Tina Varughese

Tina Varughese

Keynote Speaker: Expert on Cross-Cultural Communication & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Tina Varughese Biography

There has never been a greater need for cross-cultural collaboration than in today's world of global connectivity. Companies are employing and serving people from all over the world—all with their own languages, values, and communication styles. So how can leaders strategically bridge cultural divides to ensure equity and efficiency within all areas of their company?

They count on renowned cultural diversity speaker and trainer Tina Varughese to forge the path forward. An Indo-Canadian daughter of first generation East Indian parents and a business leader who for 15 years worked with immigrants in her roles with the Province of Alberta’s immigration office and her own successful relocation and settlement firm, Varughese leverages her distinct expertise to help organizations across all sectors and sizes empower their intercultural and cross-generational workplaces. Her human- and humor-centric approach has made her a memorable speaker that can connect with any audience.

Working with global organizations in almost every industry vertical, Varughese sheds light, knowledge and personal experiences that allow her to uniquely leverage humor to create psychologically safe spaces for more intentional conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Her highly entertaining, interactive, and practical keynotes leave attendees inspired to think, behave, act, and communicate with more clarity and deeper empathy.

Varughese is one of “Canada’s Top 10 Notable Speakers” as named by Ignite Magazine - a premier magazine for conference and event planners - where she was highlighted for her ability to break down barriers and create a comfortable, inclusive, and engaging space for attendees. She was also, literally, the face of diversity, when she was chosen to participate in Dove’s campaign for Real Beauty, representing beauty in diversity.

If your team or conference is ready for a layered perspective and fresh delivery of DEI strategies then Varughese’s tools and techniques will help you create more inclusive organizational cultures of collaboration, creativity, and open communication, which will lead to ultimate positivity, profitability, and purposeful change.

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Tina Varughese Speaking Topics

The Human Side of Unconscious Bias

We are not born with bias. Unconscious biases typically exist towards gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability (both physical and mental), and weight. These biases are formed by past situations, experiences, background, and culture. But, just because we have biases does not mean we need to take a shame or blame approach. Rather, it is time to understand the nuance and deeper layers of why and how unconscious bias exists in all of us. These are the very human, courageous conversations that Tina Varughese’s keynote will inspire in your organization. Through her uniquely interactive, energetic, and entertaining approach, she helps people get comfortable with their discomfort quickly.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the neuroscience behind Unconscious Bias (No blame, no shame)

  • Manage and mitigate Unconscious Bias in recruitment, retention & employee engagement

  • Learn strategies for breaking cultural, generational, and gender biases

  • Build a new dynamic for having courageous conversations

Tina Varughese Videos

50 shades of beige - Tina Varughese
Understanding Unconscious Bias with Tina Varughese
What is Unconscious Bias? Making a First Impression in 7 Seconds or Less

How do I book Tina Varughese to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Tina Varughese for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tina Varughese, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tina Varughese are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tina Varughese, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tina Varughese speak about?

Tina Varughese is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Culture, Immigration, Human Resources, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Consulting and Corporate Culture.

Where does Tina Varughese travel from?

Tina Varughese generally travels from Calgary, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tina Varughese?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tina Varughese for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tina Varughese for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tina Varughese or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tina Varughese is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, DEI and Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tina Varughese for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Tina Varughese generally travels from Calgary, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katrina Jones, Israel Greene and Madison Butler. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tina Varughese for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2024.

Tina Varughese Speaking Topics

  • The Human Side of Unconscious Bias

    We are not born with bias. Unconscious biases typically exist towards gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability (both physical and mental), and weight. These biases are formed by past situations, experiences, background, and culture. But, just because we have biases does not mean we need to take a shame or blame approach. Rather, it is time to understand the nuance and deeper layers of why and how unconscious bias exists in all of us. These are the very human, courageous conversations that Tina Varughese’s keynote will inspire in your organization. Through her uniquely interactive, energetic, and entertaining approach, she helps people get comfortable with their discomfort quickly.

    Key Takeaways

    • Understand the neuroscience behind Unconscious Bias (No blame, no shame)

    • Manage and mitigate Unconscious Bias in recruitment, retention & employee engagement

    • Learn strategies for breaking cultural, generational, and gender biases

    • Build a new dynamic for having courageous conversations

Tina Varughese Videos

50 shades of beige - Tina Varughese
Understanding Unconscious Bias with Tina Varughese
What is Unconscious Bias? Making a First Impression in 7 Seconds or Less
  • How do I book Tina Varughese to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tina Varughese for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tina Varughese, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tina Varughese or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tina Varughese for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tina Varughese, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tina Varughese are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tina Varughese, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tina Varughese speak about?

    Tina Varughese is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Culture, Immigration, Human Resources, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Consulting and Corporate Culture.
  • Where does Tina Varughese travel from?

    Tina Varughese generally travels from Calgary, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tina Varughese?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tina Varughese for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tina Varughese for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tina Varughese or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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