Tina Varughese

Keynote Speaker | Calgary, Alberta

Human Connection & Workplace Culture
Communication, Inclusion & Bias Expert

Tina Varughese's Expertise: Workplace Culture, Resilience & Change, Leadership, Communication, Inclusive Leadership, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Unconscious Bias, Cultural Diversity, Psychological Safety, Inter-Generational Workplace, Belonging and Employee Engagement.

Tina Varughese

About Speaker Tina Varughese

Globally recognized human connection expert and bestselling author, Tina Varughese inspires audiences around the world with her heartfelt, hilarious and human-centric messages. Tina is the author of bestseller, 50 Shades of Beige: Building Bridges While Breaking Bias. Clients include Microsoft, Pfizer, Carnival Cruises, Kraft-Heinz, Hockey Canada, 3M and the Million Dollar Roundtable where she captivated over 5000 attendees in Dubai with simultaneous translation in 12 languages. A mother of two, partner to one, and friend to many, Tina encourages all to strive for a better tomorrow, today.

50 Shades of Beige

50 Shades of Beige

Tina Varughese Ctrl-alt-del: Give the (re)boot to Work-life Balance

Tina Varughese Ctrl-alt-del: Give the (re)boot to Work-life Balance

What is Unconscious Bias? Making a First Impression in Seven Seconds O

What is Unconscious Bias? Making a First Impression in Seven Seconds O

Cross Cultural Communication Tina Varughese Rabbitview Video Productio

Cross Cultural Communication Tina Varughese Rabbitview Video Productio

Tina Varughese Biography

Tina Varughese is a globally recognized human connection expert, bestselling author, and professional speaker whose work focuses on workplace culture, communication, inclusion, bias, collaboration, and organizational relationships. Tina Varughese works with leaders and employees to strengthen communication practices and create environments where people can contribute ideas, ask questions, take appropriate risks, and communicate openly. Her presentations address the conditions that influence psychological safety, workplace relationships, adaptability, and organizational change. She provides practical tools that help audiences examine how behaviour, communication, assumptions, and bias affect workplace interactions.

Tina Varughese is the author of the bestseller 50 Shades of Beige: Building Bridges While Breaking Bias. The book examines bias, cultural differences, communication, and the practical actions individuals can take to improve understanding across diverse environments. Tina Varughese has also contributed perspectives on workplace communication and human connection through media coverage and professional discussions. Her work has been featured in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, CBC Eyeopener, and HR Reporter.

Tina Varughese has worked with organizations including Microsoft, Pfizer, Carnival Cruises, Kraft Heinz, Hockey Canada, 3M, and the Million Dollar Roundtable. At the Million Dollar Roundtable in Dubai, Tina Varughese presented to more than 5,000 attendees with simultaneous translation provided in 12 languages. Her client experience spans corporate, association, professional, and international audiences. Ignite Magazine has recognized Tina Varughese as a Top Ten Notable Speaker.

Her professional background includes managing Alberta’s immigration office and operating her own relocation and settlement firm. Through this work, Tina Varughese developed direct experience with immigration, settlement, cultural adjustment, communication, and the challenges that can arise when people with different backgrounds work and live together. This experience continues to inform her approach to workplace culture and human connection. Tina Varughese applies this background to discussions about communication, inclusion, curiosity, compassion, and organizational adaptability.

Tina Varughese has also contributed to professional and public leadership initiatives outside her speaking work. She served on McMaster University’s Future of Canada Council, contributing to discussions connected to Canada’s social and organizational future. Tina Varughese has also served as Past President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Alberta chapter. These roles have complemented her work with organizations seeking practical approaches to communication, leadership, workplace culture, and employee participation.

Across her presentations, Tina Varughese examines how intentional communication can influence collaboration, decision making, employee contribution, and workplace relationships. Tina Varughese uses practical exercises, audience interaction, and workplace examples to help participants identify communication habits and assumptions that may affect trust and inclusion. Her work gives leaders and teams applicable methods for addressing bias, improving communication, and creating conditions that support stronger participation across organizations.

Tina Varughese Topic Presentations

Tina Varughese From Calgary, Alberta, 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.

Just Be: Authenticity, Belonging and Connection at Work

Thriving Through Uncertainty

Better Together

The Human Side of Unconscious Bias

Inclusive Leadership

Books
Tina Varughese
  • 50 Shades of Beige: Building Bridges While Breaking Bias
Podcasts
Tina Varughese
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellness

Tina Varughese Speaking Testimonials

"Tina’s blend of vulnerability, humour, and clarity made her keynote resonate in such a meaningful way. It was a privilege to learn from a Canadian speaker driving thoughtful Culture and Inclusion conversations. I’d highly recommend Tina as a speaker for other teams and organizations looking to spark meaningful reflection and inspire action!"

Suzanne Hamilton

Sr Business Manager, Committee Member
Microsoft

"Tina Varughese is an electrifying speaker. Her passion is infectious and highly relevant. In just one hour, attendees of various ages and stages of life gained a fresh perspective on the value of work life balance and how simple changes can have long term positive effects mentally, physically and emotionally. Her presentation is impactful, engaging and includes a refreshing dose of humour. She will deliver valuable information in an inspiring and entertaining manner."

Warren Wood

CFA, CFP
BMO

"Your insights on resilience, mental well-being, and navigating uncertainty resonated deeply with our audience. The way you blended practical strategies with personal stories created a meaningful and engaging experience, and the positive feedback from attendees speaks volumes about the impact of your message."

Chantal Trottier

International Women’s Day Co-Chair 2026
Shell

"Thrilled to have hosted Tina Varughese at Pharmasave’s 2024 National Conference, a visionary advocate and a dynamic voice for diversity and belonging. Her powerful insights shed light on the power that diversity brings to organizations like Pharmasave Drugs. From sparking innovation to fostering understanding, embracing diversity isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing!"

Ivan Guillen

CEO
Pharmsave

"We are living in a time when culture and inclusion is sometimes overlooked or its importance is minimized. Being part of the planning committee for this program was inspiring and reminded me why this work is so important. Tina‘s ability to transcend technology and make you feel like she’s in the room with you is remarkable. For organizations that are virtual and globally distributed, I would highly recommend her work to reinforce a healthy work culture."

Stacy Graffam Merrill

Senior Business Strategy Manager, Committee Member
Worldwide Sales and Solutions Culture Conference

"Tina brought a fresh, energetic and challenging approach to this topic. Her use of real life examples, life experience and well placed humour was perfectly balanced.  She engaged her audience and delivered a thought provoking message that was well delivered and received."

John McCabe

Vice President
Lafarge Canada

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