Ms. Kirkwood has been recognized for her professional contributions to diverse and inclusive workplaces in corporate America, and she won the Heroes Extraordinaire and Diversity Champion awards. She also received a number of leadership awards for her literary contributions and book collaborations. 

Lisa E. Kirkwood co-authored six books, five of which have achieved #1 Amazon bestseller status: Passion Driven Leadership – Cultivating People and Purpose for Business Growth (Business Management Volume 5 Book 1); A Legacy in Humanitarianism: Journeys to Genuine Connections Through Purpose, People, and Passion; Global Horizon: Strategies and Innovations in International Tourism;

The Culture of People: Navigating Human Behavior in Organizations; Rising Together - The Power Within: Women's Stories of Resilience and Leadership (Book II 1); The Digital Society: Reimagining Social Dynamics with Artificial Intelligence.  

Each of these books is meant to guide, elevate, and empower. There’s an overall message of unity by shared values, rich insights, life experiences, and relatable stories that encourage people to embrace growth and advocate for positive change. This journey of creative writing has enhanced Lisa’s perspective and allowed her to connect with readers worldwide. 

A true “citizen of the world” with a background in foreign languages and fluency in several of them, Ms. Kirkwood utilizes her global lens to help people bridge cultural gaps by offering broader perspectives on human relationships and delivering her unifying message with clarity and power. 

Her vast experience helps others who seek to connect through proper communication, respect, and appreciation. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Lisa shows how cultural differences can be leveraged for community engagement, greater performance, creativity, and overall success fueled by passion and purpose.

 
She teaches employers and employees how to turn workforce diversity into a competitive advantage by equipping teams with the skills they need to communicate more effectively, collaborate better, drive innovation, and enhance revenues.
Serving businesses, corporations, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions, Ms. Kirkwood works with national and international clients, individuals and organizations across borders to develop relational fluency that empowers people of all walks of life to build closer connections within thriving social groups. 

Lisa provides practical, human-centered tools that can transform emerging issues into opportunities for growth. By harmonizing potentially tense situations and environments, she helps people find a common ground of mutual understanding, despite generational and cultural differences.

An accomplished writer and journalist, Lisa E. Kirkwood has been collaborating with multiple magazines and contributing dozens of themed, relevant articles on a variety of topics: global diversity and intercultural communication, personal development, leadership and empowerment, environment and spirituality, etc. 

She is a magnetic speaker who has taken the stage and presented at various venues and organizations of global outreach. She was also featured on numerous media platforms - always motivating, always energizing. 

Audiences are impacted, educated, and entertained by Ms. Kirkwood’s highly engaging speeches that connect people on a profound level, improve lives, and build better relationships in our global communities. 

Let her stories inspire your voice, your message, and your next big leap!