For anyone serious about active inclusion
My Superpower is Privilege
Privilege is not an accusation. It is a tool, used well or used poorly.
Privilege is one of the most loaded words in this work, and one of the most useful. It is not just about being white or male. It is also financial, educational, geographic, generational. This keynote takes the heat out of the word and puts the tool back in your hands.
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Overview
Privilege as a tool, not an accusation
Few words trip up a room faster than privilege. Defensiveness flares, the conversation stalls, and the actual work, using whatever you have to widen the room, never starts.
This keynote walks through the concept of privilege calmly: what it is, the many forms it takes, and how it shapes everyday work. The point is not guilt. The point is leverage, used on behalf of people who do not have the same access.
Michael shares his own privilege out loud, then shows what it looks like to put it to work. Audiences leave with a clear way to think about their own, and a few specific places to spend it.
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What audiences leave with
Independent feedback for every keynote Michael delivers is collected through Talkadot. The numbers and outcomes below summarize verified feedback from his speaking practice.
Key Audience Outcomes
- Participants left with a working vocabulary they could use the next day, without jargon or guilt.
- Attendees gained a clearer understanding of where DEIA actually shows up in everyday work decisions.
- Leaders left equipped to defend, fund, and scale the work in language their CFO and CEO would sit with.
- Audiences felt inspired and prepared to take action, with specific moves to make in the week that followed.
- Michael is a phenomenal speaker. Engaging, knowledgeable, and able to make a complex topic feel approachable. Attendee
- Thoughtful, generous with humour, and the practical examples landed for me. I left with a list of things I can do on Monday. Attendee
- Honest and direct without being preachy. That is rare in this work and exactly why it lands. Attendee
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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, leadership groups, learning weeks. 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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