Results-Driven Keynotes

“The building is still buzzing, and I have heard the phrase toot, toot more than a few times this week! THANK YOU again for all of your contributions; you made a huge impact on our organization. ”
— CHRISTIE RINDHAL, GORDON FOOD SERVICES

arika’s SPEAKING TOPICS

In this dynamic keynote, Arika will inspire the audience with tactical strategies to push beyond their comfort zones.

  • In this dynamic keynote, Arika will inspire the audience with tactical strategies to push beyond their comfort zones at work.

    We often find ourselves waiting for the perfect moment to take action or waiting until we feel completely "ready" before pursuing our goals. However, the reality is that there will never be a perfect time or perfect circumstance. Waiting for readiness can be a hindrance to progress and can cause us to miss out on opportunities.

    During this session, Arika shares her personal experiences and provide actionable insights for the audience to apply in their own lives and careers. The session is high energy and thought-provoking, with a focus on inspiring the audience to take action and embrace the journey towards their goals.

    1. Participants will develop an understanding of their own comfort zones and identify how these zones may limit their professional growth and opportunities.

    2. Attendees will learn strategies to overcome the tendency to wait for the "perfect" moment or circumstance before taking action, thereby fostering a mindset of progress over perfection.

    3. Participants will cultivate a mindset that embraces imperfection and learns to navigate uncertainties and challenges with resilience and adaptability.

    4. Attendees will gain practical insights from Arika's experiences and be equipped with actionable strategies to implement immediately in their own careers.

    Through engaging with the session content, participants will be motivated to proactively pursue their goals rather than passively waiting for readiness, thereby fostering a culture of initiative and drive in their professional endeavors.

In this electrifying keynote, Arika challenges the notion that DEI exists outside a leader's realm of responsibility, reframing it as integral to leadership excellence.

  • In today's rapidly evolving landscape, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aren't just buzzwords—they're fundamental pillars driving organizational success. But to truly embed DEI into the fabric of an organization, leadership must embrace it not as an obligation, but as a strategic imperative. Enter Arika, a seasoned expert in organizational development and DEI initiatives.

    In this electrifying keynote, Arika shatters misconceptions surrounding DEI, urging leaders to recognize its pivotal role as a business driver. She challenges the notion that DEI exists outside a leader's realm of responsibility, reframing it as integral to leadership excellence. By reframing DEI from an 'add-on' to a 'must-have,' Arika ignites a passion for change, fostering an environment where diversity isn't just tolerated, but celebrated.

    Drawing from her wealth of experience, Arika unveils a blueprint for leadership transformation.

    1. Participants will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of their leadership approach, gaining insights into their current DEI impact and identifying areas for growth and improvement.

    2. Attendees will acquire a toolkit of practical strategies to immediately engage in DEI impact work within their organizations, enabling them to initiate tangible changes and foster a culture of inclusion.

    3. Through guided exercises and reflection, participants will develop a personalized framework for driving DEI impact tailored to their unique leadership style and organizational context, empowering them to set actionable goals and lead with purpose towards sustainable DEI transformation.

In this energizing keynote, Arika invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey—where activation meets acceleration, and leadership ownership takes center stage.

  • In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, leadership isn't just about navigating challenges—it's about seizing opportunities, driving change, and inspiring others to excel. Join Arika, for an immersive exploration of the keys to unlocking your leadership potential and accelerating your journey towards excellence.

    In "Activate to Accelerate: Own Your Leadership Journey," Arika doesn't just deliver a presentation; she creates an environment where participants embark on a transformative experience. Through engaging storytelling, interactive exercises, and thought-provoking discussions, Arika guides attendees on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and actionable strategies.

    1. Participants will discover strategies to awaken dormant leadership potential through guided exercises and reflections, igniting a profound sense of purpose and direction.

    2. Participants will develop a growth-oriented mindset essential for sustained leadership success, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and fostering resilience.

    3. Participants will learn essential skills and innovative approaches to accelerate their leadership impact, navigating the ever-changing landscape with confidence and adaptability.

All keynotes can be customized to fit the audience and industry needs. All keynotes can be delivered in-person or virtually.

I hired Arika to speak at a leadership conference I was organizing and Arika was timely, professional, and then DEEPLY inspiring to my attendees. I love how she worked with me to format her presentation to fit the needs of my participants, but then her pure charisma and talent made the session stand out amidst the conference. One attendee said in the post-survey "Arika has a light in her that just makes everything she says speak volumes.”

— Sophia Hoiseth, YWCA Mankato

I CAN. I WILL. WATCH ME.

WORKSHOP + BOOK CLUB PROGRAM

PART 1

In this content-rich interactive session, Arika will focus on the winning strategies from her book, that working professionals need to ask for what they want – and get it - while strengthening working relationships and credibility.

Using a wealth of vivid real-life examples, Arika will help to identify and address the areas that can hold individuals back from moving forward in their careers.

After this workshop, the audience will have:

  • An enhanced understanding of how to work smarter, not harder- to realize true career growth;

  • Tactics to attract the advocacy of influential sponsors;

  • Techniques to seize opportunities by taking career risks without fear;

  • Tools and strategies for self-advocacy and branding.

    To sustain the workshop's momentum, Arika will provide the workshop attendees with a book discussion guide and establish a blueprint for a three-part employee-led book club series.

PART 2

Upon concluding the book club series, Arika will conduct a 60-minute Q&A Session/Book Discussion, where she will address questions about the book's strategies and engage in insightful discussions on the workshop's concepts and participants' journey through the book.