Dima Ghawi

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Influencer
Expert on
- Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)
- Inclusion
- Global Thinking
- Women in Business
- Generation Issues
- Unconscious Bias
- Leadership
- Inspirational
Fee Range
$10,000–$20,000Travels from
LA, USBiography
Dima’s engaging personal stories and interactive presentations create an experience that empowers audiences across cultures, professions, and generations. Harnessing the power of her story, Dima is committed to inspiring others to attain personal and professional growth, while simultaneously helping organizations increase diversity within their leadership ranks.
- High energy with dynamic visuals
- Interactive audience engagement
- Motivational and memorable messages
- Be empowered to take action
- Gain new and impactful insights
- Talk about the event for years
Speaker Videos
BEYOND THE IMAGE OF DIVERSITY: HOW TO CREATE A CULTURE OF INCLUSION
Format: 45-60 minute keynote or breakout session
- Providing insight into what employees need to feel welcomed and included.
- Managing change and creating a courageous culture, instrumental for handling conscious and unconscious biases, micro-aggressions, and resistance to inclusion initiatives.
- Structuring and utilizing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), valuable affinity groups that provide a support network and education opportunity for their members and also increase awareness across the organization.
THE THREE CS FOR MANAGING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS
Format: 45-60 minute keynote or breakout session
In this engaging keynote, Dima Ghawi delves into the intricacies of unconscious bias, uncovering the root of these predispositions and sharing actionable methods for managing these unseen prejudices. The dialogue focuses on three essential messages related to Curiosity, Courageousness, and Commitment. These three C’s emphasize the importance of:
- Sparking curiosity through self-reflection and continued conversations about discrimination and conscious and unconscious biases.
- Finding the courage to stand up and challenge the old programing, break free of harmful norms, and become allies for minority groups.
- Committing to the continuous journey of self-improvement and taking an active role in being part of the solution.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: WORTH MORE THAN GOLD
Focus: Many companies don’t realize they have lack of diversity and don’t understand how to be intentional in creating diversity in their workplace.Format: 45-60 minute keynote or breakout session.
There is compelling research that diversity increases the competitive advantage of companies, enhances creativity, and elevates employee engagement. Despite this, there is still resistance to workplace diversity.
- Definition of Diversity & Inclusion
- Cognitive Diversity
- The difference between Diversity and Inclusion
- The evolution of D&I within organizations
- Research about the value of D&I
- The advantages of D&I for increasing employee engagement, retention, creativity, and customer satisfaction
- Biases (this includes unconscious bias), stereotypes, and microaggressions
- Tips for increasing diversity within your team
- Tips for fostering a sense of inclusion & belonging within your team
- Inclusion mindset in the hiring and promotion process
- Benchmark details on what other organizations are doing to increase diversity
- Brining these topics together by having the managers work on action items for increasing D&I within the team
HOW TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Audience:Leadership Team
HOW TO FUTURE-PROOF YOUR COMPANY: ENGAGING TEAMS ACROSS GENERATIONS
Audience: Leadership Team
Focus: Millennials have begun a positive disruption in the workplace that will continue in the generations after them, and while many companies have still not adapted their culture to the Millennials yet, a whole new generation is ready to enter the workplace.
Format: 45-60 minute keynote, 2 hour breakout session, or one day workshop
In this Keynote, Dima shares lessons derived from her experience globally training, developing, and engaging over 500 Millennials for Fortune 100 companies. She explores the keys to unlocking the millennial mind in order to better engage them in the workplace, give them the purpose they crave in their work, and inspire them to overachieve. Dima guides the audience members through a shift in perception that is essential in order to prepare companies for Gen Z. By bridging the disconnect between generations, companies will be able to harness the creative and innovative talents of their employees while keeping them dedicated to the company’s mission.
ELEVATING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Audience: Leadership Team
Focus: Only 30% of the global workforce feels engaged (Gallup Research). This has a direct negative impact on the bottom line.
Format: 45-60 minute keynote, 2 hour breakout session, or one day workshop
LEADING ACROSS TIME ZONES AND DIVERSE CULTURES
Audience: Leadership Team
Focus: Missed business opportunities due to the lack of global business understanding.
Format: 45-60 minute keynote, 2 hour breakout session, or one day workshop
With an in-depth proficiency in global leadership and management, Dima guides participants through activities that help them develop effective global communication skills. They will learn how to open doors to the understanding and appreciation of cultural differences in order to develop stronger teams that will reach higher business outcomes. Through her unique multi-cultural view of business, Dima empowers her audience to learn the foundation elements required to build trust and nurture relationships regardless of one’s cultural background.
Dima is one of the most thought provoking speakers I’ve heard. I have been the Program Chair for ABWA booking our monthly speakers for the last 2 years, so I have heard a lot of motivational speakers. Dima’s charisma, passion, and true life experiences captured everyone in the room’s attention and respect. It is obvious to me why so many people vie for her mentorship. I am eagerly anticipating the next opportunity I have to learn from her.
I first saw Dima on Youtube and was fascinated with her message and delivery. I contacted her and appreciated her professionalism. Dima was very easy to work with as she listened closely to our needs. Her story and lesson for accountability and leadership are truly inspirational and had our audience riveted. When she broke her vase, a cheer erupted and she received a standing ovation. I highly recommend Dima as a speaker who is pleasant, responsive and has a history and message that resonates with her audience.