I’m Ayo Jones…
I lost everything I owned in Hurricane Harvey.
It was the best thing that ever happened to me.
You’re a leader, standing on the front lines of a tsunami of change. AI, employee burnout, outdated systems… the pressure is relentless. The temptation is to close your office door, lock it tight, and just hope it all goes away. My journey from the front lines of innovation to the heart of a hurricane taught me one thing: The greatest crises are invitations to reimagine what’s possible.
Does It Feel Like the Water Is Rising?
You’re a leader, standing on the front lines of a tsunami of change. AI, employee burnout, outdated systems… the pressure is relentless.
The temptation is to close your office door, lock it tight, and just hope it all goes away.
I know that feeling. I’ve lived it.
The Day I Had to Draw a Line on the Wall
In 2017, that rising water wasn’t a metaphor. It was Hurricane Harvey, and it was swallowing my street. As my family and I clung to the hope that we could “ride it out,” my husband took a Sharpie and drew a hard line on our wall… a non-negotiable point of truth. If the water reached that line, we had to go.
The flood didn’t just destroy my house… It saved my life by forcing me to confront a crisis I could no longer ignore.
Trading Baggage for Belonging
In the aftermath, sifting through the physical and professional wreckage of my life, I had a choice. I could try to rebuild exactly what was lost, or I could reimagine everything. I learned how to let go of the baggage of “what was” to make room for “what could be.”
That journey became a blueprint, The SHiFT System™, a repeatable framework for helping leaders like you navigate your own floods, lead your teams to higher ground, and turn today’s biggest challenges into your greatest opportunities.
Official Bio
Ayo Jones is a leadership advisor, author, and sought-after keynote speaker who helps organizations turn technological disruption into a competitive advantage. With over two decades of experience guiding leaders through complex change, Ayo has a rare ability to bridge the gap between emerging technology and practical, people-centered solutions.
She is the creator of the acclaimed SHiFT System™, a proprietary framework used by forward-thinking organizations to navigate the AI age with confidence.
As the CEO of Belonging Labs LLC, she partners with executive teams to solve their most pressing challenges in employee retention, team engagement, and sustainable innovation. Her mission is to help every organization build a human-first, AI-ready culture.
Let’s Chase What’s Possible, Together.
My story is proof that the biggest crises are the catalysts for our greatest growth. If you’re ready to stop fighting the flood and start building what’s on the other side, I’m here to guide you.
