Shakira M. Brown

Delivering Authentic Leadership in the Age of AI

Shakira M. Brown (https://www.shakirabrown.com/) is a visionary Leadership Communication Strategist & Human "Soft" Skills Expert sounds the alarm on Team Dysfunction amplified by Artificial Intelligence's (AI) rise, championing authentic human connections as the ultimate antidote. Her transformative approach empowers professionals, especially emerging women leaders navigating male-dominated industries to overcome dysfunctional behaviors and revolutionize listening in our digitally-disconnected era. Convinced that genuine human connections are the antidote, Shakira crafts bespoke learning experiences for professionals across industries to:

• Overcome Dysfunctional Work Behaviors
• Revolutionize Listening in the era of diminished human interaction
• Harness AI Responsibly, ensuring technology elevates – not erodes – collaboration
• Speak with Intent, driving unparalleled workforce retention and business success

With a storied career spanning major broadcast newsrooms, boardrooms, and Conference Stages, Shakira has perfected the art of effective communication across every medium and technology. Her award-winning expertise, forged in the crucible of a renowned Madison Avenue NYC publicity firm (where she spearheaded initiatives for giants like Microsoft and Comcast) and honed in the C-suites of international professional services firms and publicly traded corporations, is unmistakable: Authentic Leadership Communication is the linchpin of lasting business outcomes.

Today, Shakira electrifies professional associations and corporate teams nationwide with Dynamic Keynotes and Transformative Workshops, distilling decades of real-world insight to help leaders:

Discover their Unique Voice

Amplify their Influence

Tap their Full Leadership Potential

Engage Shakira M. Brown to recalibrate your communication DNA, fortify your team's human connections in the AI age, and reap the rewards of a more cohesive and productive workforce.

Experience and Notoriety

Shakira M. Brown is a highly sought-after speaker and a gifted moderator for corporate events and international conferences known for delivering inspirational, engaging, and memorable keynote/workshop presentations for professional organizations such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); CyberRisk Alliance; InfoSec World Conference & Expo; HIMSS; Association of Consulting Foresters; Heath Care Security Forum; American Association of Orthodontists; Boston University; University of Nebraska; The College of New Jersey; Syracuse University; University of Maryland; Association for Financial Professionals; Society of Government Meeting Professionals; Texas Society of Association Executives; Florida Society of Association Executives; Virginia Society of Association Executives; National Association of Women in Construction and Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, among many others.

Notably, Shakira is consistently ranked among the highest preferred speakers by her audiences, consistently earning FIVE STAR ratings in post-conference participant surveys.Early in her career, Shakira leveraged her extremely influential and persuasive communication skills to break into the challenging network television news industry in New York City serving as a news producer for MSNBC, NBC News, Oxygen Network and others. Her writings, advice and thoughts have been featured by PR Week, HealthCare IT News, Institutional Investor, Association Leadership, BrandWeek, Crain's Chicago Business, Meeting Professionals International, American Express Open, NJBIZ, Authority Magazine; HIMSS TV, Black Enterprise, The Membership Report, Smart Money, Nonprofit Communications, The World of Speakers Podcast and others.

From her unique experience producing international broadcast news on most important issues of the day with a front row seat to history, to her work amplifying major brands with public relations strategies to positioning professionals across industries via tailored training solutions to Speak with Intent, never taking herself too seriously, Shakira has a lasting impact on audiences of all kinds with her unique perspective on trending leadership/workforce topics, transformational workplace essential ”soft” skill strategies, and authentic motivation.