What truly drives the impact you're trying to make—fear or empathy? In this thought-provoking keynote, Payal Beri invites you to examine the motivations behind your actions, challenging you to consider how fear and empathy—both powerful, emotionally charged forces—shape the way you lead and influence the world around you.

Imagine the energy you put into your work: is it fueled by fear and anger, or grounded in empathy and compassion? Fear can create division, overwhelm your nervous system, and ultimately push people away from your cause. It’s a draining, isolating force that leaves exhaustion and negativity in its wake. But what if you could shift that energy to a place of empathy and compassion? Picture yourself leading from a space where conversations are open, perspectives are broadened, and connections are built through understanding rather than fear.

Through powerful stories and deep reflections, Payal will reveal how embracing empathy as a driving force can shift the outlook on challenges ahead. You'll learn how to foster clarity, unity, and a more grounded energy in your work, empowering you to lead with curiosity and compassion rather than reactionary fear.

In this session, you'll discover how to:

Examine Your Motivation:

Understand the emotional drivers behind your actions so that you can identify when fear is fueling your decisions and begin to shift toward empathy.

Transform Fear into Compassion:

Learn how to redirect the energy of fear and anger into empathy and compassion so that you can foster clearer thinking, calm your nervous system, and build bridges instead of barriers.

Create Space Inclusive Conversations:

Gain practical strategies for holding space for others, even those with differing perspectives, allowing for meaningful dialogue and deeper understanding.

Create a Unified Impact:

Hear inspiring examples of leaders who have shifted from fear-based action to empathy-driven leadership and see how it created lasting, positive change in their communities.

This keynote isn't just about shifting your mindset—it's about transforming how you lead and the impact you create. By fueling your work with empathy, you will create a more inclusive, energized, and sustainable approach to leadership. Join Payal Beri for an experience that will leave you inspired, grounded, and ready to lead from a place of compassion, connection, and clarity.

What if the key to making a profound impact lies in recognizing our shared humanity? In this powerful and immersive keynote, Payal Beri will guide you on a journey that transcends the ordinary, revealing how cultivating relationships rooted in our common bonds can foster unity and drive meaningful change.

Imagine stepping into a space where barriers dissolve, and connections are forged through our shared experiences. Picture yourself participating in exercises that illuminate the threads of commonality running through us all. In this keynote, Payal will challenge you to move beyond fear and reactionary behaviors, encouraging you to see the humanity in everyone and build bridges that unite us.

Through captivating stories and hands-on activities, you'll discover how embracing our shared values can reshape society, enhance your impact, and create a truly connected community. This session will leave you with a renewed perspective on the power of empathy and the importance of unity in driving transformation.

In this session, you'll discover how to:

Magnify Our Common Humanity: Learn to identify and embrace the commonalities that unite us all, breaking down barriers and fostering genuine connections.

Cultivate Impactful Relationships: Engage in practical exercises that demonstrate the power of empathy and shared experiences, providing you with actionable insights to build bridges in your community.

Transform Fear into Connection: Understand how to move beyond primal emotions of fear and reactionary responses so that you can lead with compassion and understanding.

Drive Community and Societal Change: Hear inspiring stories of communities that have united for impact, and learn how you can apply these lessons to drive positive change in your environment

What if making the next level impact you desire requires stepping into a new version of yourself? In this compelling and interactive keynote, Payal Beri reveals how to unlock your potential to make a profound impact by cultivating emotional resilience and the mindset needed to thrive.

To create a successful impact, you need to have the emotional resilience and mindset to not only achieve it but to hold onto it. By uncovering the latest neuroscience behind emotional resilience, Payal will guide you to develop the mindset and internal strength you need to achieve your goals without being frantic, stressed, or overwhelmed. Break free from cycles of stress and self-doubt, and step into the next version of your vision and self.

In this session, you'll discover how to:

Reshape Your Future Self: Cultivate emotional resilience so that you can align with your goals and thrive both personally and professionally.

Build Internal Capacity: Engage in experiential exercises designed to enhance your ability to handle challenges, fostering a mindset that supports continuous growth and stability.

Achieve Next-Level Impact: Learn practical strategies to step into your new self so that you can break free from limiting cycles and achieve your next big goal.

Sustain Success: Hear powerful stories of individuals who have transformed their emotional resilience to drive significant impact, and learn how you can apply these lessons to your journey.

Imagine a world where empathy isn't just a buzzword but a living, breathing practice that fuels every interaction that propels your impact. Picture an environment where accountability isn't about blame but about taking ownership.

In this transformative keynote, Payal Beri reveals how these two powerful forces can revolutionize your impact, foster deeper connections and lead to propelled impact and engagement with your team and clients. 

Through powerful stories and real-world examples, Payal illustrates how empathy and accountability empower you to take bold actions and make confident decisions, creating a culture of trust and high performance.

This keynote isn't just a talk—it's a call to action. Join Payal Beri for an unforgettable experience that will equip you with the wisdom and courage to lead with both heart and resolve, propelling your impact further than ever before.

Key highlights of this session include:

Empathy in Action: Explore how genuine empathy can transform relationships, enhance communication, and drive innovation.

Redefining Accountability: Learn how taking ownership with empathy can lead to higher trust, greater collaboration, and sustained success.

Practical Strategies: Walk away with actionable tools and techniques to implement empathy and accountability in your work, making an immediate and lasting impact.

Transformational Stories: Hear powerful case studies that illustrate how to implement empathy and the profound difference empathy and accountability can make in real-world scenarios that you can relate to.

What if reclaiming your true identity is the key to unlocking audacious change? In this electrifying keynote, Payal Beri takes you on a transformative journey, revealing how to break free from stories imposed by others and step boldly into your authentic self so that you can realize your full potential and drive impactful change.

Imagine finding your powerful voice and embracing the audacity to think big you can confidently pursue your boldest ideas and inspire others to do the same. Through captivating stories and actionable insights, Payal will show you how aligning with your true self can ignite your courage to act on your ideas and drive extraordinary transformation.

In this session, you'll discover how to:

Reclaim Your Story: Break free from external influences and reconnect with your authentic self to lead with conviction and purpose.

Embrace Audacity: Fuel your visionary thinking and drive transformative change with boldness and confidence to tackle challenges head-on and inspire those around you.

Take Empowered Action: Overcome fear and doubt so that you can act decisively and believe in your ability to make a significant impact, turning your ideas into reality

“Payal created an incredible experience for our talent across all agencies to learn how to tap into empathy to add value, create influence and advocate for self in remote work environments. We had everyone from early career to senior leadership attend her immersive experience, with an attendance that has surpassed any of our former engagements. The participants' feedback has been positive, motivated, and ready to apply her strategies immediately. We’ve had senior leaders who already see the benefits of her teaching after one month. Senior leaders are ready to bring Payal in for recurring work with our agencies and ensure talent continues to apply her strategies as it’s enhancing the culture we’ve already built of trust and innovation. “

Naimah Bhuruku

Program Specialist, Flight Center, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity at NASA

"There is a lot to planning and organizing an ERG speaker event. The catering has to be delicious, the swag has to be on point, and of course the speaker needs to be fun and engaging. We specifically wanted a speaker that was able to speak on breaking the asian stereotype in the workplace and foster a culture that welcomes new ideas and culture - and Payal was perfect for this. She also interviewed us to see if we were also a perfect fit for her as a client, which I very much appreciated.

Already having attended one of her workshops from SASE, I knew that she would be engaging with the audience. But what was profound is that allies understanding the perception and how they could promote a more inclusive culture. I was able to visibly see everyone nodding collectively. Many colleagues have expressed how Payal was able to clearly provide insight in how to navigate the stereotypes. As a fellow asian, I thought I knew it all - but for Payal to add value to even just the allies at the event, showed that she was able to communicate beyond cultural boundaries. I really look forward to the next time we can coordinate a company workshop!"

Simon Lee, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Tenable Inc

"Payal Beri spoke at two of the recent Insurance Business Women in Insurance Summits, and brought a fantastic perspective on the importance of emotional intelligence as a leader. She artfully engaged the audience through her session talk and moderation of interactive table discussions. Payal brought an energy into the room that both lightened the day and deepened the discussion. She was a fantastic addition to the summit!"

 Jesse Friedl

Global Head of Events at Key Media

“If you have not had the pleasure of Payal Beri talking to your leadership team, you are missing out on having a stronger team that uses the power of empathy. The passion and power of her words hit the core of our humanity. Thank you Payal for your voice, your courage, your passion and your service. I look forward to your next talk with us.

Raquel Cundiff

Senior Engineer and Program Administrator at Boeing

“Payal created an excellent workshop on Using Emotional Intelligence to add value, create influence and advocate for self to support the team during the leadership annual meeting. Her initial partnership was smooth, from the insightful questions and understanding of our needs to customize the talk that best supported our team. She was incredibly receptive to feedback, worked through iterations that made the delivery impactful, and left the team with resources and immediate and long-term transformations. The strategies and insight Payal provided resonated with each team member, regardless of seniority and role. We were thoroughly pleased with Payal as a guest speaker at the annual leadership conference.”

Soumya Chauhan

Finance Leader at Google

“Payal Beri facilitated an excellent interactive, engaging session filled with discussion about strategies and support systems to ensure better mental health as Groupon's Global Inclusion and Diversity first of its series of Virtual Conversations for employees.”

Corey Flournoy

Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Groupon

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Payal for the past three years on various leadership development programs for our Asian professional audience. I can honestly say that Payal is one of our most valued partners. She continuously innovates her approach and consistently brings high energy and a can-do attitude as we continue to learn and evolve to our audience's needs in this fast-changing landscape. I’m looking forward to continue working with Payal and RK Empathy for years to come!

Paraag Maddiwar,

Program Event Manager of SASE (society of scientists and engineers) 

"Your insights were not only enlightening but also profoundly inspiring to everyone in attendance. We have already received fantastic feedback from the approximately 130 attendees, many of whom have expressed how much they gained from your talk. Your ability to connect with the audience and provide valuable perspectives on the AAPI experience was both impactful and memorable.

Thank you once again for taking the time to join us and for making our event such a resounding success. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you again in the future."

Muta Mashack, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Tenable Inc