Keynotes that put a number on culture.
Data-driven. Direct. Built to spark action, not just applause.
Recent Engagements
Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar, research presentation (Aug 2026)
Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar, research presentation (Aug 2026)
Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar, research presentation (Aug 2026)
Global Economic Diversification Summit, Edmonton, panel moderator (May 2026)
Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar, research presentation (Aug 2026)
Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar, research presentation (Aug 2026)
Wilshire Rotary, “The ROI Your CFO Has Been Waiting For” (May 2026)
Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar, research presentation (Aug 2026)
Wilshire Rotary, “The ROI Your CFO Has Been Waiting For” (May 2026)
CEEDS™ Framework Launch, Barbados, workshop (Apr 2026)
CEEDS™ Framework Launch, Barbados, workshop (Apr 2026)
Wilshire Rotary, “The ROI Your CFO Has Been Waiting For” (May 2026)
SEMPRA Energy, executive briefing (2023)
CEEDS™ Framework Launch, Barbados, workshop (Apr 2026)
SEMPRA Energy, executive briefing (2023)
Book Dr. Seale for Your Next Event
Dr. Seale brings 30 years of organizational expertise and the CEEDS™ Framework, taught at four universities, to every stage. Her talks put a dollar figure on what culture is costing, and are equal parts rigorous and riveting. Whether your audience needs a keynote that moves them, a workshop that equips them, or a panel that challenges them, she delivers.
Available formats:
- Keynote: 45–60 minutes, with Q&A
- Executive Briefing: 60–90 minutes, for a board or leadership team
- Workshop: half or full day
Fees: Speaking fees from $5,000
Speaker Bio
Dr. Shindale Seale
CEO, SEADE Coaching & Consulting
Creator of the CEEDS™ Methodology & CETACM© Framework
Dr. Shindale Seale, Ed.D. is the Founder & CEO of SEADE Coaching & Consulting and creator of the CEEDS™ Framework and CETACM© methodology. She helps leadership teams see what organizational change is really costing them, in dollars, and how to get it back.
With 30 years of experience across Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, healthcare systems and law enforcement, she pairs the rigor of a USC-trained organizational scholar with the instincts of a practitioner who has sat in the room when change was hard, costly and necessary. Her CEEDS™ research was presented at the Central Bank of Barbados and is taught at Cal State LA, North Carolina Central University and Concordia University of Edmonton.
Speaking Topics
Your Culture Has a Number: The ROI Conversation Your CFO Has Been Waiting For
Your Culture Has a Number: The ROI Conversation Your CFO Has Been Waiting For
Your Culture Has a Number: The ROI Conversation Your CFO Has Been Waiting For
Culture is either making you money or costing it. This session shows leaders where the hidden costs land, from disengagement and lost innovation to preventable turnover, and how to measure them in dollars.
Best for: CFO and CHRO forums, leadership summits, boards, healthcare leadership (nurse retention version available)
Formats: 30-minute keynote | 45-minute keynote | 90-minute workshop
AI Can Do the Work. It Can’t Own It.
Your Culture Has a Number: The ROI Conversation Your CFO Has Been Waiting For
Your Culture Has a Number: The ROI Conversation Your CFO Has Been Waiting For
Most AI rollouts stall not because of the technology, but because nobody decided who owns what it decides. A session on how ownership builds trust, trust drives adoption, and adoption delivers the return.
Best for: CHRO and CIO forums, executive teams, technology and innovation summits
Formats: 45-minute keynote | Half-day workshop | Executive roundtable
Change Fatigue Is a Cost, Not a Mood
Unlocking Global Growth Through Cultural Infrastructure
Unlocking Global Growth Through Cultural Infrastructure
Restructurings, return-to-office, new systems, AI: people are running on empty. Why “everybody’s tired” is a business problem, what it costs, and how to lead change without burning out the people who carry it.
Best for: HR conferences, SHRM chapters, management and all-staff events
Formats: Keynote | Panel | Workshop
Unlocking Global Growth Through Cultural Infrastructure
Unlocking Global Growth Through Cultural Infrastructure
Unlocking Global Growth Through Cultural Infrastructure
Why culture is the strategic lever that decides whether economic diversification succeeds or stalls.
Best for: Economic development summits, government and policy forums, international conferences
Formats: 60-minute keynote | 90-minute interactive workshop
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
- Ed.D., Organizational Change and Leadership — University of Southern California (USC)
- 30 years of organizational development experience
- 200+ organizations across 15 industries
- 3 markets: United States | Caribbean | Canada
- Proprietary frameworks: CEEDS™ | CETACM©
- Client base: Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, law enforcement, healthcare systems, mid-market companies, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurial enterprises
- Fellow, Future of Policing Think Tank — advising Chiefs of Police nationwide
- Member, LAPD Policy Advisory Committee — four years
ENGAGEMENTS, Formats, & Tech
ENGAGEMENTS
- Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar | Bridgetown, Barbados — Research Presentation: "Measuring the Hidden Productivity Tax" (August 2026)
- Global Economic Diversification Summit | Edmonton, Canada - Panel Moderation (May 2026)
- Wilshire Rotary Board | L.A., California - Presentation "Cultural Excellence as Econom
ENGAGEMENTS
- Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar | Bridgetown, Barbados — Research Presentation: "Measuring the Hidden Productivity Tax" (August 2026)
- Global Economic Diversification Summit | Edmonton, Canada - Panel Moderation (May 2026)
- Wilshire Rotary Board | L.A., California - Presentation "Cultural Excellence as Economic Advantage: The ROI Your CFO Has Been Waiting For" (May 2026)
- CEEDS™ Framework Launch, Barbados | Workshop (April 2026)
- Plant Your CEEDS™ Youth Entrepreneurship Session, Barbados (April 2026)
- National Leadership & Inclusion Conference - Workshop: "The Neuroscience of Resistance" (2025)
- Global Economic Diversification Summit - Panel: "The Impact of Diversified Economies on Women and Girls" (2025)
- Codrington College, Barbados - Lecture: "Navigating Religious Diversity in a Pluralistic Society" (2025)
- IDUG Mainframe Conference - Keynote: "Navigating the New Normal IDUG" (2024)
- SEMPRA Energy - Executive Briefing: "Equity in the Energy Sector" (2023)
FORMATS
- Keynote Presentation: 45-60 minute transformational keynote with Q&A session. Includes pre-event consultation and customized content for your audience.
- Half-Day Workshop: Interactive 4-hour deep dive with hands-on activities, small group work, and personalized action planning. Limited to 50 participants.
- Full-Day Intensive: Comprehen
FORMATS
- Keynote Presentation: 45-60 minute transformational keynote with Q&A session. Includes pre-event consultation and customized content for your audience.
- Half-Day Workshop: Interactive 4-hour deep dive with hands-on activities, small group work, and personalized action planning. Limited to 50 participants.
- Full-Day Intensive: Comprehensive 7-hour experience combining keynote insights with practical workshops, team exercises, and implementation planning.
- Virtual Presentation: Dynamic virtual keynote optimized for online engagement with interactive polls, breakout discussions, and follow-up resources.
TECH REQUIREMENTS
Audio/Visual Needs
- Wireless lapel or handheld microphone
- Projector/screen for presentation slides
- HDMI connection capability
- Reliable internet connection (for virtual presentations)
- Stage lighting adequate for photography/videography
Presentation Materials
- PowerPoint/Keynote slides provided in advance
- Handouts or digital resource
TECH REQUIREMENTS
Audio/Visual Needs
- Wireless lapel or handheld microphone
- Projector/screen for presentation slides
- HDMI connection capability
- Reliable internet connection (for virtual presentations)
- Stage lighting adequate for photography/videography
Presentation Materials
- PowerPoint/Keynote slides provided in advance
- Handouts or digital resources for attendees
- Bio and headshot for promotional materials
Setup Preferences
- Preference for wireless presentation remote
- Water available at speaking area
- 15-minute tech check before presentation
- Contact information for A/V support on-site
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BOOKING & INQUIRIES
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