Shining a Spotlight on Blindspots

We like to believe we’re objective, fair, and free of prejudice. But the truth is different. Bias doesn’t always look like bigotry — it often hides in plain sight: in habits, assumptions, and traditions that quietly shape how we think and act.

I learnt this the hard way. On my first day working in an asylum seeker camp on Nauru, I was surprised to feel fear rise in me. Not because I was in danger, but because the men around me were so different from me. That moment forced me to see something I’d never admitted before: I carried unconscious bias.

Since then, I’ve worked with people from across cultures and professions, and I’ve seen just how powerfully bias can influence decisions, relationships, and workplace culture. The good news? When we shine a light on these blindspots, we don’t just change processes — we change the way we lead, collaborate, and care.

In this keynote, audiences will explore:

What bias really is — the neuroscience behind unconscious thinking and why it matters.

• Where bias hides in the workplace — from silos and micromanagement to inequity, gossip, and “we’ve always done it this way.”
• How to notice and name bias — practical tools to move from ignorance and resistance to awareness and action.
• The path to change — steps leaders and teams can take to embed inclusion, innovation, and authentic collaboration.

Key Outcomes

• Greater awareness of how bias operates at both individual and systemic levels.
• Tools to create safer, more inclusive environments.
• Practical strategies for transforming blind spots into opportunities for innovation and stronger leadership.

When we shine a light on what we couldn’t see before, we don’t just correct — we connect. And that changes everything.