Public Speaking
Keynote Speaker and Moderator
As a keynote speaker, Dr. Leela Viswanathan is an original, enterprising, and forward-thinking communicator. She works directly with event organizers or hosts to solidify familiarity with the intended audience, their needs, and expectations, including language and key messaging when preparing for the talk or event. Audiences leave inspired, informed, and motivated.
As a moderator, Leela implements a transparent and collaborative process with the event host. She connects with panellists prior to the event to identify, discuss, and highlight shared themes and to develop questions that will guide the conversation to add fluidity, clarity, and coherence to the panel discussion with the goal of engaging with and informing the audience. She also offers event organizers suggestions for panel participants to facilitate diversity in content and equitable representation to be more inclusive of the audience. With Leela, audiences, large or small, explore different, complex, topics related to diversity, race, and inclusion, and the need for social awareness in order to generate ideas, encourage conversation, and inspire action.
If you would like to invite Dr. Viswanathan to speak at your next event, please contact her in the form below for scheduling and to inquire about her fees.
Leela is great to collaborate with and is an enthusiastic and captivating speaker. In her keynote speech to community-engaged researchers, she talked about her planning work and also spoke of her own background in a way which inspired audience members. Leela reminds us that our backgrounds are part of why we do community-engaged work and should be brought to the fore.
As a public speaker, Leela exudes confidence and clarity, captivating audiences with her engaging presentation style. Leela’s sessions are not just informative but also inspiring, leaving a lasting impact on everyone present.
Leela is also highly skilled at moderating and facilitating discussions that are both engaging and thought-provoking. Her approach ensures that every voice is heard and valued, fostering a sense of belonging among participants. Leela’s ability to engage with the audience is remarkable. She doesn’t just present; she interacts, questions, and listens, creating a two-way flow of information that enriches the experience for all involved.
