Tish Norman is the ExecutiveDirector of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc., a leadership development company,specializing in corporate strategies, college & career readiness, women's empowerment, and the African American experience.
Experienced in working with leading brands in the career development industry,
with the primary focus on Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Tish is a highly
regarded presenter, which is why her keynotes have become favorites among
organizations, universities, and leadership conferences from coast to coast. She is
venerated for delivering tailored, measurable training solutions for corporate,
government, and non-profit organizations of all sizes and challenges her audiences
to actively contribute to the transformation and growth of their organizations.
Tish is a contributing author of several published articles and three books: Leading
the Way: Stories of Inspiration and Leadership, From Mediocre to Magnificent:
How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life, and the newly released
BLACKOUT: Real Issues and Real Solutions to Real Challenges Facing Black
Student Affairs Professionals. Additionally, Tish is the recipient of the Daniel
Bentley Communication Award, the Ross Szabo Speaker Award, & a finalist in
Campus Activities Magazine's Speaker of the Year.
Tish is a graduate of Kentucky State University, has a Master of Arts in Education
from Pepperdine University and among a plethora of campus presentations, Tish
has presented her research at the Dr. Joseph H. McMillan National Conference on
The Black Family in America and the National Council for Black Studies. Having
spoken in 45 states and 14 countries and despite her rigorous academic obligations,
Tish still maintains an active speaking schedule, keynoting at dozens of leadership
conferences and campuses every year.
Tish Norman is the ExecutiveDirector of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc., a leadership development company,specializing in corporate strategies, college & career readiness, women's empowerment, and the African American experience.
Experienced in working with leading brands in the career development industry,
with the primary focus on Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Tish is a highly
regarded presenter, which is why her keynotes have become favorites among
organizations, universities, and leadership conferences from coast to coast. She is
venerated for delivering tailored, measurable training solutions for corporate,
government, and non-profit organizations of all sizes and challenges her audiences
to actively contribute to the transformation and growth of their organizations.
Tish is a contributing author of several published articles and three books: Leading
the Way: Stories of Inspiration and Leadership, From Mediocre to Magnificent:
How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life, and the newly released
BLACKOUT: Real Issues and Real Solutions to Real Challenges Facing Black
Student Affairs Professionals. Additionally, Tish is the recipient of the Daniel
Bentley Communication Award, the Ross Szabo Speaker Award, & a finalist in
Campus Activities Magazine's Speaker of the Year.
Tish is a graduate of Kentucky State University, has a Master of Arts in Education
from Pepperdine University and among a plethora of campus presentations, Tish
has presented her research at the Dr. Joseph H. McMillan National Conference on
The Black Family in America and the National Council for Black Studies. Having
spoken in 45 states and 14 countries and despite her rigorous academic obligations,
Tish still maintains an active speaking schedule, keynoting at dozens of leadership
conferences and campuses every year.
Redefining Blackness
This presentation introduces the genesis of BSUs as venues for out-of-the-classroom engagement for Black students & explores the 1960s, where Blacks attending PWIs, were void of advocacy systems for their interests and platforms for racial uplift.
Beauty In Equity
During this unprecedented moment within the racial justice movement of the 21st Century, creating a space that acknowledges the achievements, contributions, and leadership of Black student leaders is critical.
Black students are among the most significant trendsetters, cultural producers, and community connectors, and while their contributions are becoming more understood, recognized or appreciated, there's still more work to be done. Opportunities for culturally-sensitive...
Tie a "B.O.W." On It: Be Outstanding Women
In the wake of a global pandemic and recent historical events, college women are rising! Recent data shows that women students now represent the majority of the student population at US colleges, and there is no better time than right now to empower the female collegian. College women are speaking their truths, leading organizations and taking their place on campus.
Whether in-person or virtual, this program delivers insightful and "powHERful" content that is inspirational and...
Girls, Let's Talk!
This educational keynote is designed to enhance academic, personal, and professional performance and empower members of your campus to reach their full potential by striving to create inclusive and supportive spaces, no matter where you are.
Here, Tish teaches women to utilize campus and community services; to seek out educational experiences and opportunities as well as create and support services that cater to the diverse needs of women.
Women who take advantage of...
History, Herstory, YOUR Story!
Embracing people from diverse backgrounds shows that inclusion is important, and that helps support inclusion on campus. Tish helps sets the tone for your campus' culturally sensitive programming by promoting intentionality to majority and marginalized students.
If you are looking for an innovative way to create stronger community among your diverse organizations, "HISTORY" will help make diversity a strategic priority that help execute goals!
Learning...
One College Nation
The wait is over!!
Welcome Week Planners, New Student Orientation Leaders & Student Life Programmers everywhere, have expressed a desire to incorporate, not just another DE&I lecture, but an experience that is interactive and experiential for their group.
Well, guess what?
Ya girl has joined forces with her colleague, Dr. Josh Fredenburg and created ONE COLLEGE NATION!
What is ONE COLLEGE NATION?
One College Nation is a...