Shola Kaye She/Her

Author and Global Keynote Speaker

Fields of expertise:

Author Leadership development Empathy in the Workplace Psychological Safety Women's History Month Black History Month STEM

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.

She’s the author of two books, and an award-winning speaker. She has a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, completed scientific research in the field of Neuroscience at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and spent a number of years working in the United States in financial services. She has also performed on four continents as a professional entertainer, which is why she values creating programmes that are both engaging and effective. Shola’s writing has appeared in industry publications such as Management Today and HR Zone and she has been featured in Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar and on the BBC. Clients include Deloitte, Google and The United Nations.

What our clients say about this speaker

My company booked Shola as a keynote speaker for our global event in Amsterdam. Shola was easy to work with, engaging from the stage, and had a message that was valuable and would resonate with everyone in the audience. Our audience is very feedback-focused, and she was able to create a unique presentation to meet our needs.

Kimberly Gaiennie

After hearing Shola speak several years ago, and being moved then by her vulnerability, I knew she was the right person to speak to our global group of lawyers and communicators about using Empathy as a Superpower. Shola delivered an insightful and meaningful session that left people feeling empowered and inspired. Beyond that, Shola provided our team with the tools we can use to become more empathetic individuals. We continue to receive positive feedback on Shola's session and have teams already looking to work with her on new projects. She is a true professional and a real joy to work with. Can't recommend Shola enough!

Sylvie Russo, Communications Manager, Mondelez International

If you are looking for a top-notch, engaging, high-energy speaker to help motivate your company, Shola is your person. I had the opportunity to hear Shola speak on Empathy and Inclusive Leadership, and she speaks effortlessly on these topics, imparting knowledge in a way that makes the audience participate and take away solid messages. Her examples and methods to more fully engage in these valuable skills have proven valuable as I’ve been able to utilize them to build a stronger team. I highly recommend Shola to enhance your personal or business objectives.

Sonia Zacher-Martini Project Controls at PSEG

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Talks & Presentations

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

How can organisations embed empathy at every level from the boardroom to the break room? As th

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Shola Kaye She/Her

Author and Global Keynote Speaker

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

How will you build a thriving feedback culture where communication uplifts and energises, rather tha

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Shola Kaye She/Her

Author and Global Keynote Speaker

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

How do we inspire people to say what others won’t and do what others fear while staying open-h

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Shola Kaye She/Her

Author and Global Keynote Speaker