Speaking & executive briefings
Keynotes and executive briefings with Celeste Warren
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Celeste Warren delivers keynotes, executive briefings, and facilitated conversations that challenge audiences to think differently about leadership, culture, and systems.
A TEDx speaker and former Fortune 100 Vice President, she helps leaders examine the decisions that shape people's experiences at work. Speaking and press inquiries go through CRW Diversity's contact form.
What is an executive briefing, and how is it different from a keynote?
An executive briefing is a focused session for a leadership team on the developments and decisions in front of them. A keynote speaks to a larger audience to shift how people think. A facilitated conversation helps a group work through the questions together.
Choose a briefing when your senior team needs to align on a specific issue, a keynote when you want to set a tone for a conference or organization, and a facilitated conversation when dialogue matters more than presentation.
The Cost of Standing Still
The question
What happens when talented people are ready to move forward, but the systems around them aren't?
The message
Leaders should stop asking only, “What do our people need to do differently?” and begin asking, “What do we need to change around them?” Watch on YouTube.
Audiences who have hosted Celeste
Published testimonials come from DIAL Global, Cornell University's ILR School, and HBCU CONNECT.
“The guide for creating cultures where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.”
Kenneth FrazierFormer Executive Chairman, Merck & Co., Inc. “Celeste is a phenomenal leader. A true natural communicator who speaks with candor, passion, and lived experience. We have welcomed Celeste as a leading authority to speak at our DIAL Global Virtual summits as she truly epitomizes authenticity through her passion for positive affirmative change.”
Leila McKenzie-DelisFounder & CEO, DIAL Global “Celeste was one of the most impactful speakers I have had visit my class. She has a vast knowledge of DEI issues and was tremendously effective in helping my students make connections between research and practice. Her approachable style facilitated a meaningful and productive dialogue on DEI in the workplace.”
Devon ProudfootAssistant Professor, Human Resource Studies, ILR School, Cornell University “Celeste delivered an insightful and engaging presentation that provided our members with practical strategies they could immediately apply in their career. Her depth of experience, authentic delivery, and ability to connect with participants made the session especially valuable. I would highly recommend Celeste to schools, universities, and organizations looking for a knowledgeable and impactful speaker.”
Will MossCEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC
Planning an event
Share the date, audience, format, and goals through the contact form at crwdiversity.com. No speaking fees are published; cost typically depends on format, length, and travel. Event organizers can use the official bio PDF for programs and introductions.
Common questions
- Does Celeste Warren give keynotes and executive briefings?
- Yes. She offers keynotes, executive briefings, and facilitated conversations that challenge audiences to think differently about leadership, culture, systems, and the decisions that shape people's experiences at work. She is a TEDx speaker whose talk, The Cost of Standing Still, examines how systems enable or restrict progress. More in the FAQ
- What is the TEDx talk The Cost of Standing Still about?
- It asks what happens when talented people are ready to move forward but the systems around them are not. Celeste Warren explores how organizational momentum is shaped by systems that either enable progress or quietly restrict it, and urges leaders to ask what needs to change around their people. More in the FAQ
- How much does a keynote or executive briefing cost?
- No speaking fees are published. As with most professional speakers, the cost typically depends on format, length, audience size, and travel. To get an accurate figure for your event, send the date, audience, and goals through the contact form at crwdiversity.com/#contact. More in the FAQ
- Does Celeste Warren speak at universities and associations?
- Yes, based on published testimonials. Devon Proudfoot of Cornell University's ILR School described her as one of the most impactful speakers to visit her class, and Will Moss, CEO of HBCU CONNECT, recommended her to schools, universities, and organizations. DIAL Global has welcomed her as a speaker at its virtual summits. More in the FAQ
- How do I request Celeste Warren's official bio or press kit?
- Her official bio is available as a PDF linked from the Official Bio and Press Kit sections of crwdiversity.com. For speaking or press inquiries, use the contact form at crwdiversity.com/#contact and include your outlet or event, your deadline, and what you need. More in the FAQ
Bring the conversation to your leadership team
Celeste Warren works directly with senior executives on leadership, culture, talent, and organizational challenges. Every engagement starts with where you are and what may be standing in the way.