Experienced Speaker & Lecturer
Conversations That Drive Change.
Insights That Stick.
In an age of disruption, the best speakers don’t just inform—they inspire action. As a speaker, I help audiences decode the forces reshaping work, leadership, and learning—bringing clarity, candor, and research-backed insight to every stage I step onto.
With 20+ years of experience in executive leadership and consulting, a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning from the University of Pennsylvania, and advanced executive credentials from Wharton and Georgetown, I speak to what leaders, educators, and changemakers are really facing today.
Whether I’m delivering a keynote on emotionally intelligent leadership, moderating a panel on the future of workforce development, or facilitating an executive session on AI-enabled transformation, I create high-impact experiences that meet the moment and move people forward.
SIGNATURE TOPICS
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Why soft skills are the new hard edge of leadership—and how to develop them at scale.
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What employers, educators, and policymakers must do to prepare talent for the AI era.
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Leading through complexity with clarity, empathy, and purpose—beyond the buzzwords.
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How emotionally intelligent leadership cascades into strategy, systems, and performance.
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Bringing emotional intelligence into brand-building, messaging, and growth strategy.
Featured Platform: Forces of Change Podcast
LAUNCHING 9/26/2025
Where ideas collide—and the future takes shape.
In addition to keynote stages and executive briefings, Dr. Mikah Sellers hosts Forces of Change—a podcast that decodes disruption at the intersection of technology, policy, and purpose. Each episode features conversations with leading academics, corporate executives, government officials, and social changemakers tackling the most urgent questions of our time.
As a speaker, Mikah brings the same thought-provoking energy to live audiences—bridging big ideas with practical takeaways, and creating space for reflection, growth, and action.
WHO I SPEAK TO
Corporate leadership teams & offsites
Industry conferences & association events
Higher ed summits & academic institutions
Government & nonprofit roundtables
Executive education cohorts & global L&D forums
PAST AUDIENCES & PARTNERS INCLUDE
Wharton Executive Education • Georgetown University • George Washington University • George Mason University • Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit • Maggie Moos • Washington Post Digital
READY TO BOOK?
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