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Antoinetta teaches audiences to consistently cultivate courage to reach their highest potential.

Antoinetta in Action

Below, you can watch a few video samples of Antoinetta speaking at events and as a podcast host. If you would like to request a longer sample, contact our team. 


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Opening Keynote InspireHR West

Keynote Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate 

Audience: Human Resource Professionals

Date & Location: March 6, 2023 | Oakland, CA

Images:  The image to the left was a selfie taken after Antoinetta's keynote. Below are three images captured by a photographer during the speech. There is also a screenshot from the hr.com page featuring two keynote speakers and additional speakers. 

Testimonials: 

  • "I'm empowered to cultivate a culture of psychological safety for myself and others."
  • "Thank you for sharing space and bringing these tools to this space. We need to discuss the human side to HR."
  • "I was not sure what to expect coming in and definitely loved the entire presentation around both having and encouraging courageous conversations."
  • Click here to view additional testimonials. 

Opening Keynote Speaking Samples

Encouragement

"We can be more courageous in the workplace."

What does courage mean?

Listen to Antoinetta share about the first letter (C) in her 7 Attributes of Courage Framework. 

Have you ever taken a courage course?

If the best leaders are courageous, we need to start teaching individuals how to cultivate courage and have courageous conversations. 

(Reel) USTA Southern Emerging Leaders Program


Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate 

DisruptHR Charleston

DisruptHR is a unique concept. Each speaker has 20 slides, and they AUTO ROTATE every 15 seconds for a total of 5 minutes. "Teach us something but make it quick. Disrupt is an information exchange designed to energize, inform and empower people in the HR Field."


Title & Topic: Courage Candy | Courageous Conversations

Description:   A key component of having an equitable and inclusive work culture is courageous conversations. Based on her work as a DEI practitioner, Antoinetta will share some valuable insights about organizational culture and how to move your organization forward. 

Speaking Debrief & Recaps

Debrief of 60-minute keynote

USTA North Carolina 

Topic: Don't DIY your DEI: How to ensure DEI is a Sustainable Strategic Priority”

Debrief of 60-minute workshop

The Society for Diversity ERG Summit 

Topic: Don't DIY your DEI: How to ensure DEI is a Sustainable Strategic Priority”

Debrief of 60-minute keynote

Tri-County Head Start 

Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate 

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May 1, 2025: South Carolina Economic Developers Association Leadership Institute (Hartsville, SC)

Topic: Courage, Culture, & Community

June 3, 2025: Health Care District of Palm Beach County (Virtual)

Topic: Culture, Courage, and Team Building: Fostering a Collaborative and Resilient Workplace

June 5, 2025: South Carolina Economic Developers Advanced Symposium (Cheraw, SC)

Topic: TBA

Antoinetta's Annual In-Person Speaking Pause for Rest & Renewal

July-September 2025

Recent Speaking Highlights

April 22, 2025: The University of Olivet Boldly Lead! Webinar Series (Virtual)

Topic: Courage Candy: Elevating your Communication with Courage, Candor, & Confidence 

March 4, 2025: USTA Florida (Virtual)

Topic: Culture-Building Training | The 4 C's: Collaboration, Courage, Candor, & Confidence 

2024 Highlights

November 19, 2024: Woman’s Missionary Union of North Carolina December Leadership Luncheon (Virtual)

Topic: A Year of Courage Cultivation: Choosing Courage over Contemplation

November 19, 2024: Communicator's Collective Retreat (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Collective Conversation Leader | Topic: Building Bridges of Belonging: Uniting through Differences  

October 11-12: Carolina Women's Conference (Fort Caswell, NC)

Spoken Word Worship Leader: Yet (10/11), Choose Courage Daily (10/12) | Breakout Session Topic: Depth \-Defying Courage: Staying Steadfast through Storms

October 1, 2024: NextUp Summit (Chicago, IL)

Breakout Leader | Topic: Sustainable Leadership 

June 26, 2024: Woman's Missionary Union's International Children's Camp (Sophia, NC)

Two Cultivate Courage workshops for elementary and middle-high school girls

June 25, 2024: BEGINNINGS All-Staff (Raleigh, NC)

Courage-Fueled Conversation 

June 25, 2024: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, All-Staff (Raleigh, NC)

I Follow the Leader Courageous Culture Team Building, Co-Facilitator


May 31- June 2, 2024: Homecoming Tour II Ministry Retreat

Retreat Topic: Blooming Boldly

May 17, 2024: 13th Annual Legacy Project Annual Conference (Naperville, IL)

Opening Keynote Topic: Cultivate Courage


Workshop Topic: Breakthrough Courage: How to Confidently and Courageously Shine Your Light

May 2, 2024: South Carolina Economic Developers Association Leadership Institute (North Augusta, SC)

Courage, Culture, & Community

January - April 2024

Antoinetta's Annual In-Person Speaking Pause for Rest & Renewal

2023 Highlights

December 1, 2023: AFP of the Triangle Board Retreat (Raleigh, NC)

Building Courageous Cultures

November 9, 2023: Shenandoah Valley SHRM Leadership Breakfast (Harrisonburg, VA)

Keynote Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate

October 31, 2023: Greenville Chamber 2023 Diversity & Economic Inclusion Summit (Greenville, SC)

Topic: Don't DIY your DEI: How to Ensure DEI is a Sustainable Strategic Priority

Summit Theme: Redefine the Path Forward 

August 3rd & 11th, 2023: The Destiny Collective Keynote, 7-Day Challenge. & Wrap-Up (Virtual)

Topic: Queen Qualified: How to Choose Courage & Obedience Over Complacency like Esther  

July 26, 2023: The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Center Civic Engagement Leadership Institute (Durham, NC)

Audience: High school Students

Topic: Courageous Catalysts: Cultivating Courage For Public Speaking 

July 25, 2023: Raleigh Chamber 2023 DEI Conference. Equity: Prioritizing People, Practice, and Policy (Raleigh, NC)

Panelist, serving as the DEI practitioner 

Topic: Starting Your DEI Journey – People/Practice/Policy

June 23, 2023: Wisconsin City/County Management Association (Green Bay, WI)

Closing Keynote Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate

2022-2023 Highlights

June 2, 2023: Georgia Tech Engineering Project ENGAGES (Atlanta, GA)

Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Education for mentors and mentees (APS high school students)

May 31, 2023: The Society for Diversity Webinar (Virtual)

Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate

April 25, 2023: 19th Annual Diversity & Leadership Conference (Virtual)

Moderator of CDO Roundtable. 

The annual conference is the largest DEIB conference in the United States, with past presenters including Former President Barack Obama.

March 6, 2023: HR.com's InspireHR West (Oakland, CA)

*Opening Keynote. Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate 

February 23, 2023: Georgia Tech College of Engineering DEI Speaker Series (Atlanta, GA)

Topic: Don't DIY your DEI: How to Ensure DEI is a Sustainable Strategic Priority

February 21, 2023: Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business DEI Week (Atlanta, GA)

Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate 

December 3, 2022: Navigating Grief Event (Durham, NC)

Moderator 

November 4, 2022: Disrupt HR Charleston (Charleston, SC)

Topic: Courage Candy

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October 6, 2022: The Society for Diversity ERG Conference (Atlanta, GA)

Topic: Don't DIY your DEI: How to Ensure DEI is a Sustainable Strategic Priority

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October 1, 2022: United States Tennis Association North Carolina (Greensboro, NC)

Topic: Don’t DIY your DEI: How to start treating DEI like a strategic priority 

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September 20, 2022: Assistance Dogs International Conference (Concord, CA)

Topic: Don’t DIY your DEI: How to start treating DEI like a strategic priority 

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August 24, 2022: Tri-County Head Start Inservice (Dowagiac, MI)

Topic: Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate 

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