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Wema Hoover

Former Google Executive, Global Thought Leader, Innovation and Culture Expert and Executive Coach

Wema Hoover is a global executive advisor, leadership strategist, and certified executive coach with over 20 years of experience driving organizational development, talent acceleration, and leadership capability building. She has held senior roles at global companies including Pfizer, Google, and Sanofi, and now advises executives and leadership teams on how to lead through transformation, build high-performing cultures, and develop resilient, future-ready talent. Known for her strategic clarity and practical insight, Wema delivers keynote talks that inspire action and equip leaders with the tools to thrive in a dynamic world of work.

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  • Wema Hoover Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

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  • Languages Spoken

    English

Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

Leading at the Edge: Thriving in Complexity and Change

In today’s ever changing global landscape, complexity isn’t a challenge, it’s the new constant. In this compelling keynote, Wema Hoover equips senior leaders with the mindset and methods needed to lead through ambiguity, disruption, and ...

In today’s ever changing global landscape, complexity isn’t a challenge, it’s the new constant. In this compelling keynote, Wema Hoover equips senior leaders with the mindset and methods needed to lead through ambiguity, disruption, and transformation. Drawing on two decades of executive advisory work with Fortune 100 organizations, she shares practical strategies for navigating high-stakes change while sustaining team engagement, trust, and performance. Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of clarity, resilience, and direction for leading at the edge.

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The Future-Ready Leader: Building Capabilities for What’s Next

Leadership is no longer about titles, it’s about adaptability, influence, and foresight. In this forward-thinking session, Wema breaks down the essential leadership capabilities needed to drive results in a rapidly evolving world. From ...

Leadership is no longer about titles, it’s about adaptability, influence, and foresight. In this forward-thinking session, Wema breaks down the essential leadership capabilities needed to drive results in a rapidly evolving world. From emotional agility to systems thinking, she offers a roadmap to future-readiness for individuals and organizations alike. This keynote is ideal for leadership summits and talent acceleration programs focused on shaping the next generation of impactful, agile leaders.

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reimagining Performance in the Modern Workplace

As leaders push for results, they must also create space for well-being, renewal, and human-centered performance. In this energizing keynote, Wema Hoover redefines what high performance looks like in the age of constant connectivity and change. ...

As leaders push for results, they must also create space for well-being, renewal, and human-centered performance. In this energizing keynote, Wema Hoover redefines what high performance looks like in the age of constant connectivity and change. Blending neuroscience, leadership practice, and enterprise culture insights, she shares how to build sustainable performance systems that avoid burnout while accelerating innovation and impact. A must-hear message for executive teams managing scale and speed.

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Strategic Presence: Executive Presence, Influence & Gravitas in a Global, Hybrid World

What sets exceptional leaders apart isn’t just what they know—it’s how they show up. In this high-impact keynote, Wema explores the art and science of strategic presence and how leaders communicate, influence, and inspire across cultures, ...

What sets exceptional leaders apart isn’t just what they know—it’s how they show up. In this high-impact keynote, Wema explores the art and science of strategic presence and how leaders communicate, influence, and inspire across cultures, functions, and hybrid environments. Designed for senior leaders and high-potential executives, this session offers a toolkit for building trust, visibility, and alignment across global teams. It’s not only about gravitas, it’s about intentional, authentic leadership.

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About Keynote Speaker Wema Hoover

Wema Hoover is a global executive advisor, leadership strategist, and transformational coach with over 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 100 organizations through enterprise change, organizational development, and executive performance. With a career spanning top-tier companies including Pfizer, Sanofi, and Google, Wema brings a unique blend of strategic insight and practical leadership expertise to help organizations unlock their full potential.

As a trusted partner to C-suite executives and senior leadership teams, Wema specializes in helping leaders navigate complexity, lead through transformation, and build resilient, high-performing cultures. Her work centers on leadership capability building, change readiness, and talent acceleration that empowers individuals and organizations to thrive in fast-evolving environments.

Wema is the founder of a global advisory practice that supports executive coaching, strategic workforce planning, and leadership development with a focus on sustainable impact. She is a certified executive coach and a skilled facilitator known for her ability to drive clarity, confidence and actionable growth in both individuals and systems.

Whether working with multinational teams or designing leadership programs for high-potential talent, Wema approaches every engagement with authenticity, vision and a deep commitment to helping leaders rise with purpose and impact.

Wema is a sought-after keynote speaker at leadership summits, corporate retreats, and global conferences. Her speaking style is energetic, clear, and grounded in real-world business outcomes leaving audiences inspired and equipped to lead with intention.

Testimonials

Amazing presentation on systemic embedding of interventions and equity by Wema Hoover, GPHR!

Opal Group

 

Thank you Wema for your presentation today: Creating Connections Across Community, Culture and Customers. It was a powerful discussion that will help further our efforts to create an inclusive environment for our team members and business partners

MediaAlpha

 

Wema delivered a wonderful session for our manager’s retreat.  “Reframing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” was a great topic for our group, which encouraged more participation than we normally see. They all gave very positive feedback as well.

Director, DoubleLine

 

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Jun 6, 2025

Tackle Middle Management's Burnout Head on with Wema Hoover's Insights

In a recent article for Fast Company, top keynote speaker and executive coach Wema Hoover drew attention to a troubling...

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Feb 10, 2025

Black History Month Spotlight: Wema Hoover, A Catalyst for Change

February marks Black History Month, a time to honor pioneers who broke barriers and celebrate Black leaders shaping the future....

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Jan 3, 2024

Build a better workplace in 2024 – insights from DEI expert Wema Hoover

Do you remember the sense of connection that filled the air on New Year’s Eve at the clock countdown? No...

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Jul 21, 2023

Unmasking the Imposter Syndrome: Empowering Black Women to Embrace their Success

Discover the captivating insights of DEI expert Wema Hoover as she unravels the reasons behind accomplished women feeling like imposters...

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Mar 17, 2023

Three Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work

The sneaky villain known as Imposter Syndrome often gets blamed for the shortage of female leaders. The real issue lies...

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Feb 7, 2023

Tackling Unconscious Bias and Cognitive Dissonance for better DEI Outcomes in the Workplace

Many employers are interested in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) at their organizations in order to drive performance and...

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Feb 1, 2023

Dismantling Unconscious Bias and Creating New Expectations for Equity and Inclusion with Wema Hoover

Despite our best intentions to be fair and objective, unconscious bias based on our society’s expectations of age, gender, race...

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Jan 2, 2023

DEI Themes to Carry into the Future with Wema Hoover

Reflecting on the year, Wema Hoover’s recent article brings clarity on what’s important in the 2023 diversity, equity and inclusion...

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Jul 21, 2022

Wema Hoover on How your Organization can Prioritize DE&I all year long

When any marketable date on the calendar rolls around, whether it’s Black History Month or Pride Month, we tend to...

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