Dr. Patricia Murugami, a leadership educator, renowned speaker, and host of the popular podcast “Your Next Best Self,” has become one of Africa’s most influential voices in leadership development. Her wisdom and extensive experience have guided thousands of CEOs, C-suite leaders, and corporations toward transformative growth and excellence.
Dr. Patricia Murugami is the Founder and CEO of Breakthrough Leadership Transformation and Rise School, the first online leadership school focused on helping individuals become their “Next Best Self.” Her approach combines deep self-mastery with practical leadership resilience, making her a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, high-impact corporations, and mid-sized enterprises.
Dr. Murugami’s work emphasizes the importance of serving with excellence and purpose. Her insights into crisis management and new normal strategies have empowered both men and women to lead with a mission-driven perspective. As a wife, mother, and author of three influential books—Rise: The 4-Way Manifesto for Life and Legacy, Pause: Musings on Life, Love, Leadership & Legacy, and The Daring 2022 Journal—she exemplifies a balance of professional success and personal fulfillment.
For over two decades, Dr. Murugami has been a strategic guide in the education sector. Her tenure as an Advisor to the Dean and Vice Dean of Executive Talent Development at Strathmore Business School in Kenya highlights her significant contributions. She focused on Women in Leadership, Business, and Governance, forming global strategic alliances with prestigious institutions like Lagos Business School, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Cranfield School of Management in the UK, and GIBS in South Africa.
Dr. Murugami’s work with the World Bank on blended digital E-learning solutions for Pan-African clients underscores her commitment to innovative education. Her oversight of executive education and corporate academy programs at Strathmore Business School has left an enduring legacy of excellence.
She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration – Transformational Leadership & Governance from the International School of Management in Paris. Her academic rigor is complemented by her practical expertise, making her a sought-after board and leadership policy advisor.
Dr. Patricia Murugami’s contributions to leadership and education have earned her significant recognition, including being named one of LinkedIn’s Top 15 Most Influential Leadership Voices in 2022 and one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in C-Suite Impacting Business in 2021. Her podcast, “Your Next Best Self,” was ranked among the Top 3 Most Influential Podcasts in Kenya in 2021. Additionally, she received the National Diversity & Inclusion Business Executive Champion Award in 2019, was listed among Jacob’s Well Most Impactful 12 Women in the Region in 2015, and was recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Women in 2010. These accolades highlight her profound impact and leadership across various domains.
Dr. Murugami a unique leadership catalyst, is deeply passionate about social impact. She serves as the Chair of the Clean Start Governance Board, a social enterprise dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to women and children affected by the criminal justice system. Her commitment to humanitarian causes is evident in her role on multiple boards, where she influences policies and drives impactful initiatives.
Dr. Murugami’s unique blend of qualifications, skills, and experience spans multiple sectors, including corporate, non-profit, entrepreneurial, humanitarian aid, and public sectors. She is an accredited executive coach with The Performance Solution UK and the International Coach Federation (ICF). Her integrated approach to leadership development, mentorship, and experiential facilitation distinguishes her as a transformative coach and leadership catalyst.
Her profound ability to discern underlying issues and develop sustainable solutions with her clients places her at the forefront of leadership transformation. Through her books, podcast, and speaking engagements, Dr. Murugami continues to inspire and guide individuals and organizations to achieve their highest potential.
