I'm a Nigerian who grew up in five countries and four continents. As a minority everywhere I went, I learned how to turn my identity crisis into my mission to help you USE YOUR DIFFERENCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
I’m the son of a diplomat.
As the son of a diplomat, I always found myself in-between cultures, and had to find different ways to fit in.
Along the way, I recognized my gift for understanding people who come from different backgrounds, and the motivations behind their actions.
I’m a Third Culture Kid.
A Third Culture Kid (TCK) is someone who spent the formative part of his/her childhood years (0-18) outside of his/her parents' culture. As a result of my unique and varied experiences, I vowed to use my global identity to make an impact in the world.
I’m a storyteller.
I lived in four continents and had many unique experiences, especially related to culture and identity. This compelled me to share stories that can help people and motivate them to do better with their lives.
As a book author and former writer for publications like Forbes and Huffington Post, from sharing stories on stages at TEDx Talks or events held by the United Nations, to facilitating virtual talks and workshops as a consultant, strategist, and professor, my life experiences motivate me to help you find the power in your story, and to use it to create meaningful change.
Ultimately,
I get energy from helping others feel better about themselves. It fuels me. When I see a broken world, I want to mend it by using my gifts. That brings me to you and my mission:
To help you become more culturally aware.
My company is built on a bedrock of connection and a passion for changing the world for the better.
I’m committed to helping you use your difference to make a difference.
FULL BIO
Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, co-founder and brand strategist at UYD Management - a strategic consulting firm that empowers organizations to incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices.
As the son of a diplomat, Tayo grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on four continents. He leveraged his experiences to establish himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding. He graced various stages to share his knowledge including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations.
Tayo is the host of As Told by Nomads, a podcast ranked in the top 5 tier of the Top 25 Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneur.com. He’s the author of Use Your Difference To Make A Difference and a professor at the prestigious Imperial College Business School as well as Felician University. In 2020, he launched the national anti-racism campaign called #LetsTalkBias. In 2021, Tayo was named in Remote Weekly’s list of The 100 Most Influential Remote Experts and starred in the award winning movie, IMPACT which is about three people who embark on a personal journey to transform the way they communicate on their quest to impact the world.
