Natalie Holder
- Employment Lawyer and Organizational Strategist
- Author of Exclusion: Strategies for Improving Diversity in Recruitment, Retention and Promotion and Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce: New Rules for a New Generation
Travels From
Connecticut
The Questions You Can Ask During a Job Interview by Natalie Holder
Natalie Holder Speaker Biography
Natalie Holder is a highly regarded strategist who has secured over $62M in funding and forged transformative partnerships to build organizational structures that increase the representation of historically underrepresented talent. She is dedicated to creating equitable, inclusive workplaces that prioritize fair treatment for all employees.
As the author of Exclusion: Strategies for Increasing Diversity in Recruitment, Retention, and Promotion (ABA Publishing, 2014), Natalie uncovers and addresses ten subtle biases that often hinder workplace engagement and innovation. Her expert commentary has been featured in leading publications, including the New York Times, Huffington Post, Diversity Insight Magazine, Diversity Executive, the New York Law Journal, and Good Morning Connecticut.
A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and trainer, Natalie regularly addresses critical issues related to employment compliance and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in today’s workplace.
C.A.L.M. under Pressure: How to Lead Boldly During Uncertain Times
In today’s fast-moving, unpredictable business environment, leaders need more than strategy—they need a field-tested playbook. In this keynote, Natalie Holder uses her award-winning work at premier organizations like Stanford university and the U.S. Capitol Police to show leaders how to thrive in uncertainty with C.A.L.M.—Collaboration, Allyship, Listening, and Measurement. Attendees will leave energized with practical tools to manage change, inspire teams, and make bold decisions that drive engagement, performance, and long-term success.
How to Use Inclusive Leadership as Your Workplace Secret Weapon
Inspired by Natalie Holder’s book Exclusion: Strategies for Improving Diversity in Recruitment, Retention, and Promotion, this keynote empowers leaders to see inclusion not just as a goal, but as their secret weapon for driving team engagement and organizational success. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to recognize and address subtle biases, cultivate authentic connections, and make every team member feel seen and valued. With practical insights drawn from real-world experiences, this session inspires leaders to step confidently into their influence, create environments where people thrive, and harness the full potential of diverse perspectives—even in times of uncertainty. Natalie’s exercise, I Can Silence You without Saying a Word, proves that inclusion speaks louder than words—leaving audiences inspired and engaged.
