Meet Dr. Tem Lawal

Tem is a trusted advisor for investors, CEOs, and founders looking to navigate the leadership and people decisions that make or break growing companies. As CEO of Ellum Leadership Advisors, Tem brings a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with 15+ years of experience coaching and shaping talent strategy for industry giants like Gartner and FedEx, as well as deep-tech innovators like Mesa Quantum. Drawing on proven methods and the latest research, Tem helps leaders turn complex leadership and talent challenges into clear, actionable decisions. Clients seek him out for his ability to quickly diagnose the root causes of people and performance issues, then provide frameworks and coaching to help solve the problems that keep them up at night. Known for his human-centered approach, Tem is a true partner who brings calm clarity to complex people challenges, helping them avoid the costly trial and error that derail promising companies. At the heart of his work is a passion for empowering leaders not only to succeed, but to elevate the people and communities around them.