Shola Kaye

How do we inspire people to say what others won’t and do what others fear — while staying open-hearted, respectful and deeply human? Shola Kaye introduces Emotional Audacity™ — the essential leadership mindset for today’s fast-paced, high-stakes world. As organizations move more swiftly and rely increasingly on data and systems, it’s the human elements — empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, courageous communication, and motivation to act — that determine the success or failure of transformation efforts.

With insight, warmth, and a deeply practical approach, Shola shares frameworks for honest self-reflection and developing both resilience and dynamism through emotionally intelligent behavior. Drawing on her corporate background, current research, and her work with global brands, Shola offers audiences the tools to listen without defensiveness and to act with an expansive sense of purpose.

This interactive keynote is ideal for leaders, people managers, and teams who are:

• Driving transformation or navigating change in complex or high-pressure environments
• Seeking to improve innovation and business performance by encouraging deep listening and candid feedback
• Looking to build a culture where individual purpose and corporate values are aligned, leading to empowered, confident action-taking

The audience will leave with:

• 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

Also available: Crank up the emotional impact with a version of this speech that incorporates musical elements.