Hi , I'm Dr. Maurine
Through executive leadership coaching, speaking , training, instructional design, consulting, writing and digital media, I empower leaders to experience real transformation and become leaders people want to work for.
Dr. Maurine Kwende
Dr. Maurine Kwende, is a leadership connoisseur who transforms leaders and executives into inspiring leaders through her EMK Learning Solutions LLC company. With over 25 years of experience, she’s a sought-after speaker, executive leadership coach, trainer, consultant, educator, and author who empowers organizations to build unstoppable workforces. EMK Learning Solutions’ signature Workforce Leadership Academy equips leaders with the skills to become the kind of leaders people want to work for.
Her expertise spans leadership development, executive coaching, impactful training programs, and innovative instructional design.
She is also a certified DISC and FACET 5 Consultant.
She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies Design Research and a Chief Talent Officer Executive Certification from George Mason University.
Community Women Leader
From boardroom to building dreams:
When Dr. Maurine is not architecting leadership greatness, she champions young girls and women in her community, including those in the manufacturing industry, to dream big, take action, and reach their full potential through her non-profit, Girls Can Dream Big 2.
She is passionate about women’s empowerment.
Speaking
Dr. Maurine Kwende is a powerhouse in the keynote-speaking world. Her presentations crackle with incredible energy, infectious passion, humor, and a clear purpose: to ignite leaders, particularly women, and propel them to reach their full potential.
Leaders who yearn to be leaders people want to work for – especially those who champion women’s empowerment – flock to Dr. Maurine’s workshops, retreats, and training sessions. With over 25 years of expertise in leadership coaching, learning & development, career growth, and personal development, Dr. Maurine creates a captivating connection with each audience member.
She is a fierce advocate for women’s empowerment. By sharing her own empowering journey from self-doubt to self-empowerment, she equips others, particularly women, to courageously navigate their own path towards success.
Are you ready to transform your leadership, inspire your team, and or empower your female leaders? Book Dr. Maurine for your next event and witness the power of a truly impactful speaker and leader.
Contact us today to discuss your event and secure Dr. Maurine’s availability.
Common Speaking Topics
Leadership and Professional Development
- Success and motivation
- Personal growth
- Becoming a REAL Success in Leadership
- Goal setting and taking action
- Women empowerment
- Overcoming adversity
- The 5 C's of Communication
- Leading during a crisis
- Organizational Culture
- Workforce Productivity
- Learning Culture
Learning and Development
- Artificial intelligence
- Training and development
- Learning Technologies
- Design research
- Microlearning
- Instructional design
Past speaking engagements and media appearances:
Book me for a speaking engagement, consulting, coaching, instructional design and facilitation now.
Maurine’s new book “Dream Big and Live Your Dreams Boldly.”
What’s stopping you from turning your dreams into reality?
Many people have dreams, but too often, they remain unfulfilled aspirations left on the sidelines of life. When all is said and done, you likely just want to be the best version of yourself, feel empowered, and live your dreams boldly. But what if you had a clear roadmap to transform your boldest dreams into real achievements?
In Dream Big and Live Your Dreams Boldly, best-selling author Dr. Maurine Kwende empowers you with profound tools and strategies to move from dreaming to doing. Through the D.R.E.A.M. B.I.G. Framework, you’ll learn how to recognize and remove obstacles that hold you back, make space for growth, and take bold, confident steps toward achieving your goals. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, business, student, parent, or someone ready for a transformation, this book provides a practical, step-by-step approach to living a life of purpose and impact.
With self-coaching questions, real-life stories, journaling prompts, practical research, and a proven framework, Dr. Maurine will guide you to:
✅ Gain clarity on your dreams and align them with your values.
✅ Recognize and remove obstacles that stand in your way.
✅ Use proven strategies to overcome setbacks and build habits for long-term success.
✅ Apply the D.R.E.A.M. B.I.G. Framework to turn your dreams into actionable results.
Dr. Maurine will help you gain the clarity and courage to move past limitations, take action on your dreams, and create lasting impact. It’s time to stop waiting and start building the life and legacy you envision.
Dare to Dream Big and Live your Dreams Boldly
- Overcome obstacles and dare to confidently pursue your passion and purpose.
Testimonials of the book
“What an amazing self-help book. Among other things, I love the activities at the end of the chapters. I love the Five-Step plan on how to transition from pain to purpose.”
Carla
“This book helped me get over procrastination and I was able to apply self-coaching questions and proven model to get over the hump and pass my exams in school.”
Brandon
Podcast
Maurine is the host of the “Empowerment Minutes “ Podcast. Empowerment Minutes is a podcast for all learning and development, leadership, and coaching professionals on the latest discussions and updates about the industry and more!
The goal of the podcast is to empower learning and development, and leadership professionals with L&D and leadership nuggets shared by the host and guest hosts on the show. This podcast covers a variety of topics that impacts all L&D and leadership professionals no matter where they are in their journey.
Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Maurine would love to have you! Select ‘’Be My Guest Host “below for a quick chat and let me know what you’re an expert in.
Why not also subscribe to the podcast and listen to past episodes as well as upcoming ones? Below is a list of podcast episodes with the most recent episode at the top of the list. Just select play and listen to some great insightful knowledge! *Episodes are also available on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, and Amazon Music.
Academia
Dr. Maurine earned her doctorate in Learning Technologies Design Research from George Mason University. She has published many articles and journals in the field of learning technologies design research. Her research interests include artificial intelligence, design decision-making, coaching, leadership, user experience design, learning engineering and emerging technologies.
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