Keynote Speaking
Looking for a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires action and drives lasting impact?
LaTonya Wilkins, Founder and CEO of Change Coaches and acclaimed author of Leading Below the Surface, delivers transformative talks that redefine leadership, resilience, and DEIB in today’s evolving workplace. Speaking to corporations, organizations, and conferences, LaTonya captivates audiences with her motivational approach to fostering belonging, psychological safety, and meaningful connections.
As a certified coach, the host of the Leading Below the Surface Podcast, and a guest lecturer at the Kellogg School of Management, LaTonya combines real-world experience with cutting-edge management science to provide audiences with actionable strategies for navigating the future of work. Her signature “below the surface” methodology goes beyond surface-level diversity conversations, empowering leaders to create psychologically safe, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
What sets LaTonya apart? She challenges conventional thinking while engaging audiences through compelling storytelling, interactive discussions, and actionable insights. Whether discussing multi-generational dynamics, resilience, or intersectional leadership, LaTonya brings fresh perspectives and lasting value.
Clients consistently praise LaTonya’s ability to bridge diverse perspectives and energize audiences, making her an in-demand keynote speaker for the future of leadership and DEIB. Her talks don’t just educate—they spark change.
LaTonya’s Current Keynote Offerings
Leading Below the Surface™: Becoming the Type of Leader that the Future Workplace Demands
Explore the future of work, the world’s biggest problems, and how Leading Below the Surface will help you navigate them.
Resilient Leadership Below the Surface: Thriving Across Perspectives in Uncertain Times
Equips leaders with practical tools to build resilience across diverse teams, bridge personal and generational differences, and cultivate a culture of connection and adaptability in today’s dynamic world.
Fostering Belonging and Community: Leading Below the Surface to Build Inclusive Cultures
Explores what true belonging looks like in today’s workplace and provides actionable strategies to create inclusive, connected communities where everyone thrives.
Leading Across Identities and Differences: Strategies to Thrive in Today’s Dynamic Workplace
This keynote equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster understanding and collaboration across diverse teams, exploring the impact on organizational culture while addressing how personal identity and generational perspectives shape resilience.
Discover More with the Leading Below the Surface Podcast
The Leading Below the Surface Podcast dives into leadership development, empathy, and psychological safety in today’s diverse and dynamic workplace. Inspired by LaTonya Wilkins’ acclaimed book, the podcast provides actionable insights for navigating cultural and generational differences, fostering authentic relationships, and embracing DEIB in real-world scenarios.
Hosted by LaTonya herself, this podcast offers a deeper look into the transformative topics she explores in her keynotes and workshops. Tune in to discover how her expertise can help your organization thrive.
Listen now and explore topics that resonate with your team.
Meet LaTonya
My most valuable skill, and the one thing I often teach others, is how to build real relationships across differences.
"I demonstrate what it means to lead below the surface through relatable stories from my career, my family, and through direct experience with other below the surface leaders. We can all lead below the surface and make real change in our organizations. A few small shifts can go a long way."
LaTonya Wilkins is the award-winning founder of Change Coaches and the best-selling author of Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You. She specializes in coaching executives to lead “below the surface” by fostering psychologically safe, authentic relationships across differences. A sought-after keynote speaker and executive coach, LaTonya has inspired global audiences and transformed leaders at renowned organizations such as Google, Target, The New York Times, and various nonprofits.
Global leaders turn to LaTonya and Change Coaches to address challenges such as preparing leaders for the future workplace, creating psychologically safe teams, strengthening connections across differences, advancing into leadership and executive roles, and coaching their teams to foster accountability and trust. Her practice spans industries including higher education, healthcare, technology, professional services, and more, with a focus on women CEOs and senior leaders, first-time C-suite leaders, teams, and middle management groups navigating change, new initiatives, or growth.
LaTonya’s expertise has been recognized through numerous accolades, including her book being named a top-10 inclusion book for executives, a SHRM-approved must-read for HR leaders, and a leading psychological safety resource. She has been featured in Fast Company, the Los Angeles Times, NPR, Well+Good, and Inc. Magazine. In 2024, she was honored as a LinkedIn Top Voice.
As an adjunct MBA lecturer and coach at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, LaTonya combines academic excellence with practical insights. Her impactful teaching has been lauded by both undergraduate and graduate students. Through her coaching and writing, LaTonya continues to shape a more inclusive and connected workplace for leaders worldwide.
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