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Inclusive by Design: Why the Future of Growth is Human-Centered

• A powerful keynote connecting equity, digital belonging, and inclusive innovation to business performance and long-term resilience.



• Designed for organizations navigating digital transformation and workforce sustainability.

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Belonging at Work: The Growth Strategy You’re Overlooking

This talk equips leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams by fostering psychological safety, engagement, and retention especially in rapidly evolving industries like travel, finance, and tech.

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Breaking Bias in a Data-Driven & Digital World

Grounded in Maria’s BelongInclusivity Mapping Framework, this session helps organizations use data to identify equity gaps, drive ethical decision-making, and support sustainable, inclusive growth.

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UnHide Yourself: Empowerment Beyond Bias, Stigma & Stereotypes

Based on her award-winning book, this session offers a transformative personal and leadership framework to dismantle bias, ignite self-awareness, and strengthen team culture from the inside out.

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Visionary Strategies: Transforming Market and Client Relations

• Enhance market penetration and client relationships with the right LENS™ . This program focuses on using intersectionality insights as a driver for innovation and competitive differentiation.
• Key Takeaways:
• Unlock Market Potential: Engage diverse consumer groups effectively.
• Foster Inclusive Client Relationships: Build trust across cultural and generational boundaries.
• Innovate with Cultural Insight: Develop differentiated products and services for a global market.
• Impact: Businesses will gain strategies to thrive in diverse markets and build stronger client relationships.



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Retention Revolution: Keeping Diverse Talent Engaged and Empowered

• This program offers actionable strategies to foster an inclusive workplace that attracts, retains, and empowers diverse talent. Essential for building a strong employer brand and reducing turnover, it highlights the importance of inclusivity in employee retention.
• Key Takeaways:
• Cultivate an Inclusive Employer Brand: Attract and retain diverse talent.
• Reduce Turnover Rates: Implement retention strategies driven by inclusivity.
• Enhance Productivity: Foster a work environment where employees are engaged and productive.
• Impact: Organizations will be equipped to create inclusive cultures that support diverse talent and drive business success.

Transformational Keynote Speaking

Engage and Inspire: Maria Drueco’s keynote presentations transcend traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, serving as a powerful gateway to the transformative potential of the Inclusive Empowerment Activation System™ (IEAS™).

Tailored to spark a profound understanding and commitment to DEI across organizations, Maria’s keynotes pave the way for systemic change, enhanced market reach, and improved client retention through the principles of inclusive leadership and cultural transformation.

Customized Leadership Evolution

Beyond Traditional Training: Leveraging the IEAS™, Maria offers bespoke leadership development programs that go beyond conventional DEI training.

Focusing on nurturing leaders who not only understand but embody diversity and equity principles, Maria fosters positive change, equipping leaders with the skills to navigate and expand in diverse markets—ensuring organizations stand out in a competitive landscape.

Elevating Women in Leadership

Breaking Barriers: Through targeted IEAS™ initiatives, Maria focuses on dismantling systemic barriers to women's leadership, creating pathways for women to rise and lead.

This commitment to gender equity enriches leadership with diverse perspectives, enhancing decision-making processes and positioning organizations as leaders in equity—thereby attracting a broader client base and fostering loyalty through demonstrated values.

Culture Transformation

Pillar of Support and Empowerment: At the heart of Maria’s strategy, the IEAS™ is meticulously designed for each organization's unique DNA, transforming workplaces into models of support, acceptance, and empowerment.

This foundational shift ensures that every team member feels valued, contributing to a culture that attracts and retains top talent and clients by demonstrating a commitment to truly inclusive environments.

Inclusive Strategies for Market and Client Relations

Expanding Reach and Retention: Maria’s approach incorporates visionary strategies that leverage inclusivity and empowerment to not only expand market reach but also deepen and enhance relationships with clients.

By embedding DEI principles into strategic planning and client engagement, she helps build brands that resonate with wider audiences, ensuring lasting impact and sustainable growth.