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Inclusion begins with awareness. Joyce shows with her keynote ‘From tunnel vision to bubbles’ how you can not only bridge differences, but actually leverage them. A keynote full of insights, recognition and practical tools for a truly diverse and inclusive organizational culture.
Diversity and inclusion are topics that are receiving increasing attention. Yet the subject also raises questions for some or feels like an obligation. While true inclusion is actually a source of strength for collaboration, innovation and job satisfaction.
More diversity is already present in many organizations than we think, we just don’t always recognize it yet. Become aware of the value of people’s differences. And acknowledge that different bubbles in your organization are more valuable than everyone in one and the same bubble.
Do you also want to get started with Diversity and Inclusion within your organization?
During the keynote “From tunnel vision to bubbles” Joyce inspires you to look at diversity and inclusion differently and encourages you to take action to create a more inclusive work environment. A work environment where everyone gets the chance to add value to your team or organization. Additionally, Joyce gives you direction and concrete tools on how you can get your people involved in a positive work environment with higher employee engagement and satisfaction, which in turn leads to more productivity and performance.
Diverse – you probably already are more than you think. More inclusive you can become by doing it intentionally. Become aware of the value of your story, of your bubble. Acknowledge that different bubbles around you are more valuable than all having one and the same bubble.
As Nike said: Just do it! Get started with D and experience for yourself how it enriches your organization, brings it together and ensures lower work pressure and higher performance.
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As a speaker, Joyce knows how to connect with her audience on topics that matter: from change and mindset to leadership, inclusion and care strength.
With the keynote “From tunnel vision to bubbles” Joyce wants to break with the stereotypical approach to Diversity and Inclusion (D).
After the diagnosis of Usher syndrome at age 16, Joyce held onto the thought for years that when the moment came that she would be deaf and blind, she would only be a burden to the people around her and completely no longer of value to society. That’s literally what a doctor said to her at the time. “You’re not going to be of value to society.”
But what does being “of value” actually mean? Quite a difficult term. If you’re not of value. Joyce has discovered that she is absolutely of value. That you with your story are of value. And that together we can add much more value, in our daily lives but also in the workplace. This is where the topic of diversity and inclusion fits perfectly.
More and more organizations are paying attention to diversity and inclusion, but the topic also raises questions. As a speaker, Joyce regularly notices in her keynotes that people find it exciting to engage in the conversation, out of uncertainty, or because it’s sensitive.
That’s exactly why it’s essential to build an open and inclusive culture. Not from a sense of “having to,” but from the conviction that difference is valuable. Organizations that invest in this take an important step toward a futureproof work climate. Joyce helps you with this through insights, recognition and practical tools for daily practice.
Diverse – you probably already are more than you think
More inclusive you can become by doing it intentionallyJoyce de Ruiter
What does it do to you when someone’s story truly moves you? When a speaker doesn’t just deliver words, but creates movement? Joyce leaves an impact. At conferences, team days, and leadership meetings, she inspires with personal stories, sharp insights, and a generous dose of humanity.
Read how others have experienced her keynote and why they recommend Joyce time and again.
Joyce truly makes you part of the moments when she has to make important decisions. This inspiring book clearly shows that no matter how serious the situation is, there's usually still a solution, or at least a way to deal with it.
CEO | ABN Amro Pension Fund
Joyce takes you along in a very personal way into her life and what change means to her. Looking at opportunities differently and dealing with threats differently. And if she can do it, then it's a piece of cake for many of us.
Director Academy of Healthcare | Saxion University of Applied Sciences
We were impressed by Joyce's life story and the lessons she shared with us in an open, vulnerable yet powerful way. Her storytelling style is remarkable: vivid, impressive, and puts things in perspective. Joyce left an indelible impression and, after a long period of digital work, brought a wonderful dose of zest for life.
Director Human Resources Port of Rotterdam
A life story that touches and sparks conversation. You feel Joyce's fear, sadness and her strength and positivity. You must read this book: it confirms that what doesn't break you makes you stronger. What a powerful woman, I'm already looking forward to her next book!
CEO | De Kuyper Royal Distillers
Very impressive story in which Joyce uniquely connects her life experience to valuable advice about corporate culture and personal growth. Haven't experienced anything comparable in 30 years. Highly recommended for any company that takes culture seriously. Unforgettable and inspiring!
Association Manager vFAS
For a full hour, the room was completely silent during our annual conference. Joyce's way of speaking and her inspiring story deeply moved the audience. It was incredibly educational for our family law attorneys, both personally and in their work with clients going through major life changes, such as divorce or loss. Many thanks!
Chairman of the Board of Directors Laurentius Hospital
Joyce takes you into her world and shows her vulnerable self. Through her writing style, you almost feel how her world becomes smaller auditorily and visually. At the same time, the book also radiates a zest for life—or as Joyce calls it: life's urgency. She makes you feel as a person that you can do more, if only you believe in yourself.
Director Human Resources | Port of Rotterdam
With her personal and professional approach, the perfect example of adaptability and resilience. A source of inspiration for managers and employees in a changing world!
Diversity is about the variety of people. The differences. And that diversity can be anything: it can be “people with distance from the labor market,” people with a physical or mental disability, but also other convictions through faith, gender, skin color, sexual orientation, age… Everything that differs from the other is actually diversity.
Inclusion is about the choice to see the value of those differences and to utilize them. It’s an attitude, mentality and mindset.
Step 1 is to talk about it, step 2, and that’s the most important, DO it.
