Ije McDougall
Ije McDougall, Founder of The Kairos Initiative, inspires organizations to foster equity, inclusion, and workforce engagement with her compelling lived experiences and HR expertise.
Why book Ije McDougall for your next event
- Gain actionable strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and empower inclusive leadership within your organization.
- Equip your workforce with tools to identify and challenge unconscious biases effectively.
- Shortlisted for the National Diversity Awards 2020 for groundbreaking inclusion initiatives.
Book Ije McDougall to empower your organization with actionable strategies for inclusion, workforce engagement, and overcoming imposter syndrome. A BBC-trained communicator, HR expert, and diversity advocate, she delivers compelling keynotes tailored to inspire and transform.
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Keynotes
Keynote by Ije McDougall: Who Are You? – and other questions we must ask ourselves.
We are seldom provided the opportunity to examine our opinions of ourselves and others and where we have formed them from.
This talk is reflective and causes the audience to purposefully carve out an identity for themselves on an individual basis but also as a collective.
It asks the audience to Face themselves; Know themselves and then Grow themselves on purpose. The audience is encouraged to accept the odds against them – if any and make deliberate decisions about who they choose to be and how they choose to show up.
Keynote by Ije McDougall: The Power of an Idea
If they can get you to believe an absurdity, they can get you to commit an atrocity _Voltaire.
Over Millenia, atrocities have occurred because one person had an idea which was allowed to take root and establish. This talk takes a course through some harmful ideas of the past and the impact they have on us today. It also highlights some current ideas that are taking root and will cause significant harm if allowed to continue.
The talk forces the audiences to reflect on their personal opinions and assess where and how they have formed those opinions.
It is a Racial Equality talk that calls for allyship.
Keynote by Ije McDougall: I am A Statistic
This is a talk about personal triumph after beating the odds.
Ije talks about her life as an immigrant in the UK and the odds she had to beat: Domestic violence, joblessness, poverty, racism etc
She talks about regaining control of her life and circumstances and climbing out of the mire and flipping the script.
In this talk, you will find inspiration, motivation, and a call to kindness.
Ije McDougall
Empowering Inclusive Workplace Cultures
Keynote Speaker Ije McDougall is a renowned advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering transformative insights that inspire organizations to embrace change. As the Founder of The Kairos Initiative, a charity supporting victims of insurgency in Nigeria, and a recognized HR and Employment Law expert, Ije bridges lived experience with professional expertise to deliver powerful, results-driven keynotes.
Known for her dynamic storytelling, honed through BBC training, Ije engages audiences with relatable narratives that address workplace challenges, such as overcoming imposter syndrome, fostering employee engagement, and creating inclusive cultures. Her insights are rooted in her journey as an immigrant woman navigating identity, self-realization, and systemic barriers.
Book Ije McDougall for your event to empower your team with actionable strategies and foster meaningful organizational transformation. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences, from corporate leaders to grassroots activists, makes her an impactful choice for organizations seeking to challenge biases and inspire growth.
