Andrés Tapia
Keynote Speaker: Senior Partner at Korn Ferry Leadership & Talent Consulting; Bestselling Author of "The Inclusion Paradox;" Leading Expert on Diversity & Workforce Issues
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Andrés Tapia Biography
Andrés Tapia is currently a Senior Partner at Korn/Ferry International, where he serves as a Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist. With over 25 years of experience, he has been instrumental in shaping a contemporary, next-generation approach to diversity and inclusion. This approach is global, deeply integrated into talent systems, and aimed at enabling marketplace success. Tapia's expertise encompasses being a C-suite management consultant, diversity executive, organizational development and training professional, and journalist.
Tapia has a significant international footprint, having worked with clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and his native Latin America to develop their enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion strategies. His work spans various industries, including financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government, not-for-profits, and education, and involves Global 500 organizations and non-US multinationals in countries like Brazil, South Korea, and India.
Tapia is the author of "The Inclusion Paradox: The Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity," and co-author of "Auténtico: The Definitive Guide to Latino Career Success." He has also contributed to "The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leadership: Unleashing the Power of All of Us." A recognized voice in the field, he frequently delivers talks on diversity and inclusion, covering topics such as disability as a diversity issue, the retention of people of color in companies, and civil rights issues concerning the LGBT community. His insights have been featured in major publications in the US and Latin America, including New America Media and the Huffington Post.
Besides his professional commitments, Tapia holds leadership roles in several civic organizations. He is currently on the boards of Leadership Greater Chicago, Jobs For The Future, and the Ravinia Festival. Previously, he has served as a Commissioner on the Highland Park (IL) Housing Commission and recently began a four-year term as a Highland Park City Councilmember, which started on May 10, 2021. His contributions to the field have earned him numerous leadership and diversity awards.
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Andrés Tapia Speaking Topics
Generally speaking, the worlds of sports and entertainment have been viewed as ahead of the business world when it comes to diversity. In sports, wins are wins and losses are losses. For entertainers, fans are in the seats or they aren’t. But pull back the curtain and all is not as it seems – in the front office or in front of audiences. Even high-profile celebrities have not been able to dramatically increase the diversity of players and fans in some sports such as golf or tennis. As with business, diversity in sports and entertainment affects the bottom line.
In this presentation, Andrés Tapia makes the compelling case for greater diversity in sports and entertainment. He shares stories of how tennis and golf are working to increase diversity and the reasons behind the positive and not-so-positive results of these efforts. Tapia connects the diversity efforts of the sports and entertainment worlds to approaches in the business sphere and explains what these different environments can learn from each other.
One size does not fit all. Companies are discovering that there can be wide differences in how non-majority employees take advantage of the benefits available to all employees. For example, minorities under-participate in preventive healthcare services even when it is available and at little or no cost. And women often show poorer investment returns on their retirement portfolios. A cultural component affects how groups view and access their benefits.
Andrés Tapia explains the reasons for these gaps and provides compelling insights on how to minimize them. He helps audience members discover innovative solutions that tap into the behavioral cultural drivers that enable companies to harness cost and operational efficiencies while at the same time motivating employees to better manage their health and finances.
Despite the current state of unemployment, companies are not ready for the war for talent that is coming. Already, some industries are feeling the effects of insufficient numbers of people – multicultural and majority talent – being available for employment and leadership. The diverse talent pipeline is broken, leaking, and clogged up. In some cases, it is connected to talent pools that are drying up. In others, it is not connected to those talent pools that are rising. Where will companies find their future diverse employees and leaders?
In this highly interactive presentation, Andrés Tapia helps audiences discover ways to cultivate the necessary talent and leadership in both the short- and long-term. He proposes eye-opening solutions to this dilemma that are simple and deliberate, and that play to the particular strengths businesses bring to any challenge.
In a split second, any one of us can experience a life-changing event that could leave us disabled. It is the one diversity category that anyone can join at any moment. And it frightens most of us more than we admit. Not only is the fear prevalent in society and in our workplaces, it is a topic that even diversity practitioners struggle to address. Through the use of compelling stories, Tapia helps audiences face this fear while rethinking the concepts of disability and ability. He encourages audiences to view disabilities as a part of the human condition while transforming our workplaces to leverage the skills, talents, and ambitions of people with disabilities.
Many company recruiters have become quite adept at finding, courting, and hiring multicultural talent. Where this process collapses is retaining and training this same group of employees. Too often, and often much too quickly, heavily recruited minority employees depart after hitting the hidden barriers of exclusion. In this stimulating discussion, Tapia helps company leaders understand the aspects of corporate culture that weaken multicultural employees’ bonds to their companies. He helps companies find alternative ways to address the revolving door syndrome for multicultural talent.
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How much does it cost to book Andrés Tapia for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Andrés Tapia, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andrés Tapia are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andrés Tapia, 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 Andrés Tapia speak about?
Andrés Tapia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, College, Diversity & Inclusion, TED, Social Activism, Culture, Consulting, DEI and Hispanic Heritage.
Where does Andrés Tapia travel from?
Andrés Tapia generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Andrés Tapia?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Andrés Tapia 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 Andrés Tapia for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Andrés Tapia 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.
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Andrés Tapia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, College and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Andrés Tapia for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Andrés Tapia generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eduardo Briceño, Linda Alvarado and J.R. Martinez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andrés Tapia for an upcoming event.
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Andrés Tapia Speaking Topics
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Bogeys and Eagles, Set Points and Love: Implication of Diversity to Sports and Entertainment
Generally speaking, the worlds of sports and entertainment have been viewed as ahead of the business world when it comes to diversity. In sports, wins are wins and losses are losses. For entertainers, fans are in the seats or they aren’t. But pull back the curtain and all is not as it seems – in the front office or in front of audiences. Even high-profile celebrities have not been able to dramatically increase the diversity of players and fans in some sports such as golf or tennis. As with business, diversity in sports and entertainment affects the bottom line.
In this presentation, Andrés Tapia makes the compelling case for greater diversity in sports and entertainment. He shares stories of how tennis and golf are working to increase diversity and the reasons behind the positive and not-so-positive results of these efforts. Tapia connects the diversity efforts of the sports and entertainment worlds to approaches in the business sphere and explains what these different environments can learn from each other.
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Why Ignoring Diversity Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer
One size does not fit all. Companies are discovering that there can be wide differences in how non-majority employees take advantage of the benefits available to all employees. For example, minorities under-participate in preventive healthcare services even when it is available and at little or no cost. And women often show poorer investment returns on their retirement portfolios. A cultural component affects how groups view and access their benefits.
Andrés Tapia explains the reasons for these gaps and provides compelling insights on how to minimize them. He helps audience members discover innovative solutions that tap into the behavioral cultural drivers that enable companies to harness cost and operational efficiencies while at the same time motivating employees to better manage their health and finances.
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The Toughest Challenge: The Broken, Leaking, Plugged-up Diverse Talent Pipeline
Despite the current state of unemployment, companies are not ready for the war for talent that is coming. Already, some industries are feeling the effects of insufficient numbers of people – multicultural and majority talent – being available for employment and leadership. The diverse talent pipeline is broken, leaking, and clogged up. In some cases, it is connected to talent pools that are drying up. In others, it is not connected to those talent pools that are rising. Where will companies find their future diverse employees and leaders?
In this highly interactive presentation, Andrés Tapia helps audiences discover ways to cultivate the necessary talent and leadership in both the short- and long-term. He proposes eye-opening solutions to this dilemma that are simple and deliberate, and that play to the particular strengths businesses bring to any challenge.
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Disability: The Diversity Issue We Fear the Most
In a split second, any one of us can experience a life-changing event that could leave us disabled. It is the one diversity category that anyone can join at any moment. And it frightens most of us more than we admit. Not only is the fear prevalent in society and in our workplaces, it is a topic that even diversity practitioners struggle to address. Through the use of compelling stories, Tapia helps audiences face this fear while rethinking the concepts of disability and ability. He encourages audiences to view disabilities as a part of the human condition while transforming our workplaces to leverage the skills, talents, and ambitions of people with disabilities.
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The Four Pillars of What Makes People of Color Stay and Thrive
Many company recruiters have become quite adept at finding, courting, and hiring multicultural talent. Where this process collapses is retaining and training this same group of employees. Too often, and often much too quickly, heavily recruited minority employees depart after hitting the hidden barriers of exclusion. In this stimulating discussion, Tapia helps company leaders understand the aspects of corporate culture that weaken multicultural employees’ bonds to their companies. He helps companies find alternative ways to address the revolving door syndrome for multicultural talent.
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How do I book Andrés Tapia to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andrés Tapia 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 Andrés Tapia, 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 Andrés Tapia or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Andrés Tapia for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Andrés Tapia, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andrés Tapia are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andrés Tapia, 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 Andrés Tapia speak about?
Andrés Tapia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, College, Diversity & Inclusion, TED, Social Activism, Culture, Consulting, DEI and Hispanic Heritage. -
Where does Andrés Tapia travel from?
Andrés Tapia generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Andrés Tapia?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Andrés Tapia 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 Andrés Tapia 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 Andrés Tapia 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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