SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Recognized as the authority on gender in the workplace, the Be Inclusive Now™ has taken their message about inclusive leadership, and gender and cultural diversity around the world.

At seminars and public events, Barbara is engaging and focused as she delivers “aha!” moments to her audience. She does it with passion because Barbara truly believes it is her life’s work to create positive change for companies and organizations through a deeper understanding of gender differences.

Barbara’s presentations are fun, dynamic, and full of real-life examples, including the very latest research on the brain structure and hormonal differences between men and women and how those differences inform the thoughts and actions of each gender. It is Barbara’s mission to absorb, then share her knowledge with audiences, often inviting the ‘true heroes’ of this exploding field of knowledge along with her, the scientists on the leading edge of brain research.

PUBLIC SPEAKING AT CORPORATIONS

Deloitte & Touche Partners Summit
Accenture Global Diversity
IBM Leadership Conference
Microsoft Annual Diversity Conference
UBS Investment
HSBC Financial
CIBC Wood Gundy
Greenburg Traurig Shareholders Event
Disney
RBC Financial
EDS
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Global Diversity Conference
Xerox Leadership Conferences
General Motors Leadership Conference
Oliver Wyman Leadership Conference
Federal Business Development Bank
Electrolux Leadership Conference
Scotiabank
Nissan

PUBLIC SPEAKING AT CONFERENCES

Women’s Leadership Board Conference at Harvard Kennedy School
Words of Wisdom Series
NATO
United Nations
Global Diversity Summit – Geneva
Conference Board
Women of Influence Luncheons
World Business Academy Global Retreat
Pentagon, Women in Non-Traditional Roles
Department of National Defense
UK Women’s Summit
Law Society Annual Summit
National Women’s Business Owners Conference
AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Associate)
Women in Capital Markets
CWC – Canadian Women in Communication

PUBLIC SPEAKING AT CORPORATIONS

Deloitte & Touche Partners Summit
Accenture Global Diversity
IBM Leadership Conference
Microsoft Annual Diversity Conference
UBS Investment
HSBC Financial
CIBC Wood Gundy
Greenburg Traurig Shareholders Event
Disney
RBC Financial
EDS
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Prentice Hall
Pearson Education Global Diversity Conference
Xerox Leadership Conferences
General Motors Leadership Conference
Oliver Wyman Leadership Conference
Federal Business Development Bank
Electrolux Leadership Conference
Scotiabank
Nissan

PUBLIC SPEAKING AT CONFERENCES

Women’s Leadership Board Conference at Harvard Kennedy School
Words of Wisdom Series
NATO
United Nations
Global Diversity Summit – Geneva
Conference Board
Women of Influence Luncheons
World Business Academy Global Retreat
Pentagon, Women in Non-Traditional Roles
Department of National Defense
UK Women’s Summit
Law Society Annual Summit
National Women’s Business Owners Conference
AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Associate)
Women in Capital Markets
CWC – Canadian Women in Communication

“Our conference was a great success, much thanks to your fine involvement and excellent presentation. We could have listened to you for hours; we do hope to have a much longer encore in Stockholm next year. You were EVERYBODY’S favorite speaker and the perfect conclusion to the day.”

Renée Lundholm - President of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce

“Barbara has been a true blessing for our company; she spins her magic, plants seeds in everyone’s minds that have grown into unforeseen results.”

Tom Schwartz - Four Seasons

“Our company is not the same since we learned about Gender Intelligence, we have exceeded on all our six metrics once we implemented our insights. Gender Intelligence is now in the DNA of our culture”

Kerrie Peraino, EVP, American Express

“WOW!” I had no idea of the impact Gender Intelligence has had on me as a leader and how I have transformed my approach to how I work and communicate with women and engage diverse teams”

Bob Cancalosi, GE

“Our culture at the firm has transformed from a macho siloed culture to an inclusive culture. I really see the change over the years and it has had lasting effect at many levels, including the fact that we now have 42% of women in leadership”

Jane Allen, Senior Partner, Deloitte

“The Executive Coaching that Barbara Annis & Associates provided can only be summed up as a transformational life-changing experience. Not only was I able to overcome several major hurdles in my professional and personal life, but I actually enjoyed the ride. From the bottom of my heart… I thank you.”

Jim Riddell - Executive Vice President of General Motors

“In the two decades, scores of diversity consultants have appeared on the scene in global businesses and governments… The best of the bunch is Barbara Annis.”

Tony Blair - British Prime Minister

“Anyone who has experienced a coaching session or workshop with Barbara Annis will never be the same… It’s a wake-up call that leaves you refreshed and with fire in your belly.”

Mary Kay Ash - Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics

“Barbara has an ability to get in under my skin and create unparallel learning for me, a very cynical businessman. Thank you doing this with such tenacity and elegance.”

Richard Barton - CEO & President of Xerox

“I was skeptical at first, but quickly discovered that Gender intelligence was a powerful transformative experience for all our leaders involved. It has had a lasting impact on how we think about our business and how we walk to talk as leaders”

Lars Terney, Partner, Nordic Capital

“My sincere appreciation for the Men and Women in Business Program. We have had tremendous feedback from the participants from all aspects of the program. This truly was a “state of the art” experience. Thank you Barbara, your powerful messages and tremendous presence was the key. You and your associates are true professionals. Also, many specifically commented on how valuable it was to hear from our customers, partners and competitors on this very important topic.”

Khalil E. Barsoum - CEO/President of IBM Canada

“I had no idea how important it was to recognize gender differences. It affects everything we do from how we work in teams, market and sell our product, and deal with management. Thank you Barbara! An outstanding session for both men and women.”

Rob Singer - President, Europe of Sarah Lee

“Gender Intelligence has made a huge difference to our leadership team and our bank. It has made a tremendous impact in how we lead and communicate with each other, we look forward to rolling this out to our entire bank”

Scott Anderson, CEO, Zions Bank