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Teaching Organizations How To Create A High Quality Culture™ Where Everyone Feels Like They Belong

Transformative Keynotes, Hands-On Workshops And Dynamic Virtual Events That Spark Lasting Change


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MAGIC & IMPOSSIBLE

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Magic happens when you have a culture of self-aware team members who are committed to interdependent success. Yet, why does that seem like a nice idea, but realistically impossible?

Well…here’s what what we know is statistically true of your organization 

Imagine what's possible when everyone in your organization feels safe to be their full self. 

To understand BELONGING, we need to talk about two words...

Over 90% of the world grows up in a group focused environment.

Individual focused

When we say “be your full self at work,” we overlook that millions of our employees don’t see themselves reflected in the work culture they experience everyday. 

Group focused

Yet, 99% of U.S.-based organizations operate in a "individual centered" work culture.

EVERYTHING CHANGES when we create work environments of interdependent individuals being successful as a collective whole. 

Hi! I’m Denise and I'm so happy you're here. 

Ni de aquí. Ni de allá is Spanish for….

Helping you to create belonging in your life and work is not only my joy, it’s my life’s work.

Not from here. Not from there.

This was my experience growing up as a first-gen Latina in the suburbs of New York CIty.

I never felt Puerto Rican enough and I never felt American enough. In short, I never felt like I belonged. 

This is why I made my award-winning documentary being eñye. I wanted people like me to know..."You are not alone."  

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The BIG surprise for me was my movie about Latino culture connected with people from EVERY walk of life. 

The reason why is simple...

The movie like my keynote is about one emotionally compelling human need...

Belonging.

The universal human truth here is that everyone, has or has had their own version of

“Ni de aquí Ni de allá.”

Their own version of not feeling like they belong.

Today, I work with organizations throughout the country, from manufacturing companies with global products, to agencies whose clients want to reach the Latino market, all the way to Fortune 500 companies who want to transform how we think and speak about cultural identity and what it means to belong. 

Through keynotes and strategic consulting, we partner together to build organizations where employees and customers alike feel welcome, valued, and an intrinsic part of the whole. 


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Being someone who books speakers for a living, it was fun to be in the audience and know this is someone I'll want to book again.

Channing Moreland

Co-Founder, EVA

I now believe that belonging means that I am the puzzle piece, and I'll fit where I fit.

Shelby Easom

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Women on the rise

The emotion that was in the room and with the group really hit home for me. 

Sarah Grunow

2023-24 President
Colorado school Nutritionists association (CSNA)

Vice President DE&I, L'oreal
Professional Products Division

This was my second time hearing Denise speak and each time her message of belonging and how to create it is fresh, her delivery is authentic and her impact lasts long after she gets off stage.

Erica Roberson-Peters

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Kind

THANK YOU, ERICA

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Building the Bridge:
The Transformative Power of Belonging

In today's rapidly evolving workplace, organizations are recognizing the critical need for genuine connection and inclusion. When surveyed, companies acknowledge that a lack of belonging threatens employee engagement, retention, and overall performance.

Leaders at all levels are seeking ways to foster a culture where every individual can bring their full self to work. Is there a secret to creating this environment? A proven approach to humanize and connect? Yes. The answer lies in harnessing the power of belonging.

Denise Soler Cox, an award-winning filmmaker, belonging expert, and soon-to-be published author with Simon & Schuster, has presented this transformative keynote for audiences across industries, equipping them with essential tools for success in creating High Quality Cultures.

Denise's approach to belonging is practical, impactful, and immediately actionable. Drawing from her rich background in media and filmmaking, she illustrates how everyday interactions can revolutionize workplace culture.

The heart of this keynote introduces a groundbreaking idea: understanding and bridging competing value systems, collective vs. individualist mindsets, that often impede belonging.

Denise shares her compelling concept of "The Bridge," offering an intentional, actionable alternative to judgment.

Attendees leave empowered to create "Belonging Moments," navigate diverse cultural landscapes.

DEnise's Keynote

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Science of Belonging and its impact on organizational success.

• Learn to implement "Belonging Moments" for sustained cultural transformation.

• Master the art of bridging competing value systems to foster true inclusion.

• Gain insights into building and maintaining High Quality Cultures that thrive on connection


Ben Nauman

Senior Director of Purchasing
National Co+op Grocers

"Hands down the best keynote we have ever had."

Customized virtual keynotes and workshops that will engage your audience and inspire collaboration. 

Virtual Events: 

Customized consulting, training and workshops to provide a deeper understanding of how cultural dynamics show up in the way you communicate with your customer that will drive sales and a strong sense of belonging to your brand. 


Consulting and Workshops:

Which Option Will Create The Best Results For Your Organization? 

Nine years of filming, traveling and speaking with tens of thousands of people has led to a profoundly fresh perspective on how to think about creating authentic belonging so your organization can create meaningful conversations that spark change and growth.

Keynotes:

Compensation Partner
Unidos ERG Communication Pillar Lead
Best Buy

I know Denise says she accidentally fell into being a “Belonging Expert”; however, I think this is her calling. Nobody does this better than Denise. Thank you, Denise, for the important work that you do, for continuing to share your story, and for inspiring many along the way. 

Patrcia Hyack

PATRICIA HYACK SAID:

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What you can expect from working together:

The results

Understanding how to build an organization where people feel, seen, heard, and safe. 

Greater engagement, self-expression, and new ideas from your diverse work environment.

A broader reach and increased sales to global demographics. 

Leadership awareness for harnessing the full potential from your teams

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WRITING A BOOK WRITING A BOOK

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Denise is writing
a book...

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After years of traveling and speaking with tens of thousands of people, I've learned there's one question causing us to suppress who we really are and steal our courage to live the life we really want.
I invite you to follow along with me as I begin the process of writing a book that answers this question. 

The secret is out

Deeply meaningful message
Powerful delivery 
Authenticity in spades 

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