LECTURING & tEACHING
A frequent guest lecturer at academic institutions, Rita has taught at business schools, post and undergraduate courses, and elementary schools around the world, on topics such as communication, confidence, culture and negotiation. Rita’s love of education stems from her broad industry and life experiences of 25+ years, where she has enriched the lives of countless schoolchildren, university students and postdoctoral fellows on their career aspirations, and attitudes toward gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
Rita also conducts training sessions and roundtable discussions for senior leadership at businesses, corporations, academic institutions and non-profits, on diversity, inclusion and empowerment strategies as well as company best practices.
Rita’s experience is truly global, with locations including Assam, Brussels, Delhi, Hyderabad, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Moscow, New York, Nottingham, Paris, Sambalpur, San Francisco, Shillong, Sirmaur, Sochi, Toronto and Zambia.
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Recent/Upcoming Seminars
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- The African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI), Nairobi (Africa), Nov 2021, Keynote Address, and Masterclass on Strategies for Entrepreneurs
- Kalingalinga School for Girls, Lusaka, Zambia (Africa), Apr 2021, Empowering the girls of Kalingalinga to have uniforms, footwear and the confidence to gain an education
- European Parliament, Brussels (Belgium), Oct 2019, Presentation: UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 5, Gender Equality
- Living Tomorrow, Brussels (Belgium), Oct 2019, Keynote: Increasing Women’s Influence Impacts the Global Economy
- UNESCO, Paris (France), Mar 2019, Speech on the Importance of Women as National Symbols
- Women Influence Community, Paris (France), Mar 2019, Keynote on Changing the Narrative of Mothers in the Economy
- TH Rosenheim, Rosenheim (Germany), Jun 2022, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Curriculum of lectures, discussion, and fireside chat
- Fundamentals of Leadership, Guwahati, Assam (India), Jul 17, 25, 31, Aug 10, 2021, Four-part Series as part of Assam and the Northeast of India’s Youth Development Programme:
- Communications and Presentations Skills
- Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Career Strategy and Mentoring
- International Organizations and Corporate Social Responsibility
- GirlUp Amoyan, Dibrugarh, Assam (India), Mar 2022, Panel Talk on women empowerment
IIM Sambalpur, Odisha (India), Nov 2021, Annual Business Conclave, Marmagya 6.0
- IIM Shillong, Meghalaya (India), Oct 2020, Communications and Presentation Skills, Masterclass
- IIM Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh (India), Nov 2021, Crucible of Leadership, Nirmaan 4.0
- Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Hyderabad (India), Jan 2021, Changemakers Summit, Closing Keynote on Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
- United Nations Parliamentary Assembly Simulation, Delhi (India), Aug 17, 24, Sept 3, 7, 14, 21, 25, 2021, Secretary General and Chief Coordinator, India: Four sub-commissions on Gender Equality
- Sub-commission 1: Gender Equality in the Household
- Sub-commission 2: Gender Equality in the Workplace
- Sub-commission 3: Gender Equality in Culture and Society
- Sub-commission 4: Gender Equality in Politics
- Week for World Parliament, Delhi (India), Oct 2021, Opening Keynote at the Closing Ceremony of Model World Parliament, Democracy Without Borders, India, We the Peoples Campaign, UNPA Campaign
- Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Mumbai (India)
- Global Founder’s Council, Keynote, The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability in Business, Apr 2022
- Global Changemakers in Action, Global forum on enacting the UN’s SDGs 5, 8 and 10 for Womenomics in Action, Mar 2021
- Womenomics Global Movement, Keynote on Being a Changemaker for the UN’s SDG 5, 8 and 10, CIMSME, GCPIT, Jan 202
University of Delhi, Indraprastha Women’s College, Delhi, India, Mar 2022 – Keynote talk on International Women’s Day on Being a Northeastern Businesswoman
- IO Model UN, Jerusalem (Israel), Jun 2022, Closing keynote on global citizenship, sustainability and gender equality
- European Crowd Funding Festival, Bari (Italy), May 2022, Keynote, Tactics for Crowd Funding: Finding your Passion as a Female Entrepreneur
- Global Women in Leadership, Sultanate of Oman, Feb 2021, Galentine’s Day Fireside Chat on leadership, diversity and inclusion and becoming the Goddess of Go-GettingTM
- Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS), London (UK), Nov 2021, Tackling Inequality and Improving Inclusion
- Derwent Primary School, Derby (UK), Jun 2021, Fireside Chat and careers talk to years 5-6 on business and entrepreneurship
- Forest School, London (UK), Mar 2020, TedX, Careers Week Motivational Talk to Year 10, 11 and 12 pupils
- Gidea Park College, London (UK), Mar 2020, International Women’s Day, Motivational Talk on empowerment to Form V and VI girls
- Gidea Park College, London (UK), Mar 2019, International Women’s Day, Motivational Talk on career aspirations to Form V and VI girls
- Hornchurch High School, Hornchurch (UK), Jun 2019, Career Speed Dating, Advice to Year 7 and 8 Students
- King’s College London, London (UK)
- King’s Business School, Group Mentoring, Jun 2022
- King’s Societies and Clubs, A Fireside Chat with The Goddess of Go-Getting, Rita Kakati-Shah, May 2022
- King’s Business School in collaboration with City Women’s Network, Book Talk on The Goddess of Go-Getting and Panel Discussion on Women in Business, May 2022
- King’s Junior Consulting, Strategic Insights into Careers and the Workplace, Nov 2021
- King’s Business Club, Fireside Chat, Careers in Finance Unraveled, Nov 2021
- KCL Womxn in STEM, Podcast on Entrepreneurship Journey, Feb 2021
- KCL Women in STEM & Finance and Economics, Fireside Chat Guest, Entrepreneurship, Dec 2020
- KCL Women in Leadership, Fireside Chat Guest, Pitching and Presence in the Boardroom, Nov 2019
- King’s Business Club, Featured Guest, Confidence, Career Aspirations & Career Strategy, Nov 2019
- King’s Entrepreneurial Institute, Fireside Chat Guest, Stripped Back, Jun 2019
- King’s Business School, Women in Finance, Keynote on Networking, Mar 2019
- King’s Business Club, Featured Guest, From Goldman to Entrepreneurship, Mar 2019
- King’s Entrepreneurial Institute, Mentoring Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs, Mar 2019
- King’s Maths School, London (UK), Nov 2019, Keynote Lecture, From Finance to Scientific Research to Entrepreneurship
- London Business School, London (UK)
- MBA students, Masterclass at International Women’s Day Conference, Communications Skills, Mar 2020
- MBA students, Successful Networking for Women, Aug 2019
- Ormiston Park Academy, Thurrock (UK)
- Motivational Talk to Year 9 girls and boys, Jun 2022
- Group mentoring to Year 10 girls – career strategy, Jun 2022
- Motivational Talk to Year 10 girls and boys, May 2022
- Group mentoring to Year 10 girls – confidence, May 2022
- Group mentoring to Year 10 girls – future aspirations, May 2022
- Motivational Talk to Year 11 girls and boys, Nov 2021
- Parkhill Junior School, London (UK)
- Motivational Talk to Year IV boys and girls, Dec 2020
- Motivational Talk to Year V boys and girls, Dec 2020
- Motivational Talk to Year VI boys and girls, Dec 2020
- World Higher Education Ranking Summit (WHERS), Dubai (UAE), March 21, 22, and 23, 2022
- Keynote on the Creation of Safe Learning Environments through Communication, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Panel on the Creation of Transparent Education Systems
- Panel on how Universities can Guarantee Equality, Inclusion, and Non-Discrimination for all Students and Staff
- ACP Women Veterans and Military Spouses, New York (USA)
- Lead the Panel on Re-entering the workforce after the military, Sep 2019
- Keynote – Why Network and let’s practice! Jan 2019
- Association of Business Communication (ABC), Los Angeles, USA, Mar 2022 – The Role of Communication in Tackling inequality and Improving Inclusion
- Association for Talent Development Long Island City (USA), Feb 2020, Organizational Dev, Masterclass, Doctoral students and Research Faculty, Employee Retention
- Baruch College, CUNY, New York (USA),
- Communications and DEI, Strategies, MBA students, Mar 2022
- Communications and Gender, MBA students, Mar 2021
- Brownsville Academy High School, Brooklyn (USA), Jan-Feb 2018, Leadership and career guidance seminars to high school girls
- Career Ideas
- Confidence Tips
- Embracing Failure
- Your first Resume
- Interview Prep
- Cambridge University (Cantab) Alumni event, New York (USA), Nov 2021, Fireside Chat on Career Strategy and tips for Workplace Success in a (post) Pandemic World
- City of Sacramento, Innovation and Economic Development, Sacramento (USA), Apr 2021): Mentor Sacramento, Volunteer Business Mentors
- Global Assamese Entrepreneurship Forum (GAEF), Washington DC (USA), Oct 2021, Women’s Forum Launch: Global Chairperson and Moderator
- Harvard Club of NY, New York (USA), Apr 2022, IndUS, Book Talk on The Goddess of Go-Getting and Leadership Strategies for Confidence, Resilience and Workplace Culture
- Jewish Community Center of NY, New York (USA)
- Balancing Family with Success at Work, Oct 2019
- Introduced Sunset Soirée for Moms Networking Event, Jul 2019
- King’s College London, Los Angeles (USA)
- King’s LA Tour, Keynote on Gender Equality and Diversity, Mar 2022
- King’s College London, New York (USA)
- King’s NY Tour, Keynote on Gender Equality and Diversity, Mar 2022
- King’s NY Tour, Fireside Chat, In Conversation with Isabelle Fevrier, Nov 2019
King’s NY Tour, Keynote on Networking and Personal Branding, Jun 2018
- King’s College London, San Francisco (USA), Jun 2018, King’s San Francisco Tour, Keynote on Networking and Personal Branding
- Marymount School of New York, New York (USA), Mar 2021, International Women’s Day, Motivational Talk on empowerment to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls
- Montclare Children’s School, New York (USA), Oct 2019, Motivational Talk on confidence and empowerment to mothers of preschoolers
- New York University Steinhardt, New York (USA), Sep 2019, Postgraduate students, Communications Channels: Presence, Pitching and Practice
- Sakhi for South Asian Women, New York (USA), Oct-Nov 2017, Series of workshops to survivors of domestic violence
- Self-Discovery
- Finding your inner Confidence
- Your Wellness Journey
- Career and Financial Independence
- Interview like a Pro
- South Asian Leaders Unite to Empower (SALUTE), New York (USA), Oct 2021, Workshop on Strategies for Success as a Woman in Leadership
- Trinity School, New York (USA), Jan 2022, Panel on career strategies for women
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USA)
- USC Flow, Book Talk on The Goddess of Go-Getting and Discussion on Modern Day Feminism, Mar 2022
- Dornsife Letters, Arts and Sciences, Keynote on Career Strategies and Re-Entering the Workforce, Oct 2021
- Marshall School of Business, International Business, Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Feb 2021
- Dornsife Letters, Arts and Sciences, Masterclass, Undergraduates, Gender Diversity in Business, Feb 2021
- Trojan Alumni Career Talk, Navigating the Job Market During Covid, Jun 2020
- Marshall School of Business, Business Communications, Presence, Personal Branding & Pitching, Apr 2020
- Marshall School of Business, MBA students, Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership, Oct 2019
- Dornsife Letters, Arts and Sciences, Masterclass, Undergraduates, Gender Diversity in Business, Apr 2020
- Dornsife Letters, Arts and Sciences, Masterclass, Undergraduates, Global mission-driven business, Oct 2019
- Unruh Institute of Political Sciences, Expert Panelist, Women Pursuing Civics and Public Policy, Oct 2018
- USC Alumni Association, Expert Panelist, Trojan Talk, Gender Diversity and Attaining Equality, May 2018
- WOW Speaker Series, New York, USA, Apr 2021, What’s Next? Navigating and succeeding in your next chapter with purpose
Testimonials
“Thank you so much for your help! The student you have been working with just received an offer from Trinity College, Cambridge, and she mounts her success and confidence during her interview and preparation down to your work together! Thank you so much again for your help uplifting our year 6 girls and all our students!”
“Thank you for such an amazing, energizing class! I was thrilled to have you, and you saw the students were engaged in your important topics as well. Hope to have you back for an encore soon! Today’s timing was perfect for Women’s History Month!”
“The epitome of self-assurance and poise, Kakati-Shah presents confidence-boosting strategies in her live masterclasses and coaching seminars to help anyone create unshakable self-confidence to meet any challenge head-on,”
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