Keynotes That Turn Belonging Into Leadership Practice
Dr. Lola Adeyemo is a TEDx keynote speaker, author, and workplace inclusion strategist who helps leaders and organizations navigate intersectionality, activate ERGs, and build cultures where people and performance thrive.
Her work blends research, lived experience, and practical strategy—making belonging not just something people feel, but something leaders know how to lead.
WHY EVENT PLANNERS CHOOSE DR. LOLA
A Speaker Who Brings Strategy, Storytelling, and Heart
Dr. Lola Adeyemo blends her lived experience as an immigrant in corporate America, her doctoral research on leadership communication, and her work with global organizations to create keynotes that resonate deeply. She speaks with warmth and authority—helping audiences feel seen while equipping leaders with the clarity and tools needed to build inclusive, high-performing cultures.
Her sessions ignite insight, inspire action, and spark conversations that continue long after the event ends.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
Each keynote experience includes:
• A powerful, story-driven opening
• Actionable leadership and culture takeaways
• Human-centered insights grounded in research
• Real-world workplace examples
• Audience engagement and reflection
ERGs/BRGs as Talent Engines: A Strategic Playbook
For HR Leaders, DEI Executives, ERG Managers, CHROs
Organizations are rethinking how they engage and retain talent—and ERGs are no longer “nice to have.” They are powerful engines for leadership development, innovation, and belonging when designed and supported strategically.
Audience Will Learn:
• How ERGs drive culture, engagement, and business outcomes
• The PMBC Framework for building sustainable ERG ecosystems
• The role of leaders and sponsors in ERG success
• How to shift ERGs from burnout-driven to impact-driven
• Real examples from organizations using ERGs as a talent strategy
Best For:
Corporate conferences, HR summits, DEI events, internal leadership meetings
Thriving in Intersectionality: The Corporate Immigrant Experience
For HR Teams, DEI Leaders, Employee Communities, Conferences
A powerful and deeply human keynote based on Dr. Lola’s book and lived experience as an immigrant professional. This session explores the invisible transitions, identity tensions, and leadership challenges shaping today’s workplaces—and how organizations can create cultures where diverse professionals thrive.
Audience Will Learn:
• The hidden realities facing immigrant and first-generation professionals
• Why identity, belonging, and community matter at work
• How leaders can build trust and psychological safety
• What inclusive leadership looks like in everyday practice
• How to support diverse talent with empathy and strategy
Best For:
Story-driven conferences, affinity group events, leadership retreats, DEI gatherings
The Belonging Benefit: Leadership for a Changing Workforce
For Executives, HR Leaders, People Managers
Belonging is not a soft concept—it’s a leadership capability. When people feel valued and supported, teams perform better. This keynote explores the science and strategy behind belonging as a driver of engagement, retention, and culture.
Audience Will Learn:
• Why belonging fuels performance and retention
• Leadership behaviors that build trust and connection
• How to embed belonging into daily management practices
• The role of community and communication in strong cultures
Best For:
Leadership conferences, executive retreats, management development programs
