Crystal Kadakia

Crystal Kadakia is a two-time TEDx speaker, international keynoter, and author of "The Millennial Myth," consistently sought-after for her transformative insights into the most challenging workplace changes that come with our digital world. As an organization development consultant, Kadakia brings organizations into the digital age, developing strategies for career development, learning culture, inclusion, leadership development, and employee engagement. Kadakia operates her own firm, Kadakia Consulting, where she works with a wide range of clients across various industries to improve productivity and engagement in the workplace. Kadakia is particularly passionate about utilizing her efforts in the sustainability and ESG sectors.

Specializing in bridging cultural and generational gaps, Kadakia has delivered two TEDx talks and offers her signature keynotes on topics such as "Diversity," "Digital Habits," "Millennial Myths," and "The New Normal" for both virtual and in-person engagements. She draws on her personal experiences with cultural differences to deliver insightful and empowering messages to her audiences, ranging from small groups of managers to large conference gatherings.

Additional works by Kadakia include "Designing for Modern Learning," which she co-wrote with Lisa MD Owens, co-creator of the Learning Cluster Design model; "Your Career: How to Make it Happen;" and "Social Equations: The STEM Professional's User Guide to Building Positive Relationships," which she co-authored with Janette Williams.

Before focusing on training and development, Kadakia worked as an engineer at Procter & Gamble. She holds a Master’s degree in Organization Development from Pepperdine University. As her consulting career expanded to include a variety of industries, her experience has been enriched by her work with diverse clients, including General Mills, Southern Company, Monster.com, Wells Fargo, and many other organizations. Originally from Austin, TX, she is now based in Atlanta, GA, with her husband Jeremy, where they enjoy immersing in nature’s way of life and cultural experiences.