Ms. Shakira M. Brown

From major broadcast newsrooms to boardrooms to conference stages, Shakira M. Brown has mastered the art of effective communication across every medium and technology. As an Award-Winning Leadership Communication Strategist who launched memorable programs and campaigns for Microsoft and other national brands during her days at a Madison Avenue New York City publicity firm to leading internal/external corporate communication for international professional services firms and publicly traded corporations, Shakira knows that authentic leadership communication isn't just about what you say, it's about creating lasting connections that drive business outcomes. Today, Shakira believes the greatest threat to organizational success isn't found in quarterly reports, but found in the breakdown of human connection within teams. Recognized as a National Human "Soft" Skills Expert Speaker, she customizes learning experiences for professionals across industries to train them to stop dysfunctional work behaviors, listen more, adopt responsible AI practices, and speak with intent for greater workforce retention. Through her signature methodologies and transformative workshops, Shakira demonstrates how authentic leadership communication fuels engagement, collaboration, and bottom-line performance. Shakira energizes professional association audiences and corporate teams across America with dynamic keynotes and transformative CPE-approved workshops, bringing decades of real-world expertise to help leaders discover their voice, amplify their influence, and unlock their full leadership potential. Her presentations are not just about communication skills, they are about competitive advantage. It's measurable, it's human connection math, it's ROI redefined through the power of intentional communication.