Employee Engagement Speakers in United States

Adonica Black is a global talent and culture executive, attorney, board director, and international keynote speaker who builds motivated, high-performing workforces that drive enterprise value and sustainable growth. As Global Senior Director at Aptiv, a Fortune Global 500 mobility technology company with 200,000+ employees across 50+ countries, Adonica leads Talent Strategy, Development, Culture, and Brand. She partners with C-suite leaders to align workforce motivation, talent pipelines, learning ecosystems, and inclusive culture with long-term business performance.
Her expertise spans employer brand differentiation, leadership development, AI-enabled talent strategy, and culture integration across multigenerational global workforces. Adonica’s approach strengthens internal mobility, reduces regrettable attrition, and elevates employee experience by connecting purpose, career growth, and motivation at scale.
Beyond Aptiv, she serves on multiple boards, advising on human capital, governance, culture, and impact. She speaks globally on motivated workforces, inclusive leadership, talent strategy, employer brand, and AI-driven transformation.

With over 20 years of experience in leadership and organizational development consulting, as well as being an ICF accredited Executive Individual & Team Coach, Aamanda is passionate about co-creating strategies and people-centered approaches to support the success of organizations and individuals. My mission is to unlock individual and teams' potential one conversation at a time.

She collaborates with business leaders to set leadership development objectives, coach leaders in important skills, and design and facilitate courses on topics such as culture, strategic vision, trust, communication, critical thinking, and change management. She also holds certifications in Prosci® Change Management, Group & Team Coaching, Hogan, MBTI, EQi-2.0, EQi-360, and ODC.

She is passionate about helping leaders and teams succeed. She believes that by investing in people, we can create more successful and sustainable organizations. She is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Jolanta began her career as an educational leader, working with children and young people with special educational needs in the Middle East. She then transitioned into coaching,  focusing on Trauma. She is a member of ICF, and I hold the ACC status. 

Her decision to move into coaching builds on over 30 years of experience leading and coaching a multinational team of 50, all while building a regionally renowned department. As part of my role in education, she developed and integrated coaching systems among staff, which fostered collaboration and facilitated growth. 

Her background in cultural anthropology enables a deeper understanding of the importance of community. She use Red Team Thinking strategies to assist groups, organisations, and companies in their quest to achieve Clarity - Capability - Culture  

In addition, she worked with individuals impacted by trauma she is passionate about helping women and have particular expertise working with women during challenging life transitions.  

Carolina partners with organizations to measurably elevate engagement by developing conscious leaders and inclusive workplaces. She does this by heightening their awareness to uncover blind spots and unlearn generational conditioning that detract from their leadership potential. This empowers them to intentionally choose the behaviors that will better support them in becoming the leader they want to be rather than the leader they default to being.

Carolina trained with the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) and is credentialed with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) where she maintains her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation. She is also a professional speaker, who earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) status with the National Speakers Association, which is held by less than 15% of speakers globally. She is also a member of the Society for Diversity and holds both the Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) credentials.

Casey has twenty years of experience in Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Casey envisions and believes in creating an equitable and sustainable world. They do this with humility, vulnerability, empathy, and rooted in love and joy. Casey possesses a proven track record of leveraging their excellent interpersonal skills to converse clearly and compassionately and build lasting relationships with individual and organizational clients. Additionally, Casey is an exceptional motivator and collaborator who effectively spearheads improvements for clients that enable their personal and professional growth.

Katie Hilborn is a 7x award-winning humanitarian, global educator, and master storyteller whose work has transformed communities across five continents and reshaped how organizations understand motivation in the workplace. Drawing on two decades spent leading teams through crisis zones, classrooms, and cross-cultural environments, Katie teaches leaders how to ignite intrinsic motivation through purpose, belonging, resilience, and identity.
From coordinating life-or-death earthquake missions in the Himalayas to building the Girls INpowerment Center that helped drive trafficking to zero, Katie has mobilized thousands and built systems of resilience that continue to scale globally. Her lived experience—surviving early trauma, navigating adoption, and rising through extreme adversity—gives her a rare lens into what truly drives people to perform under pressure.
Recognized alongside the Dalai Lama and Jane Goodall, Katie translates field-tested human motivation into practical, high-impact workplace frameworks that elevate performance, engagement, and meaning across diverse teams.

Recognized survivor of 9/11. Praised as a National Hero by the Senate of Puerto Rico for his role in saving lives and the safe evacuation of hundreds of victims on that horrible day. He became the President of The Hispanic Victims Group and successfully advocated for the change of several laws and the establishment of various programs of benefits for victims. William hosted a PBS television Show "Images/Imagenes" for a year. Then became a sought after speaker all over the world. His "How to face Adversity Tour" has been presented in Europe and Latin America and Conferences for many Corporations.

Jake Bernstein emerges as a prominent figure in elevating mental wellness and productivity among high achievers. His expertise has garnered recognition through appearances on FOX, CBS, NBC, and ABC. Collaborating with industry leaders from HSBC, AWS, and C3 AI, Jake empowers individuals to navigate uncertainty, excel in demanding roles, and discover deeper fulfillment in their careers. Drawing from personal experiences, including a near-death encounter, entrepreneurial endeavors, and tenure at AWS, he offers invaluable insights to prevent burnout and achieve equilibrium between corporate success and personal well-being. Jake's mission revolves around guiding others to thrive professionally while maintaining a harmonious life.

Poonam Bhuchar, a practicing attorney, is an acclaimed speaker and coach on overcoming trauma and emotional pain in order to live a happy, fulfilled life. Born and raised in London of Indian parents, she immigrated to the United States at 21 and experienced a multitude of painful challenges in her life, including sexual assault, abuse, health issues, financial setbacks, and the aftermath and cultural humiliation of divorces. Her top-selling book "SAFE from the Pain” guides readers into the light of a prosperous, happy life. She has spoken on Emotion Management and prevention of Corporate burnout at Pfizer, PA Health Council and various other places. Poonam has appeared on 30 podcasts, been interviewed on Fox, Forbes Riley on her show and is also a TedX speaker .

Lina possesses 25 years of expertise in retail buying, strategy, and budgeting within a global travel retail organization, having worked in both the US and Hong Kong. Her last role was Global Director of Consumables, overseeing a team of 35 across five departments. As head merchant, she led her team in crafting vision and strategy, collaborating with locations across 14 countries for implementation. Lina has a proven track record in market development, nurturing client relations, building and leading cross-cultural and functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions to complex industry challenges. After repatriating to the US, she now dedicates herself to Leadership Coaching and Energy Healing. Lina is the Founder of Econscious Leadership Coaching and Consulting and Econscious Flow. Her mission is to help leaders actualize their potential, amplify their value and visibility, and navigate team-related challenges, including cross-cultural communication and workplace virtual engagement.

Michael Neuendorff has been working in professional development since 2008, with experience as a business coach, public speaking coach, guerilla marketing coach, and executive coach. He focuses on helping leaders and teams enhance performance through emotional intelligence, high-performance team building, communication skills, executive presence, and leadership transitions.

As a certified coach and corporate speaker, Michael has spoken at events across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. His approach to speaking and training is designed to be educational and practical, offering actionable insights that support professional growth and leadership development.

Liane Sangollo is a seasoned human resources professional and executive coach with over 25 years of experience. As the President of HR Vision Consulting Inc., established in 2014, she specializes in skill development and coaching for effective work management. Liane holds a degree in Human Resource Management from HEC Montréal and an executive coaching certification from Coaching de Gestion. She is a proud member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is certified as a Personal Approach Therapist and Applied Neuroscience Practitioner.Throughout her career, Liane has worked with Fortune 500 companies, excelling in leadership development, conflict resolution, and team building. A respected speaker and published author of "Démystifier votre imposteur," she engages audiences on conscious leadership and self-esteem. Liane also contributes to her community as a board member of the Hugs & Smiles Children's Foundation, demonstrating her commitment to service and support.