Unconscious bias shows up in how we lead every day. It influences who we mentor, who we stretch, how we give feedback, and what we perceive as “potential.” In this keynote, we take a direct, data-backed look at how these patterns form—and how to disrupt them.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of bias as a learned and adaptive brain function. We’ll explore why bias is particularly hard to catch in the moment, especially when we’re rushed, tired, or making instinctive decisions.

This keynote goes beyond awareness. It’s about equipping people leaders with tools to slow down and disrupt biased decision-making in real time. We also explore how artificial intelligence—when used with care—can support more inclusive leadership by surfacing patterns and providing checks and balances.

This session combines behavioural science, leadership psychology, and future-forward tech to offer a powerful and practical approach to equity in leadership.

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Who Should Attend    

Why Should You Attend

You don’t need to be “biased” to let bias affect your decisions. Even well-intentioned leaders make calls based on invisible patterns—favouring people who look like them, communicate like them, or confirm their worldviews. Over time, these small decisions add up to big problems: disengagement, exclusion, and missed potential.

This session will help you see those patterns before they play out. You’ll learn how to spot bias in real time—especially in high-stakes decisions around hiring, promotions, feedback, and stretch opportunities. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a toolkit to make smarter, fairer people decisions under pressure.

We’ll also explore how AI can support bias disruption. Used intentionally, AI tools can help surface blind spots, challenge assumptions, and prompt more inclusive thinking.

This session isn’t about guilt. It’s about gaining insight, applying practical tools, and leading with greater fairness and impact.

Topic Background    

We tend to think of bias as a personal flaw, but in reality, it’s a cognitive efficiency pattern. Unconscious bias quietly influences key decisions: who we trust, who we promote, and who we listen to. These patterns, even when unintentional, shape culture and performance across teams. This keynote reframes bias not as something to be ashamed of, but as something to become aware of—and then take action to interrupt.