About Us

Several years ago, our law firm asked Dr. Holmes to guide us in the development of a comprehensive diversity plan. Through his remarkable insight and wise counsel, we have taken great strides forward. Dr. Holmes is both a brilliant scholar and an innovative coach who motivates people with unique vision and time-tested practical advice.

Anthony J. Rusciano, Chairman of the Board, Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, MI

​Unconscious bias, cultural misunderstanding, language differences, communication errors and discourteous behavior undermine performance in diverse organizations. I help my clients recognize and overcome these problems using my Building Powerful CONNECTIONS® speaking and coaching programs. You will improve your ability to understand others despite cultural differences and effectively articulate your messages. You will also learn to create environments that maximize the success of a diverse array of people, allowing your organization to flourish. I offer 5 signature speaking programs that can serve as a highly interactive keynote presentation, workshop or virtual training session:

• Unconscious Bias: A Quiet Performance Killer
• Unconscious Bias and Uncomfortable Conversations
• Unbiasing Your Organization
• Building Powerful CONNECTIONS® in a Culturally Diverse Society
• Recruiting and Retaining a High Quality, Culturally Diverse Workforce (3-Session Virtual Series)

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I offer 2 additional programs, specifically designed for speakers and presenters, that can also serve as an interactive keynote, workshop or virtual session:

• Building Powerful CONNECTIONS® with A Diverse Audience
• 3 BIG Presentation Mistakes and What to Do About Each One​​

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