Shola Kaye She/Her

Shola Kaye MSc is the author of two books and an award-winning speaker. She spent the first part of her career in consultancy in the U.S.A., working at household name investment banks and in the U.K for global clients in aviation and finance. She also spent time in academia, performing Neuroscience research at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Her experience as a Black woman working for corporates led to an understanding of the many challenges faced by minority groups on multiple levels. This in turn led her to develop an interest in learning how to create inclusive workplaces with open, supportive communication. Shola went on to become a professional performer, appearing on stages around the world.

With Shola’s unique interactive delivery style which combines the energy and engagement of a performer with the insights and actionable communication systems of a technical expert. Today she blends her STEM and entertainment background to share clear, effective communication frameworks that help people work better together. These are delivered in a high-impact, engaging style.
Her keynote and masterclass topics include diversity and inclusion, workplace communication, and workplace empathy. She also speaks about how to change company culture through inclusive leadership practices.

Shola has been featured in Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, and on the BBC and is often called upon to chair and facilitate conferences and events. Her work has been mentioned in Forbes and her articles have appeared in industry publications such as HR Zone and Management Today. Shola’s first book was an Amazon.com number one bestseller and her second book ‘Big Talk, Small Talk – Communication Skills for All Parts of Your Life’ was published in November 2020.