Corporate Speaking

Roderick has shared his dynamic and energetic voice globally in a variety of live and virtual events, including keynotes, guest lectures, webinars, podcasts, and domain expertise panels with companies such as the ATD International Conference & Expo, B2BMX Conference, Chief Learning Conference, Cisco, Black College Expo, Collibra, CRO Connect Roundtable, Flagstar Bank, LinkedIn, MindTickle, Oracle, Paypal, Revasum, Sales 3.0 Conference, Sales Assembly Conference, Sales Enablement Collective, Sale Enablement PRO, Salesforce (Dreamforce), SAP, Showpad, SMASH Conference, SiriusDecisions, The 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Career Expo, Uber, Veritas, and Zoom.

Roderick’s deep experience in change management, leadership, and sales execution provides the appropriate level of credibility and business acumen to set the right tone for your conference. His compelling keynote speeches can set the table at the start of a conference, or end it with a bang!

Speaking Topics

Leveraging AI To Increase Revenue

Leading with empathy, humanity, and data has never been more crucial than it is today. In this talk, I’ll share the importance of leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and available data without relying on it as a crutch. AI may provide content, but it cannot provide context. Let’s explore how we can strike a balance!

How To Convert Prospects Into Customers

This conversation will help you simplify the buying and selling process through scalable, repeatable, and measurable practices that lead to accel. Creating a systematic approach to the buyer’s journey can help drive consistent execution across GTM revenue teams.

Stroke of Success: How My Rise To Success Almost Killed Me

Based on the survival of a fatal stroke, Roderick shares how persistence unlocks potential, enabling us to push through setbacks, learn from failures, and achieve our goals. With unwavering determination, challenges become stepping stones to success and fulfilling our aspirations.

Enablement As the Orchestra Conductor

In this talk, I discuss how the value of enablement is like conducting an orchestra. Embracing enablement fosters collaboration, innovation, success, and increased revenue across the board

Culture Is What Happens When No One Is Watching

With rapidly shifting demographics, continued globalization, and increased reliance on partnering, organizations must embrace cultural alignment and change management not only to enhance business performance but also as enablers of innovation and collaboration.

Killing the Way We’ve Always Done It

In this talk, I’ll share how to reimagine your approach where People, Processes, Programs, Platforms, and Purpose converge for a dynamic strategy that will propel your sales team to unprecedented success! Inconsistent execution can doom even the strongest sales initiatives and strategies. Creating a systematic approach to the sales enablement strategy can help drive consistent execution across revenue teams.

Colleges & Universities

Having given keynote presentations nationally and in (13) countries globally, he understands the power of sharing real-life strategies that work. Built as a best practice share for colleges and universities, Roderick focuses on the key components required to be successful in a corporate or entrepreneurial environment by sharing “real life” success stories and failures. He has shared his dynamic and energetic voice with students at California State University, Chico, Laney College, Los Medanos College, San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, Stanford Graduate School of Business, The Black College Expo, and The First Generation Career Leadership Experience.

Roderick tailors his message to fit your audience and what your organization is all about. When your event is over, the attendees will leave informed, engaged, and excited to make the changes required to win in their personal and professional lives.

Owning & Managing Your Digital Footprint

In today’s digital age, your online presence can signiﬁcantly inﬂuence your personal and professional success. This engaging session will explore social media’s dual-edged sword, highlighting its positive and negative impacts. We’ll discuss what companies look for when recruiting and how your digital footprint plays a crucial role.

Students will learn strategies to leverage and maximize multiple social media platforms to enhance their personal brand and professional opportunities. Finally, we’ll compare social media usage with elective branding techniques, ensuring you leave with actionable insights to manage your online identity effectively

Identifying and Selling Your Strengths

This is an inspiring session on identifying and showcasing your unique strengths to stand out in the business world. We’ll cover proven interview best practices that help students present themselves conﬁdently and effectively. Learn how to identify and break the glass ceiling, overcoming barriers to reach their full potential. We’ll also delve into strategies for highlighting their value, ensuring they make a lasting impression on employers.

This session will equip students with the tools and insights needed to navigate their career path successfully and achieve their goals.

Integrating into the Workforce Across All Disciplines

This is an insightful session on successfully transitioning from academia to the professional world. We’ll explore essential networking tools and techniques that can open doors across various industries. Discover the difference between mentors and sponsors, and how each can play a pivotal role in your career development. Additionally, learn effective strategies for connecting with hiring managers to make a lasting impression.

This session will equip students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the workforce conﬁdently, regardless of their discipline.

Building The Blueprint For Success

This is an empowering session on how to make an immediate impact as they enter the professional world. We'll cover the value of crafting an effective resume that stands out and opens doors. Learn how to harness the power of AI and social media to enhance their job search and personal brand.

Keynotes & Presentations