Shola Kaye, Speaker | DEI, Communication & Leadership

Shola Kaye

Bolster your team's diversity and inclusion, foster empathy, and build communication and leadership skills with Shola Kaye, speaker, author and DEI expert.

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Shola Kaye | Speaker Biography

Amazon Bestselling author of "Big Talk, Small Talk"

TEDx Speaker on workplace empathy

Awarded the Jenny Seagrove Speaking Award

Shola Kaye is an accomplished speaker, author, and coach who has gained recognition for her expertise in communication, empathy, and diversity within the workplace. Through her speaking engagements and books, including the highly acclaimed "Big Talk, Small Talk", which became an Amazon Bestseller, Shola has had a profound impact on numerous individuals.

What sets her apart is her unique perspective as a Black woman and introvert, which allows her to connect with and inspire her audience on a deeper level.

Shola's educational background is equally impressive, having obtained a degree in Neuropharmacology & Analytical Chemistry from prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. Her professional journey is diverse, with experiences ranging from her role as a Management Consultant at Princeton Consultants to her work as a Scientific Researcher at the US Centers for Disease Control.

As a sought-after speaker, Shola has worked with renowned clients like American Express and The United Nations. She has also delivered a compelling TEDx Talk on workplace empathy, further solidifying her reputation as an expert.

Shola's contributions extend beyond her speaking engagements, as she shares her insights in publications like HR Zone and Management Today. Her expertise has been recognized by media outlets such as Marie Claire and the BBC, further establishing her as a trusted authority.

Shola's talent as a speaker has been acknowledged with the prestigious Jenny Seagrove Speaking Award. Her talks are highly regarded for their dynamic energy, inspiring messages, and practical advice on improving workplace communication and fostering inclusivity.

Why Should You Book Shola Kaye?

Shola offers your team insights into enhancing communication, fostering diversity, and building empathy. Her unique blend of scientific background, personal experience, and dynamic delivery will inspire transformative change, making your workplace more inclusive and effective. Elevate your team's performance and culture with Shola's expert guidance.

Featured Sessions

Leadership, Culture, Performance: The Multi-Generational Workplace

With varying age groups present in the modern workforce, it is becoming ever more important to build understanding across generational divides. This keynote focuses on improving your workforce’s understanding and empathy skills in order to cultivate a more inclusive culture. Participants will gain insights on how to foster an environment where individual differences are celebrated, leading to improved teamwork and increased employee engagement.

DEIB: Inclusive, Empathetic Leadership

Highlighting how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) should be seen as a superpower rather than a challenge to be solved. Diversity is akin to valuable puzzle pieces scattered across different demographics. By bringing together the right collection of these pieces from around the world, organizations can unlock opportunities to create unique and non-commoditized outputs. Such organizations are constantly able to innovate as they foster new experiences.

Break The Bias With Powerful, Empathetic Communication

Unconscious bias training often gets a bad rap as it’s seen as divisive and ineffective. This empowering session goes beyond that, giving your people practical, accessible tools and strategies to challenge bias when they see it. It can often be hard to call out biased behaviour – especially when it’s from managers and clients. This session will help you initiate conversations grounded in curiosity, empathy and a desire to learn, which ultimately may help you achieve more than an off-the-cuff ‘put down’ or quick rebuke. You’ll also discover ways to set up your teams for success by creating conditions that favour bias-free decision making. If you’re just getting started on your D.E.I. Journey, this session, or the keynote on Empathy, is a great place to begin!

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