Kenston Henderson breathes fresh life into organizations, igniting a contagious energy that inspires individuals at all levels. From captivating leadership training to enlightening discussions on DEI, Kenston sparks crucial conversations that expel racism and fuel inclusive growth. Fear surrounding inclusivity dissipates as he empowers organizations to embrace best practices and become excited about DEI, Leadership, and Conflict Resolution. Get ready for an extraordinary journey with Kenston Henderson, where excitement and possibility merge into a brighter future.
Make no mistake, Kenston can fill a room with his magnetic stage presence. Since the pandemic, his impact has extended across the globe. Kenston's virtual presence has spread as far as Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Kenston has delivered hundreds of in-person presentations spanning the U.S., even reaching as far as Nairobi, Kenya, where he was presented with the Dr. Astell Collins Generation Leader Award. He's a sought-after TEDx Signature Speaker, a Culture Transformation Champion, and author of the go-to book on parenting leadership, Parenting Like a Boss: Intentionally Committed and Winning Conversations Workbook. He's a devoted father and husband, an advocate for the underrepresented, and passionate about making the world a better place, one organization at a time.
Speaking Topics -
I am a Game Changer: Self-Leadership, Resilience, and Power of Community
BEST FOR: CONFERENCES, COMPANY-WIDE EMPOWERMENT, COMPANY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
Self-leadership, resilience, and the power of community are the three key elements that can transform your life both personally and professionally. To become a game-changer, you must first lead yourself effectively, taking control of your actions and decisions. Resilience is also crucial, as it allows you to overcome obstacles and setbacks and stay focused on your goals. However, no one can achieve greatness alone, and that’s where the power of community comes in. When you surround yourself with like-minded individuals who support and challenge you, you can achieve more than you ever thought possible. Becoming a true “Game Changer” requires that one focus on developing their self-leadership skills, cultivating resilience, and building strong relationships within your community.
Key Program Takeaways Include:
- Self-Leadership Discovery: Uncover potential, understand key principles, and gain confidence to lead your life
- Game Changer Mindset: Embrace challenges for growth and resilience, transforming setbacks into stepping stones
- Resilience Recipe: Learn ingredients for resilience, bounce back from adversity, manage stress, and stay positive
- Cultivating Resilience: Access practical strategies for adapting to change, thriving in uncertainty
- Meaningful Connections: Harness community power, build uplifting relationships, inspire and support others
Cultural Transformation in the Workplace: The 7 Keys to Create + Cultivate Racial Equity
(BEST FOR: HUMAN RESOURCE CONFERENCES, HR AND DEI TEAMS)
Finally, feel confident about how to create and integrate more racial equity and inclusion in your workplace. Learn a step-by-step framework for developing an organizational culture that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and racially equitable — including how to transform your hiring practices, address workplace discriminatory issues, and simply converse more effectively and respectfully with fellow colleagues and employees.When we thoroughly understand what a racially equitable culture looks like — and begin implementing the practices and the processes that create a more inclusive and unbiased workplace — cultural transformation will occur.
Key Program Takeaways Include:
- The 7 Keys to create and cultivate racial equity
- Understanding your organization’s current and future state
- Tools to host winning conversations about race
- Understanding the importance of creating and cultivating racial equity in the workplace
- Tips to implement during the hiring process
Winning Conversations: How to Communicate Successfully & Courageously About Race
(BEST FOR: SENIOR LEADERS, SENIOR HR LEADERS, AND TEAMS)
Kenston has been on his own speaking circuit with this talk. Organizational leaders who are truly looking to make sure everyone in the workplace is seen, heard and valued are reaching out. Do you avoid conversations about race? Ever imagine that conversation going bad? Or question whether or not you’re prepared for the conversation? Well, the truth is you’re not alone. As a matter of fact, most people avoid talking about race in the US and all around the world. But those days are over! A highly sought out talk based on Kenston’s TEDx (Can We Talk? —embed YouTube link) for organizational leaders who are truly invested in making sure that everyone in the workplace are seen, heard, and valued.
Key Program Takeaways Include:
- Effectively create a safe space for conversations to take place
- Assess your own commuication skills to make necessary adjustments
- Say goodbye to the fear associated with having necessary conversations
Resilience: The Power of the Bounce Back
(BEST FOR: ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS, TEAMS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS)
Looking for a session that will ignite, inspire, and empower you to keep moving forward no matter what life throws your way? Look no further than this highly sought-after talk on resilience! From the global COVID pandemic to social unrest and unexpected life changes, the last several years have been filled with challenges. But with the right mindset and tools, you can not only survive but thrive during tough times. This session will show you how to fall forward, keep moving toward your goals, and ultimately come out stronger and more resilient than ever before. Don’t miss out on this powerful opportunity to unlock your full potential and achieve greatness!
Key Program Takeaways Include:
- Resilience Recipe: Discover essential ingredients for unwavering strength in the face of change and uncertainty
- Positive Self-Esteem: Cultivate self-assurance and growth mindset for resiliently tackling challenges
- Community Strength: Learn the impact of nurturing a supportive network for encouragement and wisdom during tough times
- Relaxation for Resilience: Master mindfulness, stress reduction, and self-care for emotional well-being
- Embrace Bounce Back Power: Celebrate your strength, turning setbacks into growth opportunities and challenges into resilience
Kenston is one of my top diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners. His ability to engage an audience through an interactive experience, while learning key values and principles such as unconscious bias, microaggressions, belonging, identity, and storytelling, allows for participants to leave with golden nuggets of wisdom and awareness. Kenston is a trusted partner that will consistently deliver quality, meaningful, and impactful DEIB experiences.
Kenston is one of my top diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners. His ability to engage an audience through an interactive experience, while learning key values and principles such as unconscious bias, microaggressions, belonging, identity, and storytelling, allows for participants to leave with golden nuggets of wisdom and awareness. Kenston is a trusted partner that will consistently deliver quality, meaningful, and impactful DEIB experiences.