Speaking – Elizabeth Lang

From Insight to Impact. Keynotes and talks that educate, challenge and inspire action.

If you’re looking for a speaker who brings depth, clarity and courage to every stage, let’s talk.

With over 100 talks delivered across Australia and internationally, I bring a unique blend of lived experience, academic insight and practical expertise to every stage. My keynotes are grounded in research, rich with storytelling and designed to challenge, inspire and mobilise action.

Whether I’m speaking to educators, executives, policymakers or grassroots changemakers, I tailor each talk to meet the moment with heart, nuance and strategic clarity.

I speak on topics such as:

Anti-racism and racial equity
Inclusive leadership for systems change
Cultural safety, belonging and identity
Equity in education, organisations and public policy

If you’re ready to move beyond good intentions and create real, lasting change, let’s work together.

Key Speaking Topics Include

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Culturally Responsive Leadership

Leading with cultural humility, courage and accountability in an increasingly polarised world. This talk explores how leaders can challenge dominant norms, build trust across difference and embed equity into their leadership practice.

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The Historical Roots of Everyday Racism

Unpacking the past to understand the present and disrupt systemic injustice. Through a global and local lens, this keynote connects contemporary experiences of racism to their colonial, political and social origins.

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Why “Nice” Isn’t Enough: Challenging Passive Bystanding

How silence and politeness maintain inequality and what it takes to be an active anti-racist. This talk confronts the myth of neutrality and equips audiences with tools to move from awareness to action.

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Designing Equity-Centred Organisations and Systems

Moving beyond diversity checklists to build structures that are truly inclusive by design. Perfect for leadership teams, this keynote challenges audiences to reimagine policies, culture, and systems with equity at the core.

Speaking Formats

Keynotes

Panel Talks

Conferences

Corporate Events

Schools & Universities

~ Pippa Cebis, Mosaic

“Elizabeth’s presentation to our Board and Strategic Leadership Team on the complex topics of diversity and inclusion was engaging, thought provoking and very interesting. Her passionate, considered and research-based delivery engendered genuine and lovely conversation, and even now we are still referencing some of the gems we took away with us.”

~ Mas Bianchi, Communicare

“We engaged Elizabeth Lang as a speaker for our annual staff conference which was themed Celebrating our Diversity. Elizabeth brought a wealth of knowledge about diversity and inclusive workplace practices. Her interactive session and reflections helped our workforce to understand cultural safety and security in the workplace and the role we all play in fostering an inclusive workplace culture. She is a consummate professional and went to great lengths to work with us to develop a session that best fit our objectives for the conference.”