Developing Better Leaders

Speaking Engagements

Our speaking engagements are designed to ignite innovation and drive impactful change. Delivered by our founder and CEO, Mindy Gulati, these sessions draw from decades of expertise in leadership, culture transformation, and strategy. Each presentation is tailored to the audience, offering actionable insights and practical strategies for fostering equity, collaboration, and sustainable success. Whether addressing a conference, boardroom, or workshop, our dynamic approach engages participants and empowers them to lead with purpose.

2024

  • ASHRAE Winter Conference, Chicago, IL. January 2024. “ASHRAE DEI Forum (Pulling back the Curtain on DEI),” “Women’s Breakfast Keynote Address,” and “ASHRAE Board Leadership Training- Inclusive Leadership.”
  • Association of Workplace Investigators. February 2024. “Know Your Audience Topic: Interviewing C-Suite, Speaking Questions to Power.”
  • DRI Trucking Law Seminar. April 2024 “Fair and Impartial: Ethical Considerations Regarding Implicit Bias at Trial.”
  • State Bar of Nevada. April 2024. “Ethical Implications of Bias, CLE.”
  • SMPS’ Chapter Leadership Symposium, Washington, DC. April 2024 “Creating a Sustainable Future Through Equity & Inclusion.”

2023

  • American Bar Association. July 2023 “Leadership Development 2 Day Seminar- Labor & Employment Law Section of ABA.”‍
  • American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). October 2023. “What Does Success Look Like For Inclusion & Equity at Your Engineering Firm.”‍
  • Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association. November 2023. “Current Climate of DEI- Texas Continuing Legal Education.”‍
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association. November 2023. “Ethical Obligations: Understanding How Bias Plays a Role in Our Decision-Making- California Continuing Legal Education.”
  • Advancing Women in Nashville. February 2023, “Open the Gate: Examining Inclusive Leadership.”
  • Williamson County Bar Association. February 2023. “Black History Month Series: DEI Competencies as a Lawyer.”
  • Women Lawyers Association Los Angeles April 2023 “Inclusive Leadership for Lawyers 4 Hour Class.”

2022

  • American Water Works Association, Virginia Section March 2022. “International Women’s Day Event Breaking the Bias.”
  • Association of Corporate Counsel Austin Chapter May 2022 “DEI Roundtable.”
  • CA-NV Section American Water Works Association Young Professionals Committee July 2022. “Bias in Decision Making.”
  • American Bar Association October 2022. Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference- “Inclusion and Allyship”

2021

  • Association of Corporate Council, Austin Chapter. February 2021 “Diversity and Inclusion Issues Involved in Navigating the (Ever/Never) Changing Landscape.”
  • AFL-CIO Union Lawyer Conference. March 2021. “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Why Unions (and Union Lawyers) Benefit from DEI Training.”
  • Austin Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Section CLE. April 2021 “Conversations on Implicit Bias and its Implications on Law Firm.”
  • Austin Bar Association, Equity Summit. May 2021.  “Ethical Implications of Implicit Bias for Attorneys.”
  • Virginia Water Environment Association, Workforce Management Conference. May 2021 Virtual Panel Presentation “What Will Your Future Look Like: How to Ensure a Successful Workforce for Tomorrow.”
  • Austin SHRM September 2021 “Radical Flexibility with Return to office: a DEI Perspective.”
  • American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN) November 2021.  “How an Inclusive Culture Will Move Your Business From Surviving to Thriving.”

2020

  • Women Presidents’ Organization, February 2020, Austin, TX “How to Create an Inclusive Culture at Work.”
  • BWISE’s (Black Women in Science and Engineering) 12 @12, April 2020, Virtual Presentation “Why DEI is Poised for a Major Push Forward Post Covid-19.”
  • Atlas Book Club, Monthly Beginning May 2020, Virtual Presentation “Creating a Culturally Competent Children’s Library.”
  • Leaving Law Behind, May 2020, Virtual Presentation “Coaching Through a Career Change.”
  • Texas Diversity Council, June 2020, Virtual Presentation, “DEI Accountability: Moving Beyond Metrics.”
  • Leaving Law Behind, May 2020, Virtual Presentation “Coaching Through a Career Change.”
  • Texas Diversity Council, June 2020, Virtual Presentation, “DEI Accountability: Moving Beyond Metrics.”
  • Austin Contract Center Alliance, June 2002, Virtual presentation, “Leading with Equity During the Pandemic.”
  • Collin County Bar Association, July 2020, Virtual presentation, “Dialogue & Engagement: Embracing Diversity in Our Community.”
  • Austin Contract Center Alliance, June 2020, Virtual presentation, “Leading with Equity During the Pandemic”
  • Missouri DWI Institute, July 2020, Virtual Presentation, “Harnessing Power in the Courtroom By Understanding Implicit Bias.”
  • Advanced In-House Counsel, State Bar of Texas CLE Conference,  August 2020, Virtual presentation, “How to Effectively Implement a Diversity and Inclusion Program.”
  • Austin Bar Association, August 2020, Virtual presentation, “21 Day Racial Equity Challenge Roundtable Discussion.”
  • Tennessee Supreme Court. December 2020 “Implications of Implicit Bias.”

2019

  • Culturati Summit, January 2019, Austin, TX “Understanding the Impact of Implicit Bias on Executive Teams.”
  • WASHTO Civil Rights Training Symposium, March 2019, Austin, TX “Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Transportation.”
  • The Riveter’s DEI Convening, May 2019, Austin TX, “How Bias Affects Hiring and Retention.”
  • State Bar of Texas 2019 Annual Meeting CLE, June 2019, Austin, TX “Implicit Bias: Building Awareness and Overcoming Obstacles.”
  • National Air Traffic Controllers Association Board Conference, October 2019, Austin, TX “Conversations on Implicit Bias in Union Organizations.”
  • State Bar of Texas Women in Law Section CLE, November 2019, Austin, TX “Implications of Implicit Bias on Women in Law Practice.”

2018

  • University of Texas Entrepreneurship Week, March 2018, Austin, TX “Creating Inclusive Cultures.”
  • Mother Attorney Mentoring Program, March 2017, Austin, TX “Dealing with Implicit Bias: A Practical Guide For Lawyers.”
  • Panhandle Human Resources Association Spring Seminar, April 2018, Amarillo, TX “Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace.”
  • Austin Bar Association Family Law Section, May 2018, Austin TX “Implications of Implicit Bias on Family Law Practice.”
  • Women in Technology at Samsung, May 2018, Austin, TX “Storytelling to Overcome Bias.”
  • Scott Douglass & McConnico’s Annual Partner Retreat, September 2018, Austin, TX Keynote Speaker “Harnessing Your Power by Understanding Your Bias and Yourself.”

2017

  • Clexacon National Convention February 2017, Las Vegas, NV “How Implicit Bias Affects the LGBTQ Community in the Media.”
  • Texas Democratic Party Fair Shot Summit, March 2017, Austin, TX “Engaging the Broader Movement.”
  • Mother Attorney Mentoring Program, June 2017, Austin, TX “How Implicit Bias Affects Attorneys: From Clients to the Courtroom.”
  • 3day Startup International Conference, July 2017, Austin, TX “How Not to Become Uber: Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Company Culture From the Ground Up.”
  • National Industry Liaison Group National Convention, August 2017, San Antonio, TX “How Implicit Bias Affects LGBTQ Employees: From Inclusion to Gender Transitions.”
  • Austin Technology Council CEO Summit, September 2017, Austin, TX “Building Culture and Attracting, Growing and Retaining Talent.”
  • Austin Technology Council HR Panel, September 2017, Austin, TX “HR Issues of Diversity and Employee Relations.”
  • Austin Bar Association CLE, October 2017, Austin, TX “Corporate Best Practices on Diversity and Inclusion Efforts.”
  • Solar Business Festival Conference, November 2017, Austin, TX “Response to Difference: Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.”

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