Keynotes and Workshops

If you are looking for a speaker to inspire your diverse audiences and captivate your next event, you’ve come to the right place. Attendees come away from my interactive keynotes and experiential workshops feeling empowered and ready to make an impact on their careers, companies, and communities. 

I bring a blend of practical, insightful advice and relatable storytelling for every engagement, leveraging my leadership journey to inspire transformation. I speak on topics ranging from women’s career advancement and inclusive company cultures to personal branding and effective communication. 

My custom and curated engagements are ideal for annual conferences, executive leadership meetings, affinity group presentations, and career and leadership development programs.

Let me curate an experience that's right for your organization.

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I offer engaging experiences tailored to the needs of your organization.

Keynotes and Speaking Engagements

  • My keynotes and presentations provide audiences with clear, actionable strategies and takeaways. These 30- to 90-minute engagements are content-rich and ideal for large groups.

Experiential Workshops 

  • I offer workshops as an expanded version of my speaking engagements. In 1.5 to 3 hours, together we will dive deep into relevant topics and offer strategies that generate results.

My signature topics

Storytelling Power: Trusting your Voice and Owning your Narrative

*Available as a keynote or workshop

Empowering women to own their voices and stories 

We’ll discuss the power of storytelling and how to confidently use your most authentic voice to inspire, influence, and impact your career, company, and community. 

You’ll learn how to:

  • Change your inner narrative to influence your path

  • Trust your voice and own your narrative to inspire

  • Use storytelling to make a meaningful impact

Unlock the Power of Personal Branding in a Digital World

*Available as a keynote or workshop

Personal branding for professionals in the digital era

We’ll explore the power and impact of cultivating a strong, digital-driven brand that goes beyond your career, company, or industry—helping you stay relevant and thrive in the fast-changing world of work.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Discover your purpose and unique value

  • Create and nurture your digital-driven brand

  • Establish positive first impressions to build trust

The Power of Allyship: The Key to Creating Inclusive Workplace Cultures 

*Available as a keynote or workshop

Empower employees to champion workplace allyship  

We’ll focus on how employees at every level of your organization can empower women and champion workplace diversity to foster an inclusive culture.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Empower women and other marginalized voices in the workplace

  • Embrace allyship to make an impact

  • Become an inclusive mentor or sponsor

 Other keynote and workshop topics

  • Career Advancement

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Effective and Strategic Communication

  • Executive Presence

  • High-Performance Teams

  • Inclusive Workplace Cultures

  • Leadership Branding

  • Power of Purpose

  • Strategic Planning + Integration

  • Transformational Leadership

  • Women’s Leadership + Advancement

  • Work-Life Balance + Resilience

  • Working Mothers

  • And more!

Past audiences include

  • Catholic University

  • Drupal GovCon

  • Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

  • Grunig Gala Lecture Series

  • Howard University

  • Johns Hopkins University

  • National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

  • PRSA Foundation

  • PRSA Maryland Chapter

  • PRSA International Conference

  • United Negro College Fund

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore

  • University of Maryland, College Park

  • Kanika’s presentation style was perfect for our conference. Her engaging stories and invaluable insights gave our audience powerful tools to transform how they communicate personally and professionally. So she was a natural fit for our larger national conference as a keynote speaker. Our attendees enjoyed her so much that I’ve encouraged other events to invite her to serve as a keynote speaker on digital-first innovation and engagement. She is an exceptional speaker that keeps everyone inspired, and I highly recommend her.

    -Kirsten Burgard
    Founder, Drupal4Gov and DrupalGovCon

  • It's rare when I come across a talented professional like Kanika. As her mentor over the years, I have watched her always excel at everything that she sets out to do. Her passion and commitment to the field of public relations, advancing women in leadership, and building inclusive workplaces are exceptional. As Kanika has advanced in her career, she has become a trusted partner and tremendous asset to professional women and organizations alike. If you have not yet discovered her company and impeccable work, you are missing a key resource in your toolbox for success.

    -Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR
    Leading Public Relations Professional, Diversity & Inclusion Expert, Higher Education Leader

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