After Dinner Speakers
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Speaker, Facilitator, Content Creator, and Consultant
Roy explores how hybrid and remote work have reshaped the landscape of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. He highlights both the challenges and opportunities of creating inclusive cultures when teams are dispersed.
This keynote equips leaders with strategies to build belonging across digital and physical spaces. Audiences leave with practical tools to ensure equity and inclusion thrive in new models of work.
Inclusive Decision Making: Unconscious Bias in Decision Making
Our speaker unpacks the role unconscious bias plays in decision-making at every level of an organization. Roy shows how bias affects hiring, promotions, and everyday interactions—and how to counter it.
This talk offers leaders practical steps to make fairer, more inclusive choices. Attendees gain awareness and tools to reduce bias and create equitable decision-making processes.
The Why of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Roy goes beyond the “what” of DEI to explore the “why.” He reveals why diversity is not just a moral imperative but also a driver of innovation, resilience, and organizational success.
This keynote motivates leaders and teams to see DEI as a business-critical strategy. Audiences leave with renewed commitment to embedding equity and inclusion into the core of their culture.
What Is “Belonging” Really?
In this session, Roy takes a closer look at the often-overlooked concept of belonging. He explains why belonging is the foundation of inclusion, and how organizations can foster it authentically.
This talk inspires audiences to move beyond representation toward creating spaces where people feel valued and safe. Participants leave with actionable insights to cultivate genuine belonging.
Unpacking Psychological Safety: To Feel Safe Is to Thrive
Roy highlights why psychological safety is essential for innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing. He shows how environments where people feel safe to speak up unlock creativity and performance.
This keynote gives leaders a blueprint for embedding psychological safety into their culture. Audiences leave with tools to build trust and empower teams to thrive.
Race & Ethnicity: Repurposing Our Privilege
Our speaker examines how privilege, power, and history shape racial hierarchies and injustice. Roy encourages audiences to confront difficult truths while offering pathways to allyship and systemic change.
This talk challenges participants to use privilege for good. Attendees walk away with a deeper understanding of racial equity and how to actively dismantle injustice.
Gender: “Betraying” Masculinity
Roy explores how traditional notions of masculinity affect workplace culture and gender equity. He highlights how men can become allies by “betraying” outdated stereotypes and embracing inclusive leadership.
This session empowers organizations to foster healthier, more balanced cultures. Audiences leave with insights into building gender equity and authentic allyship across all levels.
LGBTQIA: Refracting the Rainbow
In this engaging keynote, Roy unpacks the complexities of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences. He explains how organizations can move beyond awareness into active allyship and inclusion.
This talk provides leaders with the tools to support LGBTQIA+ employees authentically. Participants leave inspired to create workplaces where everyone is respected, valued, and able to thrive.
