Michael Bach

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Michael captivates audiences with his authentic, unfiltered approach to making complex DEI topics both accessible and actionable. He blends crucial information with refreshing humor, creating brave spaces where diverse audiences feel welcomed while gaining practical tools for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and equitable hiring practices. His presentations transform how organizations approach workplace inclusion, with attendees consistently describing his talks as "eye-opening" and "life-changing." Michael's personal storytelling and straightforward strategies empower leaders and individuals to challenge biases and create environments where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

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Participants gained practical tools and strategies to reduce bias and improve diversity in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring practices.
Attendees developed a deeper understanding of LGBTQIA+ terminology, challenges, and ways to support and create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the workplace and beyond.
Leaders learned how to create a more inclusive environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, leading to improved performance and results.
Individuals felt inspired and motivated to become better allies, challenge their own biases, and advocate for equity and inclusion in their personal and professional lives.

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Michael's Bio

Michael Bach is a trailblazing author, speaker, and thought leader in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). With nearly 20 years of driving change, he’s known for turning bold ideas into lasting impact. Michael is the founder of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. As the founding CEO of CCDI he built an organization that continues to influence policy and practice in organizations of all sizes. Prior, he was the national leader of DEI at KPMG Canada and served as Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International, championing IDEA on a global scale. He is also the bestselling and award-winning author of Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right and Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work. In 2023, CIO Views Magazine named him one of the 10 Most Influential DE&I Leaders Revamping the Future, a testament to his ongoing influence and thought leadership in reshaping the future of inclusive workplaces.

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Michael Offers the Following Talks

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All Aboard: How DEI went off the rails, and how we can get the IDEA train back on the track.

What went wrong and why DEI has become a target for some
What are the key components for a successful IDEA approach
Suggestions of how to get your IDEA work back on track

Becoming an Attraction Magnet: How to improve your Talent Attraction process

Areas where the talent attraction process is exclusive, including areas where bias may be at play
Leading practices in how to improve the talent attraction process to make it more inclusive
Ideas to successfully implement the change

Breaking Down the Alphabet: Understanding the Difference Between Attraction, Identity and Expression

Some of the common terms used when discussing gender and sexuality.
The difference between attraction, identity and expression.
The concept of the binary and the spectrum.

Breaking Down the Numbers: The Cost of the Closet (The Business Case for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion)

The potential cost of inaction
Areas organizations should be paying attention to as it relates to LGBTQIA+ people, their engagement and their loyalty – internally and externally
Ideas for measuring the return on investment of LGBTQIA+ inclusion

The Four Fundamentals of Inclusive Leadership: The secret ingredient to turn people into...

An understanding of bias, cultural competence, empathy and privilege.
Better comprehension of how not understanding these four things can become a barrier to acting inclusively.
Tips and tricks for starting on a journey of understanding bias, cultural competence, empathy and privilege to become actively more inclusive.

Gender Fabulous: Breaking Down the Complex World of Gender Diversity

The difference between sex and gender, gender identity and gender expression
How misgendering a person can be bad for your organization
How to create an inclusive workspace for gender diverse people