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Transform your workplace into an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives with Elizabeth Leiba, speaker, DEI expert and bestselling author.

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Elizabeth Leiba, Speaker | Bestselling Author & DEI Expert
Elizabeth Leiba

Elizabeth Leiba

Baltimore, United States

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$11k–25k

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Elizabeth Leiba's biography

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  • Three-time bestselling author on empowerment
  • LinkedIn Top Voice in Education
  • DEI expert featured in major media publications
Elizabeth Leiba is a bestselling author, speaker, and advocate who transforms organizations through her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion with a special focus on Black women's empowerment in professional settings. Her lived experience as a domestic violence survivor informs her authentic approach to leadership development. As a three-time bestselling author of "I'm Not Yelling," "Protecting My Peace," and "I Came to Slay," Elizabeth has established herself as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Education with over 200,000 engaged followers. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications including The New York Times, Forbes, TIME, CNN, and EBONY, cementing her reputation as a thought leader in social justice advocacy. Elizabeth helps organizations address critical workplace challenges through practical strategies that combat discrimination and microaggressions. Her Black History & Culture Academy provides accessible educational resources that foster inclusive environments where diverse talent can thrive. By combining scholarly insights with powerful storytelling, she equips leaders with actionable frameworks for creating equitable workplace cultures that retain top talent and drive innovation. Audiences leave Elizabeth's presentations with concrete tools to identify and address unconscious bias, practical strategies for implementing effective DEI initiatives, and renewed confidence in having difficult but necessary conversations about race and gender in professional settings. Her personal journey from trauma to triumph inspires lasting behavioral change. Book Elizabeth to transform your organization's approach to inclusion with evidence-based strategies that create measurable impact and sustainable cultural change.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Social Responsibility and Advocacy: How to Be a Social Justice Warrior
Elizabeth Leiba, a passionate advocate for social justice, emphasizes that individuals can drive change in their own unique ways. In her session, she introduces the L.E.A.D. process, a four-step approach that empowers attendees to operate within their spheres of influence. Participants will learn how to become effective advocates for change, aligning their efforts with their authentic selves to contribute positively to the world.
I’m Not Yelling: The Power of Your Authentic Voice
In her talk, Elizabeth Leiba addresses the challenges women, especially Black women, face in professional settings regarding tone and self-expression. She emphasizes the importance of harnessing one's voice and embracing authenticity to overcome self-doubt and maximize potential. Elizabeth shares her personal journey of stepping confidently into her truth and encourages attendees to do the same. Participants will learn practical strategies to communicate effectively and assertively while remaining true to themselves in any professional environment.
How to Influence Without Being an Influencer
In her talk, Elizabeth Leiba demystifies LinkedIn, highlighting its vast potential for branding and client engagement. With 65 million decision-makers and 10 million C-level executives on the platform, she emphasizes the importance of leveraging LinkedIn effectively. Despite only 3% of users posting frequently, Elizabeth shares her journey from 7,000 to over 130,000 followers, achieving impressive engagement metrics. Attendees will learn how to develop an authentic voice, build a loyal following, and establish themselves as subject matter experts on LinkedIn.

Why we recommend booking Elizabeth

Elizabeth Leiba, bestselling author and LinkedIn Top Voice in Education, transforms organizations through powerful DEI strategies that combat discrimination while fostering environments where diverse talent thrives. Book this compelling speaker to equip your team with practical frameworks for creating an equitable workplace culture that retains top talent and drives innovation.

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What is Elizabeth Leiba's speaking style like?

Elizabeth Leiba structures her sessions around named frameworks, most notably the L.E.A.D. process, a four-step model designed to guide attendees through advocacy within their own spheres of influence. She supplements these frameworks with personal narrative drawn from her own professional and lived experience, and supports platform-specific sessions with concrete data points, such as her documented growth from 7,000 to over 130,000 LinkedIn followers.

What topics does Elizabeth Leiba specialise in?

Elizabeth Leiba's sessions cover social justice advocacy, authentic voice and self-expression in professional settings, and LinkedIn influence and personal branding. She is a three-time bestselling author whose titles include "I'm Not Yelling," "Protecting My Peace," and "I Came to Slay," and holds LinkedIn Top Voice in Education status with over 200,000 followers, with her work featured in The New York Times, Forbes, TIME, CNN, and EBONY.

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