Shola Kaye helps organisations create people-first cultures through her expertise in communication, empathy, and inclusive leadership. Her approach combines emotional intelligence with practical frameworks to build psychologically safe workplaces where innovation thrives.
An award-winning international keynote speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and author of two books, Shola brings diverse experience from roles in education, tech, science, and entertainment industries. Her work has been featured by the BBC, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire. Her clients include The United Nations, Deloitte, IBM, Google, and American Express, and she is regularly invited to deliver keynotes, leadership training, and communication programmes worldwide.
Shola's Emotional Audacity methodology equips teams with practical tools to transform workplace culture, resulting in measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness, employee retention, and business performance. Her frameworks for courageous communication and psychological safety help organisations navigate change while maintaining human connection in increasingly tech-driven environments.
Audiences leave Shola's highly interactive presentations with actionable strategies to improve feedback delivery, enhance cross-cultural communication, and develop resilient mindsets. Her sessions provide immediate tools for building empathy-driven cultures where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Book Shola when you need a culturally sensitive, highly engaging speaker who delivers both inspiration and practical frameworks your teams can implement immediately.
How can I book Shola Kaye for my next event?
Email [email protected], or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Shola Kaye. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Shola Kaye's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Shola directly.
What topics does Shola Kaye specialise in?
Shola Kaye specialises in discussing empathy, brave communication, inclusive leadership and more.
What is Shola Kaye's speaking style like?
Shola delivers inspiring, engaging sessions with humour and practical frameworks. Audiences leave motivated, equipped with actionable tools to improve communication, psychological safety, and team culture long after the event.
Does Shola Kaye offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Shola Kaye offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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