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DEI Speaker

Inspiring DEI speaker

Are you looking for an engaging and passionate DEI speaker for your next event? With a wealth of experience as a former Head of DEI, I bring insightful and convincing talks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) that resonate with any audience, especially leaders and managers.

 

My talks are grounded in my professional experience and the valuable lessons I've learned from leading DEI initiatives. As an experienced speaker, I have delivered over 50 keynotes and public speeches on DEI to diverse audiences both in Finland and internationally.

 

My approach is pragmatic and actionable, offering practical examples of integrating DEI into an organisation’s business, core processes, and culture. I explain these often complex topics in a language that a business leader understands and a way they can relate to. I share tips from my own DEI journey in leading organisational change and highlight how to avoid common pitfalls in DEI work.

"Heidi's approach is both professional and pleasantly energetic. During the panel she engaged in spontaneous discussion building on the insights from the other panelists, which shows her deep understanding of the wider context."

 

Petra Rosvall, M-Files

Heidi Pech DEI speaker

My topics

DEI themes that I can cover are for example:

  • Do’s and Don’ts in DEI Work

  • Inclusive Leadership

  • DEI Strategy

  • Stories from the Life of a DEI Leader

  • Inclusive Recruitment and Employer Branding

  • Using Data in DEI Work

  • Driving DEI with Change Management

I am available for keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and more. I speak in English and Finnish.

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"Heidi is an engaging and insightful keynote speaker. She explores diversity and multiculturalism with her professional experience and excellent real-life examples in a way that captivates and holds her audience's attention. She also offers fresh perspectives and inspires her audience to think about DEI in new, transformative ways."

 

Juha Metsänoja, YritysSalo

Hear me speak

To get a feel of my speaking style and see me in action, you can check out for example one of these podcasts I have visited:

Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast:

How to Successfully Develop DEI in the workplace, with guest Heidi Pech

Podcasts and webinars in Finnish:

Bisnesälyä podcast: Heidi Pech:

DEI & AI - Mitä ovat monimuotoisuus ja tasa-arvo tekoälyn aikakaudella?

Moraalit(on) podcast:

Miten rakentaa inklusiivista yrityskulttuuria? Vieraana Heidi Pech

Boardman webinaari:

Työnantajan vastuullisuus kilpailutekijänä (kohdasta 09:20 eteenpäin)

Past talks

Selected events where I have been a DEI speaker:

  • Specia Johtajuusfoorumi 2024: Keynote "Arvopohjainen kulttuurimuutos. Kuinka tehdä organisaatiokulttuurista inklusiivista?"

  • KPMG Leadership Coffee: Keynote "Inclusive leadership"

  • HumInt Conference 2023, Metropolia: Keynote "Do's and Dont's in DEI Work"

  • EnergyCity 2023, Vaasan Energia: Fireside chat DEI-työn merkityksestä johtajille. Haastattelijana Jani Toivola.

  • ESG Day 2023, Professio: Keynote "Kuinka tuodaan monimuotoisuustyö osaksi organisaatiota?"

  • Women in Tech Global Conference 2023: Keynote "From Passion Project to Board Room. Key learnings from creating award-winning DEI strategy"

  • M-Files Inclusion at the Workplace webinar. Panelist.

  • SheTech Online Days 2022: Keynote "Innovation and diversity in product development: Inclusion canvas"

  • HR Congress Techfest 2022: Panelist, Leadership track

  • Worktech 2022: Fireside chat on DEI with Peter Nyman

  • Diversify Nordics Summit 2022, Oslo, Norway: Panel discussion "What gets measure gets done - Data and DEI". Panelist

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Podcast appearances
Talks

Are you looking for more?

See my other services

DEI Mentor

I can guide and support you in leading your organisation’s DEI journey and advancing your personal growth in your role, drawing from my own experience as a Head of DEI.

DEI Advisor

I offer actionable advice rooted in real-world experience to solve DEI-related challenges in any organisation. Whether you need a one-off session or a long-term partnership, I provide the strategic support to drive lasting change. 

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