ABOUT

Credentials, philosophy, and resources for working together

The Presence Lab™

 A living methodology rooted in presence and paradox. Everything — keynotes, circles, coaching, frameworks, art — emerges from this practice.


My Approach

 I help leaders: stay awake under pressure; hold paradox without collapse; build authority others trust; turn disruption into creativity; lead with resilience and vulnerability.

Recognition & Roles 

Recognised by Forbes Brazil · Chair, Mental Health First Aid England · Professor, The College of Extraordinary Experiences · Founder, The Presence Lab™

For Event Organisers

Your audience doesn’t need complexity simplified — they need it made navigable.

 Immersive storytelling that lands in the body · Frameworks people can use immediately · Questions that spark new conversations

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Biography Suite

25 words:

Adah Parris is a futurist, artist, and cultural strategist bridging ancestral wisdom with modern innovation. She helps leaders and organisations navigate complexity through presence, paradox, and legacy.

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Adah Parris is a London-based futurist, artist, and cultural strategist recognised by Forbes Brazil. Through The Presence Lab™ and her frameworks, she bridges ancestral wisdom with innovation, helping leaders navigate complexity with courage and presence, guided by the question: What type of ancestor do you want to be?

  • “Adah doesn’t just speak — she creates a space where you remember what leadership actually feels like.”

    Senior Executive, FTSE 100

  • “The Circle changed how we approach strategy.”

    Founder, impact-driven tech company

  • “Six months on, people were still quoting her keynote.”

    Event Director

  • “It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

    Keith Finley