Vivian Acquah is a professional event moderator and inclusive facilitation specialist who helps organisers create events where every voice is heard, every topic is handled with care, and every audience member feels welcome. Whether your event tackles sensitive topics or simply needs to run with energy and purpose, Vivian brings the expertise to make it happen.
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Why Inclusive Moderation Matters
A great event is more than a well-timed agenda. It is a space where people feel respected, represented, and engaged. Yet without the right moderator, even the best-planned events can fall flat; conversations stall, sensitive topics are avoided, and some voices dominate while others go unheard.
That is where inclusive moderation changes everything.
As a certified Cultural Intelligence (CQ) facilitator and inclusion strategist, Vivian Acquah does not just manage the flow of an event. She shapes the conditions for meaningful dialogue. Her work is grounded in years of experience guiding organisations, including Heineken, Deloitte, KLM, Cargill, Vodafone-Ziggo, and Indeed, through complex conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She understands how to create environments where people feel safe enough to speak honestly and open enough to listen deeply.
The result?
Events that do not just run smoothly; they leave a lasting impression.
What Vivian Acquah Brings to Your Event
Bilingual Fluency in English and Dutch
Vivian facilitates with equal confidence in both English and Dutch, making her the ideal choice for international events, cross-border organisations, and multilingual audiences. Language should never be a barrier to inclusion, and with Vivian, it never is.
Expert Room Reading for a Seamless Event Flow
Vivian has a sharp instinct for the energy in a room. She reads the mood of an audience in real time, adjusting the pace, tone, and structure of your event to keep engagement high and momentum strong. No awkward silences. No sessions that run off track. Just a polished, professional experience from start to finish.
Facilitation of Courageous Conversations
Some of the most important conversations are also the most difficult to have. Vivian specialises in facilitating dialogue on sensitive and complex topics — from bias and microaggressions to leadership culture and organisational change — with a calm, structured, and productive approach. She does not shy away from difficult subjects. She leads through them.
Active Listening with a Sympathetic and Respectful Approach
Vivian’s facilitation style is built on genuine listening. She creates space for every participant to feel heard, acknowledged, and valued — whether they are a senior leader or a first-time attendee. Her empathic ability and goal-oriented approach ensure that dialogue stays constructive, even when emotions run high.
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Inclusion Strategy
Vivian is a certified CQ facilitator with a proven track record of boosting inclusion and managing respectful, productive sessions across diverse cultural contexts. She understands that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all solution — and she adapts her approach accordingly, drawing on deep knowledge of Cultural Intelligence, intersectionality, and organisational design.
What It Is Like to Work With Vivian
For event organiserss, working with Vivian means confidence. From the initial briefing to the final session, she takes the time to understand your goals, your audience, and the nuances of your event. She handles the complexity so you do not have to.
For audiences, the experience is one of energy, respect, and genuine engagement. Vivian has a natural ability to connect people — to a topic, to each other, and to a shared sense of purpose. Participants leave not just informed, but inspired to take action.
Her approach simplifies complex topics without diminishing them. She makes DEI and inclusion accessible and actionable — not overwhelming — so that people move forward with clarity, not confusion.
Whether your event brings together 30 people or 3,000, Vivian ensures that the conversation is one worth having, and one that people will remember.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of events does Vivian Acquah moderate?
Vivian works across a wide range of event formats, including corporate conferences, panel discussions, leadership summits, DEI workshops, town halls, and internal team sessions. If your event involves people and conversation, Vivian can help shape it.
Can Vivian Acquah facilitate events in both English and Dutch?
Yes. Vivian is fully bilingual and can moderate, facilitate, and engage audiences in both English and Dutch — making her well-suited to international or multilingual events.
How does Vivian Acquah approach sensitive or controversial topics?
Vivian has extensive experience facilitating courageous conversations on topics such as bias, equity, inclusion, and organisational culture. Her approach is structured, empathetic, and always focused on productive outcomes. She creates psychological safety without avoiding the difficult questions.
Is Vivian Acquah available for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events?
Yes. Vivian is experienced in moderating events across all formats, in person, online, and hybrid, ensuring the same standard of energy, inclusivity, and professionalism regardless of the setting.
How far in advance should I book Vivian?
To secure your preferred date, it is recommended to reach out as early as possible. For larger events, booking several months in advance is advised. Click here to check availability.
Make Your Next Event One That Truly Includes Everyone
Your event deserves a moderator who brings both professional rigour and genuine care to the room. Vivian Acquah combines deep expertise in Cultural Intelligence, DEI strategy, and inclusive facilitation with the presence and warmth that keeps audiences engaged from the first session to the last.
Do not leave the success of your event to chance. Book Vivian Acquah and give your event the foundation it deserves.
