Sondra Thiederman

Sondra Thiederman

Keynote Speaker: Unconscious Bias Expert, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Cross-Cultural Studies Ph.D.

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Sondra Thiederman Biography

Dr. Sondra Thiederman is one of the nation's leading experts on unconscious bias and workplace inclusion issues. As President of Cross-Cultural Communications, a San Diego based training firm, she has more than 25 years of experience as a speaker, trainer, and author helping professionals in Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations, and dozens of associations find ways to successfully navigate our increasingly diverse workplaces.

Since receiving her Ph.D. in Cross-Cultural studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, Thiederman has helped hundreds of organizations develop solutions to their unconscious bias and diversity/inclusion challenges. Among her clients are leading organizations such as Sodexo, Xerox Corporation, The Boeing Company, FedEx Corporation, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Marriott Corporation, Century 21 Real Estate, American Express, The Federal Reserve Bank, Motorola, and AT&T. She has also functioned as a consultant to the University of California and the American Cancer Society and has served on the Diversity Council of the American Red Cross. She currently serves as an Expert Panelist for O’Mara and Richter’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World.

Thiederman has extensive media experience including mentions in such national publications as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and U.S.A Today. She is published in professional journals ranging from T&D to Real Estate Today to Association Management, has written on diversity for the website Monster.com, and is the author of several books on diversity-related topics including:

  • "Profiting in America’s Multicultural Marketplace: How to Do Business Across Cultural Lines"
  • "Bridging Cultural Barriers for Corporate Success: How to Manage the Multicultural Workforce"
  • "Getting ‘Culture Smart’: Ten Strategies for Making Diversity Work"
  • "Making Diversity Work: Seven Steps for Defeating Bias in the Workplace"
  • "The Diversity and Inclusion Handbook"
  • "3 Keys to Defeating Unconscious Bias: Watch, Think, Act"

She continues to research and develop resources on unconscious bias and workplace diversity/inclusion, collaborating with companies and media outlets globally to further these initiatives. Her dedication to these issues is reflected in her recognition as a “Pioneer in Diversity” by Profiles in Diversity Journal.

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Sondra Thiederman Videos

Sondra Thiederman Bias in the Workplace - YouTube
03 Bias Awareness: The First Step to Bias Reduction - YouTube
01 The Definition of Bias - YouTube

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Sondra Thiederman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Futurism, Diversity & Inclusion, Customer Experience, Authors, College, Leadership, Marketing and Women in Tech.

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Sondra Thiederman generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Sondra Thiederman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Sales and Futurism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sondra Thiederman for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Sondra Thiederman generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lolita Taub, Kelly McDonald and Debbie Allen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sondra Thiederman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Sondra Thiederman Videos

Sondra Thiederman Bias in the Workplace - YouTube
03 Bias Awareness: The First Step to Bias Reduction - YouTube
01 The Definition of Bias - YouTube
Workplace Diversity, Diversity Speaker Sondra Thiederman PhD 2 ...
Sondra Thiederman- Opening Gateways to understanding.mp4 ...
  • How do I book Sondra Thiederman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sondra Thiederman 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 Sondra Thiederman, 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 Sondra Thiederman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Sondra Thiederman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Sondra Thiederman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sondra Thiederman are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sondra Thiederman, 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 Sondra Thiederman speak about?

    Sondra Thiederman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Futurism, Diversity & Inclusion, Customer Experience, Authors, College, Leadership, Marketing and Women in Tech.
  • Where does Sondra Thiederman travel from?

    Sondra Thiederman generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sondra Thiederman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sondra Thiederman 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 Sondra Thiederman 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 Sondra Thiederman 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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