Alicia Korten

Alicia Korten

Keynote Speaker: CEO, Award-Winning Author & Leading Voice on We Culture at Work

Alicia Korten Biography

Award-winning author, Fulbright Scholar and workplace culture leader Alicia Korten builds we cultures fueled by values. Known for her groundbreaking work on the science of values, Alicia’s books and curricula "Values Ignite", “Values Sustain” and "Change Philanthropy," are shaping the future of workplace culture.

She is a winner of the prestigious Axiom Business Book gold medal and the creator of the Core Values & Culture Survey, a breakthrough tool that accelerates culture performance and industry leadership. She’s worked with household names like Levi’s, Boehringer-Ingelheim, the Ford Foundation and the United Nations.

Korten delivers a unique keynote experience lighting up audiences with her dynamic storytelling and interactive style. With audience participation that includes glowing umbrellas, streamers, and other symbols that fuel the mission, she invites audiences to step into a bigger collective story—together.

Having lived and worked in Asia and Latin America, her innovative keynotes and actionable culture models are inspired by her cross-cultural experiences. With stories that take listeners from the rainforests to the board room, she moves audiences to act from shared values to achieve extraordinary results.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Alicia Korten and other top speakers and celebrities.

Alicia Korten Speaking Topics

Synergy Success: Brand + Culture + Values = Results

In a world of constant change, values provide you and your organization clear direction. Connecting to values helps you understand what is most important. Consistent adherence to values provides a competitive advantage building loyalty among customers and your workforce.

Expect to learn:

  • Why values create more loyal customers.
  • How values build engaged and aligned teams.
  • A practical model for using values to make leadership decisions.

Ignite Your Rock Star Culture

In today’s competitive landscape, culture isn’t a side project—it’s the engine that drives talent, productivity, and profit. The culture you build determines who joins your team, who stays, and how well they perform. For culture leaders, the stakes couldn’t be higher. How do leaders create a culture that is engaged, aligned and productive? In this high-energy, story-driven keynote, Alicia shares proven principles behind culture initiatives that ignite a culture of connection, commitment and performance.

Expect to learn:

  • The six principles that underpin highly successful culture initiatives.
  • The most common mistake culture leaders make—and what to do instead.
  • A practical way to kick off or reboot culture initiatives that stick.

Together We Rise

Electrify Your women’s conference!

Women are on the rise in the workplace today.

Alicia distills 20 years of experience leading culture initiatives into four keys that open doors for diverse people to lead. She shares a never-before-told story of her experience in the modeling industry, and how she let go of unhealthy internalized messages to become the professional she is today. Your largely female audience will be roused to rise together in support of each other and cultures of belonging at work.

Expect to learn:

  • The #1 factor that determines if you will rise within your organization.
  • The 4 keys to creating cultures of belonging at work.
  • How to release negative internalized messages to rise in the workplace.

The Resilience Formula: Staying Strong through Storms

Chaos is no longer the occasional storm. It's the daily weather. As stress builds and change accelerates, even the most capable teams are feeling the strain. How do people stay connected and focused when everything around them is shifting? In this keynote, you'll discover The Resilience Formula. Developed by Alicia over 20 years of leading culture initiatives, this framework helps people stay steady, supported, and values-driven under pressure.

What you will learn:

  • An actionable formula for everyday resilience.
  • A new lens on resilience as a values-based, shared practice.
  • A simple communication tool to keep your team connected under pressure.

Light Up Your Culture of Connection with Storytelling

Stories inspire, educate and connect us to what is most important. Yet most organizations are rich in experience but poor in stories. When people share stories, they see each other’s point of view. Empathy builds trust and aligns teams around common goals. Backed by neuroscience and real-world examples, Alicia offers practical tools to help leaders use stories to build connection, clarity and unity.

What you will learn:

  • The neuroscience of how stories build community and engagement.
  • Simple tools to ignite a culture of storytelling in your organization.
  • Real-world examples of how leading organizations use stories to drive success.

Alicia Korten Videos

Synergy Success: Brand + Values + Culture = Results
Together We Rise
The Cooperative Difference

How do I book Alicia Korten to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alicia Korten for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Alicia Korten, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Alicia Korten or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Alicia Korten for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Alicia Korten, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alicia Korten are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alicia Korten, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Alicia Korten speak about?

Alicia Korten is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Culture, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Strategic Leadership, Business Growth, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Storytelling, Female Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Motivational, Hispanic Heritage, Small Business, Women and Influential Women.

Where does Alicia Korten travel from?

Alicia Korten generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Alicia Korten?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alicia Korten for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alicia Korten for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alicia Korten or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Alicia Korten is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Culture and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alicia Korten for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Alicia Korten generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Amelia Rose Earhart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alicia Korten for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/10/2025.

Alicia Korten Speaking Topics

  • Synergy Success: Brand + Culture + Values = Results

    In a world of constant change, values provide you and your organization clear direction. Connecting to values helps you understand what is most important. Consistent adherence to values provides a competitive advantage building loyalty among customers and your workforce.

    Expect to learn:

    • Why values create more loyal customers.
    • How values build engaged and aligned teams.
    • A practical model for using values to make leadership decisions.

  • Ignite Your Rock Star Culture

    In today’s competitive landscape, culture isn’t a side project—it’s the engine that drives talent, productivity, and profit. The culture you build determines who joins your team, who stays, and how well they perform. For culture leaders, the stakes couldn’t be higher. How do leaders create a culture that is engaged, aligned and productive? In this high-energy, story-driven keynote, Alicia shares proven principles behind culture initiatives that ignite a culture of connection, commitment and performance.

    Expect to learn:

    • The six principles that underpin highly successful culture initiatives.
    • The most common mistake culture leaders make—and what to do instead.
    • A practical way to kick off or reboot culture initiatives that stick.

  • Together We Rise

    Electrify Your women’s conference!

    Women are on the rise in the workplace today.

    Alicia distills 20 years of experience leading culture initiatives into four keys that open doors for diverse people to lead. She shares a never-before-told story of her experience in the modeling industry, and how she let go of unhealthy internalized messages to become the professional she is today. Your largely female audience will be roused to rise together in support of each other and cultures of belonging at work.

    Expect to learn:

    • The #1 factor that determines if you will rise within your organization.
    • The 4 keys to creating cultures of belonging at work.
    • How to release negative internalized messages to rise in the workplace.

  • The Resilience Formula: Staying Strong through Storms

    Chaos is no longer the occasional storm. It's the daily weather. As stress builds and change accelerates, even the most capable teams are feeling the strain. How do people stay connected and focused when everything around them is shifting? In this keynote, you'll discover The Resilience Formula. Developed by Alicia over 20 years of leading culture initiatives, this framework helps people stay steady, supported, and values-driven under pressure.

    What you will learn:

    • An actionable formula for everyday resilience.
    • A new lens on resilience as a values-based, shared practice.
    • A simple communication tool to keep your team connected under pressure.

  • Light Up Your Culture of Connection with Storytelling

    Stories inspire, educate and connect us to what is most important. Yet most organizations are rich in experience but poor in stories. When people share stories, they see each other’s point of view. Empathy builds trust and aligns teams around common goals. Backed by neuroscience and real-world examples, Alicia offers practical tools to help leaders use stories to build connection, clarity and unity.

    What you will learn:

    • The neuroscience of how stories build community and engagement.
    • Simple tools to ignite a culture of storytelling in your organization.
    • Real-world examples of how leading organizations use stories to drive success.

Alicia Korten Videos

Synergy Success: Brand + Values + Culture = Results
Together We Rise
The Cooperative Difference
Ignite Your Rockstar Culture

Alicia Korten Reviews

  • "Moving, empowering and freeing! I have never had an experience like this at a conference."
    Chief of Thoracic Surgery / Tufts Medical Center - Nov 07 2024

  • "Energizing, fun, joyful!"
    Alliance for Regional Cooperation - Nov 07 2024

  • "Blown away! A brilliant mind and huge heart"
    OPX - Nov 07 2024

  • Women in Thoracic Surgery - Oct 01 2024

  • Sentinel Group - Sep 04 2024

  • How do I book Alicia Korten to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alicia Korten for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Alicia Korten, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Alicia Korten or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Alicia Korten for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Alicia Korten, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alicia Korten are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alicia Korten, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Alicia Korten speak about?

  • Where does Alicia Korten travel from?

    Alicia Korten generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Alicia Korten?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alicia Korten for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alicia Korten for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alicia Korten or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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