Joseph is a Drama-therapist and a storyteller who has also been a cultural journalist for almost 20 years. He started writing about queer culture in Dublin in the 00s for Totally Dublin and presented GayOK, a queer community TV show. Since moving to the Netherlands 8 years ago he has worked for a queer dating agency as the social media officer and leqtured on queer culture in Amsterdam, London and Berlin. Joseph also works for a queer men's community project, Village Berlin, running workshops on the power of language between men. He is a positive queer force of energy in the universe and brings his swagger and charm to every leqture.
All sessions by Joseph →In this leqture we will explore the origins of queer culture as a concept and a label. We also explore the evolution of language in the most up to date conversations around identity, homophobia and the power of language to hurt and to heal.
We can not remedy the situation entirely but you will be equipped with some tools to help you discuss hate speech, ignorance and homophobia with more care and precision. While the material is indeed serious, the session is actually refreshingly engaging and has the appropriate balance of humor, kindness and integrity needed to unpack the perils and traumas often lived by queer people and linked to homophobic experiences.
During the expert session, Joseph Kearney engages the audience through a personal narrative about his experiences with identity and pronouns, interactive exercises using the Mentimeter app, and a Q&A segment addressing questions related to gender identity, pronoun usage, and LGBTQIA representation. These activities facilitate open dialogue, promote inclusivity, and encourage thoughtful communication for creating a more welcoming environment for all individuals.
Embracing the nuances within the LGBTQ+ community, including the use of multiple pronouns, is essential for creating an inclusive work environment.
Understanding the impact of language on individuals, particularly in regards to the use of gendered pronouns and heteronormative language, can foster a more welcoming and supportive workplace.
Acknowledging and respecting individual identities through correct pronoun usage, open dialogue, and safe spaces is key to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals.
In this expert session, Joseph Kearney, an esteemed speaker known for his advocacy work on talent leadership and diversity and inclusion, leads a thought-provoking discussion centered around the importance of acknowledging and respecting pronouns as part of a comprehensive inclusive diversity strategy. The conversation begins with Joseph sharing his personal experience of growing up in an environment where he felt excluded due to societal stigmas surrounding the LGBTQ+ community.
He emphasizes the significance of language in revealing and connecting our identities, encouraging everyone to reflect on their own gender identity and consider the role of pronouns in shaping their sense of self.
Joseph then introduces the topic of pronoun usage and its impact on daily interactions within the workplace and beyond. He highlights examples from various cultures that utilize cardinal directions instead of left and right to emphasize the power of language in expressing our unique identities.
The discussion then delves into a poll where participants are encouraged, if comfortable, to identify their sexual orientation or gender identity anonymously.
The conversation shifts towards the representation and experiences of queer people across Europe, using data from a European commission report highlighting the prevalence of discrimination against various LGBTQIA+ individuals. Joseph emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone can openly express their identities without fear of judgment or discrimination.
He also shares his insights on the challenges faced by intersex individuals and encourages open dialogue and respect for each person's unique identity.
Throughout the session, Joseph stresses the significance of inclusivity and progress in society, using the Pride Progress Flag as an example. This flag represents all members of the queer community, including those who may not identify with the term LGBTQ+.
He further discusses the impact of heteronormative language and its perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, encouraging thoughtful communication and openness.
The session concludes with Joseph reiterating the importance of respecting individuals' pronouns to help them feel understood and valued. He emphasizes the challenges that come with changing someone's pronouns but encourages the intention to try.
Joseph also addresses questions from participants on various aspects of gender identity, pronoun usage, and LGBTQIA representation, providing valuable insights for creating a more inclusive environment.
From the survey every participant gets when the session ends, in their own words.
Speaker was absolutely amazing!!!!!!! Super engaging
This was so great! Thanks to the speaker and my company for hosting❣️
Thank you so much for the great lecture and interaction!
Thank you a lot. It was really interesting
I came to this talk to learn about queer culture, how to be more mindful and to hear experiences. This is exactly what I got. Joseph is an AMAZING presenter, and everything he said was super relevant and engaging. I wish he could host all our talks.
Definitions about a lot of queer terms. I enjoyed the breakdown of his article
Very insightful and clearly explained.
I Learned a lot, thank you so much.
No prior knowledge is assumed. It is built for a general working audience, and people who already know the subject get the research and the practical side rather than an introduction. What the hour itself covers: In this leqture we will explore the origins of queer culture as a concept and a label. We also explore the evolution of language in the most up to date conversations around identity, homophobia and the power of language to hurt and to heal.
Joseph Kearney is one of the experts we auditioned ourselves, and we produce every session so we see how each one lands. Participants rate this session 4.3 out of 5, across 87 responses, and rate Joseph personally 4.5 out of 5.
It is interactive, and the block higher up on this page says exactly how for this session. Nobody has to speak up who does not want to: the chat and the polls carry most of it, and the questions can come in anonymously.
It runs 45 min / 15 min: the talk, then live questions. All you do is pick a date. We brief Joseph, produce the session, host and moderate it, run the Q&A, and send you the report within an hour of the end.
A team, a department, an employee network or every single employee at once, with no cap and no per-seat price. It runs inside your own Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet, or on a branded page we build. No integration, no login, no company device or e-mail.
The session is delivered in English. You can add high accuracy live subtitles in 8, 16 or 24 languages, so everyone follows in their own. That is a paid option, priced by the number of languages you need.
No, and that is by design. There is nothing to install, nothing to integrate and no connection to your systems, so there is nothing for IT to validate: we join your own Teams, Zoom or Meet as a guest speaker, or we host a page and your people open a link. No software, no accounts, and no data of yours that we can reach. It is why hundreds of companies, among them some of the largest technology and financial firms in the world, were able to start within a day.
We never receive or hold personal data about your employees. Because the session runs in your own environment, attendance and identity stay with you, and what we report back is aggregated: numbers, ratings and survey answers, not people. That is also why IT approval usually takes minutes rather than weeks.
You keep the recording and can share it internally. You also get attendance over time, participant ratings for the content and the speaker, the survey answers, and the topics your people asked for next.
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