Keynotes
Keynotes that Connect Your Culture
HAVE YOU EARNED THE RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT OTHER PEOPLE’S LIVES?
We all want to work in alignment with our true selves. The problem is, some people’s “true self” includes treating others badly — and calling it “just the way I am.” That’s not authenticity. That’s BS.
And it’s expensive. That BS becomes the premise behind every decision we make — whether we realize it or not. Employees walk on eggshells. Leaders avoid hard conversations. Teams disconnect. And culture quietly erodes.
The answer isn’t another initiative. It starts with the decisions people make — and whether they ever stop to question them.
After 27 years and over 100,000 conversations, consultations, research projects, and interviews, I’ve learned one thing that changes everything: behind every culture problem is a decision nobody questioned. When people understand their own personal culture — the values, behaviors, and attitudes they bring into every room — and take accountability for the decisions those values drive, everything shifts. Trust builds. Teams connect. Performance follows.
Decisions are the problem. Decisions are also the solution. When people decide better, culture follows.
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Be Better Than Your BS™
a personal culture framework
Let’s face it—there’s a lot of BS in the world, especially at work and it’s holding us back. If retention, engagement, or trust is slipping, it’s not just a culture problem—it’s a personal culture problem.
In this powerful keynote based on her bestselling book, Be Better Than Your BS, Risha Grant tackles the core issue of workplace culture—people.
With humor, storytelling, and raw honesty, Risha pulls back the curtain on workplace culture—showing audiences how their personal culture impacts every interaction, decision, and outcome. She brings energy, authenticity, and truth, sparking moments of deep self-awareness that hit hard but never feel heavy.
By exploring the invisible force we all carry—our Biasphere, the collection of biases and beliefs we inherit—Risha challenges the audience to confront and transform their BS through Radical Acceptance.
Audiences will discover
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How your Biasphere Shaped Your Reality
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A new way to move DEI forward—without division
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Actionable tools to bridge gaps and build stronger teams
Offered as a 60 minute in person or virtual keynote. Need a different length let’s talk
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Book NowGet Rid of the BS
If your company wants innovation, growth, and sustainability, ignoring bias isn’t an option. Unchecked bias affects performance, retention, and trust—holding your team back in ways you can’t afford.
Enter The Corporate BS Finder.
With humor, storytelling, and real talk, Risha takes the stage and creates an environment where tough conversations feel engaging, safe, and transformative. Audiences laugh, reflect, and feel inspired as they confront their biases in ways that spark self-awareness, not shame.
Risha gives attendees the space to be honest—without fear of judgment—while equipping them with practical tools to challenge bias and build stronger teams. The energy in the room shifts as people recognize how their perspectives shape workplace culture and what they can do to create real change.
Through a simple three-step process, attendees will:
- Identify biases in a way that sparks self-awareness, not defensiveness
- Own their impact—without guilt or shame
- Confront and replace limiting behaviors with inclusive leadership skills
Audience will Discover
- A clear understanding of unconscious bias and its impact on business success
- Actionable tools to challenge bias in themselves and others
- The key to unlocking a culture of trust, inclusion, and high performance
Offered as a 60 minute in person or virtual keynote. Need a different length let’s talk
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Get Rid of the BS to Attract Diverse Markets
Are you missing out on a massive customer base? Learn how to overcome unconscious bias and attract diverse markets to boost your sales and brand loyalty. In this keynote, Risha explores, how hidden biases hinder your ability to reach new audiences through unconvertional methods.
Audiences will discover
- Techniques to identify and minimize bias in your marketing efforts.
- Innovative ideas for reaching diverse audiences.
- Actionable marketing strategies for attracting new customers.
Offered as a 60 minute in person or virtual keynote. Need a different length let’s talk
I’M DELIVERING POWERFUL
CULTURAL
TRANSFORMATIONS
Dancing around a topic is not my forte. I like to wade right into your BS (and mine) to explain how bias is a roadblock to acceptance and inclusion. Please understand that I may not be a fit for every company and every company is not a fit for me. So, in the interest of getting rid of the BS, here’s a little information to save your time and ours.
I’M a perfect Match If…
- You value honesty and “real” talk
- You are open to exploring how D&I can add value to your company
- You are open to listening to understand and not to reply
- You want to uplevel personally & professionally
- You are seeking a culture of inclusion and transformation
- You want to be innovative and increase your bottom line
We will never make it if…
- Surface-level communication is what you want
- You are closed-minded
- You do not want real change
- You do not want to create a culture of inclusion
- You are looking to check a box