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Speaking Topics

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA)

Michael is able to speak on a variety of topics related to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). Any topic may be done virtually or in person, depending on your needs. To learn more about each topic, click on the title below.

  1. Becoming an Attraction Magnet: How to improve your Talent Attraction process to attract a more diverse talent pool New for 2024

  2. ChatGPT Can’t Fix This: Why AI can’t fix your IDEA issues New for 2024

  3. My Superpower is Privilege: Understanding Your Secret Weapon to Create Inclusive Spaces

  4. The Four Fundamentals of Inclusive Leadership: The secret ingredients to turn people into inclusive leaders New for 2024

  5. The Right IDEA: Doing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Right

  6. The Smart IDEA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility is Good Business

 2sLGBTQI+ Inclusion

Michael has worked extensively in the area of 2sLGBTQI+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, Intersex, Plus ) inclusion for over 30 years. He has been involved with organizations like the Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line, the New York City Anti-Violence Project, and is the founder of Pride at Work Canada. He has been recognized for his work in the area with several awards including being named the LGBTQ Person of the Year by the Inspire Awards and the Pride Toronto Grand Marshall, and LGBT Workplace Advocate as part of Start Proud’s Leaders to be Proud Of Awards.

Additionally, his new book - Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work - was released on March 29, 2022.

Michael has several 2sLGBTQI+ specific topics that he speaks to. To learn more about each topic, click on the title.

  1. Gender Fabulous: Breaking Down the Complex World of Gender Diversity

  2. He/She/They/Hey! Understanding the Why and How of Pronouns.

  3. Safety in Numbers: Ensuring your Space is a Safe Space

  4. Strength in Numbers: How to be an Active Ally

Looking for something else?

The list above isn’t a definitive list of all of Michael’s topics. It’s more like the “standard” menu that you find in a restaurant.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other topics that Michael speaks on. You know… the secret menu that restaurants don’t advertise, but if you know someone… well, you get it.

If you’d like to learn more about Michael’s other topics, check them out by clicking on the button.