Felix Okoth delivers story-driven, framework-backed keynotes that help individuals and organizations unlock clarity, take empowered action, and create lasting impact.
Executive Leadership Coach | Global Engineering Leader | Keynote Speaker | Author | Podcast Host
Felix Okoth brings a rare blend of engineering precision, multicultural insight, and a proprietary leadership system that transforms professionals from invisible to influential. His dynamic keynotes and workshops inspire audiences to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Felix’s signature topics are built on three powerful differentiators that consistently inspire and equip audiences:
The Power of a Proprietary System
Proven frameworks that take professionals from invisible to influential.
- From Invisible to Influential: The 3-Phase Journey to Career Breakthrough
- The 7 Pillars of Self-Leadership Mastery™: Unlocking Your Value in Any Role
- Breaking Through Barriers: Visibility, Influence, and Your Next Promotion
The Precision of Engineering Leadership Applied to People, Culture, and Change
Systems thinking applied to people, culture, and, Change.
- Engineering Leadership for People, Not Just Products
- Innovation Beyond Technology: Why People Are Your Biggest Breakthrough Asset
- Leading Through Change With Clarity, Action, and Impact
The Inclusivity of a Multicultural Perspective
Navigating identity, culture, and visibility to thrive in diverse and global workplaces.
- The Multicultural Advantage: Leading With a Global Lens
- Reputation Management for Leaders: How to Be Seen, Heard, Valued, and Trusted
- Empowered Leadership: Building Confidence That Creates Impact
“Your Speeches are always inspiring."
- Dr. Tami Erickson
“Worth attending.”
- Amanda Kimtai, CPA
“Your insights and personal experiences added immense value to the discussion, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs faced by immigrants and first-generation individuals in navigating their career paths. Your contribution has left a lasting impact, and we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our attendees, who found your insights to be both thought-provoking and motivating.”
- Sata-Margretta Supuwood, Co-Founder/Development Strategist
CICA/AIPDC
“It's great connecting with you!
Very informative presentation today. Would love the opportunity of a meeting in the near future.”
- Susannah Okutoro, CEO, Livly Wellness
"Felix demonstrated to the world his powerful personal brand symbol and its meaning by delivering an outstanding Keynote titled "Connecting the Cubes" at my Personal Branding for Everyone Global Conference on September 16, 2023. His speech received many positive reviews and I was amazed at the quality of the speech and the powerful message.”
- Dr. Mansur Hasib
Founder, Locus Leadership Group
Executive Leadership Coach | Global Engineering Leader | Keynote Speaker | Author | Podcast Host
Felix Okoth, PMP®, is a globally recognized Executive Leadership Coach, Engineering Manager, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host of Your Next Promotion—From Invisible to Influential, best known for his proprietary 3-Phase Transformational Journey™ (Clarity → Action → Impact) and 7 Pillars of Self-Leadership Mastery™ frameworks. These powerful methodologies have empowered over 200,000 professionals worldwide to accelerate career growth, reclaim confidence, and lead with purpose. Holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Applied Science from Concordia College and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, alongside his respected PMP® certification, Felix combines academic excellence with hands-on leadership managing multimillion-dollar product development programs in the transportation refrigeration industry.
Born into the Luo tribe in Western Kenya and shaped by an extraordinary journey—from orphanage life in Southeast Kenya after the tragic loss of both parents, to academic honors in Ghana and leadership roles in the U.S.—Felix offers a unique lens on resilience, diversity, and self-leadership mastery.
Through sheer determination, he earned a spot at an international school in Ghana, where he was recognized as the top student. His disciplined focus on education led him to the U.S., where he continued his studies in Minnesota. Time and time again, Felix has defied the odds, carved his own path to success, and proven that the impossible is within reach. Now, he is on a mission to empower others to cultivate self-leadership and prove success has no limits.
As President of the Shakopee Toastmasters Club, Felix helps emerging leaders find and amplify their authentic voices. His thought leadership has earned him recognition as a LinkedIn Top Thought Leadership Voice, multiple multi-year President’s Awards for consistent innovation excellence and growth, and features in Thermo King Newsroom and Mshale African Community Newspaper. Fluent in English and Swahili, he’s a standout figure in international cultural exchange fostering global cultural understanding through workshops and philanthropy with non-profit organizations.
Founder of Locus Leadership Group, Felix is a sought-after keynote speaker who has inspired audiences at prestigious global events including “Global Personal Branding for Everyone” (2023) and “Bring Inner Greatness Out: Personal Brand” (2024). His mission is clear: to equip overlooked professionals with the mindset and tools to break through barriers and build enduring influence in their careers and leave a legacy without limits.