Veteran Australian journalist and advocate — on media, gender equality and the slow shift in workplace culture.
Tracey Spicer is one of Australia's most awarded broadcasters — multiple Walkley winner, a long television and radio career, bestselling author, and one of the leading voices behind Australia's response to the #MeToo movement. The combination of senior journalism credentials and sustained advocacy on equality, AI ethics and workplace culture is unusual.
Her speaking is sharp, well-prepared and shaped by both the in-the-trenches journalism years and the long work she's done since on the structural conditions that hold women back at work. She's a confident MC and panel moderator as well as a substantive keynote on equality, AI bias and the future of media.
For event organisers, Tracey is a strong fit for women's events, leadership programs, DE&I initiatives, media and journalism events and in-house programs where the brief is a substantive, recognisable voice on equality and workplace change.
Tracey Spicer AM is a keynote speaker based in New South Wales who speaks on diversity & inclusion, media & journalism and women in business. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
Tracey is an accomplished and highly sought-after MC who is experienced in hosting events in an efficient and appropriate manner with the professionalism of an experienced television anchor who is utterly at home on stage.
As a panel facilitator, Tracey always ensures that the discussion is both informative and entertaining. She draws on her experience as a journalist to ask the right questions at the right time. Her television and radio background has enabled her to elicit all the relevant information and keep it engaging for the audience.
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence can take your business into the stratosphere. But what about the flip side? Bodgy bots can ruin your reputation and credibility overnight. In this fast-paced, funny and enlightening keynote, Tracey reveals the real story about the technologies revolutionising your workplace and home.
Audience takeaways:
* How datasets and algorithms are beset with bias, eroding trust in your brand.
* The latest strategies to beat the biased bots, and boost your bottom line.
* Why ‘mindful AI’ is the key to attracting and retaining staff, stopping customer churn, and future-proofing your business.
For the first time in history, five generations are working together. How can we effectively communicate across the ages, from the office to the home? In this engaging and interactive keynote, Tracey takes you through some simple steps to build bridges between the traditionalists and Gen Z.
Audience takeaways:
* How to keep workers of all ages engaged at work, F2F and online.
* Tips, tricks and tools to improve messaging to deepen connection.
* The latest neuroscience on body language, gesture, voice and breathing to break down the barriers.
The conversation in the corporate world has moved beyond diversity, equity and inclusion to the concept of belonging. In this deeply researched and thought-provoking keynote, Tracey shares the latest tech-enabled strategies that actually work.
Audience takeaways:
* How to retain skilled staff, strengthen your brand, and support innovation.
* Easy-to-implement, real-world, fresh initiatives for your workplace to boost productivity.
* Navigating an intersectional approach across diversity of thinking, gender, race, ability, age and sexual orientation.
Tracey Spicer was, as always, fantastic. Her presentation is incredible, and her down to earth nature really helps our participants relate to her. Tracey is professional and kind and we love working with her.Women and Leadership Australia
Honestly one of the best MC's around! Tracey Spicer was an absolute pleasure to work with, really put the time in to understand our audience and was incredible on the night, everyone loves her!Two de Force
Tracey Spicer delivered an engaging and very relevant presentation to our conference participants. Furthermore, she was warm and friendly towards the participants and was extremely generous with her time to individual participants after her presentation.Australian Education Union (Vic Branch)
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