Fix the System, Not the Woman – Diversity and Inclusion in a Systemic World

Why choose this keynote? Exclusive Preview: This keynote offers an exclusive sneak peek at Amy-Jane’s upcoming book, “Fix the System, Not the Woman.” Why wait for the book when you can literally have a front-row seat now? LinkedIn Sensation: With her sharp, humorous, and viral posts on gender (in)equality, Dr. Amy-Jane Gielen has reached a large audience. She brings the same online energy to her keynote for your organization. Unique Expertise in Diversity and Inclusion: With a background in science, consultancy, and behavioural change, Dr. Amy-Jane Gielen approaches diversity and inclusion from a unique, systemic perspective. Policy Impact: Amy-Jane has experience influencing policy at the highest level, including putting an end to gender-biased government campaigns. What will participants learn? The Systemic Causes of Inequality: Understand how policies, culture, and social norms contribute to gender inequality. Strategies for Change: Concrete steps to break down systemic barriers within organizations and society. Small Steps, Big Impact: Using personal agency and behavioural change techniques to make an impact within larger systems. Impact of the Keynote In the words of Johan Cruijff, “You only see it once you understand it.” This keynote will not only open your eyes to the systemic patterns that influence diversity and inclusion, but also provide you with practical tools to drive change. The result? An audience equipped with both the insights and the tools to create effective, sustainable change within their organizations and beyond.

The Power of Systemic Change – Unleash a Social Movement

Why choose this keynote? Exclusive Preview: This keynote offers an exclusive sneak peek at Amy-Jane’s upcoming book, “Fix the System, Not the Woman.” Why wait for the book when you can literally have a front-row seat now? LinkedIn Sensation: With her sharp, humorous, and viral posts on gender (in)equality, Dr. Amy-Jane Gielen has reached a large audience. She brings the same online energy to her keynote for your organization. Unique Expertise in Diversity and Inclusion: With a background in science, consultancy, and behavioral change, Dr. Amy-Jane Gielen approaches diversity and inclusion from a unique, systemic perspective. Policy Impact: Amy-Jane has experience influencing policy at the highest level, including putting an end to gender-biased government campaigns. What will participants learn? The Systemic Causes of Inequality: Understand how policies, culture, and social norms contribute to gender inequality. Strategies for Change: Concrete steps to break down systemic barriers within organizations and society. Small Steps, Big Impact: Using personal agency and behavioural change techniques to make an impact within larger systems. Impact of the Keynote In the words of Johan Cruijff, “You only see it once you understand it.” This keynote will not only open your eyes to the systemic patterns that influence diversity and inclusion, but also provide you with practical tools to drive change. The result? An audience equipped with both the insights and the tools to create effective, sustainable change within their organizations and beyond.

Speaker & moderator

Amy-Jane Gielen

Amy Jane Gielen is the speaker for organizations that develop policies but find that they do not work in practice or have insufficient impact. As a political scientist and expert in behavioral change, she translates complex issues into concrete interventions that deliver results. You gain immediate insight into what works, how to create sustainable behavioral change, and how professionals can act more effectively. As a speaker or moderator, she is sharp, interactive, and brings content and practice together convincingly.

Rate indication: € 3,500 to € 4,999
Available for booking as: Speaker Day chairman Interviewer Debate leader Panelist
Languages: Dutch English

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About Amy-Jane Gielen

Amy-Jane Gielen is a political scientist who obtained her PhD on the effectiveness of counter-radicalization policies. What works? For whom, under what circumstances, and in what way? Her goal is to help people develop more effective policies and make this knowledge accessible. Through the many (evaluation) studies Amy-Jane has conducted, she increasingly came to realize that effective policies and programmes can only be developed and implemented by effective and resilient professionals. Her vision is therefore “best practices need best people.” For this reason, she became certified as a coach to help people and organizations with behavioural change. As a Tiny Habits Coach, she coaches individuals and organizations on how to create sustainable change through small habits.

Experience

Amy-Jane was born in the Netherlands but raised by an English mother. This gives her a unique position to deliver engaging and impactful presentations, workshops, and keynotes in English, tailored to diverse (cultural) audiences and their specific needs. She started her own business after her master’s thesis, Radicalization and Identity, was published as a book. Initially, she combined this with her work as a lecturer and researcher in Governance & Policy at the University of Amsterdam. She soon transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship, with the mission of contributing to effective social and security policy. She has done so in a wide range of roles, including director, researcher, lecturer, strategic advisor, developer, project manager, process facilitator, committee member, author, and speaker.

As a political scientist with a broad interest in society, Amy-Jane regularly contributes to public debate. She has given numerous interviews for, among others, Buitenhof, Euronews, RTL Nieuws, NOS Journaal, De Volkskrant, NRC, and Radio 1. She is regularly invited as a panellist or keynote speaker at conferences both in the Netherlands and abroad, including events for the United Nations, the European Commission, and the Flemish Parliament. As a moderator, she has facilitated various vision processes, conferences, and panel discussions.

Tiny Habits

Throughout her career, she has specialized in evidence-based approaches and helps organizations develop more effective policies by focusing, among other things, on “what works.” This question is a common thread throughout Amy-Jane’s work, allowing her to provide tailored solutions for every organization. She applies the Tiny Habits method, teaching people how to overcome obstacles, break through resistance, and create sustainable changes in their lives and organizations. During her lectures, she uses this approach to increase her audience’s knowledge, competencies, and behavioural intentions. Participants agree that the workshop provides them with greater insight into a model and method for behavioral change.

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Why choose this keynote?

Exclusive Preview: This keynote offers an exclusive sneak peek at Amy-Jane’s upcoming book, “Fix the System, Not the Woman.” Why wait for the book when you can literally have a front-row seat now?
LinkedIn Sensation: With her sharp, humorous, and viral posts on gender (in)equality, Dr. Amy-Jane Gielen has reached a large audience. She brings the same online energy to her keynote for your organization.
Unique Expertise in Diversity and Inclusion: With a background in science, consultancy, and behavioural change, Dr. Amy-Jane Gielen approaches diversity and inclusion from a unique, systemic perspective.
Policy Impact: Amy-Jane has experience influencing policy at the highest level, including putting an end to gender-biased government campaigns.

What will participants learn?

The Systemic Causes of Inequality: Understand how policies, culture, and social norms contribute to gender inequality.
Strategies for Change: Concrete steps to break down systemic barriers within organizations and society.
Small Steps, Big Impact: Using personal agency and behavioural change techniques to make an impact within larger systems.

Impact of the Keynote

In the words of Johan Cruijff, “You only see it once you understand it.” This keynote will not only open your eyes to the systemic patterns that influence diversity and inclusion, but also provide you with practical tools to drive change. The result? An audience equipped with both the insights and the tools to create effective, sustainable change within their organizations and beyond.

The Tiny Habits method, developed by renowned behavioral scientist BJ Fogg, is a groundbreaking approach to creating lasting behavioral change. It focuses on making small, achievable changes to your daily routine, both professionally and personally, to create lasting positive habits. With Tiny Habits, you learn how to overcome obstacles, break through resistance, and create sustainable change in your life and within organizations. It is a simple yet powerful approach that can be applied to any area, from health and wellbeing to productivity and personal growth.

In this workshop, Amy-Jane Gielen explores practical strategies and actionable insights into how to effectively implement the Tiny Habits method. From understanding how behavioral change occurs and identifying the right habits to designing small habits, participants learn how to seamlessly integrate these habits into their routines or organizations.

The impact of her workshop is significant. Participants leave with the knowledge and skills to make positive changes in their professional and personal lives. Evaluated results from her workshops show a substantial increase in knowledge about behavioral change and habit design, increased confidence in applying this knowledge professionally, and a strong intention to apply what they have learned in their daily and professional lives.

Why choose this keynote?

Exclusive Preview: This keynote offers an exclusive sneak peek at Amy-Jane’s upcoming book, “Fix the System, Not the Woman.” Why wait for the book when you can literally have a front-row seat now?
LinkedIn Sensation: With her sharp, humorous, and viral posts on gender (in)equality, Dr. Amy-Jane Gielen has reached a large audience. She brings the same online energy to her keynote for your organization.
Unique Expertise in Diversity and Inclusion: With a background in science, consultancy, and behavioral change, Dr. Amy-Jane Gielen approaches diversity and inclusion from a unique, systemic perspective.
Policy Impact: Amy-Jane has experience influencing policy at the highest level, including putting an end to gender-biased government campaigns.

What will participants learn?

The Systemic Causes of Inequality: Understand how policies, culture, and social norms contribute to gender inequality.
Strategies for Change: Concrete steps to break down systemic barriers within organizations and society.
Small Steps, Big Impact: Using personal agency and behavioural change techniques to make an impact within larger systems.

Impact of the Keynote

In the words of Johan Cruijff, “You only see it once you understand it.” This keynote will not only open your eyes to the systemic patterns that influence diversity and inclusion, but also provide you with practical tools to drive change. The result? An audience equipped with both the insights and the tools to create effective, sustainable change within their organizations and beyond.