Miriam Mukasa
Executive Advisor / Consultant
Leadership, Culture and AI Transformation
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, 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.
The people I have worked with include board members, co-founders who have raised $250m+, C-suite executives and, departmental heads from Europe, Africa and the USA.
Selected companies I have partnered with, or
recruited to.
Growing up as a
'Third Culture Individual' (TCI)
I am 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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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.
