Speaking

Four conversations I keep getting asked to have.

1. The Unapologetic Woman Leader. Stop Shrinking. Own the Room.

From how you communicate to how you show up, women leaders leave ready to own their seat, their voice, and their impact.

2. Leading Through Chaos: Strategy When the Ground Won't Stop Moving.

A clear-eyed framework for making smart decisions, steadying teams, and moving from crisis to clarity even when everything feels uncertain.

3. Equity by Design: Building Organizations That Actually Work for Everyone

From intention to action, a blueprint for diagnosing what's broken, redesigning what doesn't work, and building organizations where everyone can perform at their best.

4. Decode Your Leadership: Understanding How You Lead and Why It Matters

From self-awareness to team dynamics, the tools to decode how you lead, why it matters, and how to perform at your highest level.

Don't see exactly what you need? Let’s Talk

Who I speak for — and where the work lands.

Industries & Sectors

Nonprofit and mission-driven organizations

Public health

International development

Education

Government and public sector

Professional associations

Private sector / corporate

Event Types

Executive and CEO forums

Board convenings

Nonprofit and association conferences

Corporate leadership retreats

Organizational development conferences

Academic and university leadership programs

Audience Roles

C-suite and senior leaders

Board of Directors and Committees

Women leaders at all levels

HR and organizational development leaders

Strategic planning teams

Emerging leaders

"Dr Yerkes has a real talent for taking difficult concepts and making they clear and actionable."

Major Donor

"If you ever have the opportunity to bring Tina to your event - you will not be disappointed"

Professional Conference Attendee

"I have always LOVED to hear Tina talk - she is passionate and very knowledgeable"

Attendant at a conference

What to Expect

Everything you need to know about booking a talk or workshop

What types of talks are available?

(30 min / 45 min / 60 min / half-day workshop)

Are talks customized for each audience?

Whether she customizes for each audience (she should say yes)

Available for travel?

Yes, with advance notice - reach out to discuss options

How does pricing work?

Fees depend on the type of speaking engagement - please contact me to discuss your request.

Can speaking be paired with book orders?

Book-bundling note: "Ask about pairing the keynote with bulk book orders for attendees"

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Keynotes that shift how leaders think — and what they do next