Adah Parris is a thought leader and visionary, blending her expertise in living systems, AI, and art to shape regenerative futures that empower people and ecosystems alike. Through The Presence Lab, Adah guides leaders and organisations in navigating complexity, transforming uncertainty into clear, actionable direction. By combining her unique blend of art, technology, and strategic foresight, Adah empowers individuals and businesses to connect more deeply with both human and ecological systems, creating sustainable success and impactful change.

Expertise and Vision

Her work extends beyond the conventional boundaries of strategy and art, exploring the intersections of creativity, culture, and technology. Through keynote speeches, art exhibitions, and consulting, Adah challenges leaders to embrace a holistic, human-centred approach to innovation. As Chair of Mental Health First Aid England, she is committed to promoting mental wellbeing alongside systemic change. Her work with The Presence Lab equips leaders with the tools to navigate AI transformations, recognise emerging patterns, and implement strategies that not only succeed but regenerate ecosystems and societies.

Adah has over 20 years of experience helping organisations create decentralised innovation cultures, collaborating with renowned companies and institutions like NatWest Bank, Google, and The Tate Modern. Her expertise spans strategic foresight, regenerative futures, and integrating creativity with technology, allowing businesses to thrive in rapidly evolving environments. Her work influences a wide array of sectors, from the corporate world to the arts, reflecting her ability to bridge disparate worlds and drive transformative change across industries.

To create meaningful impact, five core values serve as a foundation for sustainable progress: Regeneration, Trust & Transparency, Mental Health & Well-being, Social Justice, and Human Thriving. These principles drive innovation, collaboration, and resilience in an evolving world.

• Regeneration: Progress isn't just about sustaining—it’s about restoring. By prioritising regenerative practices, we actively renew and enrich our environments for future generations.

• Trust & Transparency: Strong communities and organisations are built on equity, honesty, and diverse thinking. By embracing openness and collective intelligence, we unlock innovation and systemic change.

• Mental Health & Well-being: Well-being isn’t an individual responsibility—it’s a shared commitment. Prioritising mental health strengthens resilience, enhances creativity, and supports economic and ecological sustainability.

• Social Justice: A fair and inclusive society requires intentional action. Challenging inequalities and fostering diverse voices paves the way for meaningful change.

• Human Thriving: In an ever-changing world, success lies in adaptability, critical thinking, and vulnerability. Recognising these as strengths enables people and organisations to reach their full potential.

• By embedding these values into leadership, business, and community initiatives, we move toward a future where both people and the planet thrive.

ChatGPT says that she’s “the tech shaman who channels ancient wisdom and makes immersive and wearable art on the side”.