Book IWD Speaker: Tania DeSa, Workplace Connection Expert & Keynote Speaker

From Disconnection to Deep Engagement: A Practical IWD Reset for Trust, Belonging, and Retention

Tania DeSa is the CEO of Desa Global Leadership Inc., a boutique leadership development and inclusion consulting firm. Having navigated her career as the youngest leader, the only woman, and the only person of color in management rooms, Tania brings lived experience that mirrors the realities many professionals face at work today.

In a time when 62% of employees report disengagement at work, Tania helps leaders understand a critical truth: progress is not driven by awareness alone. It is driven by what leaders choose to give. Her work focuses on helping organizations give intentionally through sponsorship, clarity, access, and trust to create cultures where people stay, grow, and lead.

A globally recognized TEDx Speaker, Tania has worked with Fortune 500 organizations, including Google, Intel, Walmart, Cigna, and American Express, as well as institutions like Yale University. Drawing on insights from working across 29 countries, her interactive keynotes combine powerful storytelling with practical leadership actions leaders can apply immediately.

For International Women’s Day 2026, Tania’s keynote brings the global theme #GiveToGain to life and extends it with a critical leadership lens: #GiveToRetain. Her sessions challenge leaders to move beyond inspiration and into accountability by embedding giving into everyday leadership.

Audiences leave equipped to:
Give sponsorship and visibility that open real doors
Create pathways for women to own their value and influence
Build trust through consistent, human leadership behaviors
Retain talent by offering clarity, opportunity, and meaningful work

Having shared stages with leaders such as Maria Shriver, Jane Fonda, and Ashley Judd, Tania is a trusted voice for organizations ready to turn intention into impact. Ready to move your teams from disconnected to deeply engaged?

Contact us today to bring Tania DeSa to your International Women’s Day event!

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