Meet Noreen
Sought after International Strategic Advisor, Angel Investor, Tech Entrepreneur and Keynote Speaker, Noreen advises the C-Suite, boards and governments on sustainable sectoral growth, international trade and investment. She negotiates high-value business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) transactions in commodities trade, project funding and technology.
Highly experienced in designing systems, processes and business models that streamline operations, maximise efficiency, and increase profitability, Noreen developed the research-based tried-and-tested CRYSTALLIZE™ framework which delivers multi-industry solutions in strategy, information systems, process improvement, business process re-engineering, digital transformation, human capital development, and business expansion.
With 16+ years under her belt working with a broad range of organisations across different sectors and continents, Noreen has led the design, development and deployment of strategy, technology and market expansion projects that have generated revenues for companies to a combined tune of millions of dollars.
Her background encompasses working at various Fortune 100 companies in London, and incorporates the private and voluntary sectors working in various industries including: Retail, Sales & Marketing, Luxury Hospitality, Creative Services, Media, Management Consulting, Financial Services, Project Management and Technology.
As well growing her different ventures, Noreen mentors promising female founders in emerging markets, and launched the Female Founders Africa™ initiative to help close the funding gap for African female entrepreneurs.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Noreen is an avid investor in the development of strategic leadership in faith-based organisations. She helps instil structure, systems and processes that enhance impact goals. She trains and advises leaders on peak performance, strategy, communication, leadership and fund-raising.
At the age of seventeen, Noreen migrated from the country of my birth, Kenya, to pursue further education in England. Following the sudden passing on of her father a few years later, she deferred her degree in Information System and Management to work full-time and contribute to the needs of her family. Born into a patriarchal culture that esteems men over women, following the passing of her father she supported herself and one of her female siblings through university and professional studies, and eventually founded Radical Leap International - now The Radical Leap Group. She did this whilst working full-time in UK's financial services industry, producing an award-winning radio show and acquiring Prince II certification as a Project Manager and accreditation as an Executive Coach. No stranger to the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, Noreen understands what CEOs, leaders, founders and executives go through and need when it comes to taking ideas from concept to reality, leading teams, managing multiple projects, executing strategy, handling stress, overcoming adversity, and balancing work-life-family-friends. Noreen has overcome financial adversity, health challenges and economic downturns to build multiple ventures and become a trusted international advisor to CEOs, boards and governments.
Backstory
Partial Client List
Transforming Organisations
Noreen developed the tried and tested research-based CRYSTALLIZE™ framework which delivers context-specific solutions in strategy, process improvement, business process re-engineering, technology, human capital development, negotiation, conflict resolution, and business expansion through international trade and investment. With 14+ years under her belt working with a broad range of organisations across different continents, Noreen has led the design, development and deployment of strategy, technology and market expansion projects that have generated revenue for companies to a combined tune of millions of dollars.
Whether delivering keynotes at large conferences, giving talks to small groups, training or contributing on live panels and media discussions (papers, magazines, radio & TV), Noreen delivers research-based, real-world thought leadership in a down-to-earth, engaging and relatable way to provoke thought and inspire personal, professional and organisational transformation. Noreen covers topics related to business, leadership, strategy, technology, peak performance and faith.
Inspiring Change
Making a Difference
Outside of professional pursuits, Noreen’s desire to make a difference drives her support for philanthropic and humanitarian causes that address issues faced by women, youth and differently-abled individuals. She lends her expertise to philanthropic initiatives and is an avid supporter organisation that raises awareness of vulnerable communities in order to help break the cycle of poverty and inequality.
