Niiamah Ashong - Outlier Coach | Movement Leader | Experiential Learning Pioneer | Entrepreneur
In this episode of RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons interviews Niiamah Ashong, an outlier coach, movement leader, experiential learning pioneer, and entrepreneur. Niiamah is the founder of the Outlier's Edge and a Sherpa to high-performing, high-potential world leaders who can change the future of the world. He leads the World Joy Movement, which aims to transform leaders, brands, and organizations to create a future that's distinct from both the present and the past. Niiamah shares how he supports human-driven leadership for business and impact through coaching, community, courses, and conversations. He talks about his previous work experience at AppNexus, where he developed strategies and programs on global community engagement, company culture, and diversity & inclusion. Niiamah also shares his experience in personal, professional, and organizational development that began at Deloitte Consulting in their Total Rewards actuarial practice. Finally, Niiamah talks about his decision to make San Diego his home with his wife and two children after spending a decade in New York City and four years in Singapore. Listeners will enjoy this insightful conversation on leadership, personal development, and the importance of creating a future that's distinct from the present and past.
RISE Urban Nation: Own Your Story. Scale Your Impact. · Niiamah Ashong, Taryell Simmons
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Show Notes
Bio:
Niiamah Ashong is a Sherpa to Outlier's in the World who he believes can really change the future of our world. He's a movement leader of The World Joy Movement and founder of the Outlier’s Edge.
Niiamah transforms the high-performing, high-potential world-leaders of today into the leaders, brands, and organizations who will create a future distinct from both the present and the past. All of this is done through a mix of coaching, community, courses, and conversations that support human-driven leadership for business and impact.
Prior to coaching, Niiamah worked for the ad-tech company AppNexus in New York City, where he developed strategies and programs on global community engagement, company culture, and diversity & inclusion.
His experience in personal, professional, and organizational development began at Deloitte Consulting in their Total Rewards actuarial practice.
After a decade in New York City and 4 years in Singapore, Niiamah has made San Diego, CA his home with his wife and two children.
Connect with Niiamah Ashong!
Website: https://niiamahashong.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niiamahashong
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niiamahashong/
https://www.instagram.com/outliersedge/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiamahashong/
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