In the days before my keynote, I feared saying words like “diversity” or “inclusion” on a mainstage. But what followed surprised me: not only was the message received—it was embraced. Through the iceberg metaphor, I invited the audience beneath the surface, and something shifted. This moment reminded me that the work still matters, and new conversations are waiting to begin.

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