Elise Ahenkorah

Elise Ahenkorah

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Toronto, Ontario

Award Winning Inclusion & Workplace Culture Strategist | Employee Experience Expert

  • Videos
  • Expertise
    • Change Management
    • Communication
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Employee Management
    • Leadership
    • Teamwork
    • Collaboration
    • Inclusive Leadership
    • Workplace Culture

    ELISE AHENKORAH BIOGRAPHY

    Elise Ahenkorah is an award-winning inclusion and workplace culture strategist and speaker.
    As the Lead Strategist of Inclusion Factor – an award-winning global talent management consulting firm, Elise Ahenkorah helps organizations build representative teams, ensure fair talent processes, and create cultures that drive engagement and retention.
    With deep expertise in change management, HR, and inclusion, Elise Ahenkorah takes a strategic, evidence-based approach to today’s workforce challenges, from shifting demographics to evolving employee expectations.
    Over 15 years, Elise Ahenkorah has advised 100+ clients—from Fortune 500s to start-ups—across three continents. Some of her clients include Bayer Canada, Innovative Medicines Canada, the University of Toronto, the World Bank, IBM, Saje Natural Wellness, CBC Speaker Bureau Canada Speaker Profile – 2025 Updates Elise Ahenkorah Canada, Calgary International Airport Authority, Hootsuite, Holt Renfrew, Waste Management, and the City of Toronto– to name a few.
    Known for her personable and humorous style, Elise makes workplace challenges approachable, sparking meaningful conversations and real change.
    She is educated in Law & Justice, International Relations, and Change Management and is completing her MBA in Strategy. She is also an alumnus of Cornell University’s coveted diversity and inclusion strategic planning program.
    Most recently, Elise Ahenkorah has become a certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®) Qualified Administrator and has her PROSCI Change Management Practitioner, Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and Certified Canadian Inclusion Professional (CCIP) designations.
    Her expertise has been recognized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the United Nations Association in Canada, L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

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    Articles & Magazine Feature

    “Safe and Brave Spaces Don’t Work (and What You Can Do Instead)”

    Medium

    When engaging individuals from racialized or equity-deserving communities, organizations will often share promises of “safe and brave” spaces to encourage inclusive discussion, and for allies to learn from experiences different from their own.
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    Elise Ahenkorah Topic Presentations

    Elise Ahenkorah Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers Keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics.Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.

    The Hidden Cost of Disconnection: How It’s Undermining High-performing Teams

    The Leadership Blind Spot: How Fairness Drives Retention, Innovation, and Trust

    Organizational Design for the Future: Aligning Structure With High Performance

    Culture As A Competitive Risk: Why Belonging Must Be A Core Business Strategy

    The Trust Gap: How Leadership Impacts Organizational Stability and Performance

    The Performance Trap: Why Pressure Alone Won’t Sustain High-performing Teams

    Beyond Dei: Why the Fair Framework Is the Future of Inclusion and Business Success

    Belonging & the Bottom Line: the Business Case for Employee Connection

    Elise Ahenkorah Speaking Testimonials

    YMCA Calgary is on a mission to become a place where everyone feels like they belong. Along our journey, we’ve had the privilege of working with Elise Ahenkorah through both Sr Leadership & Board-level activities. Elise is the epitome of professionalism and through her deep knowledge & experience, has led us through transformative discussions and reflection. She guides, listens, and challenges in all the best ways. Elise is also a skilled strategist, having helped us both assess and plan a number of activities related to our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Most recently, Elise Ahenkorah delivered a workshop for our Board of Directors to further embed...

    Shannon Doram, ICD.D.

    President and CEO
    YMCA Calgary

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