About Olu Burrell

Since discovering by happenstance at the age of 30 (which is his perpetual age, by the way) that his first name is an anagram for the word “solution,” Olutosin “Olu” Burrell spends most of his time trying to temper his urge to solve EVERYTHING. That realization drives him to maintain a growth mindset by being a lifelong learner. Olu is at once a writer, speaker, coach and consultant with over fifteen years of experience working with individuals, teams, and organizations. He counts storytelling and the spoken word as part of his strengths, and, where appropriate, includes them in his consulting engagements as he encourages his clients to craft their own legend. A student of inquiry and behavioral science, he “treats the interrogative as the imperative” in establishing connection and, most importantly, breakthrough. Olu is a proud son of the real HU, Howard University, where he earned a B.A. in English. He earned a M.S. in Organization Development from American University, and a Graduate Certificate in Comprehensive Evidence-Based Coaching from Fielding Graduate University, where he focused on leadership, organizational, and personal coaching. Olu is certified with the International Coach Federation at the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) level (Professional Certified Coach pending examination), and he is certified in the administration of the Hogan 360® Leadership Survey. Olu resides in Washington, DC with his wife Farran, and their two children Samara and Solomon.