Wendy
Gates Corbett
Be real. Be you. Belong.
Why Belonging?
Belonging:
be·long·ing | \ bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ , bē- \
I spotlight belonging because employees who feel included, welcome, and psychologically safe are happier, more productive, more creative, and they don’t leave!
Everyone deserves to work in a place where they know to their soul that they are connected to and respected by their colleagues and protected by a caring work environment where they are safe to express themselves fully.
To feel like we belong, we need to be:
Connected
to others and to something bigger than us
Respected
Protected
Leaders have the responsibility to make sure those they lead know to their soul that they belong.
Most Requested Topics
All topics can be delivered in person and virtually.
You Don’t Belong Here, You’re Different!
The Energy of Belonging
Building Belonging in the Workplace
Creating a Culture that Cares
Creating the Culture They Crave
7 Ways to Promote Emotional Safety
The 2023 Resilience Playbook: Strategies for Building Your Flex-Ability
7 Secrets For Making Yourself Memorable
Powerful Professional Presence
What Audiences Say
What I liked most about the program was that you showed us we all have something to share. I found the tips and the handouts most helpful. I’ve even shared them back at the office!
I had the pleasure of working with Wendy to share her perspectives on Belonging to kick off a new era of our employee resource groups and it was a true success. One employee said “Finally, I feel like someone gets me.” Her style is genuine. Her heart is compassionate. And her insights are timely. I feel fortunate to know her, and highly recommend her to any organization interested in true progress for Inclusion and Belonging.
Wendy spoke at our recent conference and it was a huge hit with the participants! She is an extremely engaging speaker, who not only effectively communicates her information, but also models the behaviors and gets participants to think about how to incorporate the skills in their future. In the time I have been attending and organizing this conference, which consists of both academics and professionals, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many laughs, nods of agreement, and hands shoot up for questions. On top of all that, she was great to work with.
Recent Presentations
Other Media
Where’s Wendy?
Select 2024 and 2023 Speaking Engagements
The Energy of Belonging Keynote
Marriott Emerging Leaders
10/17/2024
The Energy of Belonging Keynote
Marriott Emerging Leaders
10/16/2024
The Energy of Belonging: 9 Research-Based Ideas to Spark Workplace Community
Training Industry Conference & Expo
06/04/2024
Owning A Business
ATD International Conference: Panel
05/21/2024
The Energy of Belonging
ATD International Conference
05/20/2024
The Power of "Us": 9+ Ideas to Harness the Energy of Belonging in Your Workplace
Training Officers’ Consortium Annual Institute
04/30/2024
Energizing Belonging in Your Organization
ATD Charlotte – Full Day Workshop
04/19/2024
The Energy of Belonging
ATD Charlotte – Monthly Program
04/18/2024
The Energy of Belonging - Keynote
PRIDE Life Expo
04/13/2024
The Energy of Belonging
Carolina PRIDE Business Summit
03/09/2024
The Energy of Belonging - Keynote
International Women’s Day, Aptiv
03/08/2024
The Energy of Belonging
ERG Leader Summit, Aptiv
03/04/2024
I Don't Belong Here
Marriott Emerging Leaders
02/28/2024
The Energy of Belonging
RTI Executive Team
01/03/2024
Leading Through Uncertainty
Information Security Conference Leadership Series
10/20/2023
The Energy of Belonging
Private Program: ASTM’s DEI Ambassadors
09/21/2023
Keynote: The Energy of Belonging
University of Lynchburg
08/30/2023
AM Keynote: The Energy of Belonging
Brandon Hall’s DEI Excellence Conference
06/29/2023
Keynote: Creating the Culture They Crave
Project Management Institute of NC
06/22/2023
Women as Entreprenurs: Navigating Challenges as a Business Owner
ATD International Conference
05/22/2023
The Energy of Belonging
ATD International Conference
05/22/2023
The Energy of Belonging
Clayton State University College of Health Faculty Retreat
05/10/2023
Conference Keynote: The Energy of Belonging at Work
SIM-RTP Tech Connect Conference
04/19/2023
Keynote: The Energy of Belonging at Work
LexisNexis Women L.E.A.D.ers Summit
03/21/2023
The Energy of Belonging
ATD Suncoast (Tampa, FL)
02/23/2023
Slide School: 5 Rules for Making Slides Make Sense
Sigma Nursing: Creating Healthy Work Environments Nursing Leaders Conference
02/09/2023
Conference Keynote: The Energy of Belonging at Work
Sigma Nursing: Creating Health Work Environments Nursing Leaders Conference
02/09/2023
The Energy of Belonging
CareerPro Executive Series
02/01/2023
Telling Your Leadership Story
LexisNexis Women L.E.A.D.ers Program
01/17/2023
The Energy of Belonging at Work
NIH/NIEHS – DEIA Small Talk Series
12/07/2022
Keynote: The Energy of Belonging
ATD Carolinas Regional Conference
12/01/2022
The Energy of Belonging at Work
AgBiome
11/16/2022
The Energy of Belonging at Work
LexisNexis – Global Finance Leaders
10/20/2022
Keynote: The Energy of Belonging at Work
Carolina Women in Tech Summit
10/18/2022
The Energy of Belonging at Work
Training Magazine Network
10/06/2022
Building Belonging at Work
Clariant – Inaugural Inclusion Week Keynote
9/21/2022
Slide School ©
Blusky
8/17/2022
LGBT+ Inclusivity Panelist
7/26/2022
Slide School ©
Blusky
7/21/2022
Roadmap for Building Belonging at Work
7/19/2022
Slide School ©
Blusky
7/15/2022
Slide School ©
Blusky
7/15/2022
Slide School ©
Blusky
7/11/2022
Slide School ©
Blusky
7/7/2022
I'm Speaking at TICE 2022
6/22/2022
Building Belonging at Work
6/22/2022
5 Ways to Promote Emotional Safety: In An Uncertain World (and Workplace)
6/21/2022
Slide School ©
Blusky
6/20/2022
Extending your Leadership Presence and Presentations
6/14/2022
Creating a Culture to Support Women
Conference
5/24/2022
You Don't Belong Here, You're Different!
Conference
5/16/2022
You Don't Belong Here, You're Different!
4/24/2022
The Ripple Effect of Belonging
3/24/2022
The Ripple Effect of Belonging
3/15/2022
Beyond the Band-Aid: Maintaining Sustainable Belonging
The Learning Guild
Learning Leaders Alliance
3/17/2022
7 Secrets for Making Yourself Memorable
I/O Psychology Program
3/23/2022
Building Belonging at Work
2/16/2022
Optimizing PowerPoint
1/25/2022
I Belong, You Belong, We Belong
1/20/2022
Building Belonging
12/3/2021
Where Do We Go from Here?
11/19/2021
Building Belonging in the Workplace
11/18/2021
Creating the Culture They Crave
11/17/2021
I Belong, You Belong, We Belong
11/11/2021
The Female Impact on the Future of Finance
11/9/2021
3 Building Blocks of Belonging
10/30/2021
3 Building Blocks of Belonging
10/29/2021
5 Creative Ways to Promote Emotional Safety at Work
10/27/2021
RISE and S.H.I.N.E.
10/8/2021
You Belong Here
9/24/2021