Piers Kowalski: Transgender Storyteller

Keynote speaker and corporate inclusivity advocate Piers Kowalski empowers leaders to advance LGBTQ equity, strengthen allyship, and build workplace cultures rooted in authenticity and belonging.

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  • Highlights:
    • Leading advocate for LGBTQ rights and inclusive workplace cultures
    • Executive leadership experience across diverse industries
    • Sought-after keynote speaker on allyship, authenticity, and equity
    • Known for translating advocacy principles into practical organizational strategies
  • Formats: Keynote speaker and inclusivity consultant
  • Audiences: Corporate leaders, HR teams, DEI practitioners, people managers, employee resource groups, and organizations committed to LGBTQ inclusion and stronger allyship.
  • Outcomes:
    1. Clear understanding of effective allyship and its impact on organizational culture.
    2. Actionable strategies to strengthen LGBTQ inclusion and leadership accountability.
    3. Inspiration to foster authenticity and belonging across teams and workplaces.
Reading time: 2 min
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  • Travels from: Colorado Springs, CO
  • **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000

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Keynote Topics:

An invitation to learn together through story and Q&A

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Piers Kowalski is a respected advocate, speaker, and consultant known for advancing LGBTQ rights and fostering inclusive corporate cultures. With a career shaped by executive leadership roles across multiple industries, Piers brings a grounded, real-world understanding of how organizations operate and how meaningful cultural change is achieved from within. His work centers on helping leaders translate allyship into action, strengthen psychological safety, and create environments where all employees can thrive.

Guided by a deep commitment to justice, equality, and human connection, Piers blends activism with strategic insight. His approach is both empathetic and results driven, shaped by years of navigating complex organizational structures and championing diversity at every level. As a keynote speaker, he is recognized for his powerful stage presence and ability to connect authentically with audiences. Piers inspires individuals to embrace their identities, advocate for one another, and become proactive participants in building equitable workplaces.

Through his consulting and speaking work, he equips teams with practical frameworks for allyship, leadership accountability, and sustainable culture transformation.

Piers Kowalski stands as a beacon of advocacy, leadership, and inspiration in the realm of LGBTQ rights and inclusive corporate environments. With a fervent dedication to fostering positive change and championing diversity, Piers has carved a remarkable path as a professional speaker, consultant, and advocate. His journey is one characterized by a relentless pursuit of justice and equality, coupled with a wealth of experience in executive leadership roles across diverse industries.

Piers Kowalski’s expertise stems from a multifaceted background steeped in both corporate leadership and social activism. Holding numerous executive positions throughout his career, Piers has honed his skills in navigating complex organizational structures and driving meaningful change from within. His experiences have imbued him with a deep understanding of the dynamics at play within corporate environments, allowing him to offer invaluable insights into fostering inclusivity and driving positive cultural shifts.

Moreover, Piers’s influence as a keynote speaker transcends mere rhetoric; it embodies a potent blend of authenticity, passion, and expertise. His captivating presence on stage is matched only by the substance of his message, which resonates profoundly with audiences across diverse backgrounds. Piers has a rare ability to connect with individuals on a personal level, empowering them to embrace their authentic selves and become catalysts for change within their own spheres of influence.

Piers Kowalski emerges as a dynamic force for change in the realms of LGBTQ advocacy and inclusive leadership. His journey from corporate executive to sought-after speaker and consultant is a testament to his unwavering commitment to driving positive change within organizations. With his captivating presence, unparalleled expertise, and unwavering dedication to social justice, Piers stands as a beacon of inspiration for audiences worldwide.

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