Olu Burrell truly exemplifies a multipotentialite. As the President & CEO of Spoken IV Solutions LLC (dba Olu Burrell Consulting), he has over two decades of experience working in various industries including local and federal government, secondary and higher education, non-profit, the private sector as well as startups. By focusing on the power and potential of story, Olu guides his clients–individual, team, and organizations, towards the intentional ownership and authorship of their legends.
Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days of your life are the day that you are born and the day you figure out why.” Olu was born on May 19th (sometime in the late 1900s). The day he figured out why was on February 14, 2011, for it was on that day that he discovered that his whole first name- Olutosin–is a perfect anagram for the word “Solution.” Since that discovery he has dedicated his life to optimizing his gifting.
That optimization has let to In 18 certificactions (and counting), Olu also holds a B.A. in English from Howard University and a M.S. in Organization Development from American University. A recent transplant from D.C., Olu resides in Indianapolis, IN with his wife Farran and their two children, Samara and Solomon. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, he serves as the Director of Entrepreneurship for NMBAA-Indianapolis as well as On-Air Host of “Job Hunt Indiana,” a glo[c]al television show that highlights the experience and expertise of professionals to assist both job seekers and those looking to advance in their career with taking the reins on their career trajectory.