UNCONSCIOUS BIAS
Story-based speeches that shine a light on the unconscious and make it conscious.
A unique unconscious bias story that brings the subject to life
“When I rowed the Atlantic, I didn’t know what ‘unconscious bias’ was, and yet I was definitely subject to it!”
‘Little wifey Debra’ had global news organisations celebrating her triumph – yet if Debra had needed rescuing and Andrew had continued alone, would it have made a single headline? Probably not.
Turning a gender stereotype experience into a force for good
The gender stereotyping that engulfed Debra and her story, along with ten years of board level experience where she was in the minority, became a catalyst that inspired her to co-found a Diversity and Inclusion consultancy.
A decade working in DEI, along with a very unique unconscious bias story, has given Debra a fascinating way to communicate about the bias we all have and how we can mitigate the impact of it.
UNCONSCIOUS BIAS SPEECH TOPICS
Using her Atlantic Row story as a platform to engage people in what can sometimes be an emotive topic, Debra loves to help organisations and teams to understand:
WHAT IS UNCONSCIOUS BIAS?
How to take something that is unconscious and make it conscious to mitigate its negative effects.
WHY AND HOW WE ALL HAVE BIASES
Brain science made simple by using storytelling to explain why we all have it and how it can conflict with who we are and how we want to be.
WHAT, AS INDIVIDUALS, WE CAN DO TO LESSEN BIAS
Practical ways to catch ourselves being unconsciously bias and actionable ways we can outsmart bias.
HOW TO BE AN INCLUSIVE LEADER
Simple steps leaders can take on a day-to-day basis to build psychological safety and how they can uncover systemic barriers to inclusion.
HOW TO BE AN ALY
How to advocate for others so our places of work can be more equitable, innovative and fun places to be.
HOW TO CHALLENGE BIAS BEHAVIOUR
How to speak up when we experience or witness unfair behaviour against ourselves or others.
DEBRA'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STORY
This video is a few years old (2015!) but we still love it!
It tells the story of how Debra began working in Diversity & Inclusion and led her to co-found Mix, a highly-regarded DEI consultancy, with her twin sister Hayley Barnard.
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