KEYNOTES THAT SHIFT LEADERSHIP, PROTECT PROFITS AND RESET THE ROOM
FROM MAINSTAGE MOMENTS TO PRIVATE LEADERSHIP BRIEFINGS, THESE ARE TALKS THAT CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS AND ACTIVATE STRATEGY.
Today’s audiences are done with corporate fluff. They want clarity. Leaders need results.
I speak to the real risks inside organizations—the cultural missteps, leadership silence, and DEI fatigue that erode trust and tank retention.
As a speaker, I don’t perform. I deliver unfiltered, actionable truth that elevates leadership and protects what matters:
Revenue. Reputation. Retention.
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My talks don’t just resonate. They realign.
THE CEO PLAYBOOK FOR
STRATEGIC DIVERSITY
How top leaders integrate culture into business strategy to protect profit, brand, and retention—without falling into the DEI trap.
DIVERSITY THAT DELIVERS
​Drop the buzzwords. This talk lays out exactly how to make diversity a measurable driver of performance and profitability.
BLACK IS NOT A CREDENTIAL + AUTHOR INSIGHTS
​A bold reading + executive briefing from the book that’s shaking up corporate DEI. Includes actionable takeaways for leadership teams.
THE GUARD STRATEGY
​Turn diversity into a shield. Learn how to lead cultural strategy that defends revenue, reputation, and leadership trust.
THE REAL COST OF WOKE
​What performative DEI is costing your company in dollars, trust, and talent—and how to replace it with strategy that works.
CUSTOM CULTURE BRIEFING FOR
EXECUTIVE TEAMS
Do you have a specific challenge, audience, or leadership event in mind? I deliver custom sessions built around your business needs, whether it's a leadership offsite, culture reset, or high-stakes internal conversation.
TRUSTED BY CEOs AND BUSINESS LEADERS
Executive Director,
National Event Association
“TaChelle’s insights were a wake-up call. She didn’t just reframe diversity—she showed us how to use it to protect our business and strengthen performance.”
CEO
National Hospitality
Brand
“Working with TaChelle was a completely different experience from every DEI consultant we’ve hired. The conversations were real, practical, and judgment-free—but still direct.”
President
National Transportation Company
“Some of our leaders still saw DEI as a race issue. TaChelle helped us shift the dialogue to strategy, outcomes, and company impact. That changed everything.”
“TaChelle didn’t motivate us—she challenged us. And that’s exactly what we needed.”
President, National Beverage Distribution Company
BLACK IS NOT A CREDENTIAL EXECUTIVE-LEVEL AUTHOR TALK
The Anti-Woke Diversity Talk That Puts Strategy First
Book TaChelle Lawson, author of Black Is NOT a Credential for a high-impact keynote, executive Q&A, or author-led discussion.
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Unlike generic DEI speakers, TaChelle brings a strategic, business-first perspective to diversity that resonates with CEOs, CHROs, and leadership teams.
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Your audience will walk away with:
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Clear, practical frameworks for using diversity to drive Revenue, Reputation, and Retention
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Real-world case studies from the book
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A fresh, unapologetic take on strategic diversity and how to align it with your goals
Black is NOT a Credential is more than a talk, it's a wake-up call for business leaders who want diversity to deliver.
IF YOU'RE PLAYING IT SAFE WITH DIVERSITY, YOU'RE BEHIND
The cost of performative or woke DEI isn’t bad press.
It’s lost talent. Collapsed trust. And brand damage you won’t recover from.
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My keynotes don't make people feel better--they make leaders lead better, before culture becomes a crisis.
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Audiences don't need motivation. They need a diversity strategy that works. Let's give it to them.