Keynote speaker Özlem Cekic is highly sought-after for her insights into integration of immigrants and diversity in the workplace. She rose from humble beginnings to become a nurse, politician and well-known debater. Now a keynote speaker Özlem Cekic draws from her personal and professional experiences to deliver her clear message of breaking down barriers and creating understanding across cultures - with practical tips so audience members can take action.
As an author and speaker Özlem Cekic is passionate about helping people break down barriers and build connections between cultures. For several years in a row, Özlem has been named a debate thought-leader by Denmark’s political newspaper. Her insights are influential and widely valued. She has a social media following of over 85K individuals and has been featured on bbc.
Özlem has, for many years, had a direct influence on the political agenda in Denmark. Firstly as a psychiatric ward nurse, when she became the first individual with a minority background to be elected onto the Danish Nursing Association’s board. Then as an elected member of parliament, where she became well known for sticking to her essential values – despite meeting resistance. Speaker Özlem Cekic may have left the world of politics, but she believes she can make even more of a difference now that she is free from party-politics.
Speaker Özlem Cekic’s talks are always well-received by her clients and audience members. In particular, audiences appreciate her intimate and personal speaking style – and her ability to see eye to eye with her audience whether they be students, leaders or employees. Wherever she is, she truly listens to and understands people – private individuals, schools and public workplaces alike. A talk by Özlem reflects her well-rounded perspective on cultural diversity in her personal experiences across both the workplace and in the healthcare system.
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