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Cultural Change Expert | Author | Professor

Dr. Barbara Banda

Transforming Organisations,

One Conversation at a Time

I partner with leaders to cultivate purpose-driven cultures, enhance leadership capabilities, and build truly inclusive environments. I empower organisations to transform through the power of breakthrough conversations.

People-Driven Change for Lasting Impact

Meaningful change starts with people. I believe that powerful transformations in leadership and culture emerge from thoughtful conversations, deep understanding, and a clear vision for the future. I am an expert in people-driven change. I help you bridge the gap between strategic intent and impactful action.

I work with you to help your organisation flourish, one conversation at a time.

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Trusted by Global Leaders

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How I Can Help

My bespoke consulting and training processes are designed to meet your specific needs with sustainable growth and positive impact at the core.

Book a Keynote

Elevate your conference with a keynote on the importance of diverse leadership and organisational culture.

Building More Inclusive Organisations

Encourage an inclusive workplace through data-driven insights and strategic implementation, prioritising racial and ethnic diversity.

Aligning Leadership with Strategy

Drive measurable results by aligning leadership behaviours with your organisation's strategic objectives.

Develop a Coaching Culture

Integrate coaching into your organisation's culture to enhance leadership capabilities and drive continuous improvement.

Insights from a Thought Leader

The Model Black Book

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Why do so many black people in the workplace have to navigate power in a way that white people don’t? What causes self-silencing? How can leaders approach conversations about race in a positive way?

The Model Black Podcast

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Join Dr. Barbara for insightful conversations that explore critical topics in leadership, culture, and navigating the complexities of organisational life.

  • Rebecca Henderson, CEO Global Businesses, Randstad

    “Barbara provides the insights leaders need to have an open and honest dialogue around self-disclosure and what being a Global Majority leader – and more importantly a Global Majority leader – in the workplace means. It is a must read for both Global Majority and other leaders responsible for managing, skilling, reskilling, and hiring talent to improve culture and create a true merit-based workplace.”

Ready to Begin Your Transformation?

Whether you are looking to enhance leadership capabilities, navigate complex organisational change, or build a more inclusive culture, Dr. Barbara Banda and her team are here to partner with you. Let's start a conversation that leads to lasting impact