Captain Mona Shindy came from humble migrant beginnings.

She took many paths not well-trodden to become a highly successful strategic leader, engineer, project director, change agent and author. Throughout her journey, she encountered many barriers and setbacks. Her story is one of courage, being true to self and carving out a path to success against the odds. Modelling strong integrity, resilience and leadership qualities, Captain Shindy has championed many innovative change initiatives to capitalise on inclusion and diversity in the workplace. In the process, she created a legacy that is both inspiring to minorities as well as educative for organisations serious about addressing blind spots to get the best out of all employees and target markets.

Understanding the art and skills necessary to live all aspects of one's full identity as a minority in different settings. The speech is a practical guide to breaking down barriers, increasing understanding and paving an easier path for those aspiring to follow. It is aimed at inspiring confident and capable people fully contributing (without compromising one's sense of self) to achieve great personal and organisational success.
 

Diversity and differences in perspective generate new and superior outcomes for all. Biases (unconscious, affinity, confirmatory) are real and must be guarded against through the dismantling of any structural and systemic barriers. Open and respectful two-way communications and decision-making based on evidence, facts and data are the key ingredients needed to maximise individual and organisational potential.