For all-staff and people leaders
Gender Fabulous
Untangling sex, gender, identity, and expression, with the patience to do it well.
The conversation about gender is everywhere, and most people have never been given a clean way to talk about it. The very concept of gender as a role distinct from biological sex was only introduced in 1955. This keynote does the untangling, calmly.
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Overview
Sex, gender, identity, expression, told as one interconnected story
Most workplaces want to be inclusive of gender-diverse colleagues. Fewer have been given a clean, shared vocabulary to do it with, and fewer still have practised it out loud.
Michael separates the four concepts that get tangled together: biological sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression. Then he walks through what misgendering actually costs an organization, and what an inclusive workspace for gender-diverse people looks like in practice.
It is the talk for teams that want to do this well, and want to be told what doing it well actually looks like.
Verified attendee feedback
What the rooms said
Combined, response-weighted scores from every delivery of this keynote, collected independently through Talkadot.
- 97%Engaging
- 96%Memorable
- 99%Inspiring
- 98%Relevant
- Fun, gentle and positive learning, made me think about my own pronouns and gender identity and how I support that for others Attendee
- Michael's training was fabulous. He's engaging and informative when presenting, and he's knowledgeable about the LGBTQIA+ community in the workplace. Thank you for the work that you do and continue to do! Attendee
- This powerful, professional talk provides gentle education, brave stories, and an inspiring call to action! 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 All-staff sessions, people manager cohorts, ERGs. 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?
Send an inquiry through the contact page with your event date, audience, format, and budget range. You will hear back within two business days with availability, a fee quote, and a short proposal for the talk.
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