Steve Yacovelli

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About Steve Yacovelli

AI LEADERSHIP THOUGHT LEADER 🟠 KEYNOTE SPEAKER 🟡 AWARD-WINNING & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR 🟢 CATALYST FOR INCLUSIVE CHANGE Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. “The Gay Leadership Dude®”) is an expert in leadership, using AI for more effective business results, welcoming and belonging consulting, and organizational change and resiliency. He’s worked internal for folks like Disney, IBM, Tupperware, and several universities before starting his own consulting firm, TopDog Learning Group, in 2008. TopDog works with both Fortune 500s and non-profits to bring about a more effective and inclusive workplace through on-site and virtual workshops, keynotes, 1:1 / group coaching sessions, and custom learning solutions. Steve’s also an award-winning and best-selling author and speaker. His previous book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” came out in 2019, and his latest book, “Your Queer Career®: Workplace Advice from ‘The Gay Leadership Dude®’” hit shelves in 2024. His not-so-hidden agenda is to make the world a bit more human and kind for us all. owners@topdoglearning.biz http://topdog.click/schedule30 TOPDOG LEARNING GROUP'S 4 AREAS OF SUCCESS. We help you grow your leadership talent within your workplace in 4 different but insanely complimentary areas: ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP. solutions focused on getting your team the foundational leadership skills needed to help make them - and your workplace - successful HUMAN-CENTERED LEADERSHIP. solutions focused on helping all leaders - at all levels - create and grow a sense of belonging in the workplace for ALL employees, clients, customers, and vendors ‍ LGBTQ+ LEADERSHIP. solutions focused on growing the leadership skills of members of the LGBTQ+ community within your workplace in a safe, comfortable, and authentic space RESILIENT LEADERSHIP. solutions focused on sharing key skills, tips, and strategies for leaders to not just survive but thrive in times of change - for themselves and their teams We address each of these 4 areas with a variety of solutions: Online and in-person facilitated learning experiences Off-the-shelf training solutions you can implement 1:1 and Group Coaching Virtual and in-person keynotes and lunch and learns Custom solutions tailored to your workplace Let's meet for a virtual and discuss how TopDog and "The Gay Leadership Dude®" can help!