Michelle King Keynote Speaker

Dr. Michelle King, a trailblazer in the field of diversity and inclusion, has carved a reputation as a “Visionary leader changing the inclusion landscape,” as affirmed by Billie Jean King. An influential speaker, Michelle enlightens audiences worldwide on topics spanning from the next generation of women leaders to gender denial and intersectional thinking.

Michelle, currently the Founder and Managing Director of Equality Forward, is devoted to enhancing workplace cultures and promoting gender inclusion. She was previously a Human Resources Consultant for PwC, a Senior Human Resource Business Partner for Fonterra, and a Workforce Strategy & Performance Manager for BHP Billiton, broadening her insights on creating equality-driven workplace environments. She also served as the Director of Inclusion for Netflix and led the way in integrating inclusion into the practices of the global streaming platform.

In her capacity as an author, Michelle penned the book, “The Fix: How to Overcome The Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work,” shedding light on gender inequality in the workplace. She further extends her thought leadership through “The Fix Podcast,” serving as its host.

Michelle’s career features significant contributions to gender innovation at UN Women as the Head of Integrated Strategy. She was an Advisory Board Member of the Girl Up United Nations Foundation and the Senior Manager of Development, Diversity, and Employee Engagement for UN Women.

Her exceptional work in promoting diversity and inclusion has garnered her widespread recognition, including the 2019 Inspiring Innovator Award from Women Tech Founders and the 2020 Axiom Business Book Awards Silver Medal.

As a seasoned speaker, Michelle has delivered insightful speeches at high-profile platforms such as TEDx, where her talk “It’s Not You, It’s Your Workplace” made a significant impact. Her powerful narratives have also been appreciated by a wide range of corporate clients such as Dior, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Travis Perkins.

Michelle King’s journey, combining human resources, corporate affairs, and gender equality advocacy, sets her apart as a sought-after speaker for those seeking to navigate invisible barriers, promote women’s advancement at work, and foster inclusive environments.