“CHOOSE A JOB YOU LOVE, AND YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE.
- CONFUCIOUS
Dr. Mikah Sellers is the author of Forging Emotionally Intelligent Leaders in the Age of AI, a workforce futurist, enterprise transformation architect, and award-winning educator with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of leadership, learning, and innovation. His work explores how emotionally intelligent leadership—and the systems that support it—can unlock human potential in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and automation.
Mikah earned his doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning from the University of Pennsylvania, where his research focused on the efficacy of immersive, experiential executive education programs designed to cultivate emotional intelligence and drive behavioral change. He also holds an MBA from NYIT, multiple master’s degrees, and executive credentials from Wharton and the McCombs School of Business.
A former Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Digital Officer, Mikah has led consulting practices and high-performing global teams, guiding Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and venture-backed startups through digital and cultural transformation. His leadership has been recognized with W3 Awards, PR Daily honors, and a REBRAND 100 Award.
As an educator, Mikah spent more than a decade on the faculty at Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies, where he received the university’s prestigious Tropaia Award for Outstanding Faculty. His teaching integrated real-world transformation strategy and leadership development with experiential learning to foster measurable, practice-based outcomes.
Today, he advises mission-driven organizations on leadership development, talent strategy, and the future of work. His book, Forging Emotionally Intelligent Leaders in the Age of AI, presents a blueprint for developing human-centered leaders who can navigate complexity, ambiguity, and accelerated change in an era of unprecedented disruption.
Whether leading enterprise transformation initiatives, facilitating executive learning, or helping C-suite leaders bridge the gap between strategy and execution, Mikah brings a rare blend of academic insight, pragmatic implementation, and emotional acuity to every endeavor.
Abbreviated Resume
Coach (Volunteer Role)
The Honor Foundation | July 2023 to Present
Vice President of Digital (APAC)
Everise | September 2021 to June 2023
Adjunct Professor
Georgetown University SCS | August 2011to July 2023
Tropaia Award for Outstanding Faculty Member in 2020
Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016
Chief Innovation Officer
Content Enablers | September 2018 to April 2021
Chief Digital Officer
Grafik | December 2013 to September 2018
REBRAND 100 Award 2018
Vice President of Marketing
LEVICK | January 2012 to May 2013
PR Daily Best New Website Award 2012
PR Daily Brand Journalism Award 2012
Full resume available upon request.
Non-Commissioned Officer | NSW
United States Navy | 1990-1996
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