Safety, Belonging & Trust | DEIB

Writer / Author, Experience expert

1,5 hour

NL, EN

Leadership,
Working / Happiness at work,
Diversity / Inclusion,
Personal development

Team Building,
Inspire,
Happiness at Work

(Options: 1.5hrs - 1 day). Meet Iris and Mae - authors of "But You're Still Smiling, Right?" and former co-founders of the mental health foundation Let's Break the Shame. As authentic and deeply impactful public speakers, they bring lived experience, professional insight, and heartfelt storytelling to organizations seeking to foster psychological safety, belonging, and trust.

In today's fast-paced world, where performance can overshadow people, creating a culture of safety and trust is more essential than ever. Iris and Mae bring your teams a moment of reflection - and transformation - through inspiring keynotes and interactive sessions.

Their approach blends personal storytelling with practical expertise, making complex topics accessible and actionable. With engaging energy and deep empathy, they foster connection, challenge assumptions, and ignite meaningful dialogue - helping organizations build environments where every voice matters.

Every employee should feel accepted and included - not just as a contributor to a team, but as a whole human being. When people feel safe to show up as their authentic selves, the ripple effect is powerful: greater collaboration, creativity, and resilience across the organization.

A safe and healthy workplace lays the foundation for job satisfaction, employee retention, and overall performance. DEI practices aren't just about policy - they're about culture. They allow people not only to do their jobs but to actively shape and strengthen the community they're part of.

Iris and Mae shine a light on what might be silently impacting your people - from unseen struggles to everyday moments of exclusion. By sharing their lived experiences and professional knowledge, they help you understand what inclusion looks like in action, what psychological safety feels like, and how to recognize and shift behaviors that harm team culture.

This session is more than a talk - it's a catalyst for change.

In a dynamic 1-hour, 4-hour, or full-day session, Iris and Mae lead participants through a carefully curated experience tailored to your organization. Using a mix of storytelling, interactive energizers, and concrete tools, they explore the focus areas from the list below:

1. Psychological Safety & Trust-Building
2. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
3. Mental Health in the Workplace
4. Inclusive & Empathetic Leadership
5. Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience
6. Self-Awareness & Identity at Work
7. Belonging-Centered Team Culture
8. Personal Growth through Inclusion

Please pick up to three areas for the 1-hour session. Want to go deeper? Choose our 4-hour deep-dive or full-day program for a more immersive, transformative experience.

About Iris and Mae

Mae grew up in an international, sports-fanatic environment that shaped her awareness of the power of inclusion. Through her personal experiences with depression and exclusion, she saw the urgent need for inclusive environments that prioritize mental wellbeing. With a BSc and MSc in Business Administration and Organizational Change, and experience at EY Switzerland in cultural transformation and talent management, Mae brings strategic insight and emotional intelligence to every stage.

Iris experienced firsthand how instability and unspoken mental health struggles affect identity and well-being. After facing challenges like PTSD, anxiety, and an eating disorder, she turned her healing into empowerment. Through her work in coaching, mentoring, and DEI, Iris helps others feel seen, heard, and supported - showing that healing and success can take many forms. Her approach encourages people to lead with compassion and authenticity.

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