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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
LakeishaRobichaux
- Founder
- CEO
- Organizational Development Strategist
- Certified AI Consultant
- Speaker
- Author
Lakeisha Robichaux has been revolutionizing the way organizations succeed since 2002. She helps leaders turn change into productivity, profitability, and performance, bridging people, process, and technology so the results stick.
Change is coming either way. Lead it.
Est. 2002
Leading change23+
Yearsof organizational development experience
550+
Organizationsserved across 25+ industries
575K+
Employeessupported worldwide
F500
PedigreeCVS Pharmacy, Dollar General, Loyola University
01Her brands
Two brands. One mission.
I
Organizational development firm
ChiefofMinds
Stronger organizations start with stronger people systems.
An award-winning organizational development firm serving corporate, government, and nonprofit partners, from Shell and ExxonMobil to school districts and transit systems. Chief of Minds makes organizational development easy, with strategies and systems that grow the business and reduce risk.
- HR Strategy
- Training & Development
- Staffing & Recruitment
- Program Management
- Government Solutions
- AI Upskilling and Reskilling
Visit Chief of Minds →chiefofminds.com
II
Business · AI · Learn · Grow
Biz Chiefs
Learning AI is easy. Putting it to work is the skill.
Biz Chiefs helps business owners and leaders turn AI, leadership, and growth into execution. Through live, hands-on programs like the AI Business Accelerator, Summits, and workshops, leaders and business owners grow and scale their business by getting the support they need.
- AI Training & Consulting
- AI Integration
- Business Growth
- AI Agents & Automations
- Leadership
Explore Biz Chiefs →
2002
Revolutionizing how organizations succeed02The expert
She leads change from the inside out.
Lakeisha honed her leadership expertise inside Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies such as CVS Pharmacy, Dollar General, and Loyola University, leading them through significant cultural change before founding Chief of Minds in 2014.
Today she bridges people, process, and technology, equipping organizations to leverage AI for smarter performance while building the high-performing teams that make change stick. She is the author of Growing Beyond the CEO and a mentor to emerging entrepreneurs through Biz Chiefs.
"Partnership over transactions. Clarity over chaos. Accountability at every level."
01
MBAPlus two bachelor's degrees
02
Certified AI ConsultantKolbe leadership certified
03
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small BusinessesGraduate
04
Tuck School of Business at DartmouthSmall Business Program
Trusted by 550+ organizations
A few of the partners Chief of Minds has served
03On stage
Keynotes that leave the room with a plan.
SHRM Annual Conference2024 Speaker
By far the best presenter we've seen. Engaging, articulate, and easy to follow, with great control of the audience.Attendee, SHRM National Conference
Six signature conversations
- 01
AI in the Workplace
Upskilling and reskilling teams to work smarter with AI without losing the human edge.
- 02
The Future of Work
HR strategy, personalized employee experience, and what retention really takes.
- 03
Culture That Performs
Organizational development that turns culture into productivity, performance, and profit.
- 04
Leading Through Change
Executive coaching and leadership development lessons from Fortune 500 transformations.
- 05
Scaling a Business
Entrepreneurship, growth plans, and building the team that gets you to the next level.
- 06
Women Who Lead
Authentic leadership and the path of Black women building award-winning firms.
Where Lakeisha has taken the stage
From national conferences to leading business podcasts, she brings the same clarity, energy, and practical takeaways to every room.
14+Stages & shows
Conferences & stages
- SHRM Annual Conference2024 Speaker
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
- Economic Inclusion SymposiumBRAC
- HBCU Small Business Expo
- Execution Business Conference
- EmpowerED Entrepreneurs Conference
- Louisiana Economic Development
Podcasts & interviews
- SHRM All Things WorkPodcast
- WRKdefinedPodcast
- Black to BusinessPodcast
- StartUp GrindInterview
- MyOutDesk CEO InterviewInterview
- Back TalkPodcast
- From Contracts & Candy to CEOPodcast
Ways to work with Lakeisha
Keynotes & panelsConference stages, leadership summits, and expert panels.
Workshops & facilitationHands-on sessions, strategic planning, and meeting facilitation.
Interviews & commentaryPodcasts, media interviews, and expert quotes on AI, HR, and leadership.
Brand partnershipsAmbassadorships, sponsored content, and campaigns that reach business leaders.
TrainingAI, HR, and leadership training for teams, from the front line to the C-suite.
AdvisorAdvising and consulting for CEOs, boards, and leadership teams navigating growth and change.
04In the press
Trusted by national and regional media.
Newsrooms, trade publications, and broadcast outlets turn to Lakeisha for expert commentary on AI, the future of work, and leadership.
Forbes
Entrepreneur
SHRM
HR Future
Authority Magazine
The Advocate
Training Journal
The Times-Picayune
Business ReportBaton Rouge
WAFB9
The CWNetwork
+ more national & regional outlets
Bylines & features
Her ideas, in print.
A few of the articles and interviews where Lakeisha shares how leaders grow, retain, and lead through change.
05Recognition
Recognition earned year after year.
Honors
- Best of Baton Rouge · 2025 & 2026Back-to-back wins
- Outstanding Small & Emerging Business · 2023Louisiana Economic Development
- Small Business of the Year · 2022Louisiana Economic Development & MBECCA
- 225 Business of the Year Award225 Magazine, Baton Rouge
- "She's A Ten" Women's Business AwardRecognizing women leading in business
Leadership
- Former Board PresidentBaton Rouge Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
- Former Board PresidentIDEA Public Schools Louisiana
- Leadership Council MemberNational Small Business Association
- Inaugural Member & BOW Collective MemberAmerican Academy of Entrepreneurs
- Ascend National CohortMorehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
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Lakeisha is available for
- Keynotes · conferences & summits
- Panels · expert panels & fireside chats
- Workshops · leadership & AI training
- Facilitation · strategic planning & retreats
- Interviews · podcasts, TV & print
- Brand partnerships · campaigns & ambassadorships