Shola Kaye

Keynote Speaker on Inclusive Leadership, Empathy at Work & Communication

Travels from London UK

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Speaks on:

Communication

Adaptive Leadership

Career Development

Diversity

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Formats:

Keynote

Workshop


Global Keynoter
Bestselling Author
Award-winning speaker

Audience members say

Generated by Talkadot based on 4653 audience feedback

Shola equips audiences with practical tools to foster empathy and navigate difficult conversations in the workplace. Her thought-provoking, authentic style transforms abstract concepts into actionable steps, creating a safe space where participants feel both supported and accountable. Attendees consistently leave her sessions feeling empowered and motivated, armed with "useful tips and tools for everyday use" to build psychological safety and inclusive environments.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained practical tools and frameworks to enhance empathy in the workplace, fostering a safer and more inclusive environment.

  • Attendees experienced increased self-awareness, enabling them to reflect on their communication styles and improve their interactions with colleagues and teams.

  • Many participants felt empowered to advocate for their needs and career growth, equipped with actionable steps to confidently ask for what they want.

  • Participants learned strategies to navigate difficult conversations and address microaggressions, promoting a culture of psychological safety and open communication.

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Shola's Bio

Shola Kaye is an award-winning international speaker and the author of two books on communication. She helps organisations build People-First cultures powered by Emotional Audacity™ — the courage to speak up, lead with heart, and act with compassion. When workplaces are bold and inclusive, people thrive, teams soar, and lasting change happens. Shola is a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and her clients include The United Nations and Deloitte. Her work has been featured in a range of industry journals.

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Shola Offers the Following Talks

Emotional IntelligenceAdaptive Leadership

Emotional Audacity™: Developing the Human Edge in an Age of Tech-Driven Transformation

  • The Caring & Daring Matrix™ and the Feel it, Frame it, Follow Through on it™ framework to support dynamic yet empathetic decision-making

  • Clear strategies to listen deeply, share openly and act decisively

  • Structured self-reflection opportunities to support ongoing growth and development

  • A downloadable PDF companion guide for applying the frameworks in everyday leadership and communication scenarios

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30 minutes - half day

EmpathyInclusive Leadership

Practical Empathy: Sustainable, Common-sense Strategies for Creating a Workplace of Care

  • A simple, actionable three-step framework for demonstrating empathy in daily conversations

  • Strategies for showing virtual empathy in hybrid and remote environments

  • A variety of easy-to-use tools that support practical empathy

  • Data and case studies to support the business case for empathy in the workplace

  • Structured self-reflection activities and a downloadable PDF guide to build stronger listening skills and deeper human connection

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30 minutes - half day

DiversityCommunication

Create Psychological Safety and a People-First, Speak up Culture

  • Practical communication scripts and conversation starters to support transparency and authentic dialogue

  • Step-by-step frameworks to encourage open conversations across all levels of the organisation

  • Insights into how fear and lack of safety hinder innovation — and how to change that dynamic

  • Tools to embed positive reinforcement, resilience, and safety into team communication

  • Structured self-reflection prompts and a downloadable PDF guide to help sustain learning and progress

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30 minutes - half day

CommunicationCareer Development

The Art of the Ask: Energise your Career with Audacious, Empowering Questions

  • A deeper understanding of how asking can catalyse career growth, leadership development, and self-inclusion

  • The 5Rs Framework to reduce fear of rejection and increase confidence in making asks

  • Scripts and conversation tools to support high-impact, career-related requests

  • Strategies for using questions to motivate others, build trust, and unlock performance

  • Structured self-reflection prompts and a downloadable PDF to practise and apply learnings beyond the session

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30 minutes - half day

Employee EngagementCommunication

Creating a Positive Feedback Culture: Elevate Performance with Daring, Caring Communication

  • Tools for delivering ongoing, tailored feedback that motivates and empowers

  • Exercises to build resilience and openness when receiving constructive feedback

  • Insights into common harmful feedback styles — including The Drive-by, The Comparison, and The Wrecking Ball — and how to avoid them

  • A downloadable PDF guide and structured self-reflection prompts to support long-term skill development

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30 minutes - half day




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