RAO Consultants
RAO Consultants is a Workplace Culture and Stakeholder Management firm that provides strategic leadership to corporations, nonprofits, and HigherEd institutions, supports professionals as they transition into roles focused on workplace culture and organizational change, and helps employees navigate complex work environments. We go beyond conventional metrics and best practices to develop customized frameworks and innovative solutions that enable organizations to adapt to an ever-evolving landscape. Partnering with companies and institutions at the forefront of transformation, we scale operations, embed change initiatives at every level, and equip leaders and teams with the tools to address social, workforce, and organizational challenges.
Our Services
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Culture & Engagement Strategy, Audits, Assessments & Alignment
This service is for organizations ready to build a culture that’s aligned, inclusive, and rooted in shared purpose. We conduct comprehensive culture audits and climate assessments to understand the current state of your workplace culture, employee sentiment, and inclusion gaps. From there, we help you develop employee engagement strategies, build culture transformation roadmaps, and integrate belonging and equity principles into your core values and behaviors. Our approach includes aligning your vision, mission, and values to ensure they are not only aspirational, but actionable across every level of your organization.
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Stakeholder Management
This service is for mission-driven organizations navigating internal and external stakeholder dynamics, strategic partnerships, and governance needs. We facilitate stakeholder interviews, listening sessions, and focus groups to capture critical insights, improve trust, and ensure aligned decision-making. Whether you're cultivating internal champions, external collaborators, or board leadership, we support effective stakeholder engagement strategies that elevate transparency, accountability, and shared ownership of your organization’s goals.
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Leadership & Team Development
This service is for leadership teams who want to deepen alignment, foster inclusive leadership practices, and cultivate a resilient talent pipeline. Through executive coaching, inclusive strategic planning facilitation, and leadership alignment sessions, we help teams co-create vision, navigate challenges, and lead with clarity. Our programs are designed to increase psychological safety, build trust across functions, and prepare organizations for the future through succession planning and emerging leader development.
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Organizational Change & Resilience
This service is for organizations experiencing or anticipating major transitions (from restructuring to cultural transformation) and want to do it with intention and care. We offer change management consulting rooted in a people-first, wellness-centered approach. This includes strategies to mitigate burnout, rebuild morale post-crisis, and integrate trauma-informed practices into your organizational rhythm. Our work empowers teams to not only survive change—but to emerge stronger, more connected, and ready to thrive.
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Internal Communication & Relationship Building
This service is for teams seeking to improve how they communicate, collaborate, and resolve conflict. We begin with internal communication audits to assess clarity, flow, and barriers to trust. From there, we offer interpersonal and interdepartmental trust-building sessions, conflict navigation coaching, and strategies for building a culture of accountability and relational intelligence. These services help teams reconnect, communicate with intention, and foster a culture where feedback and collaboration are part of everyday practice.
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Wellness Programming
This service is for organizations that recognize the deep connection between well-being and workplace performance, and want to create space for their teams to rest, reset, and reengage with purpose. We design custom staff retreats and wellness-centered programs that support deeper culture shifts, nurture emotional resilience, and cultivate sustainable work-life integration. Whether you're navigating burnout, team fatigue, or simply want to invest in long-term well-being, our offerings center healing, connection, and restoration as key levers of organizational success. From immersive offsite experiences to on-site wellness activations, these programs are thoughtfully designed to reflect your values and meet your team where they are.
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Inspirational Keynote Address
This service provides dynamic and engaging presentation that will inspire, educate, and motivate your organizational community. Tailored to align with the goals and vision of the event, the address covers topics such as inclusion, leadership, organizational change, and career development, with a focus on fostering engagement and driving impactful conversations. Dr. Oke's keynotes offer actionable insights that empower individuals and teams to thrive in a diverse and evolving landscape. Each address is designed to leave audiences with a renewed sense of purpose, direction, and motivation.
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Navigating the Workplace
Are you a BIPOC professional who is experiencing an uncomfortable situation at work? During this consultation, we will identify strategies to navigate these workplace experiences and help you manage the situation, craft the email, or resolve tense interpersonal dynamics at work.
*Please note that I am not a licensed attorney or psychiatrist so this consultation is not legal advice or replace any formal counseling.
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Career Development & Coaching
This service is designed to help professionals align their skills, experiences, and values with their career goals. Using the Worth Ethic Framework™️, the service focuses on identifying unique strengths and translating them into clear, compelling narratives that effectively communicate qualifications and experience. Personalized coaching is provided to enhance professional presence, refine career strategies, and unlock opportunities for growth in today’s dynamic and inclusive workplace.
What Our Clients Say
Damali Harding, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Very often, those who work in climate, equity and other spaces don't create enough opportunities to work through the feelings we go through as we fight for #peopleandplanet Dr. Ronke's personalized approach highlighted the research and thoughtfulness of how she works to build culture for organizations. I highly recommend her.