Dr. Akilah Cadet
Keynote Speaker: Organizational Development Expert & CEO of Change Cadet; Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur; Author of "White Supremacy Is All Around"
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Categories:Business, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, DEI, Future of Work, Futurism, Culture, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Business Consulting, Female Leadership, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking
Dr. Akilah Cadet Biography
Dr. Akilah Cadet is the founder and CEO of Change Cadet, an organizational development consulting firm focused on integrating belonging into company culture, identity, strategy, and storytelling. With a career spanning more than 15 years in both the public and private sectors, Cadet specializes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Change Cadet provides services including strategic planning, crisis rebuilding, executive coaching, and facilitation, supporting a range of organizations and brands.
Cadet holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Education in Community Based Public Health, a Master of Public Health, and a Doctorate of Health Sciences in Leadership and Organizational Behavior. Prior to establishing Change Cadet, she contributed to public health leadership and community engagement at the San Francisco Department of Public Health, overseeing patient and workforce improvement initiatives. She also served as program director at Alameda Unified School District and has managed federal, state, and privately funded projects in public health, healthcare, and education. Her experience includes designing training programs, executive coaching, and leading systemic change for large organizations.
Cadet has been recognized as a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur and named among the San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women of the Bay Area. She has also been listed as one of Staffing Industry Analysts' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Influencers. Her work has appeared in Forbes and the Wall Street Journal Diversity and Business Newsletter. As an author, she wrote "White Supremacy is All Around: Notes From a Black Disabled Woman in a White World," which explores dismantling white supremacy through storytelling. Cadet's leadership extends to roles as a speaker, creative director, producer, and writer in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.
In addition to her consulting work, Cadet is a co-owner of the Oakland Roots and Soul soccer clubs and is the only Black woman signatory of the Oakland Roots Sports Club. She served as lead investor for the clubs' community investment round, which raised more than $3.1 million from over 5,400 new owners, setting a record for investment rounds of its type in sports. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Cadet draws on her experiences as a Black, disabled woman to guide audiences through conversations on anti-racism, disability justice, and women's empowerment in the workplace, providing organizations with insights into creating inclusive environments.
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Dr. Akilah Cadet Speaking Topics
During the summer of allyship, we saw many companies release Black Lives Matter statements. But have they done anything almost one year later? This workshop will examine how white dominant culture shows up in the workplace. We’ll learn how to recognize how it shows up at work, ways to move towards an inclusive workplace, and share insight about what it means and how to actively dismantle white supremacy in the workplace. Segments of this interactive workshop will use breakout groups to enhance discussion and build community.
The practice of anti-racism is a lifelong journey of learning, unlearning, and doing the work to change the values, behaviors and structures that perpetuate systemic racism. This workshop will examine the continuous cycle of the anti-racism journey. We will explore how to be comfortable with discomfort, dig deeper into key terms, identify actions for accountability and make commitments that can lead to meaningful change. For those looking for what’s next in your accomplice journey, this workshop is for you. Segments of this virtual, interactive workshop will use breakout groups to enhance discussion and build community.
Dr. Akilah Cadet will lead an interactive introductory workshop on disability justice that incorporates storytelling from her perspective as a Black, disabled woman. Topics include: Defining “Disability,” Intersectionality, opportunities for learning and unlearning what Disability Justice looks like, advocacy and accountability in the workplace and our wider communities, and more. This interactive workshop will use breakout groups to enhance discussion and build community.
Dr. Cadet uses her personal story and insight to share how to be a successful woman or woman of color (WOC) in the workplace. She discusses her experience being fired, the importance of knowing your perceived barriers, building your advisory squad, the power of Beyoncé, and when to move on if you’re not valued. Designed as a keynote or interactive Zoom workshop session.
Many work environments extend into personal life. As a result, people will work forever, whenever. With a pandemic and injustices towards Black people it is important to find ways to reconnect back to joy. This workshop discusses the difference between balance (nothing is ever an exact portion) and harmony (going with the flow and less feelings of failure). Tools and exercises will be provided to rethink personal and professional life.
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How much does it cost to book Dr. Akilah Cadet for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Akilah Cadet, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Akilah Cadet are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Akilah Cadet, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Dr. Akilah Cadet speak about?
Dr. Akilah Cadet is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, DEI, Future of Work, Futurism, Culture, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Business Consulting, Female Leadership, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
Where does Dr. Akilah Cadet travel from?
Dr. Akilah Cadet generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Akilah Cadet?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Akilah Cadet 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Akilah Cadet 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 Dr. Akilah Cadet 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.
Dr. Akilah Cadet is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Motivational and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Akilah Cadet for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Akilah Cadet generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Tiffany Yu and Deanna Singh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Akilah Cadet for an upcoming event.
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Dr. Akilah Cadet Speaking Topics
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Dismantling White Dominant Culture at Work
During the summer of allyship, we saw many companies release Black Lives Matter statements. But have they done anything almost one year later? This workshop will examine how white dominant culture shows up in the workplace. We’ll learn how to recognize how it shows up at work, ways to move towards an inclusive workplace, and share insight about what it means and how to actively dismantle white supremacy in the workplace. Segments of this interactive workshop will use breakout groups to enhance discussion and build community.
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The Anti-Racism Journey
The practice of anti-racism is a lifelong journey of learning, unlearning, and doing the work to change the values, behaviors and structures that perpetuate systemic racism. This workshop will examine the continuous cycle of the anti-racism journey. We will explore how to be comfortable with discomfort, dig deeper into key terms, identify actions for accountability and make commitments that can lead to meaningful change. For those looking for what’s next in your accomplice journey, this workshop is for you. Segments of this virtual, interactive workshop will use breakout groups to enhance discussion and build community.
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Disability Justice
Dr. Akilah Cadet will lead an interactive introductory workshop on disability justice that incorporates storytelling from her perspective as a Black, disabled woman. Topics include: Defining “Disability,” Intersectionality, opportunities for learning and unlearning what Disability Justice looks like, advocacy and accountability in the workplace and our wider communities, and more. This interactive workshop will use breakout groups to enhance discussion and build community.
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Women Empowerment/Women of Color
Dr. Cadet uses her personal story and insight to share how to be a successful woman or woman of color (WOC) in the workplace. She discusses her experience being fired, the importance of knowing your perceived barriers, building your advisory squad, the power of Beyoncé, and when to move on if you’re not valued. Designed as a keynote or interactive Zoom workshop session.
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Harmony Not Balance & Reconnecting to Joy
Many work environments extend into personal life. As a result, people will work forever, whenever. With a pandemic and injustices towards Black people it is important to find ways to reconnect back to joy. This workshop discusses the difference between balance (nothing is ever an exact portion) and harmony (going with the flow and less feelings of failure). Tools and exercises will be provided to rethink personal and professional life.
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How do I book Dr. Akilah Cadet to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Akilah Cadet 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 Dr. Akilah Cadet, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Akilah Cadet or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Akilah Cadet for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Akilah Cadet, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Akilah Cadet are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Akilah Cadet, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dr. Akilah Cadet speak about?
Dr. Akilah Cadet is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, DEI, Future of Work, Futurism, Culture, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Business Consulting, Female Leadership, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Dr. Akilah Cadet travel from?
Dr. Akilah Cadet generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Akilah Cadet?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Akilah Cadet 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Akilah Cadet 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 Dr. Akilah Cadet 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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