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"When I came out of the closet I was blackmailed, threatened, even bribed. But of all the shocking words that were said to me, three stood out in p...

What does being an ‘Ally’ mean? From case studies to the Wheel of Power and Privilege, this interactive session will take you through a journey of ...

In this leqture we will explore the origins of queer culture as a concept and a label. We also explore the evolution of language in the most up to ...

Why has it suddenly gained so much interest during this Corona crisis. Is there a correlation? Should we protest what is happening in the USA? Or d...

What ‘disables’ you? An odd question on the face of it, but a pertinent one when we consider that we bring with us to business a diverse range of a...

The need to belong is a powerful driver of behaviour. We all want to belong. We crave it. We pray for it. We even change for it. The conversation a...

Ramadan kareem! If you work in a diverse, international organization, chances are a portion of your workforce will be practicing Muslims; for an en...

During Taz's session ‘inclusive thinking’ you’ll learn to understand the impact of unconscious bias. You’ll learn about the benefits of stereotypin...

Ever wondered how you can become a better ally and advocate for belonging in your workplace? Join us for an interactive session where you'll explor...

Being an active and engaged Ally to any marginalised group within the workplace can feel confusing as well as uncomfortable. You might be wondering...

Unconscious biases can hinder our ability to create truly inclusive spaces. This session will shed light on recognizing and overcoming these hidden...

Chances are you're straight and you've never wondered if you were born in the right body. Yet diversity and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people is a social ...

It is no secret that technology is having a diversity crisis. Despite initiatives to diversify, technology is still perceived as a predominantly wh...

In this session, Aurelie unveils the power of neurodiversity. With 20% of the population thinking differently—embracing visual acuity and boundless...

Have you ever had to drag yourself out of bed to go to work? Have you ever felt scared to face your boss? Have you ever felt you were not free to s...

• Actively recruiting talent with a disability, but not too sure where to look? • Concerned about what ‘type’ of disability your business can accom...

Empathy has never been more important. New technologies like AI and VR are set to unleash astonishing opportunities and unbridled risks. They will ...

While Trust and Psychological Safety are definitely intertwined (and to a large extent one feeds the other), they are different concepts: think in ...

Innovative thinking doesn’t dwell within the comfort of “normal”. What is normal? We are starting to unravel how common it is to be cognitively dif...

Being late is disrespectful, assertiveness is not the same as being cheeky and the individual leads the collective. What we consider ‘normal’ depen...

Generation Z (born between 1996 and 2012) is growing up. Most Z’s are still in school, although some members are gradually starting their professio...

Die Beschäftigung mit “Unconscious biases” ist inzwischen ein Standard geworden wenn sich Unternehmen mit Diversität beschäftigen möchten. Zu Recht...

Female Leadership is in high demand in organizations but numbers show that often women are still not present at the tables of power. In this talk K...

Having white privilege and recognising it is not racist. But white privilege exists because of historic, enduring racism and biases.  White privile...

This session will examine the history and rationale behind Black History Month and why it is an important marker of the Black presence nationally a...

Ada Lovelace created the world’s first complex computer program in 1843. At the time she wrote “ I would rather be great than be known as great”, a...

Across the developed world, women typically retire with 40% less in pension benefits compared to men. On top of that, women usually live longer. Th...

Harvard professor and psychiatrist Dr. Chester Pierce faced a specific form of discrimination in the 1970s. He described it as ‘subtle, mind-boggli...

Your organization is committed to promoting and supporting women and other diverse leaders. This program offers a frank discussion of three big cha...

In this expert session, Jennifer Tosch delves into the intricacies of understanding the historical background and contemporary manifestations of ex...

Do you know the gender bias traps that women fall into in your workplace? If someone fell into one of these traps will you know what to do to help ...

The topic of culture can sometimes seem dry or theoretical, however in reality we all have a natural ability to connect with people from different ...

Psychological Safety is a well documented driver of high performance in teams and organisations. It is the climate of openness between people that ...