Actionable. Relevant. Empowering.
Our talks support leaders in developing engaging, and retaining talent through change.
We partner with event planners and employers to expand awareness and offer practical strategies that build better leaders and workplaces.
Our Talks
Book us for a keynote address, breakout session, moderated panel, or moderated roundtable discussion. Keynotes are typically 45 minutes with 15 min Q&A. Breakout sessions can range from 60 min-2 hours based on the setting. Explore a few of our signature talks:
Leading Teams
Leading Across Generations: Everyday Actions to Empower Teams
Did you know today’s workplace may consist of up to five unique generations?
These generations often hold varying views on values, work, and success as shaped by formative experiences. A major pitfall in developing strong multi-generational teams are the common assumptions and generalizations made about each generation.
This program will provide best practices for empowering multi-generational teams to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce, workplace, and marketplace. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to be a more inclusive leader of multi-generational teams.
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The fundamentals of creating psychologically safe and generationally inclusive workplaces
How bias impacts team and organizational productivity, collaboration and innovation
The critical steps to create a more inclusive team culture
The Future of Work & Your Early Talent
By 2030, 30% of the workforce will be Gen Z. That’s why intentionally engaging & developing early talent will be a significant driver in your organization’s success.
Amid significant global, economical, and organization change, employers must also take into account growing values & preferences of a new wave of talent, while maintaining a future focus on skills vital for growth.
In this program, employers & program operators will explore how to engage and develop the early talent segment for their organizations. They will preview Reimagine Talent’s case studies supporting a portfolio of employers, education institutions and non-profits across the United States committed to the future outlook of the Gen Z workforce.
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Understand the differentiating factors impacting the workforce & workplace through the lens of early talent i.e. gen Z.
Discover how to proactively engage, develop & retain early talent.
Gain practical tools to audit your organization’s policies, programs, and practices to consider its impact on early talent.
The Building Blocks of Belonging & Your Role
Can you recall a time where you felt you truly belonged? In places of belonging, people experience feeling welcomed, respected, valued, heard and protected. Belonging unlocks human potential and creates the spaces and places where people can show up as their authentic selves.
The stats are mind blowing – employees who experience belonging have greater personal and professional well being than their peers including: a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% reduction in turnover risk, 2X more employee raises, 18X more employee promotions, and a 75% decrease in sick days (Deloitte).
This program will focus on empowering employees — from entry level to leaders.
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Discover the elements of belonging in the workplace
Explore how to foster a culture of belonging through mindset and actions
Learn the pitfalls to belonging that erode trust, connection, and productivity
How to Manage Your Team for Growth & Performance
What does it take to thoughtfully manage a team through change?
This program will support people managers in creating a team culture that supports individual growth while driving business outcomes. It will explore concepts around career development and managing poor performance. Participants will gain practical action steps to make managing for growth & performance a daily part of their roles.
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Explore how to lead teams amid change & uncertainty
Offer resources to support career development conversations
Leverage the 3E framework to support team growth and impact
Fostering a Feedback-Forward Team Culture
According to PwC, nearly 60% of employees reported that they would like feedback on a daily or weekly basis — a number that increased to 72% for employees under age 30.
When you add in the realities of today's workforce & workplace and managing across intersectional identities -- additional challenges exist.
This program will focus on feedback as a tool to better manage your team with intention and create environments that support employee engagement, well-being, and belonging, even within fast-paced work environments.
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Discover how to provide feedback that empowers and builds agency within employees
Explore how to solicit feedback that helps you best support a diverse employee base
Gain tools to take daily and monthly actions to build employee trust, empathy, and understanding
Mitigate roadblocks and challenges that prohibits manager-employee connection and trust
Leading Self
How to Own Your Career in a Changing Work Landscape
Employment experts predict that the rapid pace of change in employment will require individuals to become lifelong learners to prepare them for multiple career changes during their working lives.
Owning your career means putting yourself in the driver’s seat of your decision-making. It means being proactive versus reactive in maximizing opportunities, relationships, and personal passions.
In a changing world of work, during significant uncertainty, owning your career challenges you to adapt, pivot, and propel in alignment with your values and vision.
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Explore the trends impacting career development in an ever evolving landscape.
Gain practical tips to audit your career and determine against steps that align with your values and vision.
Discover the relationships essential in career development and fulfillment.
How to Leverage ERGs to Catapult Your Career
ERG leaders hold an incredible superpower vital to organizations. As the architects of belonging, you help curate empowering spaces & places for employees across various identity groups to thrive. Many ERG leaders are selfless, passionate leaders committed to serving others. It is common for this focus on others to blind opportunities for self-promotion and advancement.
ERG leaders who understand the career-defining opportunities available upfront can maximize the chance more intentionally and set themselves up for a more significant impact in and out of the workplace. This session will highlight how ERG leaders and those interested in leadership can more intentionally leverage their roles for career advancement & fulfillment. They will leave with a plan to put their T.A.G.S - talents, abilities, gifts & skills to work in service to others & self.
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Discover the leadership components of effectively leading an ERG.
Uncover & solidify your “why” in ERG engagement & leadership.
Understand how to put together a career development plan that leverages ERG leadership.
Past Events
Seramount Work Beyond
Virtual // October 25, 2024
The Institute of Internal Auditors Ignite Conference
Las Vegas, NV // October 21-23, 2024
2024 Chezie ERG Summit
Virtual // October 10, 2024
ACT Workforce Development Summit
Atlanta, GA // October 2-4, 2024
ATD 2024 Intl. Conference & Expo
New Orleans, LA // May 19-22, 2024
Seramount EmERGe
New York City, NY // May 6-7, 2024
SHRM Talent Conference & Expo
Las Vegas, NV // April 14-17, 2024
Reimagine Talent Webinar: How to Build the Bridge for Business Growth
Virtual // April 3, 2024
Transform 2024 Conference
Las Vegas, NV // March 11-13, 2024
Luminary’s How We Built It: Building Your Legacy
New York City, NY // February 20, 2024
NC Center for Nonprofits Webinar
Virtual // January 23, 2024
NC Center for Nonprofits Annual Conference
Winston-Salem, NC // November 3, 2023
SHRM 2023 INCLUSION Conference
Savannah, GA // October 30-November 1, 2023
UNCF/Lincoln Financial Webinar Series
Virtual // October 18, November 1, 2023
Tory Burch Foundation Small Business Webinar Series
Virtual // October 18, 2023
KENDO Brands DEI Annual Conference
San Francisco, CA // October 8, 2023
The American College of Financial Services
Virtual // September 6, 2023
NC Chamber of Commerce Courageous Conversations
Raleigh, NC // August 22, 2023
Women I Future Conference 2023
Virtual // August 2, 2023
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce DEI Conference
Raleigh, NC // July 25, 2023
AAUW National Conference for College Women Student Leaders
College Park, MD // June 1-3, 2023
UNCF: Student Leadership Conference
Bethesda, MD // May 31–June 2, 2023
NAWDP Annual Conference
New Orleans, LA // May 8-10, 2023
2023 North Carolina Association of Colleges & Employers (NCACE) Conference
Raleigh, NC // May 1–3, 2023
SHRM® 2023 Talent Conference & Expo
Orlando, Florida // April 16-19, 2023
The Forum for Workplace Inclusion, Annual Conference
Minnesota, MN // March 27-29, 2023
UNCF: Panda Cares Foundation Leadership Institute
Orlando, FL // March 16-17, 2023
The Jackie Robinson Foundation, Mentor & Leadership Conference
New York, NY // March 10-13, 2023
Women Working in Wealth Summit
New York, NY // March 8, 2023
Hired, Org-wide Training
Virtual // February 15, 2023
Diffusion PR, Org-wide Training
Virtual // February 13, 2023
Tula, Org-wide Training
New York, NY // January 11, 2023
"Chelsea C. Williams is not only a brilliant speaker and thought leader but also a warm, engaging, and approachable professional. Her commitment to empowering individuals to be their authentic selves in the workplace is both inspiring and transformative. We highly recommend Chelsea for both in-person and virtual speaking engagements. She will undoubtedly elevate your team's understanding and application of workplace dynamics, fostering a sense of belonging that translates into tangible business success. Chelsea's impact is nothing short of phenomenal, and we are immensely grateful for her contributions to our organization.”
Lindsey Lewis, MBA, ChFC®, CFP® (she/her), Director of the Center for Women in Financial Services
“Seramount invited Chelsea to serve as one of our speakers at the 2024 EmERGe Summit in New York City, which brought together over 400 national ERG leaders and program managers for education and practical application. The primary audience of our event was Fortune 500 companies. Chelsea stood out from other speakers due to her ability to build a storyline and engage with a diverse audience. Her experience with Strengths Assessments and ability to share direct resources and tools to leverage opportunities to think about ERG leaders’ career nest was precisely what we wanted to highlight for our audience. Her takeaways for helping ERG leaders leverage their experience for career advancement would be a massive asset to attendees. Still, she also has a theoretical mindset well-aligned with ERGs not being a passion project. While Chelsea certainly has more than enough relevant experience to be a great speaker at any event, what makes her stand out is her willingness to be flexible in producing content aligned with our event’s purpose. She has the skills, experience, and knowledge of how to frame and present information that meets our audience where they are!”
Ilyssa Padrid-Dykman, Associate Director, Event Programs, Seramount
“The Tory Burch Foundation had the joy of collaborating with Chelsea C. Williams and Reimagine Talent on a webinar for small business owners. They provided our community with actionable ways to build impactful people development strategies. A highly engaging, thorough, and thoughtful session with over 200 attendees and 500 replays within the first 24 hours following the session.”
Desiree Browne, Senior Manager of Communications, Tory Burch Foundation