Dr. Isaac Y. Addae
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Executive Advisor, Social Impact Strategist, Conscious Leadership Advocate
Dr. Isaac Y. Addae is a visionary strategist and executive advisor who helps leaders, teams, and communities unlock their full potential through conscious leadership and purpose-driven innovation. As the Founder and CEO of The Conscious Group, he leads a multidisciplinary team committed to embedding humanity into strategy and scaling social impact across sectors.
Drawing from over 20 years of experience across corporate, academic, government, and nonprofit environments, Dr. Addae has advised C-suite leaders, built entrepreneurial ecosystems, and guided mission-aligned ventures to measurable success. His background includes senior roles in strategy, economic development, and organizational leadership, with clients and collaborators ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies to municipal governments.
A first-generation Ghanaian-American raised in the Deep South, Dr. Addae’s work bridges cultures, communities, and continents. He is the creator of Conscious Conversation and Conscious Immersion, signature platforms that foster dialogue, transformation, and Diaspora engagement. His thought leadership on compassionate strategy and social entrepreneurship has been shared at Harvard Business School, Vanderbilt University, and the Nashville Mayor’s Office, where he previously led entrepreneurship and community relations.
At The Conscious Group, Dr. Addae spearheads strategy engagements, facilitates immersive experiences, and helps organizations align their values with visionary outcomes. His work is grounded in empathy, wisdom, and an unwavering belief in the power of purpose.