Keynote Speakers for Workplace Challenges, Culture Moments, and Leadership Growth
More than a presentation. Our sessions leave teams with something they can use long after the event ends.
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Looking for a keynote speaker for an observance day, leadership session, or workplace challenge? The right session should help your team have a better conversation and leave with resources they can use after the event is over.
Practical, not preachy
Includes scenarios and frameworks your team can use right away.
Speakers who can read the room
Experts who know how to guide discussion, respond to questions, and adapt in real time so the session feels relevant.
No attendee caps. Ever.
No per-seat pricing. Get your whole department, your whole company, your whole floor in the room.
Recordings you’ll actually reuse
Teams use them for onboarding, shift workers, and anyone who couldn’t attend live.
Easy to work with
Get quick replies, clear options, and help choosing the right speaker, format, and session focus.
Custom when you need it
Need your audience, goals, or workplace realities reflected in the session? We’ll help you choose the right level of customization.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Experts Your Team Will Connect With
Choosing the right keynote speaker matters. Your team can tell when someone is reading slides at them instead of guiding a real conversation. Our speakers bring lived and professional experience, practical facilitation skills, and the ability to adjust in the moment, so the session fits the people in the room.
Angelle Whyte
Angelle Whyte
- Certified Adult Education Practitioner
- Background in HR, leadership & L&D
- Certified in Change Management & Leading Teams Through Change
Ash Ramirez
Ash Ramirez
- 9+ years building & leading inclusivity initiatives
- Specialist in inclusion strategy
- Speaker & educational facilitator in 2SLGBTQIA+ spaces
Celeste Nelson
Celeste Nelson
- Trained in nonviolent communication & anti-racism
- International work experience across 5 countries
- Bilingual facilitator (EN/FR)
Christa Engel
Christa Engel
- Master's in Education
- Extensive background as an adult educator
- Specializes in identifying organizational competency gaps
Daizsa Holland
Daizsa Holland
- 10+ years driving organizational equity
- Experience across nonprofit and corporate sectors
- Specialist in scaling Employee Resource Groups
Dale Bennett
Dale Bennett
- Bachelor of Education — Aboriginal Teacher Education Program
- M.Ed. in World Indigenous Studies, Queen's University
- Developed & facilitated cultural awareness training at Queen's
Daniela Garcia Grandon
Daniela Garcia Grandon
- PhD in Sociology
- Master's in Public Policy
- Research focus on systemic inequalities & social transformation
Dawn Gaudio
Dawn Gaudio
- Senior Inclusion Specialist
- Leads national equity initiatives across corporate and community spaces
- Trusted facilitator known for storytelling and cultural grounding
Diana Montero
Diana Montero
- 10+ years as an inclusivity facilitator, Senior consultant, Department of Defense (Pentagon)
- MBA in Human Resources Management
- Doctorate in Public Policy & Administration (in progress)
Emily Moorhouse she/her
Emily Moorhouse she/her
- PhD in Educationr
- Background in equity offices & interdisciplinary research
- SafeTalk certified
Flany Ba
Flany Ba
- Background in communication & the arts
- Designs workshops & corporate training programs
- Specialist in dismantling systemic barriers
Hanna Daltrop
Hanna Daltrop
- Community Planner & engagement practitioner
- Specialized in Duty to Consult & Indigenous housing issues
- Experience in socioeconomic analysis & Indigenous cultural competency
Irene Gomes
Irene Gomes
- Certified Training & Development Practitioner (CTDP)
- Specializes in embedding inclusion into leadership practices
- Focus on trust, accountability & collaboration
Jeremy Jones-Juliá
Jeremy Jones-Juliá
- 15+ years in leadership & career coaching
- Designed national leadership development initiatives
- Led executive coaching programs across major organizations
Makeda Crane
Makeda Crane
- Attorney with 10+ years in legal advocacy & civil rights
- Law degree, University of the District of Columbia
- Experience in workplace discrimination & public agency communications
Matthew Fleming
Matthew Fleming
- 10+ years in L&D & leadership strategy
- Former Director, Housing in Higher Education
- Specializes in psychological safety & organizational wellness
Melicia Hewitt
Melicia Hewitt
- Master's in Education
- 10+ years as an educator & curriculum designer
- Specializes in cross-cultural understanding & inclusive learning
Tanaisha Coleman
Tanaisha Coleman
- Master's in Education & Ph.D. Candidate
- 10+ years in nonprofit, corporate and education
- Trained in IDI & cross-cultural facilitation
Tui Jeffries
Tui Jeffries
- Certified HR professional
- Core strength in building bridges across organizational gaps
- Process grounded in reciprocity, deep listening & curiosity
Vicki Jeha
Vicki Jeha
- Registered Counselling Therapist
- Certified Breathwork Instructor
- Career counselor — Dalhousie & Saint Mary's Universities
Vinciane de Pape
Vinciane de Pape
- 7+ years in inclusive consulting & facilitation
- Global conference speaker
- Bilingual (EN/FR)
TOPICS FOR YOUR NEXT KEYNOTE SESSION
Three Ways to Build Your Team’s Culture
Some teams come with a date on the calendar. Others come with a workplace challenge, a manager group that needs support, or a conversation they know can’t wait. Browse the categories below to find the keynote topic that feels right for your team.
Keynote session topics
Cultural Moments
Observance Day Sessions
Plan thoughtful sessions for heritage months, awareness days, and cultural observances, with speakers who bring context, care, and practical takeaways to the conversation.
- JANUARYMartin Luther King Jr. Day
- FEBRUARYBlack History Month
- MARCHInternational Women's Day
- MAYAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- JUNEPride MonthJuneteenth
- SEPTEMBERTruth & Reconciliation Day
- SEPTEMBER - OCTOBERHispanic Heritage Month
- OCTOBERDisability Awareness Month
- NOVEMBERNative American Heritage Month
Don’t see your date? Tell us what brought you here.
Schedule a MeetingCulture-Building Topics
Skills for all teams, any time of year.
Something brought you here. Maybe it's a conflict that keeps resurfacing. A manager who's struggling. People who don't feel respected but can’t name why. Our speakers don't just talk about it, they build the skills your team needs to change it.
- Anti-Harassment
- Anti-Sexual Harassment
- Civility and Professional Etiquette
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Customer Service Training
- Conflict De-Escalation Training for Frontline Professionals
- Critical Conversations
- Cultural Competence
- Emotional Intelligence
- Implicit Bias
- Managing Workplace Anxiety
- Mental Health Awareness
- Multigenerational Workforce
- Neurodiversity
- Psychological Safety
- Sensitivity and Respect in the Workplace
- Team Building Through Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Team Building
- Workplace Communications
For Managers & Leaders
A distinct track for people who lead others.
Managers are often expected to lead hard moments before they’ve been taught how. These sessions give leaders practical ways to communicate, make decisions, and support their teams with more consistency.
What’s Included in Every Keynote
Unlimited participants, no per-seat pricing, ever
Recording for onboarding and missed sessions/p>
Expert facilitator who can read the room
Real-world scenarios and interactive exercises
Takeaway resources people can revisit
Survey insights you can share with leadership
Virtual delivery, in-person available on request
Ready to plan your next session?
PRICING & PACKAGES
One Flat Fee. More Ways to Use the Session.
Every package includes the pieces that extend value beyond the live session: unlimited participants, a recording, takeaway resources, and survey insights.
Virtual
- Ideal for observance days, awareness initiatives and all-hands learning
- Interactive polls and discussion keep people interested and involved
- Easy to deliver across offices, regions, and time zones
- Unlimited participants with flat-rate pricing
- Recording included for onboarding and future learning
$2,500/session
Most Popular
Custom
- Designed around your policies, challenges, industry, and workplace culture
- Examples and scenarios tailored to your team
- Interactive discussion designed around your goals
- Unlimited participants with flat-rate pricing
- Recording included for onboarding and ongoing learning
$5,950/session
In-Person
- Designed for deeper conversation and stronger team connection
- Better participation, fewer distractions, more room for nuance
- Interactive exercises designed for real workplace dynamics
- Space for important conversations, reflection, and practice
- Ideal for leadership sessions, offsites, and team-wide learning
Starting at $14,500
GETTING STARTED
How It Works
Tell us what’s going on
Share your goals, challenges, or what your team needs support with.
Get matched with the right speaker
We pair you with someone whose expertise and lived experience fit the conversation.
We make the planning easy
We help coordinate timing, format, prep details, and anything your team needs before the session.
Keep the learning going
After the session, you’ll receive survey insights, a recording, and a takeaway resource your team can revisit.
Ready to get started?
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Real Feedback From Real Sessions
Client testimonials
“Our team appreciated your informative and interactive approach. I’m particularly grateful for your quick response in customizing the content to meet the needs of both our staff and ERG. Somos members felt seen and represented in the presentation, which meant a lot to them. The feedback from the staff was overwhelmingly positive.”
“I received a significant amount of positive feedback from staff who did not expect to learn as much as they did in yesterday’s session. I am grateful for your ability to deliver the message in a clear and understandable manner, allowing our employees to leave with increased knowledge and a greater eagerness to learn more.”
“The feedback I’ve received has been glowing. This was definitely a much needed training and I am excited to see our managers utilize this in their day-to-day.”
“Your emphasis on understanding cultural values, communication styles, and strategies for de-escalation was particularly impactful. The practical tools and case-based learning you shared will undoubtedly assist us in fostering trust and improving interactions with our diverse stakeholders.”
“It really feels like they are part of our organization. They are dedicated, collaborative and really take the time to understand their clients, their needs, and the organization as a whole.”
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with CultureAlly on two very informative sessions. Both sessions were incredibly educational and the CultureAlly team brought forth a wealth of knowledge supported by industry professionals.”
“I thought the two speakers had a great flow and had a good mix of sharing information and seeking participation from the group.”
“It would be great to organize this training globally for all our colleagues, not just in the USA. Amazing, very clear speaker. Loved the interaction & tests.”
COMMON QUESTIONS
Things people usually ask us
We don’t know which topic we actually need. Where do we start?
This is the most common situation. Most buyers don’t come in knowing the exact topic they want. They come in knowing something needs support. Communication is breaking down. A manager needs help navigating conflict. A team needs a better way to talk about culture, identity, or collaboration. Book a call and describe what’s happening. We’ll help you figure out the right session, format, and facilitator.
Can I book a keynote speaker for Black History Month, Pride Month, or another observance day?
Yes. CultureAlly offers keynote speakers and facilitator-led sessions for observance days and cultural moments, including Black History Month, Pride Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more. Sessions can be delivered virtually or in person, depending on your goals, audience, and timeline.
What’s the difference between a cultural moment session and a culture-building training?
Cultural moment sessions are tied to dates such as Black History Month, Pride Month, Truth and Reconciliation, and other observance days. They help teams mark the moment with context, care, and practical takeaways. Culture-building training is not tied to a specific date. It is often used when a team is navigating communication gaps, conflict, leadership challenges, or other workplace dynamics. Both can be delivered as keynote talks or interactive training sessions.
How far in advance do I need to book?
For off-the-shelf sessions, two to three weeks is usually enough. For custom sessions, or during high-demand windows like Black History Month and Pride Month, four to six weeks is safer. If you are planning multiple sessions across the year, booking earlier gives you more flexibility with dates, speakers, and session timing.
What makes CultureAlly speakers different from a speaker bureau?
Speaker bureaus often focus on finding someone who can speak to a topic. CultureAlly focuses on the full learning experience: the right speaker, the right format, practical resources, and a session designed for workplace application. Our facilitators bring lived and professional experience, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to adapt to the room so the session feels relevant to your team.
Can sessions be customized for our organization?
Yes. Sessions can be tailored in different ways depending on the format you choose. Standard sessions may include light adjustments, while custom sessions are built around your industry, goals, audience, policies, scenarios, and workplace realities. We’ll help you choose the right level of customization based on what your team needs and how specific the session should be.
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