Unlock the

Power of Different

Fuel Performance, Forge Belonging,
and Create Cultures that Win!

Keynote Speaker

Watch Lakshmi

Lakshmi Keynote Speaker

Incredible teams and companies—just like yours—are truly committed to bringing diverse thinking to the table.

But all too often, we struggle to unlock that potential as quickly and consistently as we can.

The result?

Our people feel undervalued and under-utilized, and productivity, performance, and morale take a hit. 

Drawing on 29 years of experience leading, coaching, and researching teams, Lakshmi brings you The Outsider’s Edge, a proven system that unlocks the power of “different” and accelerates employee performance and connection now and in the workplace of the future. 

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Lakshmi’s Areas of Expertise

The Outsider’s Edge​™

Unlocking the ROI ​of D&I

Dare to Lead​™

  • “Leaders described her as an absolutely incredible keynote speaker, one of the best we’ve ever had. I would highly recommend Lakshmi as a keynote presenter when you want your expectations exceeded.”

    Cassandra Crowe-Jackson,

    Chief Experience Officer, Sharp Healthcare

  • “Lakshmi brought enthusiasm, warmth and relevance to our session. Her personal stories and concepts really resonated with our people.”

    Lynnette Heath,

    EVP & CHRO, nVent

  • ASHRM KEYNOTE 2024

    "You were fabulous! And your message resonated. I loved your advice for building relationships and communicating proactively."

    Tatum O’Sullivan,

    President ASHRM 2024

  • "Inspiring, motivating, energizing ... masterful! Thank you for the outstanding session, incredible partnership, and flawless delivery."

    Susie McNamara,

    VP Talent Management, Fortive

  • “Her business credibility and powerful storytelling energized a tough Microsoft audience … one of the highest ratings in years!”

    Pedro Gutierrez,

    Sr. Director, Microsoft

  • “She helped me bring my whole self to work with confidence, vs. being scared because I come from a different background ...” 

    Aimee Johnson,

    CMO, Zillow

Increase Employee Engagement with The Outsider’s Edge

Low employee engagement costs the U.S. economy $1.9 Trillion a year. That’s the business math. The human cost of lost purpose, creativity, and connection? Incalculably higher!
The Outsider’s Edge shows you how to reinvigorate your people and boost engagement, resulting in:

Engagement data: Gallup.com

Let’s unlock the power of “different” together.​

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