Human Resources & Organizational Culture Expert; Chief Human Resources Officer at Intuitive; Author of "Unlock Your Leadership Story"
Pat Wadors Biography
Pat Wadors is recognized in the human resources and organizational culture field as the creator of the DIBs—Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging—framework. As senior vice president of global talent at LinkedIn, Wadors introduced the concept of belonging to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) conversation, coining the term DIBs to reflect the integration of these principles. This framework contributed to increased employee engagement and improved recruitment and retention at LinkedIn, positioning the company as a leader in fostering a culture of belonging.
Wadors has held executive human resources roles at major technology companies, including serving as chief people officer and HR leader at UKG, Yahoo!, LinkedIn, ServiceNow, Plantronics Inc., and Procore Technologies. At ServiceNow, she oversaw global employee resources and talent, supporting the company’s growth from 5,000 to 12,000 employees and developing programs for employee and family support. Wadors is senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Intuitive, where she leads a global organization focused on all aspects of the employee experience.
A thought leader in HR, Wadors has published articles in Harvard Business Review and is a multiple recipient of the National Diversity Council's Top 50 Women in Technology Award. She developed a signature scorecard for cultivating agile and authentic leaders, providing a framework for individuals to align their values and achieve professional goals. Wadors is the author of the book "Unlock Your Leadership Story: How to Build Understanding and Motivate Teams Using Fables and Folktales," which explores lessons from global stories and their application to workplace and life challenges.
Wadors identifies as an introvert in leadership and embraces her neurodiversity, advocating for the inclusion of diverse perspectives. She has spoken at organizations and events such as LinkedIn, The Society for Human Resource Management, the Association of Talent Development, Boston Consulting Group, Forbes Power Women's Summit, and Talent Connect. In addition to her professional roles, Wadors serves on the boards of Accolade Inc. and Moloco Inc., and has contributed to organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County. Her career demonstrates the impact of prioritizing belonging in organizational culture, showing that both individuals and business outcomes benefit from inclusive leadership.
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Pat Wadors Speaking Topics
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CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING THAT DRIVES BOTTOM LINE RESULTS
As SVP of Global Talent at LinkedIn, Pat Wadors transformed the way that organizations view DE&I. “What’s missing from the discussion is the notion of belonging,” she wrote in a breakthrough article in the Harvard Business Review. “No matter what their background, their skin color, or gender, employees wanted what I wanted: to belong.” At LinkedIn, she coined the term, “DIBs,” the combination of Diversity and Inclusion with Belonging. The framework not only struck a cultural chord, but notably increased both employee engagement and LinkedIn’s recruitment and retention numbers—even attracting top-tier candidates from companies such as Apple and Google that had previously eluded them. All because LinkedIn had become known for their culture of belonging. In this inspiring talk, Pat shares research, data, and her talent for storytelling to show how any size organization, in any industry, can build a culture of belonging where employees feel free to bring their authentic selves to work. From creating “belonging micro moments” of true human connection for individuals, to taking it to scale across a large organization, Pat gives you the tools to make a culture of belonging your organization’s superpower.
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ELEVATING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE JOURNEY
Companies spend millions on customer experience journey mapping, but rarely pay the same attention to their employee experience. According to Pat Wadors, if you really want to create a healthy, successful company that can scale, focus on your employees. In this enlightening talk, Pat shares the five key elements to the employee experience journey and how organizations of any size, in any industry, can elevate and enhance them to boost engagement, retain, recruit, and impact the bottom line. Noting that managers can have more impact on our mental health than our primary care doctors, she also discusses the phenomenon of the “bruised employee” and the critical role that leaders and managers play in the employee experience. Combining data with storytelling and analytics with real-world examples, Pat guides audiences through the key points of the employee journey, detailing challenges and highlighting key opportunities, every step of the way.
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Pat Wadors is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Belonging, Business, Corporate Culture, DEI, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Executive Leadership, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Influential Women, Inspirational, Leadership, Neurodiversity, Storytelling, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Women, Women in Business, Women in Tech -
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Pat Wadors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING THAT DRIVES BOTTOM LINE RESULTS, ELEVATING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE JOURNEY, LEADING THROUGH CHANGE: BECOMING AN AGILE, RELEVANT, AND AUTHENTIC LEADER and WHAT’S YOUR SCORECARD? THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL YOU CAN DEVELOP FOR BOTH CAREER AND LIFE. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pat Wadors for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Pat Wadors generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Dr. Kimberly Harden, Carin Taylor, Lolita Taub and Nicole Yeary. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pat Wadors for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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