KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS
CREATING MORE DIVERSE,
INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE WORKPLACES THROUGH CONNECTION
Keynote, one-on-one conversation, interactive workshop, in-person or virtual—the format is flexible.
The vibe day-of? High energy. Big insights. Actionable advice grounded in science and facts.
Most of all, the needed momentum for addressing big challenges with renewed courage and conviction.
KEYNOTES
THE OPIE DIFFERENCE
As a professional speaker, consultant and professor, Dr. Tina has partnered with thousands of organizational leaders and employees. These collaborations have helped Dr. Tina gain deep insights into critical organizational challenges. The topics below reflect her tailored approach to helping organizations tackle these challenges and enhance their cultures and performance.
In the classroom inspiring future leaders, in the board room as a trusted C-suite advisor, onstage, the “Opie difference” is clear.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Tina will meet with you to dive into your goals and audience profile, to discover what’s truly needed. And then she'll tailor her remarks (see below for some core themes) to hit your mark.
SHARED SISTERHOOD IS ALL-INCLUSIVE
That's What Makes It Powerful
Shared Sisterhood is not just the business of women. It’s for all of us. When organizations or teams narrow the conversation, they are limiting the potential of what Shared Sisterhood offers. In this “All-Inclusive” session, Tina provides the Shared Sisterhood framework and, importantly, shares effective ways for galvanizing all in the organization to become part of the effort. With a deeper understanding and appreciation for foundational elements, she identifies specific ways to foster them, ensuring leaders and their organizations are poised to move forward faster together.
BEST FOR (Audience):
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General audience - employees/talent committed to an inclusive culture
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Leaders/organizations invested in gender/equity initiatives
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Leadership and development professionals
BUILDING STRONG EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT TEAM RELATIONSHIPS
Start Developing Real Connections
Organizations are only as good as their teams because research shows that the most successful organizations proactively create the conditions for effective teamwork. This is nowhere more apparent than on executive and management teams. This keynote is designed to help team members strengthen their relationships and drive better organizational performance. Specifically, Dr. Tina can help your team members forge deep connections that will help the team tackle issues in a newly invigorated way. Your organizational members will:
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Understand what is going well and what could be improved with their team relationships
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Develop strategies to forge deeper, more productive team relationships
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Learn how to create communication channels to foster more open and authentic communication
BEST FOR (Audience):
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Leaders and managers throughout your organization
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Members of cross-functional teams
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Leaders/organizations invested in team improvement
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Leadership and development professionals
FOUR STEPS TO EFFECTIVE DEI SOLUTIONS
Tackle Complex DEI Topics
A common concern is that the complexity of DEI makes it difficult for organizations to successfully execute DEI strategies. This talk is designed to teach your organizational members how to use DEI to craft more inclusive and equitable cultures AND avoid common pitfalls. Specifically, your organizational members will learn how to:
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Provide employees and leaders with specific DEI strategies to increase team cohesion, employee engagement and overall performance
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Create action plans that align with the organizational mission
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Obtain buy-in throughout the organization minimizing backlash and building stronger relationships
BEST FOR (Audience):
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Senior leaders in all industries
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Diversity and inclusion committees, leaders
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ERG sponsors and leaders
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Leadership and development professionals​
THREE TIPS TO GET PROMOTED TO THE C-SUITE
Close Gender Gaps...Together
According to research, while women enter the workforce at similar rates to men, women are underrepresented in the upper echelons of most organizations. This talk is designed to help your women leaders and employees overcome common barriers and thrive at work. Specifically, your organizational members will:
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Clearly outline their purpose, their passion, their “why”
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Understand what they are doing well and what they could improve upon
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Learn how to assess, navigate and leverage formal and informal networks at the organization to facilitate their promotion
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Understand how to tap into an abundance mindset for those extra challenging times
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Hone negotiation skills to enhance their success potential
BEST FOR (Audience):
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Women in leadership events, ERGs
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Leaders/organizations invested in gender/equity initiatives who feel like they’ve reached a plateau
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Leadership and development professionals
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Sponsors of and advocates for women employees
CATALYZING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH
CONNECTION
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