BUSINESS & CORPORATE PROGRAMS
Educational benefits and enhanced life skills for individuals, businesses, and organizations
FROM DATA TO DOLLARS.
PREVENT COSTLY LAWSUITS, MANAGE COMPANY REPUTATION, AVOID LOSS OF REVENUES
A practical guide to team building & development, intercultural leadership & global communication
for
Businesses, Corporations, and Nonprofit Organizations
Audiences:
HR Staff, Management Executives, Leadership Teams, Education Coordinators, Event Planners
HR professionals, leaders, managers, and team members of nonprofit organizations, small, medium, or large businesses and corporations with 10 or more employees and/or a diversified workforce
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Introduction to Workforce Diversity & Human Connectivity.
How to prevent and solve various workplace issues.
Racial Discrimination.
How to prevent and solve this highly sensitive issue.
Gender Discrimination.
A case for women’s leadership and empowerment.
Bridging the Gender Gap
A basic guide to equal pay and social parity.
Gender. Are We So Different?
Addressing binary, non-binary, and LGBTIAQ+ issues.
Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and the “Me Too” Movement.
How to prevent and solve this highly sensitive issue.
Ages and Generations.
How to prevent and solve age discrimination.
Diverse Abilities.
Addressing ADA integration and reasonable accommodations.
Language Barriers.
How to overcome global communication issues.
Cultural Matters, Differences, and Stereotypes.
Addressing cultural differences of people from many countries.
Religious Discrimination.
How to deal with this highly sensitive topic, especially in the workplace.
The “Underside of the Iceberg”.
Other dimensions of workforce diversity.
The HR Professional’s Checklist.
A guide to hire, train, promote, and retain diverse top talent.
Walking the Talk on Workforce Diversity & Human Connectivity.
An open-ended conversation about workforce optimization, higher engagement, overall productivity, and increased revenues.
MIN. $5K PER ENGAGEMENT
HIGHER DIMENSIONS OF GLOBAL DIVERSITY & HUMAN CONNECTIVITY
A comprehensive, transformative, educational and training program
for
Educational Institutions, Schools, High Schools, and Colleges
Audiences:
HR Staff, Management Executives, Leadership Teams, Education Coordinators, Event Planners
Students, faculty members, and education professionals of school, high school, and college levels.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
MIN. $5K PER ENGAGEMENT
YOU’VE GOT THE POWER!
LEAD YOURSELF, LEAD THE TEAM, LEAD THE BUSINESS
Audiences:
HR Staff, Management Executives, Leadership Teams, Education Coordinators, Event Planners
Women’s and men’s civic groups, clubs, associations, etc.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
MIN. $5K PER ENGAGEMENT
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Dr. h.c. Lisa E. Kirkwood - The True Stories Merchant™
Global voice. Soulful connector
Keynote speaker, 5 X Amazon bestselling author, expert consultant
+1 323-364-3757
Global Diversity & Intercultural Communication
Team Building & Development
Leadership &
Empowerment
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Named the Best Corporate Trainer in 2026 by the Insider Weekly magazine
Over 30 years of cross-cultural experience in Europe and the USA
Doctor Honoris Causa, recognized for humanitarian work and community outreach initiatives, winner of Diversity Champion and Heroes Extraordinaire awards, numerous Leadership Excellence Awards, and the prestigious International Impact Book Awards Winner
5 x Amazon bestselling author, specializing in global diversity, transformational leadership, team building, development, and empowerment
High impact, engaging message with practical, actionable strategies, real-world insights, and lasting results
Serving multiple global organizations including the International Rescue Committee and the United Nations
Represented by Salem Speakers Bureau
BIO
A modern Renaissance woman of multiple talents and skills, Dr. h.c. Lisa E. Kirkwood is a keynote speaker, 5 X Amazon bestselling author, photographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and master communicator. She connects and transforms people through the magic of real stories, turning every speech into a captivating experience.
She co-authored six books, five of which have achieved #1 Amazon bestseller status: Passion Driven Leadership – Cultivating People and Purpose for Business Growth (Business Management Volume 5 Book 1); A Legacy in Humanitarianism: Journeys to Genuine Connections Through Purpose, People, and Passion; Global Horizon: Strategies and Innovations in International Tourism;
The Culture of People: Navigating Human Behavior in Organizations; Rising Together - The Power Within: Women's Stories of Resilience and Leadership (Book II 1); The Digital Society: Reimagining Social Dynamics with Artificial Intelligence.
Each of these books is meant to guide, elevate, and empower. Dr. h.c. Lisa E. Kirkwood is a cross-cultural communication expert with over three decades of practice in Europe and America. She has gained a deep understanding of personal nuances and social dynamics, and the influence that they have on human interactions, collaboration, and cohesiveness in different communities and society.
Ms. Kirkwood has been recognized many times for her professional contributions to diverse and inclusive workplaces in corporate America. In 2009 and 2015, she won the Diversity Champion and Heroes Extraordinaire awards. She also received a number of Leadership Excellence Awards for her literary contributions and book collaborations during 2025 and 2026, including the prestigious International Impact Book Awards Winner.
For her decades of humanitarian work, intercultural initiatives, outreach and service to uplift diverse communities, on April 18, 2026, in a special graduation ceremony hosted by Global International Alliance (GIA), Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE), and Leaders of All Nations International (LOANI), Lisa E. Kirkwood was conferred the title of Doctor Honoris Causa, and the diploma of honorary doctorate, also receiving recognition and endorsement by the State of California Senate and Legislature Assembly.
The Insider Weekly magazine named Dr. h.c. Lisa E. Kirkwood the Best Corporate Trainer in 2026. Serving businesses, corporations, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions, Ms. Kirkwood works with national and international clients, individuals and organizations across borders to develop relational fluency that empowers people of all walks of life to build closer connections within thriving social groups.
An accomplished writer and journalist, Dr. h.c. Lisa E. Kirkwood has been collaborating with multiple magazines and contributing dozens of themed, relevant articles on a variety of topics: global diversity and intercultural communication, personal development, leadership and empowerment, environment and spirituality, etc.
She is a magnetic speaker who has taken the stage and presented at various venues and organizations of global outreach. She was also featured on numerous media platforms - always motivating, always energizing.
Let her stories inspire your voice, your message, and your next big leap!