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Naomi Sesay
Diversity and Inclusion
Influence
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Transform workplace diversity with Naomi Sesay, speaker and diversity & inclusion strategist. Naomi works with global organisations to build inclusive cultures and develop emotional intelligence, delivering impactful training for Google, Warner Bros, and UN Women.
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With over 20 years of experience in television and media, Naomi Sesay has dedicated her career to advocating for diversity and inclusion and pioneering social enterprise.
In her recent roles at Channel 4, she served as the On Screen Diversity Executive and Interim Head of Diversity & Inclusion. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Innovation and Diversity at Media Trust.
Naomi has delivered training to various organizations, including Google, YouTube, NBC Universal, IPA, and MTV, showcasing her expertise in Diversity & Inclusion.
In 2015, she was honoured with the IDOX award for journalism, recognizing the significant impact of her work in empowering local individuals and creating vibrant communities for them to thrive.
Naomi is also the founder and director of Billionaire Ladies Club, a global network of ambitious women striving to make a difference through entrepreneurship.
She has developed life-changing workshops such as Create Change, an entrepreneurship program for women facing economic challenges, and Reality Check, a program for young people. These initiatives are paving the way for a more enlightened collective human consciousness.
As a captivating and thought-provoking speaker, Naomi challenges audiences to explore their emotional and cultural intelligence to foster a truly diverse workforce. She has shared her insights on connecting, resonating, and effectively leading diverse teams with audiences from Warner Bros, Heathrow, Viacom, McCann, and UN Women.
Topics, sessions and talks
We are all hardwired to hear stories that resonate with our inner thoughts, enticing, inspiring, and commanding us. The most powerful stories initiate a call to action from within, born from layers of truth and experience, reflecting deep yearnings. Emotional storytelling weaves a journey to a clear destination, with universal appeal that only the listener can personally decipher. The Golden Thread interactive keynote, led by [Person's Name], guides the audience through the art of powerful storytelling with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion. Attendees will learn how to use voice, body language, and tonality to create unity, innovation, and growth.
Despite technological and scientific advancements, humanity often repeats social errors, indicating a limited understanding of ourselves. Our inner potential remains largely untapped, overshadowed by external focus. Diversifying the workforce is crucial, yet change is slow. "Hidden in Plain Sight" challenges this paradigm, exploring how existing knowledge traps us in unconscious patterns. Naomi's keynote delves into emotional and cultural intelligence, demystifying barriers to change. Through interactive examples and thought leadership tools, audiences experience a transformative shift towards diverse thought and action. By uncovering unconscious biases and fostering palpable connections, attendees are empowered to engage and enact meaningful change.
In today's dynamic corporate landscape, inclusive leadership is indispensable for organizational progress, particularly when leading diverse teams with varied needs and cultures. Ignoring these nuances risks breeding discontent and chaos. "Cutting Edge Leadership" delves into the intricacies of diversity, offering innovative tools for effective leadership in the D&I realm. Naomi's keynote explores thought leadership and harnesses scientific breakthroughs to empower leaders in connecting and leading diverse cohorts. By embracing conscious change and adapting novel strategies, organizations can unlock immense value, creativity, and profitability. This thought-provoking talk challenges conventional wisdom, offering fresh perspectives to elevate leadership performance and foster organizational agility.
As a speaker, Naomi offers your team insights into diversity and inclusion, empowering you to foster a truly diverse workforce. Her expertise will challenge and expand your emotional and cultural intelligence, enabling effective leadership and connectivity within diverse teams and ultimately driving innovation and success in your business.
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frequently asked questions
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Naomi Sesay uses interactive keynote formats that combine audience participation with thought leadership tools. Her sessions draw on her background in emotional and cultural intelligence to guide attendees through exercises designed to surface unconscious bias and shift perspective, using voice, body language, and tonality as practical demonstration devices.
Naomi Sesay's sessions cover inclusive storytelling, diversity and inclusion strategy, and leadership of diverse teams. She held the roles of On Screen Diversity Executive and Interim Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Channel 4, and has delivered training to organisations including Google, NBC Universal, and UN Women.
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