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    "We had the pleasure of having Gehan speak at the inaugural DirsuptHR Tucson event this year and she blew my mind!...She gave an engaging talk that hit on the perfect number of items to be memorable and powerful...If you are looking for a speaker that packs a punch and gets the crowd going, look no further, you found her."

    ~Tamica Sears

  • “...She was recently gracious enough to do an in person presentation on LinkedIn Optimization to our networking group. Gehan is a polished presenter keeping the participants engaged and making the event interactive, which many people appreciated. I think everyone who attended learned something new about LinkedIn!..."

    ~Jason Hopper

  • "...Gehan presented to ZF Active Safety, US Inc.'s Women's Resource Group on "5 Ways to Crush our Weakness Using Strength of Uniqueness: Standing out when we don't feel we can, and embracing our unique instead of suffering from comparison to others (i.e. imposter syndrome). I received excellent feedback on both the content and Gehan's presentation style. She is such an engaging and knowledgeable presenter and we all enjoyed having her as our guest speaker."

    ~Jen Barduca

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Signature Keynotes, Workshops & Customized Training Designed to Edutain, Inspire, and Spark Action

Let's explore how we can create an experience tailored to your audience, objectives, and desired outcomes!

I deliver engaging, edutaining presentations for organizations, conferences, SHRM chapters, business groups, and educational settings. Expect a blend of practical insights, real-life experiences, audience interaction, and a little Sriracha-inspired energy along the way 🌶️

In aligning my style with your goals, I strive to create experiences that resonate long after the event is over.

Please explore some of the topics below, and be sure to download the adjacent speaker sheet for additional details.

I’m looking forward to connecting to discuss how I can be part of your next event!

TEDx Talk on YouTube

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In my first TEDx Talk, What My Hair Taught Me About Fitting In, I share my personal journey of navigating identity, belonging, and self-acceptance—opening the door to a broader professional conversation about authenticity, confidence, and the power of embracing what makes us unique.

Building on the Talk themes, my signature Be the CURL, Not the Knot: The Natural Way to Show Up Fully presentation introduces the CURL Framework, helping audiences connect personal authenticity with professional impact through strengths, career growth, leadership, workplace culture, and the way we show up for ourselves and others.

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FOR LEADERSHIP, TEAMS, AND GROUPS

Bringing the HEAT with “Satan” and “Sriracha!”

Two separate 5-minute Ignite-style DisruptHR Talks (think, TEDx on steroids!) have been expanded into presentations and workshops to inspire and edutain, while providing personal and professional development along the way!

Workplace Engagement
The Experience Edge: From Meh to Mojo in Today’s Workplace

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Infused with insights, humor, and real-world lessons from my DisruptHR talk “HR Is NOT Satan! Humanizing the ‘Evil’ Experience” and my bestselling book on the same theme, this bold, energizing presentation helps teams rethink how HR and leadership are experienced day to day. Moving beyond fear-based systems, buzzwords, and flavor-of-the-month initiatives, I guide audiences from Meh to Mojo by showing how trust, clarity, values alignment, and intentional communication transform everyday interactions into meaningful moments.

This session brings the Experience Edge to life—demonstrating how sustainable, flexible, enjoyable, and shareable experiences empower employees to engage, collaborate, and advocate with pride, both inside the organization and beyond.

Personal Branding
Service with Sriracha! Bringing Your Sauce to Every Room

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This lively and edutaining session invites you to scrap the bland and serve the bold by leveraging your unique strengths and authenticity to create more human-centered workplaces. Just as Sriracha adds a little bit of somethin’ to many foods, you add your own personal flavor to your work. Through stories, strategies, and spicy metaphors, you'll (re)discover your own Signature “Sig” Sauce and how to pour it generously into your practices. Expect laughs, a-ha’s, and a renewed sense of purpose!

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FOR COMPANIES AND JOB SEEKERS:

LinkedIn® 1.0 & 2.0
Glum-Gray to BOLD-YAY™: Boosting Your Value & Visibility on LinkedIn

For job seekers: LinkedIn® is the tool many organizations use to find their next employee. Without access to the tips and tricks for profile optimization, how will you stand out in a sea of applicants? In this session, you will learn key takeaways, including the basics behind what it takes to build a strong profile and how to build a community of quality connections to level up your career.

For organizations: How do you use LinkedIn® to find and network with prospective clients and employees? How do your employees help generate interest and visibility in sharing your vision and excitement about company activities?
In this session, your takeaways will include building a personal brand that supports both individual and organizational success, serving as engaged brand ambassadors while maintaining your own voice, and creating content for networking and thought leadership.

*This session can be modified for current employees, job seekers (resulting from outplacement offerings), or any groups looking to boost their LinkedIn® optimization.

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Interviewing | Job/Career Transition

Ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start showing up with confidence in your job search?

Whether you're changing careers, re-entering the workforce, or pursuing your next opportunity, this engaging session will help you sharpen your resume, strengthen your search strategy, master interviews, and position yourself as a candidate employers remember.

*This session is best designed for job seekers or formal outplacement assistance.

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CUSTOM PRESENTATIONS UPON REQUEST

Every audience has unique needs, challenges, and opportunities.
Let's create a customized session that delivers relevant insights, sparks meaningful conversation, and leaves attendees with practical actions they can immediately apply.

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