For people leaders and talent teams
Becoming an Attraction Magnet
The gold standard of inclusive talent attraction, end to end.
A Harvard study found that even when job postings used pro-diversity language, employers still excluded candidates of colour. The intent is rarely the problem. The process is. This keynote shows what a gold-standard inclusive attraction process looks like, end to end.
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Overview
From job ad to first day, where the talent process quietly excludes
Most organizations want a more representative workforce. Far fewer have audited their attraction process to see where it leaks the candidates they say they want.
Built on twenty-plus years’ experience in DEIA and building talent attraction processes, this keynote walks through the attraction process end to end: where bias enters, where it gets reinforced, and where small changes outperform large initiatives.
Leaders leave with a clear view of where their process is exclusive without meaning to be, and a short list of leading practices they can put to work the next week.
Verified attendee feedback
What the rooms said
Combined, response-weighted scores from every delivery of this keynote, collected independently through Talkadot.
- 97%Engaging
- 96%Actionable
- 95%Inspiring
- 96%Relevant
- This was my favorite session at SHRM so far. Michael provided an engaging session that provided facts, humor, and helpful strategies to take home and think about with my team and hiring managers. Attendee
- Michael has a way of engaging the audience from beginning to end while sharing insight that will increase DEI in a workplace. Attendee
- As chair of DEI and the recruiter for my organization, it has helped me to think of strategies I can implement with my team. Attendee
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Frequently asked
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How long is this keynote?
This keynote runs 60 minutes, adaptable shorter or longer.
Can it be delivered virtually?
Yes. This keynote is delivered in person or virtually, with the same structure and audience interaction in both formats. Virtual delivery uses Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, or your platform of choice.
Who is this talk for?
Best for People managers, HR teams, leadership groups responsible for talent. The content also lands well with broader leadership audiences, ERG members, and anyone tasked with making DEIA real inside their organization.
Can the content be customized for our audience?
Yes. Every booking includes a prep call to tailor examples, language, and case studies to your sector, audience seniority, and the moment your organization is in. Customization is included in the speaking fee, not billed separately.
How do we book Michael for this talk?
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