At the intersection of passion, skill, and expertise lies your professional identity — a unique blend that defines your personal brand. 'Brand You: Ignite Your Influence at Any Age or Stage' is designed to underscore the critical role of personal branding at every point in your career. Whether you're just embarking on your professional journey or you're a seasoned leader seeking to amplify your influence, this talk is tailored to help you to enhance your presence, solidify your positioning, and amplify your power for a more substantial impact.

When employees fear expressing their perspectives and vulnerabilities because they fear negative repercussions, it creates tensions and challenges within the workplace. This ultimately impacts open communication channels, leads to lack of innovation and disempowers employees, leaving them apprehensive about voicing their concerns and solutions. We will explore these challenges and what needs to be done to address these concerns around a breakdown of communication, accountability [from all employees], and the drawbacks of a non-inclusive workplace. Using my Safe Space Framework™, we will explore various dimensions such as strategic data gathering, process review, and how these different aspects contribute to increased and empowered employee engagement, innovation, and  a workplace that is built on fostering authenticity and contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace.

Uncover the often-overlooked dangers of complacency in both personal and professional realms. Drawing from her own life-altering experience with a rare cancer diagnosis and her remarkable journey in the corporate and entrepreneurial world, Keisha illuminates how complacency can stifle growth, innovation, and success. She shares her insights on breaking free from comfort zones, embracing resilience, and the transformative power of actively pursuing one’s goals and passions. This talk is a call to action for anyone seeking to leave a lasting, meaningful legacy and to live a life defined by purpose and proactive change, rather than by the confines of complacency.

Embrace the essence of self-empowerment with our compelling session, "Own Your Power—Be Bold, Big & Bad," designed to ignite the indomitable spirit of women in leadership. It challenges participants to reassess and break free from the constraints that hinder their full expression of power and potential. The conversation will dissect the layers of vulnerability that accompany bold choices and how these moments of bravery contribute to a more authentic and potent leadership presence. We will explore actionable strategies for women to amplify their voices, occupy spaces with confidence, and command their rightful place at the table. This thought-provoking dialogue is a call to arms for women to not just lean in, but to stride forward with audacity, crafting a legacy that resonates with being bold, big, and bad.

Although much progress has been made regarding HR's perceived value, many in the profession still feel their contributions aren't fully recognized and valued. Frustration and burnout are rising sentiments among HR professionals, especially as organizations are facing innumerable challenges.  HR’s role is increasingly more critical; but HR must shift its perspective to see and understand its own value, recognize its leadership in the organization and empower itself to bring value with each afforded opportunity. Discover the framework for HR professionals to create a personalized, focused, inside-out leadership development plan to increase its influence, capacity, and impact within the organizations they serve.

Uncover the often-misunderstood roots of high turnover, low productivity, and financial losses in corporations: it's not just about the employees, but the systems, policies, programs, and behaviors they operate within. This talk will reveal how outdated and biased organizational structures, far from being neutral, directly impact profitability. We'll use compelling statistics and case studies to show the true cost to the bottom line. Learn about our proprietary method for re-evaluating and reforming these systems to address hidden biases and inequities. Join us to discover how modernizing for a diverse and differently-abled workforce is not just equitable - it's financially smart.

Explore the art of strategic leadership transition. Join me as we explore proactive succession planning, ensuring your organization sails through turbulent times with resilience. Learn to identify and nurture the leaders of tomorrow, minimizing disruptions and maximizing growth. This session offers actionable insights to chart a course for leadership continuity and success in the face of uncertainties. Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the waters of succession with confidence and strategic foresight.