Speaking engagements

Building connections across differences

We don't just deliver speeches, we aspire to inspire.

Jonah doesn't just enter a room, he ignites it.

Experience our keynotes

To us, public speaking is more than just words; it's a bridge to connect with those who share a vision of a just and equitable society. We believe in the profound impact of relationship building and reconciliation, recognizing the inherent value in embracing our shared humanity.

Tailored to meet your needs, our keynotes range from 30 to 60 minutes in length.

Discovering Sawubona:
How to build a team that trusts you and each other.

Overview

Let's face it—people don't quit jobs; they quit their bosses.

Think about it: no one sets out to be a bad leader. Very few leaders, if any, say, "I don't care about others, or I don't care about being inclusive," but plenty of employees feel undermined, disengaged, and stuck in competition with their peers.

So, how do you ensure you don't become that leader?

This keynote is an interactive learning experience tailored for leaders, managers, and decision-makers. It's designed to provide practical tools and a fresh perspective on leadership and workplace dynamics. These tools can be immediately implemented, empowering you to make a positive change in your organization.

Key Takeaways

  • Identify strategies to become a more inclusive leader and gain insights and perspectives that empower you to lead with authenticity, and impact.
  • Develop the capacity to help others recognize their personal biases and assumptions, which can hinder inclusion, fairness, and overall performance.
  • Insight into what employees are waiting to hear from leaders, but rarely do.
  • Gain confidence in using language, adopting mental frameworks, and honing cultural competency to facilitate constructive conversations that leverage diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering innovation in your workplace.

Building a workplace where people thrive in their work: Creating a culture of belonging.

Overview

Have you ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in—like you were on the outside looking in? You’re not alone. The concept of belonging is evolving beyond the outdated ideas of conformity and assimilation. It’s about creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and integral to the team.

Gallup once revealed that 70% of employees are disengaged at work—a reminder that people are searching for purpose and connection in their professional lives. Yet, many are left asking, “Why am I here?”

In this insightful keynote, you will understand the critical importance of fostering a culture of belonging in the workplace. You’ll explore the core components of belonging and gain the tools to create an environment where every team member feels seen, heard, and valued.

Key Takeaways

  • Build awareness of psychological safety and adopt a framework of practical strategies for sustained engagement, active participation, and team collaboration.
  • Three simple and effective strategies to positively shift work experience, addressing the core frustrations that lead to people leaving.
  • The insight to understand how your words, actions and behaviors influence others and their belonging in the workplace.

How to overcome imposter syndrome and step into your power with  the Swahili practice of pole pole.

Overview

Have you ever had that little voice telling you you don’t belong or are not good enough? You’re not alone; we all deal with those thoughts at times. But what if you have the power to turn down that voice for good? You can overcome self-doubt and emerge stronger than ever.

Imagine starting each day with the confidence to tackle any challenge. What would your life be like if you could unlock your full potential personally and professionally? The possibilities are endless, and the future is bright.

Drawing from Jonah’s personal journey of adventure, overcoming setbacks, and achieving success, this keynote will ignite your passion and empower you to design the life you’ve always envisioned. You’ll learn practical tips and strategies to shift your mindset, unleash your brilliance, and take your life to the next level.

Key Takeaways

  • Learn how to create and nurture positive influences that drive your success.
  • Discover actionable strategies to conquer your fears, go beyond limiting beliefs, and unlock the possibilities within you.
  • Learn three empowering mindset shifts on transforming your dreams into reality with renewed energy and focus.

The power of Ubuntu:
How to connect with each other across our differences.

Overview

We all want to connect with others, but sometimes it feels hard. We worry about offending people, so we end up staying distant.

In a world where our differences often divide us, it’s easy to overlook how those differences can help us connect. Our unique experiences can be bridges that bring us closer together.

Whether you’re outgoing or shy, we’ve all felt unseen or undervalued at times.

In this keynote, Jonah will share his personal stories and insights to help us change how we view our differences. These stories, he believes, have the power to foster understanding and empathy, encouraging us to embrace our differences. Doing so opens the door to growth and stronger connections.

Key Takeaways

  • Discover how to connect with others meaningfully by learning to find common ground and disagree with respect, regardless of their background or views.
  • Develop the mindset, skills, and practices needed to view differences as chances for growth and understanding, not barriers.
  • Learn how bringing authenticity and vulnerability builds mutual trust and understanding.

Jonah is available for keynotes, fireside chats, panels, podcasts and interviews.

Training Workshops

Dynamic, professional, and comprehensive opportunities to reshape workplaces.

Our workshops, tailored to your needs, last 1 to 3 hours and cover key topics for your team's growth. Whether in-person or online, we promise high engagement and meaningful impact.

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Workshop 1

Who am I? Understanding Identity & Belonging.

This workshop explores how individual identities influence workplace experiences.

Through introspective assessment, participants will examine their strengths, values, and purpose, and uncover what makes them unique.

Reflecting on past experiences and who/what shaped them as a person and identifying limiting beliefs that hold one back from being more inclusive in their personal and professional lives.

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Workshop 2

Understanding Workplace Culture & Unspoken Rules

We all know that “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast”. This workshop is designed to help business leaders define and maintain a culture that aligns with their organization’s strategy.

Participants will learn to choose impactful values, ensure alignment around these values, and connect culture with their roles to drive and reinforce cultural alignment effectively.

Workshop 3

Understanding Power Structures: Bridging the Gap in Workplace Equity.

This workshop is an exploration of systemic oppression, centered on deconstructing barriers to build an equitable workplace. We also help participants recognize the inherent power and privilege within us all.

By building a rock-solid foundation of knowledge on power dynamics, privilege, and allyship, participants can reflect on how to wield their power responsibly, armed with actionable strategies to be a workplace ally, to contribute to a more equitable environment.

Custom training can be collaboratively developed with clients to suit their requirements.

Consulting services

As part of our comprehensive approach, we assist in developing a strategic roadmap.

We encourage our clients to prepare for a long-term partnership that involves vulnerability, unlearning, relearning, and intentional effort.

Our dynamic range of services recognizes that every organization has unique needs and varying levels of knowledge and willingness. Our comprehensive method for the Workplace Belonging Strategy development involves:

Engaging key stakeholders through information interviews, surveys, and focus groups to identify challenges, biases, barriers, and successful practices.

Defining the gap between the current reality and the ideal future state.

Conducting an analysis of current practices to inform strategy and clarify new practices.

Developing metrics and establishing leadership accountability.

Highlighting potential barriers to embedding organizational habits and proposing solutions.

Supporting the development of a comprehensive Workplace Belonging Strategy for 1 to 3 years, complete with key metrics and milestones.

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Empower, Thrive, Lead.