The Culture & Inclusion Expert
Who Moves People and Organizations from Awareness to Action
As a behavioral scientist, organizational culture change strategist with global experience, speaker, author, and founder of award-winning Include Inc., Dr. Liz combines all of this (and more) to deliver keynotes and advisory that don’t just inspire—they equip leaders and teams with the tools and capability to act.
Do you want to engage Dr. Liz to work with you to inspire, motivate, and create thriving people and inclusive organizations?
Meet Dr. Liz Wilson:
The Culture Change Expert Organizations Trust
With decades of experience driving global cultural transformation, Dr. Liz has worked with organizations across industries and continents to help them build thriving cultures that drive performance, inclusion, and engagement.
Keynote Speaker & Facilitator
High-impact, engaging talks and workshops that shift mindsets and inspire action.
Executive Advisory & Consulting
Helping leaders build inclusion and cultural excellence into business strategy.
Culture and Inclusion Thought Leader
Her research and perspective is sought for publications, podcasts, and panels worldwide.
About Dr. Liz
Dr. Liz Wilson is a behavioral scientist, organizational strategist, and the founder of award-winning Include Inc., known for her bold yet practical approach to reshaping workplace culture and performance. With over 30 years of experience across industries and continents, she helps organizations move beyond good intentions to real, measurable impact—whether that’s building high-performing teams, fostering trust-driven cultures, or embedding inclusion in ways that actually work.
Her pioneering methods for creating thriving cultures where people and performance go hand in hand have earned multiple awards. But don’t let the PhD fool you—she’s anything but boring. A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Liz takes the stage with a refreshing mix of humor, science, and real-world application, challenging audiences to rethink the way they work, lead, and collaborate.
Popular Keynote Presentations
Dr. Liz is not your average keynote presenter. She invites you into her life and work with insightful honesty and humor, and creates a safe space for audience members to analyze what they are doing well and what they need to do differently for better outcomes.
If you’re after a keynote speaker to fill a venue of thousands or a workshop for a small group, you are guaranteed an event to be remembered with Dr. Liz. While all engagements are customized for your event, here are some of her most popular keynote topics.
Expelled to Excellence:
How SPACE Transforms Culture and Performance
What happens when a troublemaker gets booted out of school at thirteen and eventually becomes a behavioral scientist who transforms workplaces worldwide? In this laugh-out-loud, insight-packed keynote, Dr. Liz Wilson shares how her rocky start revealed the critical ingredients for thriving and high-performing individuals and teams. By connecting her underdog story to organizational culture, she unveils the SPACE framework—a practical roadmap for creating environments where misfits, outsiders, and everyone in between can become star performers. It’s the perfect blend of humor, heartfelt lessons, and actionable insights for any team ready to level up.
The Truth About Culture Change:
Why Starting with Behaviors Is a Mistake
As a behavioral scientist with decades of experience in organizational change, Dr. Liz once believed the key to transformation was starting with behaviors. But, through trial, error, and countless lessons learned in the field, she realized that behaviors were the outcome, not the starting point. In this insightful and humorous keynote, Dr. Liz Wilson shares how a deeper understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics reveals the real secret to lasting culture change. With a blend of science-backed research, real-world application, and actionable insights, Liz shows leaders how to shift their organizational culture in a way that works—by addressing what truly drives change from within.
We Got DEI Wrong:
But We Can Fix It
What happens when a troublemaker gets booted out of school at thirteen and eventually becomes a behavioral scientist who transforms workplaces worldwide? In this laugh-out-loud, insight-packed keynote, Dr. Liz Wilson shares how her rocky start revealed the critical ingredients for thriving and high-performing individuals and teams. By connecting her underdog story to organizational culture, she unveils the SPACE framework—a practical roadmap for creating environments where misfits, outsiders, and everyone in between can become star performers. It’s the perfect blend of humor, heartfelt lessons, and actionable insights for any team ready to level up.
Inclusion Beyond the Labels and Cupcakes
Real inclusion, the kind that transforms organizations and communities, requires more than cupcakes on cultural holidays and performative gestures. In this engaging and interactive keynote, Dr. Liz cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what true inclusion looks like in practice. With her signature blend of humor, real-world insights, and behavioral science expertise, Liz shares a practical, evidence-based framework that shifts inclusion from an abstract concept to an everyday practice—one that benefits everyone. This session will leave you with a fresh perspective, tangible strategies, and the motivation to create workplaces where all people can thrive.
The Strategic Inclusion Playbook
Your Comprehensive Guide to Creating an Inclusive Organization
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FAQ
Most frequently asked questions and answers
Dr. Liz Wilson is a sought-after keynote speaker and executive advisor specializing in culture transformation, strategic inclusion, and behavioral science-driven leadership. Her keynotes blend real-world experience, humor, raw and authentic lived experiences, and science-backed insights to engage audiences and drive action.
Dr. Liz Wilson is not just a speaker—she is a globally recognized expert in behavioral science, inclusion, and leadership. Unlike many speakers who focus on motivation without action, Dr. Liz combines scientific insights, real-world experience, and humor to engage audiences while delivering practical strategies they can implement immediately. With decades of experience in culture transformation across industries, she brings a refreshing, no-fluff approach that challenges assumptions while equipping leaders with actionable solutions. Her ability to engage skeptics and make inclusion relevant to everyone sets her apart, ensuring that every audience leaves not just inspired, but prepared to create lasting change.
Dr. Liz Wilson speaks to corporate executives, HR and DEI professionals, business strategists, risk and compliance leaders, and conference audiences who want to build thriving, high-performance cultures. She is frequently booked by speaker bureaus and event planners looking for a dynamic keynote speaker, corporate leadership teams in need of executive insights on culture change and inclusion, industry conferences and professional associations seeking cutting-edge, actionable content, and HR and DEI teams looking for expert-led executive briefings, workshops, and strategy sessions. Whether addressing small leadership retreats or large global summits, Dr. Liz ensures that her keynotes and advisory sessions are engaging, insightful, and tailored to the audience.
Yes! Dr. Liz tailors every keynote to align with the specific challenges, opportunities, and audience dynamics of your event or organization. She ensures that examples, case studies, and solutions resonate with your industry—whether it’s healthcare, finance, technology, manufacturing, gaming, or education. By incorporating industry-specific insights and audience engagement strategies, Dr. Liz ensures that every talk is relevant, impactful, and actionable, leaving attendees with practical steps they can immediately apply in their roles.
In addition to keynote speeches, Dr. Liz offers executive advisory sessions, leadership workshops, panel moderation, media appearances, and virtual speaking engagements. She frequently works with C-suite teams on leadership strategy, delivers hands-on workshops for organizations looking to improve culture and inclusion, and serves as a media expert on inclusion and behavioral science. Whether you need a powerful keynote, a strategic leadership session, or an engaging panelist for your event, Dr. Liz can design an experience that aligns with your needs.
Dr. Liz’s speaking fees vary based on event type, location, audience size, and level of customization. Virtual events and small leadership sessions are priced differently than large-scale keynotes or multi-day engagements. To receive a customized quote and discuss availability, the best next step is to schedule a quick call where we can align on your event’s goals and budget.
Dr. Liz’s speaking calendar fills up several months in advance, particularly for key industry conferences, corporate retreats, and annual leadership events. For the best availability, we recommend booking at least 3-6 months in advance. If you have a last-minute event, please reach out, as there may still be availability based on location and format.
Include Inc. takes a refreshingly pragmatic, science-backed approach to culture and inclusion. Unlike traditional DEI consultancies that focus primarily on awareness and representation, we integrate behavioral science, risk management, and business strategy to create real, measurable impact. We don’t believe in performative DEI or vague culture initiatives—we provide clear, action-driven strategies that align with organizational goals, leadership priorities, and long-term success. Our work is built on proven frameworks like SPACE™, the 8-Inclusion Needs of All People®, and the Include Change Method™, ensuring that culture change and inclusion are embedded into the way organizations operate, not treated as separate initiatives.
Include Inc. doesn’t just help organizations create culture change, we make it last.
Enable individuals and teams to thrive — so your organization does too.