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Stephen O'Keefe at TEDx

Developing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

Have you noticed.....

Poor listening

Gets in the way of creating a culture of inclusion, diversity, and accessibility.
 

And guess what happens when you make your organization become inclusive?

 

Amazing things!

Increased profits.  Attracting and retaining top talent. A happier workplace.  Understanding markets better.  Biases get smashed into smithereens.
 

So.... how do you improve listening?

PS.  Listening isn't the only thing that matters.  But it's pretty darn important.
 

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That's where Stephen gets involved

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

"Stephen is a joy to work with! He is easy going and very organized... He is a professional... Stephen is also hilarious. I do not hesitate to recommend Stephen as a keynote speaker."

—  Kathy Moscrip, Conference Planner

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Hi! I am Stephen.

There’s one thing you need to know about me.  I was born with a profound hearing loss, and the doctors told my parents I’d never speak.  And here I am talking to you about how to listen better.  The irony is delicious.  Kind of like a blind person giving you decorating tips?

 

You’d be surprised at what you’d learn.  I’m also surprised at how little people know about listening. 

 

Listening is my superpower.  

 

I’ve used to run a national manufacturing business which supplied Fortune 500 companies.  To practice law.   To perform stand up comedy on national television.   

 

Listening is a fundamental skill for diversity, inclusion and accessibility.  And I’m all about inclusion and making sure others are included.  Because I’ve seen the other side of inclusion, given my hearing loss.  Where I’ve been left out of many discussions.  Treated as an outsider.   

 

Today, I’m here to work with you to develop a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.  My methods which are based on leading-edge research, tested and proven over years of professional and personal experience, provide you with pragmatic and strategic solutions.   

PS. if you want a much more personal bio, just click on this 

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Selected Media
TEDx Talk
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NFB Documentary
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Presentations - Keynotes and Seminars

Inspire, entertain, and inform your people with Stephen's unique presentations.

Coaching and Consulting

Stephen will work with you regarding leadership, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility issues you may have.

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A diverse, inclusive, and accessible culture creates...

Higher profits

An environment which attracts and retains top talent

Happier and more engaged employees

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A better understanding of your markets and customers

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