Founder & CEO, Go Together Global®, LLC, Workplace Kindness Expert and Best-Selling Author

Shola Richards Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Q: What is Shola Richards's speaking fee?

Shola Richards speaking fee typically ranges from $20,000 to $30,000. The lower end usually applies to virtual engagements, while the higher end is for in-person events in the US. However, fees may exceed this range for a variety of reasons, like extended activities or international travel. Other factors such as popularity, career stage, and current demand can also influence the final fee. For an accurate and up-to-date quote based on your specific event details, please contact Gotham Artists. We will provide detailed information and assistance to ensure you have the latest fee structure.

Founder & CEO, Go Together Global®, LLC, Workplace Kindness Expert and Best-Selling Author

Speaking Fee:

$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:

LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)

Primary Topic Category:

Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:

Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

Shola Richards Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Shola Richards is a workplace kindness expert, global keynote speaker, and best-selling author who has testified before Congress and delivered insights to Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and organizations across three continents. Host of The Kindness Extremist Podcast and creator of the Monday morning Strong Enough to be Kind™ email series reaching 160+ countries, his work has been featured on the Today Show, CBS Mornings, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Complete Wellbeing India and Business Insider Australia.

Shola Richards is the CEO and Founder of Go Together Global®, the best-selling author of the award-winning book Civil Unity, and the host of The Kindness Extremist Podcast. Most of all, Shola is leading a worldwide movement to change the world based on how we treat each other at work. His tireless international efforts to make the world a kinder place from San Juan to Singapore have earned him the well-deserved nickname, “Brother Teresa”. As a speaker, Shola has shared his transformative message with Fortune 500 companies such as Google and Microsoft, with major media such as the TODAY Show and CBS Mornings, and in his greatest honor to date, in September 2021, he was invited to testify in front of the United States House of Representatives on Capitol Hill to share his expert recommendations on how to bring more civility to Congress (he’ll be the first to tell you that they could use a refresher course!). Last, but certainly not least, Shola is a father, husband, identical twin, and a self-professed “kindness extremist” who will not rest until bullying and incivility is extinct from the American workplace.

STRONG ENOUGH TO BE KIND: How to Build Cultures Worth Fighting For

Most organizations believe they must choose between kindness and results. This false choice is costing them their best talent, their competitive edge, and their sustainable success. Shola Richards shatters this myth with a revolutionary truth: kindness isn't just nice to have - it's your competitive advantage. Strong Enough to be Kind™ introduces the proven framework that eliminates workplace toxicity while driving breakthrough performance. Through the three strategic pillars—Start Within, Just Today, and Go First—your team will discover how to build cultures that attract top talent, retain high performers, and deliver results that competitors can't match. PERFECT FOR TEAMS & LEADERS WHO ARE: • Ready to strengthen their culture and create environments where talent thrives, while maintaining high performance standards and authentic leadership • Seeking to maximize their influence during times of organizational change and industry evolution, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth • Committed to protecting their culture from falling into the trap of bullying, passive- aggression, and toxicity before these issues take root • Focused on building resilient, high-performing cultures that thrive during uncertainty and become stronger through every challenge YOUR AUDIENCE WILL WALK AWAY WITH: • The three-pillar framework (Start Within × Just Today × Go First) that systematically transforms workplace cultures and creates measurable business impact • Individual excellence strategies that build the personal strength required to lead cultural transformation, starting with holistic well-being and extending to influential leadership • Access to the Strong Enough to be Kind™ self-assessment to identify your strengths and growth opportunities for workplace kindness (Take the Self-Assessment) • Proven evidence that kindness drives competitive advantage—including improved retention, enhanced innovation, reduced conflict, and teams that genuinely invest in each other's success When you become strong enough to be kind, you don't just change your workplace—you become the leader others choose to follow and the organization

THE COURAGE TO GO TOGETHER: Three Questions to Change How You Work, Live and Lead

Organizations succeed or struggle based on how people treat each other. And right now, silos and disconnection are costing organizations more than money…they’re costing them their best people. In The Courage to Go Together™, Shola Richards introduces a powerful framework for transforming fragmented teams into unbreakable forces of connection and performance. Grounded in the transformative Ubuntu philosophy—“I am, because we are”—this keynote reveals three simple but strategic questions that dissolve silos, strengthen civility, and unlock the kind of culture that drives breakthrough performance. Applied consistently, they become the difference between teams that merely coexist and teams that Go Together™ the kind of workplace people never want to leave. PERFECT FOR TEAMS & LEADERS WHO ARE: • Feeling disconnected—with brilliant individuals who can’t perform as a true team • Losing ground to the hidden costs of incivility—lower innovation, higher turnover, and weakened performance • Ready to replace surface-level interactions with genuine connection that drives results YOUR AUDIENCE WILL WALK AWAY WITH: • The three essential questions that instantly improve team cohesion and build cultures of accountability and care • Practical strategies to overcome the most common barriers to unity, including proven ways to defuse cynicism and resistance • The self-awareness tools to recognize how individual behaviors impact the team and the courage to consistently choose connection When teams have the courage to Go Together™, they turn challenges into fuel for extraordinary performance.

UNSTOPPABLE RESILIENCE: The Keys to Staying Strong During Any Challenge

When the pressure never lets up, the strongest leaders and teams don’t just survive…they rise. In a world of competing priorities, mental health struggles, and constant change, real resilience isn’t about “sucking it up.” It’s about building genuine strength from the inside out. In Unstoppable Resilience™, Shola Richards delivers the proven strategies used by high performers to stay strong, focused, and effective—no matter the challenge. Beyond quick fixes, he shares the keys to building unstoppable teams who consistently bring their best, even under intense pressure. When teams embrace these principles, they gain the clarity, energy, and confidence to face any challenge head-on…and come out stronger. PERFECT FOR TEAMS & LEADERS WHO ARE: • Watching burnout spread despite wellness initiatives that aren’t moving the needle on engagement or retention • Managing the overwhelm of team members balancing intense work demands with personal stress, anxiety, or mental health challenges • Needing practical strategies to support struggling colleagues without becoming overwhelmed themselves YOUR AUDIENCE WILL WALK AWAY WITH: • A resilience framework that empowers individuals to sustain peak performance under any conditions • Clear strategies to handle current pressures—whether professional challenges, personal setbacks, or organizational uncertainty • Personalized resilience commitments with built-in accountability to create lasting change—not just temporary motivation Unstoppable teams don’t just survive tough seasons—they emerge stronger, more resilient, and more committed to shared success.

What is Shola Richards's speaking fee?

Shola Richards's speaking fee typically ranges from $20,000 to $30,000. The lower end usually applies to virtual engagements, while the higher end is for in-person events in the US. However, fees may exceed this range for a variety of reasons, like extended activities or international travel. Other factors such as popularity, career stage, and current demand can also influence the final fee.

For an accurate and up-to-date quote based on your specific event details, please contact Gotham Artists. We will provide detailed information and assistance to ensure you have the latest fee structure.

Why Book Shola Richards with Gotham Artists?

Booking Shola Richards with Gotham ensures a seamless and personalized experience for your event. We’re dedicated to connecting audiences with top-tier talent, ensuring each event is not only successful but memorable. Here’s why you should choose Gotham Artists:

Expertise and Experience: With over a decade in the industry, we have the expertise to match the perfect speaker to any event, whether corporate, educational, non-profit, or private.

Personalized Service: We take a personalized approach, diving deep into the specifics of your event to recommend speakers that resonate with your audience.

Dedicated Support: From initial consultation to event day logistics, we provide comprehensive support, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Our dedicated team ensures that everyone is in the right place at the right time, and their fast response times guarantee you get accurate information quickly.

How Do I Know if Shola Richards is the Right Keynote Speaker for My Event?

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How Far in Advance Do I Need To Book Shola Richards?

The sooner, the better! In general, it’s best to book your keynote speaker as early as you can. Whether you know Shola Richards is your best choice, or are open to other fantastic options, speakers are in high demand and calendars fill up fast. If your event is during a busy season, early booking is especially crucial.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help you make your event a success!

Shola Richards | Speaking Reel

Shola Richards | Storytelling

Ubuntu: The One Word to Change How You Work, Live and Lead | Shola Richards

Nice vs. Kind | Shola Richards

Civil Unity: The Radical Path to Transform Our Discourse, Our Lives, and Our World

Making Work Work: The Positivity Solution for Any Work Environment

Go Together: How the Concept of Ubuntu Will Change How You Live, Work, and Lead

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Shola Richards Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:

LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)

Primary Topic Category:

Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:

Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

Shola Richards Speaker Profile: At A Glance

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STRONG ENOUGH TO BE KIND: How to Build Cultures Worth Fighting For

THE COURAGE TO GO TOGETHER: Three Questions to Change How You Work, Live and Lead

UNSTOPPABLE RESILIENCE: The Keys to Staying Strong During Any Challenge

What is Shola Richards's speaking fee?

Why Book Shola Richards with Gotham Artists?

How Do I Know if Shola Richards is the Right Keynote Speaker for My Event?

How Far in Advance Do I Need To Book Shola Richards?

The Gotham Artists’ Collective: 2025 Update & Why You Should Book These Top Thought Leaders

Trending African American Speakers for Black History Month in 2025

Shola Richards Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Travels From: LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)

Primary Topic Category: Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category: Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

Shola Richards Speaker Profile: At A Glance

STRONG ENOUGH TO BE KIND: How to Build Cultures Worth Fighting For

THE COURAGE TO GO TOGETHER: Three Questions to Change How You Work, Live and Lead

UNSTOPPABLE RESILIENCE: The Keys to Staying Strong During Any Challenge

What is Shola Richards's speaking fee?

Why Book Shola Richards with Gotham Artists?

How Do I Know if Shola Richards is the Right Keynote Speaker for My Event?

How Far in Advance Do I Need To Book Shola Richards?

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Travels From:

LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)

Primary Topic Category:

Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:

Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork