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SPEAKER BIO
With his engaging nature and personal approach, Dr. Goode holds even the biggest audience's captive with practical messages that
resonate with every type of professional, from the mailroom to the boardroom, across all industries and organizations. You will be
entertained by his humorous anecdotes and real-life advice. His unique ability to reach a wide demographic of individuals will have a

positive effect on workplace wellness and individual success. Your whole team will benefit from this unique and wonderful experiences.

Dr. Shelton Goode is the president and chief executive officer of Icarus
Consulting. Icarus Consulting is a veteran-owned firm that helps companies build a
diverse workforce and create an inclusive workplace. This is accomplished by
partnering with clients to develop strategies to attract, develop, and retain highly
skilled talent from an emerging diverse workforce and, at the same time, enhance
the engagement, knowledge, and skill of current employees.
Dr. Goode has over 20-years of HR and D&I experience, and he has held executive
positions in several global companies. He has earned the reputation for being a
strategic ,yet results-oriented leader whose expertise includes Talent Management,
Change Management, and Executive Coaching.

Dr. Goode was the first person awarded the Roosevelt Thomas Lifetime
Achievement Award for his work in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Forbes Magazine recognized him as one of the “Top 10 D&I Trailblazers” in the
country.
He has also taught at several colleges and universities and is currently an adjunct
professor with Duke University’s Corporate Education department. Dr. Goode has
published several books. His most recent book, “Winter in America; The Impact of
the 2016 Presidential Election on Diversity in Companies, Communities and the
Country is on the Outskirts Press best seller’s list.
Dr. Goode received his Doctorate from the University of Alabama and his master’s
degree in human resources from Troy University. He serves on the board of several
organizations and has won several awards. Dr. Goode currently resides in the
Atlanta area.

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