadership are evolving, and the lasting impact required for future-ready governance 🎙️Inside the Boardroom Journey: How Leaders Earn a Seat at the Table 📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify 📅Feb 2 |⏰8:00 AM EST 💡Dr. Keith D. Dorsey, Board Member | NACD Directorship Certified | Author | Speaker | Executive Advisor | Founder of Boardroom Journey 🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5t4e1YD39qqj8xzy2fABZV?si=1d1c2d4b72594730 🎧 This conversation is for executives, senior leaders, founders, and board-aspiring professionals who want truth, strategy, and perspective—not surface-level advice. #UmattaPodcast #BoardLeadership #ExecutiveStrategy #Governance #BoardReadiness #LeadershipDevelopment #CLevel #InsideTheBoardroom #OptimalDiversity

    48 min
  5. Why Great Companies Stall — And How the Best Keep Scaling

    JAN 28

    Why Great Companies Stall — And How the Best Keep Scaling

    ⭐ Get Excited ⭐ Growth doesn’t stall because leaders stop trying. It stalls because success changes the rules—and most CEOs don’t see it coming. In this powerful conversation, Umatta Consulting met with Kevin Lawrence, Strategic Advisor to CEOs and leadership teams, and author of The 4 Forces of Growth and Your Oxygen Mask First, and CEO & Board Advisor at Lawrence & Co. | We Help Leaders & Their Teams Have It All: Success At Work & A Rewarding Life, to unpack what really separates companies that keep scaling from those that quietly plateau. Why should you listen to Kevin? With a deep knowledge of the Rockefeller Habits and Scaling Up - and his own methodology developed over the last 20 years - he helps leaders to build high-performance leadership teams, expand into new markets, attract profitable customers, and increase productivity and profits. CEOs in North America, the Middle East, India and Australia, count on Kevin to facilitate their strategic planning sessions, align their leadership teams, and help their organizations to stay focused. These clients come from a wide variety of sectors - from consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, luxury retail, media, to automotive and professional services. Kevin has a Coach Emeritus distinction from Gazelles International, and was a key contributor to Scaling Up, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits 2.0. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why some successful companies keep scaling while others stall—often without realizing it ✅The 4 Forces of Growth and the one that most often catches CEOs off guard When success itself becomes a risk to future growth ✅The earliest warning signs that a company is drifting off course Leadership behaviors that derail growth—even in high-performing CEOs ✅How pressure and stress subtly change the way leaders make growth decisions ✅What truly distinguishes a growth CEO from a strong operator or manager ✅How leadership teams must think differently to build sustainable growth ✅The one habit every scaling CEO must fiercely protect ✅And ultimately, what separates companies that build a legacy from those that only build revenue 🎙️Why Great Companies Stall — And How the Best Keep Scaling 📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify 📅Jan 26 |⏰8:00 AM EST 💡Kevin Lawrence, Strategic Advisor to CEOs and leadership teams, and author of The 4 Forces of Growth and Your Oxygen Mask First, and CEO & Board Advisor at Lawrence & Co 🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5t4e1YD39qqj8xzy2fABZV?si=2957a539d9584274 If you’re a CEO, executive, or leadership team navigating growth, scale, or complexity—this is a must-listen. #Leadership #CEO #GrowthStrategy #Scaling #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #UmattaConsulting

    29 min
  6. Ceiling Breakers & Culture Builders

    JAN 5

    Ceiling Breakers & Culture Builders

    I’m excited to share a powerful new episode featuring Illyasha Peete, Principal & CEO of Catalyze and Cultivate Consulting, leadership strategist, equity and inclusion expert, and organizational culture transformer. In this conversation, we go beyond buzzwords and dive into the real experiences of leadership—breaking glass ceilings while standing on fragile ground, making high-stakes decisions, and building cultures that actually sustain people. This episode is for leaders who are navigating pressure, responsibility, and visibility—especially those from historically excluded groups—and who want to lead with courage, clarity, and care. 👇 What you’ll learn from listening to this episode:🔑 Key Leadership Lessons from the Episode Glass ceilings and fragile ground often coexist.Advancement doesn’t always come with security. Leaders must be prepared to navigate new risks even as they break barriers. Breaking a ceiling can reveal unexpected vulnerabilities.Success can expose leaders to scrutiny, isolation, or resistance—making resilience and support systems essential. Courage is rarely solitary.Trusted mentors, values, and lived experience often give leaders the confidence to make the “right call” when the stakes are high. Hard-earned leadership lessons shape better leaders.Mistakes and challenges become turning points that redefine how leaders show up, communicate, and build trust. Invisible pressure is real—and heavy.Leaders from historically excluded groups often carry the weight of representation, perfectionism, and survival. Naming it is the first step to navigating it. One-time training doesn’t change culture.Sustainable transformation requires ongoing commitment, aligned systems, and leadership accountability—not check-the-box efforts. Inclusive leadership is most often blocked by unexamined norms.Patterns like defensiveness, lack of ownership, and performative allyship repeatedly derail progress. True accountability goes beyond committees.It shows up in decisions, behaviors, consequences, and measurable outcomes—not just statements or task forces. Liberation at work means more than belonging.Through the B-IDEAL framework, liberation looks like dignity, voice, safety, and shared power embedded into everyday operations. 🎧 If you’re committed to breaking ceilings, building culture, and leading with integrity, this episode is for you. #CeilingBreakers #CultureBuilders #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #DEI #OrganizationalCulture #EquityInLeadership #WomenInLeadership #UmattaConsulting #PodcastLaunch

    37 min
  7. From the European Commission to Her Wealthy Club: Innovating the Future of Finance

    10/27/2025

    From the European Commission to Her Wealthy Club: Innovating the Future of Finance

    ⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to sit down with Rebeca De Sancho Mayoral, Senior Policy Officer for Access to Finance Innovation at the European Commission, Coach & Speaker, Scaling Europe’s Innovation Future, and EU Startups & Funding Expert. Why should you listen to Rebeca? She bridges two worlds:💼 17+ years shaping Europe’s innovation & finance ecosystem—designing financial instruments at the European Commission, mobilizing billions for deep-tech scaleups, green tech, and women-led ventures. 💎 Life & Money Coach—guiding ambitious women to step into visibility, negotiate without fear, and rewrite money stories so their self-worth matches their net worth. From Brussels boardrooms to private coaching sessions, her mission is the same: ➡️ Empower women to own their value. ➡️ Build wealth unapologetically. ➡️ Create impact through confidence, clarity, and courage. She has supported founders, policymakers, and professionals across Europe. Now, through Her Wealthy Club, she helps women expand their confidence, reset their money mindsets, and build lives & businesses they once thought impossible. In this episode, we explore how she’s bridging two worlds—public policy and personal empowerment—to reimagine the future of finance. 💡 Key Takeaways | What You’ll Gain: ✅ Insights into how the European Commission is driving innovation and mobilizing funding for startups, deep-tech, and women-led ventures ✅ A behind-the-scenes look at how Europe is rethinking access to finance for the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers ✅ Practical advice on how women can redefine their relationship with money, align self-worth with net worth, and step into financial confidence ✅ Lessons in leadership, visibility, and influence from navigating both the policy and coaching arenas ✅ Inspiration to build a confident, courageous, and purpose-driven mindset for the future of work and wealth 🎙️From the European Commission to Her Wealthy Club: Innovating the Future of Finance 📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify 📅Oct 27 |⏰12:00 PM EST 💡Rebeca De Sancho Mayoral, Senior Policy Officer for Access to Finance Innovation at the European Commission, Coach & Speaker, Scaling Europe’s Innovation Future, and EU Startups & Funding Expert. 🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9🎧 Tune in on October 27, 2025, for a powerful conversation on innovation, inclusion, and the evolving landscape of finance in Europe and beyond. #Innovation #Finance #Entrepreneurship #EuropeanCommission #HerWealthyClub #AccessToFinance #LifeCoach #MoneyCoach #MoneyMindset #WealthMindset #FinancialConfidence #EUTechfunding #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

    36 min
  8. Unconventional Leadership: Driving Growth Through Cybersecurity and Strategy

    10/07/2025

    Unconventional Leadership: Driving Growth Through Cybersecurity and Strategy

    ⭐ Get Excited ⭐ I’m thrilled to have a conversation with Melissa Aarskaug🎙️, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth at DruvStar®, Cybersecurity Executive, Author, and Founder of Executive Connect. In this episode, we dive into unconventional leadership and how cybersecurity can be transformed from a “business blocker” into a strategic driver of growth. Why should you listen to Melissa? As an energetic executive, she led companies to unprecedented growth and scale for over 17+ years. From starting as an engineering manager on a major concrete bridge project to now being a trusted leader in tech and cybersecurity, her journey has been defined by driving innovation, fostering security, and building authentic relationships. Highlights: • Shaped strategies, expanded markets globally. • Achieved annual revenue increases of up to 375% YOY. • Forged partnerships across diverse industries. • Inspired innovation, cybersecurity, and growth. • Consistently exceeded objectives. 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✅ How Melissa’s early career as an engineering manager shaped her leadership style. ✅ The leadership principles behind driving 375% YOY revenue growth. ✅ Why cybersecurity should be viewed as an enabler of innovation. ✅ The hidden cybersecurity challenges most companies are overlooking right now. ✅ What inspired Executive Connect and how it continues to evolve as a platform for leaders. ✅ The unconventional strategies that transform leadership impact. How mentorship helps executives overcome blind spots. ✅ What separates incremental growth from breakthrough growth. Whether you’re scaling your business, navigating cybersecurity risks, or looking for fresh leadership strategies, this episode is packed with insights you can apply right away. 🎙️Unconventional Leadership: Driving Growth Through Cybersecurity and Strategy 📍Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify 📅 Oct 6 |⏰ 8:00 AM EST 💡Featuring Melissa Aarskaug🎙️, Cybersecurity Executive | Author | Keynote Speaker & Executive Connect Podcast Host | Helping Leaders Thrive in Tech & Growth | Chief Member 🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9hashtag #Cybersecurity #Leadership #GrowthStrategy #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

    39 min
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Umatta consulting supports businesses in managing their employees, enhancing organizational culture and achieving their strategic goals. The role of human resources consulting is to assist companies in addressing the complex and ever-changing demands of managing their workforce, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

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  • Creator
    Rejoyce Owusu
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rejoyce Owusu
  • Show Website
    Umatta