Who Am I
As a visionary leader and strategist, I inspire and coach with a background in challenging paradigms and help elevate team performance to great heights. Consequently, this helps to overcome complex problems and make high stake decisions in challenging business environments to deliver mission critical extraordinary results in growth, revenue, performance and profitability.
My charismatic aura has made me an indisputable thought leader and an accomplished speaker who has delivered riveting presentations in multilateral organizations like the World Bank and United States Agency International Development (USAID). As a seasoned and well sought after storyteller I simplify complex concepts to inform, inspire and influence movements.
I run a one of its kind global leadership program You Only Lead Once (YOLO) across gateway cities in the world to get future leaders on the right track. I equip future leaders today to navigate challenges, develop a strong brand salience and understand their God ordained purpose.
My exposure, having travelled to countries like China, South Korea, Qatar, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia,Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi among others, gives me a diverse perspective. I am currently an adjunct lecturer at Cooperative University of Kenya and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. I am passionate about making a significant impact through my leadership in the lives of 300 million thinkers, entrepreneurs and leaders globally through the Future Leaders Africa Summit (FLAS).
I also contributes to various community interests. I have served as the Operations Director at Global Mentorship Network, Vice President Public Relations in Early Bird Toastmasters International Club and currently serves as the Founding Chair of Gatuma-ini Primary School Alumni Association.
I have a background in Organisational Leadership holding a Master’s Degree from International Leadership University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource and Diploma in Business Management both from Kenyatta University. I am an accredited full member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and a certified human resource practitioner and coach. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Leadership and Governance at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Core Values
Respect
I believe in respecting people from different backgrounds irrespective of their education level, social status or religious affiliation.Integrity
I believe in uncompromising and unchangeable nature while dealing with our clients in every aspect.Trust
I believe the greatest currency in our business is trust that glues everything together.Excellence
I believe in discharging every role to the best of our ability and continuously improving.Diversity
I believe in embracing people with different worldviews as we maintain our identity.What I Do
Gladiators Executive Leaders Coaching Program
I help executives understand their next level of skills and awareness that enable them to be more productive and impactful in their zone of genius. I interrogate their big picture and develop compelling communication strategies to cascade their vision to their followers succinctly. I then ensure they develop a critical team to help accomplish targets that sound impossible effortlessly. The program takes 6 weeks.
Mans Cave Coaching program
I bring men together to reflect through well thought out questions, envisioning, navigating challenges, decision making, strategize on practical solutions through brainstorming sessions and reboot to apply the lessons in assignments by embracing their manhood responsibly. The program takes 12 weeks.
Outliers Graduate Career Coaching Program
I help graduates from colleges and universities to prepare for the future of work. I equip them with skills like writing their curriculum vitae, preparing for interviews,pitching of ideas, personal branding, career change, networking, building a credible track record, communication, spiritual discipline, leadership and launching out. The program takes 6 weeks.
Hustle Biz Coaching Program
I prepare entrepreneurs from the ideation stage to conceptualize the idea for monetization. I then help them to look for a business model at the start up level. They learn to put systems of growth like bookeeping, marketing plans and product development. I prepare them to scale up by pitching to financiers and investors and finally help them achieve maturity in readiness to sell off the company. The program takes 12 weeks.
Gift of the Gab Coaching Program
I believe communication is the most underrated skill yet the greatest tool to leverage your success. I not only boost your speaking confidence but ensure you enhance your coherence and clarity as you articulate your thoughts, ideas and concepts. I embark on a journey to help you discover your voice in a crowded world that will not just inform, entertain and persuade but also impact the desired audience. The program takes 10 weeks.
Benefits
- Affordabilitythrough saving on venue and travelling costs
- Environment conscious due to adherence to being present without distractions
- Time consciousness by sticking to timelines
- Unlimited resources in our login area
- Global networking and referrals
- Online video conferencing
Why Dalizu
Testimonials
Paul is a proactive and relentless leader. I was privileged to work with him on a coaching project for professionals. His strategic thinking and personalized empathetic approach, has helped him to galvanize high capacity leaders across different sectors. The goal has been to improve productivity in major areas of life. Over the last 12 months he has enabled them to make important decisions that will impact their futures significantly. Paul is passionate, persistent and focused. Working with him as an absolute pleasure. He is growing and developing leaders who will shape the next principled leadership conversation
Paul is an amazing, consistent, and seasoned speaker. His commitment to continual improvement in the field of public speaking is unmatched. I have known him as a passionate leader with brilliant ideas that find their way to hungry masses through his communication gifting. He has also been at the forefront of training and equipping leaders across the board. Three words that define Paul, engaging, genuine and proactive.
Paul has been a friend for many years and his transcendental view of life is unmatched. He possesses a special eye to spot and nurture potential in leaders across the spectrum. He is an extremist with regards to values and believes that true enduring leadership takes time and it's impact is irrefutable.
The 21st Century leader must have among other qualities character, vision and passion. In my interactions with Paul on different platforms that empower young people in leadership, he exhibits an urgency that understands today’s world is rapidly changing and the stakes are high. Paul gracefully exemplifies the critical qualities that have distinguished his style as he molds the hearts of the next generation leaders to a global dependable force.
I have watched Paul develop and grow into an inspirational speaker and selfless leader over the last few years. As a member of Toastmasters in East Africa, he has taken on a number of projects and leadership positions and performed them with great energy, enthusiasm and ethos. I have worked with him at toastmasters discharging different leadership projects.
Paul is enterprising, hardworking and open to mentoring and coaching, which in turn has made him an excellent mentor and coach to others.I particularly appreciate his willingness to go the extra mile, to give selflessly and to remain cheerful in the face of adversity.
He is certainly a leader of a different caliber and will have an impact on this generation
They say communication is the language of leadership. Paul has developed a systematic approach to influence high-level leadership through deep learning of patterns and trends through coaching. He has helped middle-level managers in corporate and multilateral organizations to operate at the zone of genius to obtain stellar performance. I have had the chance to experience his unique coaching style, applying his strategies in my day to day work
Paul is a business leader with an insatiable desire to develop a fresh crop of the next generation of leaders in Africa continent and beyond. I have worked with Paul in different capacities and most admirable quality is having an open mind to learn and engaging high level leadership in decision making based on tried and tested principles that he cascades to his audience. I have no hesitation to recommend him as a beacon of hope in the Africa renaissance wave.
Paul has consistently invested in leadership development both at an academic to a practical level. I have watched him train leaders from next generation to high echelons in the corporate world. He has mastered the art of influencing leaders throughout confidentiality leaving an indelible impact in their lives.
Paul is passionate about leadership and communication. He is invested in growing and mentoring tomorrow's leaders. He is also a champion collaborator sharing platforms with other like minded mentors and leaders. His collaboration has brought him partners in schools, diplomatic corps, universities, corporates, and global speakers. He is a man on a mission and definitely on the right leadership trajectory, preparing leaders who will tackle the complexities of the future.
I have known Paul Dalizu for over 10 years. During this period I have interacted with him in various capacities, including in the areas of communication and leadership. Paul has an ability to articulate himself fluently and coherently. He is also gifted in guiding people into discovering and growing the leader within them. He is the one coach every leader needs to keep close.
Paul Dalizu is a phenomenal leader. He is able to inspire change in all spheres in which he engages. Dalizu has a passion for mentorship and this has seen him get involved in numerous school activities, tapping into the competencies of peers to transform the hearts and minds of young people.
I have had the opportunity to interact, train and speak with Dalizu at conferences, workshops, community clubs and conduct mentoring initiatives in institutions both locally and internationally. Paul's burning desire for coaching and speaking is insatiable. He embodies an impeccable character that should be emulated as he effectively impacts across different generations. Paul has and continues to impact thousands across the continent.
I’ve had the opportunity to cross paths with Paul. He’s very intriguing and his track record has been proving. He’s a man that’s determined to finish and not just finish but strongly finish. Paul is qualified to lead. I’ve seen him over the years grow and mature in such a way that has catapulted him to the top. Paul is a true leader. What makes him a true leader? He’s followed the wisdom of God and those that have gone before him. And today, I’m convinced he’s not finished but only continuing his education and more to be the best he can.
Paul Dalizu is a seasoned Orator whose communication skills have seen him invited to High schools, Colleges and Universities to give Leadership and Motivational talks! I have had the privilege of sharing the platform with him as a Speaker and I can testify of his strong Leadership skills! Dalizu is also actively involved in mentoring Teenagers and Youth through Student’s Holiday Camp programmes!
Paul Dalizu is one of the finest representatives of a new tradition in leadership that sees that “all leadership begins with personal initiative to create impact that makes a difference that matters.” Paul engages the three dimensions of leadership to create structure for action that is built upon a foundation of values and purpose for impact, uniting people together to achieve goals that before were simply dreams. I am proud to call Paul Dalizu my friend and colleague, who is a leader making a difference that matters for the people and institutions of Nairobi.
Paul is an amazing mentor and value based leadership speaker. We have served together in different capacities with regards to developing emerging leaders in Africa continent. His focus and persistence in mentoring has impacted thousands in universities and community programs he has spearheaded. Paul has developed the audacity that few leaders shy away that eventually has tangible impact.
Paul is a seasoned toastmaster with the Early Birds Toastmasters Club. That is where I first met him. His simplicity is endearing to many and his devotion is unmatched. Paul also runs a mentorship program, where he invests valuable time and resources in grooming teenagers and equipping them with essential life skills. I have been honoured to see Paul organize and execute a monthly mentorship weekend for his Alma Mater, Gatuma-ini Primary School in Thika. At Gatuma-ini, Paul has managed to greatly impact the lives of the senior pupils, and he does this with much grace and commitment. I highly recommend Paul Dalizu.
Over the years, I have seen Paul rise to become one of the new sought after leadership coaches across this region. He has a deep understanding on the topic of leadership and particularly in application to the African context. He is eloquent and well spoken and his presentations comprise concrete and relative solutions to the leadership challenges especially on the corporate fronts. He is always well prepared and tackles his topics with depth and context relevance.
Paul is a brilliant leader with unique abilities to influence the next frontier of leadership in the continent. He has not only mastered turning his leadership development passion into profit but demonstrated you can excel in the marketplace based on biblical values. I unreservedly endorse him for leadership assignments.
I have been privileged to undertake a leadership program with Paul Dalizu. It was an eye opener and his transcendental approach is unparalleled. It made me view our business conglomerate with a different lens that has leapfrogged our decision making as management in extending our frontiers in the region with regards to our services. I consider him to be the "Steve Covey of Africa" with in-depth understanding of indigenous leadership context and philosophy.