Minette Norman
Transformative Leadership & Inclusive Innovation
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About
I am an award-winning author, international speaker, leadership consultant, and former Silicon Valley software executive with decades of experience leading global teams. My mission is to help organizations embrace diversity, foster psychological safety, and cultivate inclusive leadership practices that drive innovation and unlock human potential. At Autodesk, as Vice President of Engineering Practice, I influenced over 3,500 engineers worldwide, championing cutting-edge engineering methods while building collaborative, inclusive cultures. Through my books, The Boldly Inclusive Leader and The Psychological Safety Playbook, I continue to inspire leaders to create environments where everyone can thrive.
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What I Offer
I partner with leaders and teams to create inclusive, thriving workplaces where everyone can contribute fully. By drawing on decades of leadership experience, I deliver transformative insights and actionable solutions.
Keynote Speaking
Inspiring talks tailored to ignite meaningful change in leadership and culture.
Workshops
Engaging sessions to equip leaders with practical strategies to foster thriving, innovative, and high-performing team cultures.
Advising and consulting
Individual leadership advisory services, team cohesion engagements, and deep work on assessing and increasing the level of psychological safety in teams.
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Inclusive Leadership Workshop
Psychological Safety Workshop
Keynote Speeches
Fearless Organization Assessment and Debrief Sessions
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Notable Roles
Founder and Principal – Minette Norman Consulting LLC
I help leaders create vibrant, inclusive workplaces where diverse teams excel and achieve transformational results.
Vice President, Engineering Practice – Autodesk
Led more than 3,500 engineers globally, implemented innovative practices, and cultivated an inclusive culture that emphasized collaboration and agility.
Keynote Speaker – The Lavin Agency
Deliver inspirational talks on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, and transformational leadership to organizations worldwide.
Areas of Expertise
Inclusive Leadership
Crafting environments where everyone can do their best work, and innovation flourishes by equipping leaders with tools for empathy and inclusion.
Psychological Safety
Helping teams establish trust, openness, and respect to foster breakthrough collaboration and creativity
Engineering Practices Transformation
Driving global alignment and excellence in software development methodologies to enhance productivity and team cohesion.
Key Achievements
Published Author of Two Award-Winning Books
Authored The Boldly Inclusive Leader and co-authored The Psychological Safety Playbook, influential and award-winning works on leadership and organizational culture.
Executive Leadership at Autodesk
Streamlined engineering practices across 3,500+ engineers, saving costs and fostering cross-team collaboration.
Award-Winning Leader
Recognized as a Business Role Model of the Year and named one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business.
Wisdom is more than knowledge; it involves both the brain and the heart, coming from lived and felt experiences.
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