Desiree Goldey is a nationally recognized voice in talent leadership, organizational culture, and inclusive hiring. With more than 25 years of experience spanning tech, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services, Des has built a reputation for transforming how companies show up for their people and how their people show up to lead.
A 2024 TOP HR Innovator, 2025 “Trailblazing Women Leader Making an Impact,” Brainz Executive Contributor, and published co-author, she brings a strategic and unapologetically human lens to every conversation. Her insights have been featured in outlets like Business Insider and on stages across the country. Whether she’s coaching executives, co-hosting the Talentless podcast, or reshaping recruiting systems from the inside out, Des leads with data, clarity, and conviction.
Known for pushing teams to lead with purpose and hire with intention, Des challenges leaders to do more than perform inclusivity; she pushes them to live it. Her signature mantra, #dobetterpeople has become a call to action for professionals ready to move beyond talk and into transformation.
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