Speaking Engagements
Timeka has experience speaking in varying ways to audiences of varying sizes. She is available for concurrent discussions, break-out sessions panel discussions, spotlight stage and informative interviews. Her audience size, type and topics have grown over the years and she is passionate about enlightening and sharing with aspiring HR professionals, current HR professionals, executive leaders and any other interested stakeholders.
Speaking before an audience: Audience Types
Here are is an overview of the audience types but this is not a full list. Each session can include Q & A time from the audience and/or professional resources for the audience. It is highly suggested to discuss the details with Timeka if it is not shown below.
Concurrent Discussions/Breakout Sessions
45 -75 minute sessions led solely by Timeka (with an opportunity for co-presenters) sharing best practices, forward-looking strategies, and resources that Human Resources professionals need to advance their work, department and/or organization.
Spotlight Stage
20-minute, rapid-fire sessions that offer quick, tangible takeaways, with or without the use of speaking tools like presentation decks, pre-selected questions, etc.
Panel discussions
Guided conversations with three or more thought leaders from a variety of industries lending expertise as a panelist. These conversations can be with pre-selected questions or questions directly from the audience during the discussion.
Informative Interviews
Timeka interviewing other professionals or other professionals interviewing Timeka on pre-planned topics, particularly in the HR career field with room for Q & A from the audience.
Timeka has done public speaking for over 15 years. The majority of her experience has been speaking to employees, partners, and external stakeholders for the companies which she has been employed for. Over time, Timeka has added Speaking Engagements to the list of services offered by Heyyy HR!
Click the picture above to see a sample of Timeka speaking as the keynote speaker in May 2024.
(The video is an amateur recording and editing sample).
Speaking Topics to Choose From
Here are a few of the many topics that Timeka will dive into to take your audience to the next level! If you don’t find the topic that you had in mind, no fret! With over 300 uploads on Timeka’s YouTube channel, Heyyy HR, and over 10 years of speaking experience, we are sure to find a topic that aligns with the goals of your event. Make sure to add it to your interest form by clicking below.
Speaking Topics:
What you get, should get and want from HR
Chat GPT & Artificial Intelligence (AI) for HR Pros
Professional Development for HR Pros
Optimizing your LinkedIn Profile to Get Found By Those YOU WANT to Find You
Difference between an HR Generalist & HR Business Partner
Background Screening 101
Navigating Your Career as a Seasoned/Tenured HR Pro
Adding Headcount to Your HR Team Without Hiring (Tech Stacks for HR Pros)
Lecture-Style Speaking Engagements
Since COVID-19, speaking engagements have been virtual. Prior to COVID-19, I never thought to record any of my speaking engagements. Please know that this page will continue to be updated as more engagements are recorded and documented.
Below are two virtual presentations using presentation decks as a reference for the audiences.
Expand Conference 2022
With over 300 attendees at this virtual conference, Timeka was the sole presenter for this 45-minute guide on how to create their career strategy and obtain professional development while starting and growing their career.
Podcast Interviews
If you’re looking for a podcast-style conversation and/or interview, then Timeka offers that as well. Below are the most recent instances of seeing the most relatable, authentic and empowering sides of Timeka in podcast style interviews and conversations.
Podcast Interview 2023
Timeka shares through this inspiring podcasts of ways to negotiate your salary, get pay increases and decrease debt with a low income.
Domestic Violence Interview 2023
With deep, guided questions from a licensed family, relationship and individual counselor/therapist, Timeka shares how she battled through domestic violence and survived.
Magazine & Online Literature Interviews
If you want to interview Timeka for your online magazine or blog, then you’re in luck. Below are instances where Timeka has been interviewed and reached very diverse audience types.
LinkedIn Interview 2023
Over nearly two decades, LinkedIn has grown to billions of users. Here is where they interviewed Timeka for her professional insight on the dangers of ghosting during the interview process.