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What topics does Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan speak about?

Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Coaching, Business Leadership, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Female Leadership, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Strategic Leadership

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Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan Biography

Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan is the driving force behind The Outsider's Edge™, a future-focused yet practical framework that enables leaders and teams to unlock the power of "different" to boost performance, profitability, and human connection.

Gopalkrishnan’s decades-long journey in leadership and speaking has touched the lives of thousands across the globe. A former business and people leader at Microsoft and the founder and CEO of The Infinite Impact Group, she has nearly 30 years of professional experience navigating high-velocity corporate environments; over 12,000 hours coaching global category leaders and teams; and the unique perspective of an immigrant and woman of color who has successfully worked through the isolation and loneliness of the Outsider Syndrome to find her unique competitive edge ... and thrive, vs. just survive.

Gopalkrishnan knows, first-hand, what it takes to balance the universal human need to feel seen and valued—and to do great work—with business imperatives like profitability and positive return. And her simple yet radical Outsider's Edge framework transforms concepts like Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from overused buzzwords and aspirational checklists to everyday behaviors and powerful performance drivers.

In addition to working with giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, Nissan, Sharp Healthcare, Starbucks, and the US Military, Gopalkrishnan has partnered extensively with best-selling author and podcast host Dr. Brené Brown on Dare to Lead™, building Courage at scale through public speaking, community mentorship, and program development and facilitation.

Deeply committed to her clients and partners, Gopalkrishnan can be counted on to deliver customized presentations and audience experiences that speak to their unique needs. Her keynotes are packed with disruptive insights, actionable tools, and memorable stories, ensuring that every attendee—from senior leaders to new hires—leaves your event feeling empowered and energized. It won't matter that today's workplace looks nothing like yesterday's or that the people we work with tomorrow won't be the people we went to high school with. Armed with The Outsider's Edge™, you and your team will be ready to ace the present and shape the future with courage and optimism.

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Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan Speaking Topics

Unleashing the Power of High-Performing Teams with The Outsider’s Edge

For nearly three decades, Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan has been at the forefront of building, leading, and coaching high-performance teams, amassing tens of thousands of hours as a trusted advisor to category leaders. Her journey uncovered a powerful secret that sets the most successful teams apart: The Outsider’s Edge™—a unique approach to harnessing the power of a diverse collective to drive extraordinary performance, unmatched profitability, and deep human connection.

In this high-energy 60-minute keynote that she tailors to each audience, Lakshmi reveals her transformative framework for building that coveted Edge. Rich storytelling fueled by her diverse background combines with practical, field-tested guidance to show you exactly how to build that essential yet elusive foundation of Trust, create psychologically safe environments that foster peak performance; and maximize the relevance and impact of your hard-earned skills and experience in a shape-shifting world.

Prepare to be energized, empowered, and equipped with proven strategies that aren’t just transformative—they’re also budget-free!
Leading Diverse and Inclusive Teams: Unlocking the ROI of D&I

Let’s face it: Hiring diverse talent doesn’t automatically create inclusive workplaces, and today’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives are a rollercoaster of valuable progress and costly detours. Though meant to drive belonging and productivity in tandem, the sheer complexity of the modern workplace often forces a choice—an “or” instead of an “and.” 

The impact? Growing frustration, disillusionment, and the very real risk of sabotaging a long-overdue opportunity for meaningful change.

But what if we didn’t have to choose between belonging and productivity?

Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan’s Outsider’s Edge™ framework shows leaders a path to achieving both. Drawing on her experience as an early female leader of color at Microsoft and a master coach and trusted resource for category-leading companies, this 60-minute keynote is packed with powerful stories and actionable strategies to ensure every team member feels seen, valued, and empowered to bring their best—and it is fully customizable to the unique context of your event.

Building Courage Inside-Out: Leadership Strategies for Adapting to Change

Courage and change adaptability are not nice-to-haves anymore: They are essential skills that make or break success. Today’s workplace requires leaders to navigate complex transformations, keep teams motivated, do more with less, make major decisions at warp speed ... the list goes on. While it’s natural to feel vulnerable and play it safe when the stakes are high, the world belongs to those who demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and optimism.

In this celebrated” 60-minute keynote, Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan delivers a masterclass on how to get there. She invites you to pick a current, real-life work challenge and “learn by doing,” applying your learning immediately to jumpstart the process of getting unstuck. Packed with practical tools and captivating stories from Lakshmi's multicultural upbringing and experience as a corporate leader, this keynote and proven toolkit will help you become not only the leader the world needs you to be but also the leader you've dreamed of becoming.

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How do I book Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan

Speaking fees for Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan speak about?

Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Coaching, Business Leadership, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Female Leadership, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Strategic Leadership.
Where does Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan travel from?

Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Unleashing the Power of High-Performing Teams with The Outsider’s Edge, Leading Diverse and Inclusive Teams: Unlocking the ROI of D&I and Building Courage Inside-Out: Leadership Strategies for Adapting to Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Natalie Nixon, Shiza Shahid, Joanna Chmura, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson and Nicole Yeary. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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