020 8914 8966
020 8914 8966
Lenora was great. Easy to work with, timely and relevant content, dynamic presentation. She really "worked" the chat at our virtual event. Feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many noting it was the best session of the event!
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Lenora Billings-Harris – Author of ‘The Diversity Advantage’ & Winner of the Cavett Award from the National Speakers Association
Lenora Billings-Harris is an internationally recognised authority on diversity, inclusion and bias. As President and CEO of UbuntuGlobal and co-founder of The Inclusive Leaders Institute, she has dedicated her career to helping organisations dismantle unconscious bias and create inclusive cultures. A Certified Speaking Professional and member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, she has delivered transformative keynotes across more than 45 countries. Known for her practical, inspiring approach, Lenora equips leaders and teams with the strategies to embed inclusion into business performance and build environments where every individual can thrive.
Speaking Topics:
- 5 Secrets Revealed
- Unconscious Bias: The Wizard of Oz Perspective
- From Adversaries to Allies: 7 Keys to High-Performance Cross-Gender Communication
- Race: More Than Just Talk- How To Tackle Tough Conversations
- Turning Barriers into Bridges by Disrupting Bias
- Race: More Than Just Talk- Race and Authenticity
- Race: More Than Just Talk- The Impact of Systematic Racism
- Culture Conversations
- Zap the Gap: Secrets to Accelerating Generational Harmony
- Beyond Diversity Rhetoric: Cultural Intelligence for Our Global Village
- S.T.O.P. – How to Diminish Cultural Collisions through Courageous Conversations
- Driving Cultural Inclusion Through Courageous Conversations
- Inclusive Leadership: Going Beyond the Inclusion Illusion
Credentials and Impact
After studying Adult Education, Lenora began her corporate career as Human Resources Director for CIGNA Group Insurance, developing expertise in people management and workplace culture. She went on to serve as Chief Diversity Strategist for Excel Development Systems, helping organisations adopt progressive diversity and inclusion strategies. Her career also spans higher education, having taught as Adjunct Faculty at the Bryan School of Business, University of North Carolina, and as Adjunct Professor at Averett University.
Her leadership extends to the speaking profession, serving as President of the National Speakers Association and later as Director, President and Executive Council Chair of the Global Speakers Federation. In 2020, she co-founded The Inclusive Leaders Institute, guiding organisations in creating fairer structures and a sense of belonging. With more than 25 years’ experience across the public and private sectors, Lenora has built a reputation as one of the world’s most credible, insightful voices on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Publications and Media
Lenora has authored ‘The Diversity Advantage’ and co-authored ‘Trailblazers: How Top Business Leaders are Accelerating Results Through Inclusion and Diversity’. Her work has been widely recognised for advancing understanding of how inclusion and equity drive organisational success. In addition to her books, she is frequently featured as a thought leader across global media and professional platforms.
Why Book Lenora?
Lenora is booked as a diversity and inclusion speaker for her ability to inspire, challenge and transform audiences worldwide. As the first African American woman inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, she has broken barriers while modelling inclusive leadership at the highest level. Her engaging style and ability to translate complex issues into actionable strategies ensure that organisations leave with both inspiration and practical tools for change.
She has spoken for leading institutions such as AT&T, Best Buy and the University of Washington, earning recognition as one of the 100 Global Thought Leaders on Diversity & Inclusion and one of the 20 Top Influential Diversity Leaders in the US. Her honours also include the Cavett Award and being named a Legend of the Speaking Profession. Whether addressing executive teams or global conferences, Lenora delivers powerful messages that resonate across industries, helping organisations connect diversity, equity and inclusion to employee engagement, customer relationships and business growth.
To book Lenora to speak at your event, call SpeakOut on +44 (0) 20 8914 8966. Alternatively, complete our contact form to begin your enquiry.
