Welcome!

I’m Yalda Kazemi, a Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Mental Health Educator. With over 18 years of combined corporate and consulting experience in HR, policy, ethics, and compliance, spanning 16 countries across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia-Pacific, as well as mental health speaking and facilitation experience globally, I support organizations through two distinct yet complementary consulting streams.

Whether you’re seeking support with organizational policies and processes, ethics and compliance, or workplace mental health, I bring a unique combination of corporate and governance expertise, lived experience, and global perspective.

Let’s connect to explore how I can help your organization build a resilient, values-driven culture - grounded in compliance, strengthened by ethical leadership, and driven by accountability and lasting impact.

With extensive experience in the governance and management of policy, compliance, and ethics across a range of sectors—including biotechnology, energy, and education—I provide consulting services that help organizations build legally compliant, clear, and effective policies and processes.

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As a Speaker, Mental Health Educator, and Author, I deliver keynote talks and facilitate corporate sessions on mental health, resiliency, and workplace wellbeing. Aiming to break stigmas, shift perceptions, and provide actionable strategies to support mental health on an individual, workplace, and community level.

I’ve presented to audiences around the world—including global summits, fundraising events, and corporate sessions/events—offering practical, authentic, and relatable insights drawn from my book, lived experience with mental illness, and an educational background in Psychology.

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  • Former Board Member and Fund Allocation Committee Chair, Mental Health Foundation of Alberta

  • Co-Chair of the Mental Health Employee Resource Group at STEMCELL Technologies

  • Lived Experience and Patient Advisory Group Member for the Strategies for Postpartum Wellness research project in collaboration with the University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, and British Columbia’s Provincial Health Services Authority

  • Consulting Mental Health Facilitator with Telus Health (North American EAP provider).

Credentials & Leadership

Clients and organizations I have worked with include, Telus Health, Shell, Petronas, HRD Canada/ HR Mental Health Canada, Wave Financial, Calgary Health Foundation, Hudson’s Bay Company, ChampionX, Luma by Dr. Amane, Oh Baby School of Holistic Nutrition, Real Biz Moms, Glow Makeup, and more.

TRUSTED CLIENTS

"Recently, I had the opportunity to host a corporate session on mental health awareness, with Yalda as our keynote speaker. Yalda activated her revolutionary courage by sharing her personal mental health/illness journey. Her story was told in such a raw and authentic way, where she left hundreds of us across the globe in awe of not only her courage, but also her strength to overcome. In addition, she shared some highlights from her book, giving us tools to change the negative perception of mental illness and to appreciate the benefits of it! She has such a big heart to change the face of mental health, and I can feel her passion every time we chat. It’s been a great pleasure working with Yalda – 100% recommend!”

—Ivy C., Corporate Session Host, Shell

UNAPOLOGETIC TRUTHS

My book, Unapologetic Truths - The Realities of Postpartum We Don’t Talk About, is available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and all eBook platforms (Apple Books, Kindle, Google Play, Kobo & NOOK).

Testimonials

  • "I am totally speechless! Words can't describe how excellent a session that was!"

    — Session Attendee

  • "Yalda’s presentation was a powerful and honest experience described by employees as humbling, intelligent, relatable, empowering and caring. Her book, “UNAPOLOGETIC TRUTHS” is also a highly recommended read for some practical tips and advice that will help in your everyday life."

    — ChampionX

  • “Yalda was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was professional, timely, and has a keen eye for detail. She went above and beyond, delivering more than expected. I was curious how it would be working with someone outside of the field of education but she was extremely skilled and well versed in all of our needs. I'm grateful for her support and guidance and would not hesitate to recommend Yalda's policy writing services to anyone.”

    — Carley Mendes, Director, Oh Baby School of Holistic Nutrition  

  • "Yalda's story is unique and she presents a perspective that I have never heard from anyone else before. Yalda is an engaging speaker - the hour session did not feel like an hour, time flew by."

    — Session Attendee

  • "What stood out to me was realizing that no one chooses to have a mental illness. I never thought of it that way.

    — Session Attendee

  • "I did believe that there was no way to get better and that treatments would not be effective. This presentation challenged my beliefs and I’m glad that I was wrong."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Big, big thank you, it was one of the best session I have been to!"

    — Session Attendee

  • "Thank you for this inspiring wake up. Valued it very much."

    — Session Attendee

  • "One of the best, should have more of these."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Yalda’s message of “no shame” for what you cannot control really resonated with me."

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  • "Very powerful session, thank you so much!"

    — Session Attendee

  • "For me it was not only educational but also very motivating and refreshing."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Fantastic session! Thank you for your openness and the wisdom shared by you."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Great session! Such an inspiration!"

    — Session Attendee