The Truth Gap - Turning Allyship into Action!
Most organisations believe they value inclusion. Most leaders believe they create psychologically safe environments. Most teams say they want diverse perspectives.
So why do so many people still feel unable to speak up?
The Truth Gap is the space between what people feel safe to say and the reality.
In this highly interactive workshop, Marissa Ellis, founder of Diversily and a leading voice on inclusive leadership and psychological safety, will guide us through honest conversations about the hidden barriers that prevent people from bringing their full selves to work, and what leaders, allies and teammates can do differently.
Rather than another panel discussion, this session invites participants to reflect, share experiences and explore practical ways to close the gap between what is said and what people are really thinking. . Together we'll examine what authentic allyship really looks like, why psychological safety is essential for high-performing product teams, and how creating environments where people can safely tell the truth leads to better decisions, stronger innovation and more inclusive leadership.
Whether you've experienced not being able to speak the truth or you're in a position to shape team culture, you'll leave with practical actions, new perspectives and a deeper understanding of how inclusion moves from values on a slide to behaviours that people experience every day.
You'll leave with:
A clearer understanding of the "Truth Gap" and why it exists.
Practical ways to create greater psychological safety within your team.
Tools to become a more effective ally through action, not intention.
Confidence to challenge assumptions and encourage more honest conversations.
Insight into how inclusive cultures unlock better product outcomes and stronger leadership.
This session is for product leaders, aspiring leaders, individual contributors and allies who believe that building better products starts with creating environments where everyone feels safe enough to contribute their best thinking.