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‘Shola is a big impact speaker and compelling story teller. Be warned: her energy and positivity are highly contagious.’
– Paul Keenan, President, Bauer Media Audio
WATCH SHOLA’S TEDx TALK
12 minutes
WATCH SHOLA’S VIRTUAL SPEAKING REEL
3 minutes
MADRID – PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY AND INTERSECTIONALITY KEYNOTE
2.5 minutes
SAN DIEGO – EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND LEADERSHIP
2 minutes

Shola is trusted by:

public speaking coach London

Is your organisation missing opportunities due to a lack of empathy and/or poor communication?

Hi, I’m SHOLA.

My work sits at the intersection of Communication, Emotional Intelligence and Inclusion.

You want your global teams to be innovative and productive, operating in an environment of inclusivity and psychological safety.

I help you build a a PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE. The result is a high-performing, high-functioning workplace with engaged employees led by empathetic leaders.

I provide you with TOOLS to establish a successful, inclusive, culturally sensitive workplace, including:

  • FRAMEWORKS for powerful communication and collaboration
  • GUIDELINES for fostering practical empathy
  • STRATEGIES to help you overcome resistance to change, and the
  • INSPIRATION to put theory into action.

Find out more about my Empathy Exchange Framework

The Empathy Exchange Framework

Empathy exchange framework

What your peers are saying:

“Can’t thank you enough for an eye-opening session. A month after the training it’s still so fresh in our minds.”

‘Highly recommended, Shola’s approach is very engaging and effective.’

‘Highly recommend her work. We’re already looking at ways of modifying and improving our communication skills by using the frameworks Shola outlined’

“This was so helpful for me as a new manager. I realize I have work to do to ensure psychological safety for my team!!”

“Presenter is well-informed on the topic: good combination of theory and anecdotes. Audience participation was welcomed and made the session engaging.”

“Enlightening and applicable to everyone within the organization! Quick, fun and engaging. Helped me to identify areas to work on. Really enjoyed the presentation!”

Shola at WiD conference

Most popular keynotes

SO WHO IS SHOLA?

OUR WORLD CLASS CLIENTS

  • From Fortune 500 to small companies

  • Large number of re-bookings and multi-session engagements

  • Clients often require culturally sensitive content for their diverse, global audiences

ON STAGE

  • LOADS of interactivity!

  • Approachable, inspiring with ACTIONABLE takeaways

  • Many opportunities for audience self-reflection and light-bulb moments during each and every session

SHOLA’S CAREER

  • Author & LinkedIn Learning Instructor

  • Worked in the USA and UK in a variety of industries

  • Previous roles include corporate executive, scientific researcher, management consultant and professional entertainer

SHOLA’S PERSONALITY?

  • Straight-talking and unpretentious

  • Warm and empathetic

  • Creative and professional

BEYOND THE KEYNOTE

OUR PROCESSES

  • Keynotes include a planning call, tailored audience feedback survey, post-session debrief and audience takeaways PDF

  • Want the keynote to become a training? Licensing is available

  • Our preferred role is to become your trusted partner, working with you on multiple engagements over time

Speak with the team

Click on the calendar to book a 15 minute initial chat – find out about availability, and learn exactly what Shola can do for your group. Or fill out the form and we’ll be in touch!

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“Shola lays out exactly what you need to lead better, sell faster, and become a genuine person of influence.” ―David Newman, CSP, Bestselling Author of Do It! Marketing and Do It! Speaking

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