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Usama Young Advisory

The talk depends on the room.

I have spoken to rookies, veterans, executives, families and students. Every talk starts from the same place: people perform when they are taken care of, and leaders are responsible for building that.

Usama Young seated in a director's chair holding a microphone

Five talks.

People First. Performance Follows.
Build trust and accountability. Strengthen organizational culture. Create conditions for sustained performance.
Leadership Is Built in the Everyday.
Lead through daily habits and actions. Establish standards and accountability. Turn consistency into results.
One Team. One Standard. Shared Success.
Improve communication and collaboration. Break down organizational silos. Align individual strengths with shared goals.
Develop the Person. Elevate the Professional.
Develop talent and emerging leaders. Strengthen mentorship and retention. Support career growth and transitions.
Leading Through Change Without Losing Your People.
Build trust during uncertainty. Communicate change effectively. Keep teams aligned through growth and transition.

In the room.

Usama Young pointing to a play drawn on a whiteboard
Usama Young on a stage with a microphone, speaking to students
Usama Young speaking to a seated audience, hands raised

The one-sheet.

Bio, topics, formats, audiences and a suggested introduction, ready for the person who has to approve the booking.

Formats.

Keynote
Conferences, company-wide events, and leadership summits.
Fireside conversation (30 to 60 minutes)
Executive events and leadership discussions.
Half-day leadership workshop
Team building, collaboration, and culture.
Leadership development series
Ongoing development for managers and emerging leaders.
Cohort program
Structured learning, mentorship, and accountability.
Strategic advisory engagement
Six- to twelve-month leadership and organizational development partnerships.

Audiences.

  • Corporate leadership teams.
  • Professional sports teams and leagues.
  • University athletic departments.
  • Nonprofits and community organizations.
  • Emerging leaders and early-career professionals.

Core focus areas.

  • Leadership development.
  • Organizational culture.
  • Team building and collaboration.
  • Employee engagement and retention.
  • Talent development and mentorship.
  • Change management.
  • Resilience, discipline, and accountability.

Book a talk.

Tell me the audience, the date and what you need them to leave with.