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IWD Case Study 1

Inspiring Action, Trust, and Ownership at Work Across a Global Workforce

$84B Global Organization with an enterprise workforce across regions and functions and a broad audience spanning individual contributors, people leaders, and senior stakeholders

To mark International Women’s Day, a global organization invited Tania DeSa to deliver a keynote designed to resonate well beyond a single moment. The objective was to create an experience that inspired employees while equipping them with practical tools to lead with confidence, trust, and intention in their day-to-day work.
International Women’s Day events can sometimes feel symbolic rather than impactful. This organization wanted a keynote that:
  • Spoke meaningfully to women and peers across the organization
  • Addressed bias, visibility, and leadership without alienating or polarizing the audience
  • Reframe responsibility as shared ownership, not a one-group issue
  • Left participants with clear, immediately applicable actions
 
The keynote needed to strike a careful balance: energizing and inspiring, while still grounded in real workplace realities.

Tania delivered a high-energy, research-backed keynote designed to balance inspiration with substance. The session integrated:

  • Data and insights that contextualized women’s leadership and workplace dynamics
  • Practical frameworks for owning value, building trust, and advocating with clarity
  • Storytelling grounded in real-world corporate experience
  • Interactive moments that encouraged reflection and shared responsibility
 
The keynote was intentionally designed to feel human, inclusive, and actionable, creating momentum rather than a one-day conversation.

Following the session:

  • Participants reported feeling energized and more confident in taking ownership of their voice and impact
  • Many highlighted the practical takeaways they could immediately apply in their roles
  • Internal partners noted strong engagement and positive sentiment throughout the event
 
Across International Women’s Day and leadership keynotes delivered by Tania for global and North American organizations:
  • 90%+ of participants rated the keynote as highly relevant to their day-to-day work
  • Strong real-time engagement during interactive moments and reflection prompts
  • Consistent sponsor feedback citing clarity of message, energy, and practical application as key differentiators

Client Feedback
“Thank you for a great International Women’s Day presentation. Participants left feeling empowered, motivated, and inspired. The data really brought home strategies we can all implement.
– Marne Braddock, Equity and Inclusion Leader