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​​Keynotes that move, inspire, and transform.

As a Culture & Well-Being Architect™, strategist, and storyteller, I deliver experiential keynotes that expand thinking, deepen empathy, and ignite courageous leadership. Blending two decades of clinical expertise, organizational insight, and lived experience, I help audiences think differently, lead boldly, and build cultures where people and performance thrive. Every keynote is crafted to be heartfelt, unforgettable, and deeply transformative, creating the clarity, connection, and courage needed to spark meaningful change. 

Dr. Claire Inspires

"Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Cor. 16:14

Signature Topics
Keynotes that Move & Transform 

Each signature keynote weaves together the L.E.A.D. with C.A.R.E.™ methodology, real-world insights, and psychologically honoring leadership practices. These talks resonate across healthcare, corporate, social impact, and association audiences, offering both inspiration and a clear path forward. A customized keynote, Architect Your Message™, is also available for events seeking a fully tailored experience aligned with your goals and vision.

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  • Architecting Care™: How Leaders Build Healthy, High-Performing Cultures. A powerful keynote revealing how leadership, mental health, and culture shape retention, innovation, and trust.

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  • Work Shouldn’t Hurt™: Healing Workplace Harm & Rebuilding Trust. A bold, compassionate examination of burnout, workplace inequities, racialized stress, and organizational harm, paired with actionable strategies for rebuilding trust, strengthening communication, and mitigating cultural risk.

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  • Lead with H.E.A.R.T.™: Empathy, Equity & the Courage to Lead Whole. A resonant, forward-looking conversation about modern leadership rooted in humanity, accountability, and culturally responsive practice. This keynote shows why empathy, boundaries, and clarity are strategic drivers of retention, performance, and well-being.

Looking for a keynote that brings truth, clarity, and transformation? You're in the right place.​

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Watch Dr. Claire Speak

See Dr. Claire in action through select clips that highlight her clarity, warmth, and unapologetic approach to truth-telling. 

Health Equity & Medical Harm

Dr. Claire joins Stemming in Stilettos with Dr. Natoshia Anderson to discuss health equity, racial bias in care, and the impact on marginalized communities.

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Workplace Wellness 

In conversation with Latoya Shanelle on Outstanding Women Who Help Heal, Dr. Claire explores burnout, caregiver fatigue, and organizational well-being.

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Mental Health & Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On DEI After 5 with Sacha Thompson, Dr. Claire breaks down how culturally responsive leadership can drive mental health and inclusion across organizations.

 Watch Dr. Claire In Action: Full Length Feature

Dive into this powerful episode of the Voices of Impact podcast, where Dr. Claire covers healthcare systems, the power of advocacy, building empathy, and her favorite topic, organizational wellness.

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Media Features

Dr. Claire has been featured across a range of platforms discussing mental health, leadership, equity, and culture change. Explore more through the logos and links.

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What Makes Dr. Claire Unique

Clinical Insight + Strategic Leadership

 

Two decades of behavioral health and organizational expertise integrated into every keynote.

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Storytelling Rooted in Culture & Humanity


Experiential, compelling narratives shaped by a culturally responsive, psychologically honoring lens.

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Transformational Thought Leadership


A strategist’s clarity meets a practitioner’s wisdom — inspiring leaders to think differently and lead with courage.

Want to deepen the impact beyond the keynote? Explore our Equip workshops and Transform advisement options to extend learning into practice.
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What Attendees Say...

N. Melissa Harding, LMSW

Past President & Executive Board Member

Caribbean American Social Workers Association, Inc. 

“Dr. Claire Green-Forde is truly a speaker for all seasons. She skillfully navigates topics such as mental health, leadership, compassion, social justice, and action in a way that fosters learning and empowers audiences. Her keynote was relatable, culturally grounded, and deeply engaging for a diverse audience of over 200 attendees. The presentation was uplifting and thought-provoking, leaving the audience inspired to reflect, act, and connect more deeply with shared values and community. It was very well received, and it was a true pleasure to collaborate with Dr. Claire.”
 
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