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D&I leader & WatchHerWork founder

Denise Hamilton

Learn how to bridge the gender gap, resolve conflict, and become a better ally with Denise Hamilton, speaker, Diversity & Inclusion leader, and Founder/CEO of WatchHerWork.

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  • Diversity & Inclusion leader specializing in Ally training
  • Founder and CEO of WatchHerWork digital learning platform
  • Sought-after speaker and trainer with Fortune 500 experience
Denise Hamilton is a renowned Diversity & Inclusion leader, specializing in Ally training. She is the Founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, a digital learning platform for professional women. With her extensive executive experience in Fortune 500 organizations like AOL and CBRE, Denise provides solutions that benefit both employees and the bottom line. She is highly sought after as a speaker, trainer, and media personality, and her platform has reached and served people worldwide. Denise's unique ability to facilitate difficult discussions and find solutions is praised by clients. She leads workshops, designs education programs, and coaches senior leaders with the goal of empowering individuals and teams to bridge the gender gap, understand differences, resolve conflict, and become better allies. Her clients include major companies such as Apple, ExxonMobil, Hines, Shell, the United Nations, and the WNBA. Denise has been featured on various media outlets including NPR, Forbes, FOX, Huffington Post, CBS, and NBC. She has received several accolades, including being named one of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women by Houston Woman Magazine and a 2018 Woman Who Means Business by the Houston Business Journal. Denise is actively involved in her community and serves on the board of EMERGE and as the Chair of the Business Subcommittee for the 2020 Census for the City of Houston. She holds a Master's in Communication and a BSW in Social Work from Abilene Christian University, and she currently resides in Houston, Texas. Denise offers insightful speeches on topics such as effective communication, being an ally, and personal growth.

Topics, sessions and talks

The Magic Of Being Indivisible
How are the current distrust of media and the proliferation of new media sources changing the way we get our news? Is There liberal bias in the media? What Role does that play? Most Importantly, is the information we are getting making us any better informed about politics and the world? After 25 Years at the top level of the media world, David Gregory examines the issues that surround this dynamic and ever-changing world of media. In this thought-provoking and enlightening presentation, he shares fascinating insights with the audience from his extensive experience in the business and the work he is doing now in this disrupted media landscape.
How To Forge Our Differences Into Stronger Culture
Denise Hamilton discusses leveraging diversity to build a stronger, more inclusive culture by embracing and integrating different perspectives and experiences.

Why we recommend booking Denise

Denise Hamilton brings a wealth of experience from her executive roles in Fortune 500 companies and her success as the Founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, offering actionable insights on diversity, inclusion, and allyship. Her proven track record in facilitating difficult discussions and driving positive change makes her an invaluable asset for teams looking to bridge gaps and enhance their workplace culture. Booking Denise means investing in a transformative experience that will empower your employees, improve communication, and contribute to your organization's success.

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Trusted by Apple, ExxonMobil, Hines, Shell, United Nations, WNBA

Testimonials

Denise Hamilton is one of the best speakers I have ever seen. She was our keynote speaker for International Women's Day and was beyond amazing. She was engaging, motivational and provided real-life examples on how women should #PressForProgress.

Katherine Dolson

McKesson

Denise breathes real life into business concepts with straight talk and life experience. She makes it real and actionable.

Stephanie Campbell

National Association of Women MBAs

Denise has been one of the best reviewed speakers of all time. We have women employees all over the world. She was able to engage them at all levels. She is a master at what she does.

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What is Denise Hamilton's speaking style like?
Denise delivers engaging, motivational talks with real-life examples, making complex topics actionable. She connects with diverse audiences at all levels, inspiring progress and fostering meaningful, practical change.
What topics does Denise Hamilton specialise in?
Email denise.hamilton@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Denise Hamilton for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Denise Hamilton's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Denise Hamilton directly.
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