Global Leadership Development Expert & DEI Strategist; Founder of Energizing Cultural Change in Organizations International; Author of "Reversing the Ostrich Approach to Diversity"
Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP Biography
Dr. Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP, is a speaker, author, and consultant specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leadership development, and global business communication. Tolbert is the founder and principal of Energizing Cultural Change in Organizations International, where she focuses on building inclusive cultures through leadership training, inclusive practices, and cross-cultural communication skills. Her work spans industries, with clients including 3M, Best Buy, the FBI, Ford Motor Company, IBM, Mayo Clinic, Thomson Reuters, and United Way.
Tolbert holds a doctorate in human resource development from the University of Minnesota, with an emphasis on international and cross-cultural diversity education and training. She serves on several boards and as a fellow at the Carlson School of Management, where she is also a distinguished faculty member for Carlson Executive Education. Her consulting practice has a global reach, with associates in Spain, China, Venezuela, Canada, and Ecuador. Tolbert’s expertise includes experiential learning in DEI initiatives, leadership competency development, and managing to style.
Tolbert is the author of "Reversing the Ostrich Approach to Diversity: Pulling Your Head Out of the Sand," which provides practical guidance for organizations seeking to advance diversity and inclusion. She is the creator of "Open Mind, Open World," a video-based global communications training program, and co-founder of Spectra Diversity, which offers the Spectra Diversity Inclusion Assessment to measure organizational and individual progress in DEI.
Tolbert holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, a credential held by fewer than 10 percent of professional speakers worldwide. She has served as national vice-chair for the Professional Expertise Group on Diversity with the National Speakers Association, president of NSA-MN, and lead learning strategist for the Institute for Lawful, Safe, and Effective Policing. Tolbert’s recognitions include the Mark LeBlanc Award for excellence in the speaking industry, induction into the MN Speakers Hall of Fame, the Best of St. Paul Award in Human Resource Consulting Services, and the Inscape Publishing Ruby Award. Her experience and published work position Tolbert as a leading voice in diversity, equity, and inclusion, leadership development, and global workplace communication.
Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP Speaking Topics
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Reversing the Ostrich Approach to Diversity: Pulling your head out of the sand
What is the Ostrich Approach?
Although the image of an ostrich burying its head in the sand is based on myth rather than fact, it is the perfect icon to depict the many avoidance tactics we use to deal with the tough stuff – including diversity. All the running, hiding and avoidance (a.k.a., the ostrich approach) won’t change what’s going on around us. We need to be strong, make a commitment and pull our heads out of the sand so we can communicate more clearly and effectively with one another.
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Communicating Across Styles
Why is it easy to communicate with some individuals while communicating with others creates conflict and confusion? Communication and behavioral styles vary from person to person and are culturally bound; some are compatible with ours and, for various reasons, some are not. By understanding our own behavioral strengths and learning how to identify and value behavioral strengths in others, we can improve the way we work with others across styles, discover viable solutions to resolve conflict, and relieve stress that comes with miscommunication. During this session, keynote speaker Dr. Amy Tolbert uses audience activities in a session that is motivating, inspirational, life-changing (okay – educational and informative, too)!
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Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Belonging, Business, Business Consulting, Business Leadership, Communication, Corporate Culture, Culture, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics & Integrity, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Leadership, Negotiation, Social Activism, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Workshop -
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Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Reversing the Ostrich Approach to Diversity: Pulling your head out of the sand, Communicating Across Styles, Is Your Bias Showing?, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Moving from Unconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion (focused on leaders), Leading Across Styles: Adapting for Maximum Effectiveness and Open Mind, Open World: Improving Intercultural Interactions O.P.E.N. Your Business to The World!. The estimated speaking fee range to book Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP generally travels from MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Israel Greene, Libby Gill, Carin Taylor, Madison Butler and Deanna Singh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Amy S. Tolbert, Ph.D., CSP for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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