Keynote speaker
Shola KayeAward-winning specialist in inclusive leadership and workplace empathy
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Shola Kaye
Shola Kaye is a renowned expert who assists international organisations in navigating the evolving world of work. By focusing on the intersection of communication, diversity, and empathy, she provides corporate leaders with the tools needed to foster high-performance cultures. Her consultancy has pioneered impactful frameworks such as The Inclusion Launchpad and The E.Q. Accelerator, both designed to embed permanent, positive shifts in professional behaviour and organisational belonging.
Drawing on her professional history within global corporations, Kaye provides a nuanced perspective on the specific challenges faced by diverse and remote teams. She is the author of several influential books, including How to be a DIVA at Public Speaking, which outlines a structured approach to confident presentation, and Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between), which addresses the varied complexities of interpersonal workplace dialogue. Her work frequently explores how effective feedback and reduced bias can drive innovation and collaboration across cultural divides.
Organisations book Shola Kaye for her ability to translate complex social dynamics into practical leadership strategies that resonate with modern, global workforces.
On stage, Shola Kaye is best known for talks on Inclusion, Empathy, Communication, Leadership and Diversity. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Education and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Shola Kaye is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, Shola Kaye travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Shola Kaye would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Shola Kaye?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Shola's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Shola Kaye cost to book?
- Shola Kaye sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Shola Kaye speak on?
- Shola speaks on Inclusion, Empathy, Communication, Leadership, Diversity.
- What languages does Shola Kaye present in?
- Shola presents in English.
- Where is Shola Kaye based?
- Shola is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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