CHIEF EXECUTIVE & FOUNDER
SUSAN POPOOLA
HUMAN VALUE OPTIMISER, THOUGHT LEADER, AUTHOR & PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
Susan Popoola is a Human Value Optimiser whose leadership, coaching and team development work focuses on supporting men and boys to navigate identity, responsibility, pressure and purpose in today’s complex world, while also enabling leaders, teams and organisations to better understand, value and work effectively with men. Through her practice, she creates psychologically safe spaces in which men can think clearly and honestly about who they are, how they lead, and the impact they have at work, at home and in society. Her work with boys similarly centres on listening, belonging and expanding possibilities, helping them develop a strong sense of self and place as they grow.
Susan’s approach is grounded in a systems understanding of how leadership behaviours, gender dynamics and role modelling shape teams, families and future generations. She recognises that when men are seen in their full humanity, valued, grounded and supported to lead with clarity and responsibility, the benefits extend beyond organisational performance to healthier relationships, stronger collaboration, communities and improved outcomes for young people. This perspective also informs her wider work with care-experienced young people, addressing the upstream conditions that influence life trajectories.
Susan delivers her leadership and organisational work through Mosaic Fusions, and her community-focused work through Mosaic Wise CIC. She is the author of Touching the Heart of Milton Keynes: A Social Perspective, Consequences: Diverse to Mosaic Britain, and Male Perspectives on the Value of Women at Work, and hosts the podcast Leading in a Mosaic World, which explores leadership, identity and human value in an increasingly complex world.
EXPERT FACILITATOR - HUMAN FIRST - ESTABLISHING UNDERSTANDING & AWARENESS - ENCOURAGING & INQUIRING - FUN TO WORK WITH
TESTIMONIALS
Matthew Griffiths, Board Chair, Vistage
Keith Howells, Managing Partner, Project for Learning Lab
I had the great pleasure of working with Susan recently in an open forum focussing on different elements regarding Black Britain for Black History Month. What impressed me greatly, and one of the reasons I was keen to take part, was that Susan created a safe, trusted and open environment where a number of us could discuss our thinking on difficult topics. I work with business leaders as an executive leadership coach and never has a forum such as this been needed more. Susan’s easy, encouraging and inquiring style brings out real insight which I believe to be essential in making progress in this crucial area. I cannot recommend Susan highly enough – thank you for bringing me into the conversation.
Susan creates a safe space for people to discuss and explore their thinking on difficult topics. This has arguably never been more needed if we are to make progress as a society. The way in which she is able to encourage people to voice their opinions without fear of judgement and encourage everyone’s contributions whilst guiding the group towards a coherent outcome was outstanding.
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Susan was, quite simply, inspirational. In a world where the term “inspirational” is lightly used, Susan really was! Under her guidance, Susan allowed me to reflect on my thought processes, my motivations, and my presentation. Relentlessly patient, Susan was very human - humorous, she held the space for exploration. It was both pleasurable and productive working with her!
Susan has such a gentle, thoughtful and positive way of putting things across. She shares complex topics in a very bite-sized and manageable way.
Vanda North, Mind Chi Master
Dr Tim Cook, Head of School. The Cornerstone Academy Trust
CLIENTS INCLUDE
Decades of Rigor
Corporate Advisory
Human Development
Ecosystem Integration
Conducting high-level strategic reviews and cultural investigations that identify structural friction points, delivering deep intellectual rigor to complex enterprise challenges.
Designing specialized programs for modern masculinity and educational leadership, fostering personal alignment and systemic harmony across complex organizational ecosystems.
Unifying corporate objectives with individual human identity, ensuring that cultural transformation translates directly into sustainable strategic performance.
Collaborate with Susan to address the structural and psychological dynamics of your organization.