Wema Hoover

In this dynamic 45-minute keynote, Wema will reveal how female leaders can develop crucial skills to empower themselves and others through self-advocacy, fully utilizing their talents, skills, and abilities in both work and life to rise, progress, and succeed in any setting. The presentation will delve into how women can generate value on both personal and professional levels by employing effective advocacy skills, drawing on their competencies, capabilities, and personal experiences to excel while navigating common setbacks and challenges that may hinder progress. These challenges, including imposter syndrome, hesitancy in seizing new opportunities, and perceiving personal life choices as hindrances rather than assets, will be addressed and debunked. Participants will depart with practical strategies to combat unconscious bias, harness emotional intelligence, and utilize their personal strength and purpose to lead genuinely and excel in their careers and beyond. Ultimately, attendees will learn how to apply these approaches in their daily lives, creating value for themselves and others by mastering transformative advocacy skills to achieve their fullest potential.

In this insightful keynote, Wema illustrates how organizations can leverage diversity to unleash their collective capabilities and skills using inclusive practices. These practices foster greater employee engagement and collaboration, pave the way for innovative thinking, and boost overall innovation. Wema also explores key concepts such as unconscious bias, the creation of a culture of belonging, strategies to overcome unconscious biases, the importance of cultural competence, and effective global leadership. This session provides actionable insights on transforming diversity from a statistic to a dynamic catalyst for organizational success.

In her discussion, Wema Hoover elucidates the vital connection between emotional intelligence (EQ) and inclusion. She delves into practical methods for enhancing EQ in leadership roles, fostering inclusion, and advancing equity to tackle racial injustice and integrate equitable practices within an organization's culture. Additionally, Wema addresses the topic of unconscious bias, outlining strategies for identifying, acknowledging, overcoming, and preventing it, thereby promoting a more inclusive and fair workplace environment.

In her keynote, Wema Hoover focuses on proven strategies to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent both internally and externally, essential for building robust future talent pipelines. She highlights effective ways to cultivate cultures of belonging, where diverse talent can not only remain but also thrive. This discussion explores the actionable steps organizations can take to ensure they are inclusive environments where every individual has the opportunity to succeed.