International Women's Day Keynote: What is the Role of Men in Accelerating Gender Equity?
This keynote adapts annually to the IWD theme (e.g., IWD 2025: Accelerate Action ), yet its core foundation remains: moving men and all leaders from allyship to active, meaningful participation.
From Allyship to Active Participation
What is the role of men in accelerating gender equity, and what does meaningful action look like?
This keynote is an invitation for men to move from allyship to active participation in building equitable, inclusive workplaces. Delivered from the perspective of a man, the talk explores how gender inequality shows up today and how masculinity often feels under threat. The session then focuses on how men can lead with empathy, courage, and accountability.
International Women’s Day Celebrations
ERG or DEI Committees
Org-wide
Three Key Audience Takeaways
Participants will gain clarity on how gender inequality and lack of belonging often show up in the workplace. This session equips all genders with the tools to recognise these subtle forms of inequity and take appropriate action.
Recognise and Act on Inequality
From Passive Allyship to Active Participation
The session provides practical strategies to move from the role of passive supporter to that of an active participant in gender equity. This involves learning specific leadership behaviours that foster genuine belonging and accountability, ensuring that actions, not just words, drive change.
Building Equitable Cultures
The ultimate takeaway is a clear understanding of how to build and maintain equitable workplaces where psychological safety and belonging are the foundation upon which everyone thrives.
This session can be delivered as a powerful keynote, an interactive leadership session, or a focused masterclass, depending on your needs:
Keynote: 45 - 60 minutes
Masterclass: 90 - 120 minutes
Training Workshop: 2+ hours
Delivery: Available both virtually and in-person.
