Teresa Hopke

CEO

Company: Talking Talent, Inc.
Role: Session Presenter

2021 Conference Session: Audit90: Accelerating the career potential of women at KPMG (S8-C)
2021 Conference Session: Why Unconscious Bias training can’t top Inclusive Leadership at Royal Bank of Canada (S7-E)
2021 Conference Session: Igniting Inclusion through Allyship (S6-C)

As the CEO of Talking Talent, Inc., Teresa Hopke leads the U.S. business and steers the company’s strategic direction. Deep expertise in the areas of inclusion with purpose, women in leadership, and working parent support allows Teresa and her team to unlock potential in people and organizations by helping create inclusive cultures that drive better business results.

Prior to joining the organization, Teresa was an SVP with Life Meets Work where she launched their coaching and women’s leadership practices. Before moving into the world of consulting, she led retention and engagement strategies at RSM in her role as senior director of National Talent Management. Her innovative coaching and culture programs led the company to prestigious recognition and awards.

Teresa received the AWLP Work-Life Rising Star award for her innovative work in the field. She is a nationally-recognized speaker who has been featured in many books and media outlets such as CNBC, the CBS Morning Show, NBC Nightly News, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, HR Magazine, Money magazine and many more.

She is a working mother of four with an arsenal of real-world experiences (and stories) that influence the work she does with her clients.