Impactful and transformative keynote experiences
From lightning talks to full-length keynotes or interactive workshops, every session is crafted to ensure your audience feels seen, valued, and empowered. Together, we’ll explore actionable strategies and insights to build inclusion, amplify diverse voices, and create environments where everyone thrives. Let’s transform your next event into an unforgettable catalyst for growth and connection.
KEYNOTE 01.
Inclusive leadership: building teams where everyone belongs
Explore the power of inclusive leadership to unlock team potential, embrace diversity, and drive innovation. Gain actionable strategies to build equitable workplaces where trust, belonging, and collaboration thrive.
Is your leadership style inclusive-ish, or truly inclusive? Despite its proven benefits, only 4% of businesses actively prioritize disability inclusion. How many talented employees in your workplace feel overlooked or unheard because of unconscious biases or systemic challenges? What if true leadership was about building spaces where everyone could contribute to their full potential?
In this keynote, Denis Boudreau invites you to reimagine leadership through the lens of disability inclusion. You’ll gain tools to amplify diverse voices, nurture collaboration, and create workplaces grounded in equity and belonging. With powerful stories and practical strategies, Denis will help you transform how you lead so you can tap into the transformative power of inclusive leadership.
Imagine being known as the leader who inspires trust, cultivates loyalty, and unlocks the potential of every team member. Step into the future of leadership – one that values every voice and unlocks untapped potential.
Session takeaways
You and your team will:
- Learn how inclusive leadership drives engagement, innovation, and team satisfaction while strengthening team loyalty and organizational success.
- Discover strategies to identify and address unintentional biases in leadership practices while gaining insights into fostering equity, trust, and collaboration within diverse teams.
- Understand how inclusive leadership can inspire you to create a positive culture of true belonging that empowers every team member.
What will be covered
This keynote will explore:
- The key principles of inclusive leadership and their impact on team dynamics.
- Strategies for recognizing and addressing unconscious biases.
- Best practices for fostering collaboration and inclusivity in team environments.
- Real-world examples of leaders who transformed their teams through inclusive practices.
- The tangible benefits of inclusive leadership for organizations, from productivity to innovation.
Who will benefit
This keynote is ideal for:
- Business leaders and managers seeking to foster equity and belonging within their teams.
- Human resource professionals aiming to implement inclusive leadership practices.
- DEI champions striving to embed inclusivity into leadership and organizational culture.
- Team leaders and supervisors eager to build trust and engagement across diverse teams.
- Professionals committed to advancing their leadership skills through inclusive strategies.
Delivery formats
KEYNOTE 02.
The inclusive speaker: leaving no one behind
Discover how to connect with every audience member through inclusive communication. Learn actionable strategies to break barriers, foster trust, and leave lasting impressions, so you can ensure that no one is left behind in your presentations!
Over 35% of your audience deals with obstacles that affect their ability to engage fully with your presentation. Have you ever considered how many audience members might be disengaged – not because of what you say, but because of how you say it?
In this keynote, Denis Boudreau challenges you to uncover hidden barriers in your communication and provides a roadmap to break through them. You’ll learn to connect more deeply with your audience and create experiences that resonate with everyone, regardless of disability, age, or circumstance. With actionable insights, proven strategies, and real-world examples, Denis will equip you to inspire, engage, and build trust so you can genuinely connect with all your audience without leaving anyone behind.
Imagine your message breaking through to every person in the room. Don’t just speak – connect. Don’t just present – include. Embrace the power of disability inclusion, so you can be remembered as a speaker who embodies thoughtfulness, accessibility, and true inclusivity.
Session takeaways
You and your team will:
- Learn how inclusive communication ensures deeper connections with audiences of all abilities.
- Discover strategies to eliminate communication barriers and leave no one behind.
- Gain practical insights into building trust and fostering engagement through inclusive presentations.
- Understand the financial and reputational benefits of embracing disability inclusion.
- Be inspired to make a positive impact by creating more equitable and accessible experiences.
What will be covered
This keynote will explore:
- The importance of inclusive communication in reaching and engaging all audience members.
- Strategies for identifying and breaking through hidden barriers in presentations.
- The role of inclusive messaging in fostering trust and boosting audience loyalty.
- Real-world examples showcasing the impact of inclusive speaking on audience connection.
- The untapped potential of the disability market and its significance for organizations.
Who will benefit
This keynote is ideal for:
- Business leaders and managers aiming to foster inclusivity in their presentations and leadership.
- Communication professionals seeking to craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
- DEI advocates and human resource professionals implementing inclusive practices.
- Marketing professionals eager to tap into underserved disability markets.
- Public speakers and trainers striving to connect meaningfully with every audience member.
Delivery formats
Did you know?
Over 66% of the Internet Top 500 retailers have now been named in an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) web or app accessibility case since 2017, with over 40% of those retailers having had to deal with more than one lawsuit. Large retailers were top targets in 2019, with close to 1,350 lawsuits. If you operate in that industry or collaborate with brands that do, are you paying attention?