Speaker. Podcast Host. Thought Leader.

Meet Lori

Lori Adams-Brown is a Silicon Valley-based executive, global keynote speaker, and board advisor specializing in enterprise talent strategy, leadership development, and culture transformation. With over two decades of experience across tech, education, and global nonprofit sectors, she advises CEOs, CHROs, and boards on how to scale inclusive, high-performing leadership cultures in today’s complex business landscape.

As Director of Global Talent Development at a leading technology company and host of the Top 5% globally ranked podcast A World of Difference, Lori brings together the latest in AI-enabled learning, trauma-informed leadership, and future-of-work strategy to develop talent pipelines that drive innovation and retention across global enterprises.

Her board experience spans both corporate advisory boards and governance-focused nonprofit boards, where she brings strategic insight into human capital, culture metrics, and executive development frameworks. Certified by the Center for Creative Leadership, Lori designs enterprise-wide programs that embed AI and personalized learning journeys to boost manager capability and employee engagement worldwide.

A recognized thought leader on global leadership and organizational culture, Lori has lived and worked across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the U.S. She speaks six languages and brings a rare cross-cultural perspective that resonates with global companies navigating change.

If you're a CEO, CHRO, board chair, or executive seeking leadership that builds business and belonging, Lori is your trusted advisor and partner in transformation.

🎧 Host of A World of Difference – a top leadership podcast on difference-driven innovation
🌐 For speaking, consulting, or board engagement inquiries → Contact Lori

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Lori’s Bio

Lori Adams-Brown is a Silicon Valley executive, global keynote speaker, and board advisor specializing in leadership development, culture transformation, and enterprise talent strategy. With over 20 years of experience across global tech, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, she has advised CEOs, CHROs, and board chairs from Silicon Valley to Singapore on how to scale inclusive, high-performing leadership cultures.

Lori currently serves as Director of Global Talent Development at a leading enterprise technology firm and sits on both corporate advisory and nonprofit boards, offering strategic guidance on human capital, talent pipelines, and organizational culture.

She is the host of A World of Difference, a Top 5% global leadership podcast, and is known for delivering actionable insights on AI-enabled learning, trauma-informed leadership, and building psychologically safe workplaces. Certified by the Center for Creative Leadership, Lori designs and delivers personalized learning journeys for global leaders and has spoken in over 20 countries.

Lori speaks six languages and brings a rare multicultural lens to leadership, shaped by her lived experience across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the U.S.

Popular Speaking Topics:

  • Leading Through Difference: From Inclusion to Innovation

  • The Future of Talent: AI, Empathy, and Enterprise Learning

  • Trauma-Informed Leadership: What CHROs and CEOs Need to Know

  • Scaling Culture Across Borders: A Playbook for Global Talent Strategy

  • Psychological Safety as a Competitive Advantage

Ideal Audiences:

  • CEOs, CHROs, and CPOs

  • Talent and People Leaders

  • Executive Teams & Board Retreats

  • Global HR and Learning Conferences

  • Leadership Development Summits

🎧 Podcast: A World of Difference
📩 Inquiries: Click Here

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Rooted in over two decades of global leadership experience on three continents, Lori’s approach to authentic leadership is grounded in trust, psychological safety, and deep self-awareness. Whether advising C-suite executives, designing scalable talent development strategies, or speaking on global stages, Lori equips leaders to align their inner values with external actions — cultivating inclusive, high-performing cultures that retain top talent and fuel innovation.

As a multilingual leader and former medical director in post-crisis zones, Lori understands firsthand the power of grounded, human-centered leadership. She brings that lived experience into every boardroom, coaching session, and keynote.

Executive teams trust Lori to help them:

  • Build cultures of trust and accountability

  • Navigate complexity with empathy and resilience

  • Strengthen their leadership brand with authenticity

  • Lead across geographies, generations, and cultures

In a world that demands transparency, authenticity is no longer optional — it’s a strategic advantage.

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Authentic leadership

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