Ayo Sokale: Civil Engineer Speaker & AI-Powered Tech CEO

Redefining the Future of Engineering, Inclusion, and Innovation

When people talk about changemakers in engineering, sustainability, and tech, Ayo Sokale is a name that comes up with admiration and awe. A Chartered Civil Engineer, BBC Presenter, and AI-powered tech CEO, Ayo embodies what it means to fuse technical brilliance with human-centred leadership. With experience spanning flood management, public service, broadcasting, and AI entrepreneurship, Ayo is not just a multi-hyphenate professional—she’s a transformational force for progress.

Represented exclusively by Riva Media, Ayo is one of the UK’s most in-demand keynote speakers, covering topics from civil engineering, sustainability, and neurodiversity to AI in coaching, social mobility, and women in STEM. Her story is one of trailblazing achievement and unwavering purpose.

Founder of AI Coaching Platform ‘Get Coached’

In 2023, Ayo Sokale launched Tessellated Future Technology, a bold startup that fuses artificial intelligence with human potential. The company’s flagship product, Get Coached, is a pioneering AI-powered coaching app that aims to make high-quality personal development tools accessible to everyone.

Unlike traditional coaching—which can be costly, time-restricted, and inconsistent—Get Coached offers 24/7 access to bespoke, goal-oriented guidance. Users can navigate career decisions, emotional challenges, or personal growth plans at their own pace, supported by intelligent prompts, curated reflections, and tailored feedback powered by AI.

The platform represents a powerful convergence of Ayo’s passions: engineering, coaching, equity, and innovation. She believes that personal development should not be a privilege for the few but a resource for the many. That belief is at the heart of her work as an AI CEO speaker, where she explores themes such as:

Themes Ayo Covers in AI & Coaching:

  • How AI can close social equity gaps in coaching and leadership
  • Building ethical, inclusive tech products
  • Humanising digital transformation through empathy-driven design
  • Democratising self-improvement and emotional literacy

With Get Coached, Ayo is not just innovating—she’s challenging outdated systems that gatekeep growth and success. Her app has already gained attention for its ability to combine structured coaching models with intelligent conversation pathways, offering a practical, scalable alternative to one-size-fits-all wellness tools.

Whether addressing Fortune 500 executives or educational institutions, Ayo delivers a fresh and vital perspective on what it means to lead with vision and technology. Her work stands as a model for how AI can be used not to replace human connection, but to expand and enhance it.

Ayo Sokale speaking as a civil engineer in the UK

Engineering a Better Tomorrow

Ayo achieved Chartered Engineer status at a record pace, making her one of the youngest engineers to reach the milestone. Currently a Major Project and Programme Delivery Business Manager at the Environment Agency, she specialises in flood risk management, infrastructure delivery, and environmental policy.

She is passionate about:

  • Coastal and flood risk engineering
  • Project management in sustainable infrastructure
  • Driving change in construction health and safety
  • Digital twins and digital transformation in civil projects

Through her engineering talks, Ayo opens audiences’ eyes to how the built environment shapes communities and how inclusive engineering must underpin a resilient future.

Broadcasting with Purpose

Ayo is also a dynamic BBC Presenter, most recognisably as co-host of CBeebies’ Get Set Galactic – a science-themed game show that makes complex ideas fun for young audiences. She has also presented for:

  • BBC Bitesize
  • BBC Reel
  • Smithsonian Channel
  • National Geographic
  • Channel 5
  • Discovery Channel

Ayo has a natural ability to simplify science and make it exciting. Her broadcast work aligns with her mission to diversify science communication and engage the next generation of STEM talent.

Championing Sustainability and Environmental Justice

As a sustainability speaker, Ayo advocates for long-term thinking in everything from flood defence to climate policy. She draws from her civil engineering background and activism (including founding Plastic Free Caversham) to highlight how infrastructure, industry, and communities must evolve.

Key themes Ayo covers:

  • The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals
  • Environmental injustice and community resilience
  • Climate-conscious engineering and planning
  • Behavioural change and corporate responsibility

Ayo is an advisor who brings environmental insight rooted in science and empathy.

Women in STEM, Mental Health, and Neurodiversity Advocacy

Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, Ayo speaks powerfully about neurodiversity, mental health, and the power of embracing difference. Her story resonates widely, especially for women in male-dominated sectors.

As a women in STEM speaker, Ayo focuses on:

  • The importance of representation in engineering
  • Navigating structural barriers in technical careers
  • Creating inclusive pathways for girls and underrepresented communities

She also works as an executive coach, helping clients unlock potential by aligning values with goals—a skill she brings into her motivational keynotes.

UK event featuring civil engineer speaker Ayo Sokale

From Council Chambers to Children’s Shows

Ayo has served as a Reading Borough Councillor and Deputy Mayor, using her platform to push sustainability and social equity. Her community engagement includes founding local initiatives and supporting organisations like:

  • Autistic Girls Network (Trustee)
  • Me2 Club (Patron)
  • STEM-based education charities and outreach programmes

As “Eco Angel,” an animated superhero based on Ayo, she engages young audiences with messages of conservation and science advocacy.

A Speaker Who Moves Audiences

Ayo’s speaking style is energetic, uplifting, and deeply impactful. Whether on mental health, digital innovation, or inclusive leadership, she leaves audiences energised, informed, and ready to take action.

She has spoken at:

  • International Women’s Day (GSK, Experian)
  • New Scientist Live
  • NHS networks and the Environment Agency
  • Engineering institutions and major STEM summits

Feedback highlights:

“Truly inspiring… A giant among speakers.”
 “Her energy is unmatched, and her authenticity shines.”
 “Powerful, thought-provoking, and impossible to forget.”

Book Ayo Sokale for Your Event

If you’re seeking a speaker who represents the cutting edge of innovation and inclusion, Ayo Sokale delivers a truly unforgettable experience. Her ability to connect with audiences—whether they’re engineers, executives, educators, or entrepreneurs—sets her apart as one of the most versatile and impactful voices in the UK speaking circuit.

From her work as a civil engineer speaker to her entrepreneurial journey as an AI CEO, Ayo brings a depth of insight few can match. Her energy, clarity, and credibility leave audiences not only inspired but ready to take action.

Whether your event focuses on sustainability, technology, leadership, STEM, or DEI, Ayo adapts her message to meet the moment—and delivers it with passion.

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Ayo Sokale isn’t just shaping conversations. She’s shaping the future. Bring her voice to your stage. You won’t regret it.