Khaliah O. Guillory Biography

You’ll know when Khaliah O. Guillory walks into a room. It’s an energy you don’t just see, you feel it. She radiates an infectious, magnetic presence that commands attention and sparks inspiration from the moment she arrives. And when she speaks, it’s clear why she’s invited to stages worldwide.

Guillory is an award-winning speaker who partners with corporations to transform workplace culture by centering belonging, wellness, and human connection. With a dynamic mix of storytelling and interaction, she engages audiences in ways that spark laughter, reflection, and action. Her insights equip leaders to build environments where people thrive, and performance follows. Khaliah’s impact has inspired organizations like United Airlines, Microsoft, Synchrony Bank, Shell, NASA, and LinkedIn.

With 14 years of experience in corporate America, including her role as Vice President at a Fortune 100 company where she managed a $1 billion book of business and led a team of more than 220 employees, Guillory knows firsthand the pressures leaders and teams face. Today, she is a Forbes-featured Certified Sleep Coach, professional napper, and Founder of Nap Bar – an eco-friendly rest sanctuary and wellness company helping high-stressed humans recharge in spaces designed for real rest, not just surviving on caffeine or willpower.

Her expertise has been featured on Forbes. Sleep.com, The Houston Business Journal, ABC News, Huffington Post, Fox News and NBC. Guillory is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and “40 Under 40” Award from the Houston Business Journal. In recognition of her philanthropic work, October 29th has officially been declared “Khaliah O. Guillory Day” in Houston, TX.

She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/08/2025.

Khaliah O. Guillory Speaking Topics

  • The Key to Belonging, Boldness, and Breaking Barriers

    This keynote is an empowering talk where Khaliah O. Guillory shares her journey of turning differences into strengths and thriving in spaces not built for her. With humor, heart, and real talk, she show how authenticity, connection, and courage fuel impact, from the boardroom to the basketball court.

    This talk is perfect for:

    • Organizations focused on inclusion and impact. This keynote helps leaders and teams move beyond buzzwords to create environments where belonging drives performance.
    • Groups who are ready to elevate confidence and authenticity. Attendees will learn to embrace their differences, show up boldly, and inspire others by leading through example.
    • Organizations committed to cultivating resilient, people-centered leaders. This session provides strategies to harness emotional intelligence as a competitive advantage, driving influence, innovation, and long term-success.

    The audience will leave with:

    • Enthusiasm and motivation to embrace their unique strengths, dismantle limiting beliefs, and lead with boldness in any room they walk into.
    • Practical tools and mindset shift to unlock their full potential, foster meaningful relationships, and show up unapologetically in every space they occupy.
    • Deeper self-awareness and relational skills that drive better communication, empathy, and trust, core ingredients for building high-performing cultures.

  • Sleep is Your Superpower

    Unlock the secrets of success with Khaliah O. Guillory’s interactive keynote, Sleep Is Your Superpower. Drawing from her journey as a former Division I women’s basketball team captain and founder of Nap Bar®, she reveals how strategic rest, backed by science, became her weapon against burnout and the key to peak performance. This talk is a game-changing reset that transforms how leaders and teams define success.

    This talk is perfect for:

    • Organizations experiencing rising burnout or disengagement. If your team is showing signs of fatigue, decreased focus, or quiet quitting, this keynote provides proven strategies to re-energize and re-engage employees.
    • Leaders and teams who are under pressure to do more with less. In high- demand, fast-paced environments, this talk equips participants with practical tools to sustain peak performance without sacrificing well-being.
    • When creativity and innovation feel stagnant. If problem-solving is slowing down or fresh ideas are scarce, this keynote reveals how rest fuels the brain for innovation and breakthrough thinking.

    The audience will leave with:

    • Learn the science of strategic rest to recharge faster, stay focused longer, and boost daily energy for peak performance.
    • Discover how rest fuels productivity, creativity, and resilience, redefining success by treating sleep as a smart, strategic advantage.
    • Leave with a custom rest routine, backed by neuroscience, that you can immediately apply to your day, team, or organization for lasting impact.

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Khaliah O. Guillory Videos

Khaliah O. Guillory Interactive Speaking Style

Khaliah O. Guillory Interactive Speaking Style

Unleash Your Dopeness Keynote delivered by Khaliah O. Guillory

Khaliah O. Guillory - Combatting Burnout & Quiet Quitting

Khaliah O. Guillory - Combatting Burnout & Quiet Quitting

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Khaliah O. Guillory - Sleep is Your Superpower Fireside Chat

Khaliah O. Guillory - Sleep is Your Superpower Fireside Chat

Certified Sleep Coach Khaliah O. Guillory reveals game-changing sleep tips and resources.

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Khaliah O. Guillory is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Key to Belonging, Boldness, and Breaking Barriers, Sleep is Your Superpower and Power in Purpose: Leading the Way to Transformative Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Khaliah O. Guillory for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Khaliah O. Guillory generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Kimberly Brown, Cassandra Worthy, Dr. Michael Time and Simon Sinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Khaliah O. Guillory for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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