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Winston Ben Clements is a globally recognized motivational speaker, YouTuber, and accessibility consultant known for his transformative keynotes on leadership and disability inclusion. With a decade of experience in the tech industry and a background in software engineering, Winston now works with organizations like Google, Disney, EY, Accenture, BAT, etc. to build cultures that are truly inclusive for people with disabilities.
Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a rare condition often referred to as brittle bone disease, Winston has defied the odds after experiencing over 200 fractures and being a full-time wheelchair user. His personal journey from navigating childhood surgeries to inspiring global audiences has been featured on platforms including BBC, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Channel 4.
Winston’s talks are a powerful blend of lived experience, practical strategies, and bold optimism. Whether speaking on stage or through his popular YouTube channel, he empowers audiences to create impact without limits.
Speaker Topics
My Story: From Pain to Purpose
Winston shares his personal story of growing up with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bones) that has caused him to suffer over 200 fractures in his lifetime. He talks about the challenges of navigating school, career, and relationships with a disability and the key lessons learned.
The key objective of this session is to encourage attendees to look at their minds in a new way and to learn some simple techniques to build resilience and a growth minds
Key Points:
- Leadership
- Growth mindset
- Overcoming adversity
- Extreme ownership
- Motivation
Disability Inclusion
Building Accessible and Empowering Workplaces
Winston brings a leadership-focused lens to the topic of disability inclusion, drawing from his experience as a speaker and accessibility consultant for global companies. This session challenges leaders to go beyond surface-level inclusion and instead build systems and cultures where people with disabilities are empowered to lead and succeed.
The session provides a strategic approach to embedding disability inclusion into leadership practices, team dynamics, and organizational decision-making.
Key Points:
- Business Case
- Barrier Removal
- Empathetic Leadership
- Psychological Safety
- Role Modeling
Accessibility: Leveraging AI for Inclusion and Belonging
Winston uses his experience as a former software engineer to outline the use case for Artificial Intelligence in addressing the challenges of diversity in the workplace. He breaks down the applications and best practices for using algorithms to enhance productivity, hiring, and inclusive workplace cultures.
The key objective of this session is to support forward-thinking organizations in understanding AI tools and then harnessing their power to unlock the full potential of their staff while mitigating the associated risks.
Key Points:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Accessibility
- Inclusive cultures
- Hiring
- Innovation
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