Human-Centered Professional Development

As artificial intelligence reshapes workplace dynamics, a powerful paradox emerges: the more technology advances, the more valuable uniquely human capabilities become.

Our Human-Centered Professional Development programs focus on strengthening these irreplaceable skills through immediately applicable frameworks like Progress Check-ins, Conflict-to-Opportunity Strategies, and Inspiration Beyond Compensation. Unlike traditional training that emphasizes knowledge transfer, our approach develops the capabilities that create genuine competitive advantage: emotional intelligence to navigate complex problems, psychological safety to drive effective innovation, and authentic connection to build customer and employee loyalty.

We design customized development experiences that strengthen your team's uniquely human capabilities with measurable outcomes through both qualitative and quantitative metrics. Clients across industries have successfully implemented our frameworks to maintain engagement during uncertainty, transform tension into innovation, and create environments where teams can focus on their work rather than their worries.

In a world where information is abundant and rapidly changing, our approach prepares your organization not just for today's challenges, but for the human-centered future of work.

Our Speakers

Deanna Singh

FOUNDER & CEO, UPLIFTING IMPACT

Deanna Singh wants to live in a world where marginalized communities have power. As an expert social entrepreneur, she is dedicated with making the world a better place, and she will build or break systems to create positive change. While tackling complex social challenges, Deanna gives audiences the tools and courage to imagine, activate, and impact the world as agents of change. She is described as a trailblazer and dynamic speaker who is at the forefront of social change.

Justin Ponder

CO-FOUNDER, UPLIFTING IMPACT

Justin Ponder is an Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, and Ethnic Minority Literature professor. He has published in numerous journals and books on the issue of race and identity politics, exploring ways to bridge the gap between who we are and who we must become to achieve a more equitable world. He knows how to masterfully weave the academic with the practical and the political with the personal,.

Awareness Session

Cultivating Self-Awareness: The Foundation of Bridging Leadership

Discover how developing deep self-awareness creates the solid foundation needed for effective leadership.

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Empathy Session

Building Strategic Empathy: Human Connections That Drive Results

Learn research-backed techniques to develop empathy that significantly improves retention, engagement, and productivity in your team.

Adaptability Session

Adaptive Leadership: Thriving in Uncertainty and Change

Cultivate the flexibility that allows you to navigate changing conditions, embrace multiple perspectives, and lead effectively through ambiguity.

Collaboration Session

Collaborative Excellence: Harnessing Collective Intelligence for Better Decisions

Transform how teams work together by implementing evidence-based practices that maximize multiple perspectives and drive superior outcomes.

Conflict Resolution Session

Conflict as Opportunity: Transforming Tension into Breakthrough Solutions

Convert workplace conflict from a destructive force into a catalyst for innovation, deeper understanding, and stronger relationships.

Inspiration Session

The Inspiration Edge: Motivating Teams Beyond Compensation

Discover research-backed approaches to inspire teams, resulting in higher attendance, engagement, and profitability.

Communication Session

Precision Communication: Words That Build Bridges Across Differences

Transform your language from a source of division to a powerful tool for connection, clarity, and collaboration.

Accountability Session

Sustainable Leadership: Building Systems for Long-Term Accountability, Impact, and Growth

Create leadership practices that prevent burnout, sustain momentum, and ensure your bridging work creates lasting positive change.

Hear it from our clients

Deanna was a joy to work with and a masterful presenter. She wove together professional expertise, personal stories, and implementable advice to deliver a keynote that was both engaging on a human level and informative on a practical level.

Sara Cunningham

ONBOARDING LEAD

Working with Deanna is an empowering and refreshing experience. Her enthusiasm, her wisdom and her presence is a motivating force that will not only make you want to go out and conquer the world, but it will make you want to better the world for others. Her presentations are incredibly engaging and will create a positive ripple effect among individuals in your organization.

Catherine Wanzer

COMMUNITY RELATIONS & INCLUSION MANAGER

Deanna offered a remarkable Keynote to kickoff our AmeriCorps members' term of service. Her genuine warmth and excitement was absolutely motivational and truly set the stage. We continue to get storied and appreciation for her amazing presentation. We are so grateful to have shared a powerfully inspiring moment of growth with such a tremendous change agent!

Amy Porter

EVENT PLANNER

Deanna was authentic, engaging, and delivered a message that was inspiring and uplifting - much needed given the major endeavors our agency currently faces.

Patty Metropulos

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO

If you are looking to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion both in your company and in your personal life, this is the summit for you and your team members.”

AMY LORENZ - Milwaukee

County Behavioral Health Division

Deanna is a true storyteller who brings her energy and passion to her work and shares that with others. She helped many folks in the audience not only feel compelled to make our organization more diverse and inclusive but also gave great actionable steps for all of us.

Joe Hankey

SR. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MANAGER