Anthony McLean
Diversity, Anti-Racism and Mental Health Speaker, Master Storyteller, Actor
- Anti-Racism,
- Black History,
- DEI,
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion,
- Education,
- EMCEE,
- Inspirational,
- Mental Health,
- Virtual Speaker
Presentations
- Wellness in the Workplace: Embracing a Gentle Approach to Mental Health
- Diversity: The Secret Power Behind High Performing Teams
- Belonging: The Intersection of Mental Health and DEI
- Fire Up Your Mental Health
- Black History: Then and Now
- In Celebration of Educators and Administrators
- Celebrating Diversity: Creating Schools Where Everyone Belongs
- Celebrating Diversity: Becoming Anti-Racist Students
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Wellness in the Workplace: Embracing a Gentle Approach to Mental Health
In this timely and compassionate presentation, Anthony delves into the pressing need for a gentler approach to mental health in the workplace amidst the current climate of uncertainty and turmoil.
Drawing from personal insights, practical strategies, and evidence-based research, he offers participants valuable tools to cultivate resilience, foster self-compassion, and embrace a sustainable work-life balance. Through engaging discussions and actionable takeaways, Anthony empowers attendees to prioritize their mental well-being and create a supportive workplace culture grounded in kindness, connection, and understanding.
Learning Outcomes:
>Explore practical strategies for practicing self-care and mindfulness in the workplace to enhance overall well-being and productivity.
>Understand the importance of fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and supports employee resilience and work-life balance.
>Learn how to cultivate compassion, connection, and self-compassion in the workplace, promoting a sense of belonging and emotional well-being among team members.
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Diversity: The Secret Power Behind High Performing Teams
Diverse teams are two times more likely to meet financial targets, three times more likely to be high-performing, and six times more likely to be innovative and agile. Diversity is a competitive advantage! But barriers to career advancement have limited underrepresented communities in significant ways.
In this lively and interactive presentation, Anthony McLean challenges participants to think critically about unconscious bias, microaggressions, and other hindrances to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Finally, he offers actionable strategies to hire, promote, and protect under-represented people groups within our organizations.
Learning Outcomes:
•Learn how to move from being “non-racist” to becoming “anti-racist”
•Understand the difference between “cancel culture” and “accountability”
•Harness the power of being an ally in your circle of influence -
Belonging: The Intersection of Mental Health and DEI
Many folks in the BIPOC community felt their emotional capacity overwhelmed after the murder of George Floyd. For Anthony, who works in both mental health and anti-racism, it was a collision of his worlds. Now, he loves to explore the overlap between mental wellness and racial equity. He contends that empathy is at the heart of both DEI work and mental health awareness. Psychological safety and creating a sense of belonging are central to both pursuits.
This interactive presentation helps participants bring more empathy to the work of anti-racism and mental wellness.
Learning Outcomes:
•Learn how to approach mental health and DEI through the lens of empathy
•Understand the impact systemic racism has on mental health
•See how microaggressions are the “death by a thousand paper-cuts” to a sense of belonging
•Learn practical self-care strategies for sustainable well being -
Fire Up Your Mental Health
Low energy, quiet quitting, burnout… It seems everyone is struggling these days. How can we regain our enthusiasm, recapture our joy, and get the pep back in our step at work and at home? Many people assume mental health is a topic of interest only for those who struggle with anxiety, depression, or mental illness. But your energy levels, your mood, your ability to think clearly and pursue goals – these are all a reflection of your mental health.
In this upbeat and inspiring presentation, Anthony McLean offers actionable tools to optimize energy levels, stimulate creative thinking, and approach every day with enthusiasm and joy.
Learning Outcomes:
•Understand the difference between everyday ups and downs, temporary mental health problems, and mental illnesses.
•Learn healthy coping skills to deal with stress and anxiety
•See the role exercise, sleep, hydration, and nutrition play in overall wellness
•Adopt a supportive mental health routine -
Black History: Then and Now
The past few years have put the reality of anti-black racism on full display. People everywhere are asking how they can be allies in dismantling racism. In this upbeat and inspiring presentation, Anthony celebrates the struggles, adversity, and contributions of people of African descent and reflects on how far we’ve come as a society. He leaves the audience with an inspiring call to action on how each and every person can create a workplace, community and school community where everyone belongs.
Learning Outcomes:
•Learn how to approach racial equity through the lens of empathy
•Understand the impact systemic racism has on mental health
•Learn practical strategies for becoming an ally to the Black community -
In Celebration of Educators and Administrators
This is an encouraging, morale-boosting talk to inspire educators and administrators who give their best every day.
Teachers and administrators are often overwhelmed and sometimes feel burnt out by the end of the week. In the midst of a busy year, it’s easy to forget that the daily interactions we have with students are sometimes the most valuable moments of our day.
In this laugh-out-loud presentation, Anthony McLean tells funny and inspiring stories about the teachers and administrators who changed his life by acknowledging his effort, encouraging his strengths, and pushing him to give his best. Every educator needs this reminder — the reward for not giving up on our students is the ability to make a difference and change the world one student at a time.
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Celebrating Diversity: Creating Schools Where Everyone Belongs
Every student deserves to feel a sense of belonging at school. And every student contributes to a school climate of empathy, inclusivity, and respect. In this upbeat and entertaining presentation,Anthony delivers an inspiring message about RESPECTING DIFFERENCES and creating an INCLUSIVE CLIMATE for all.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
•See the long-term harmful impact of microaggressions
•Understand the difference between “cancel culture” and “accountability”
•Harness the power of being an ally in your circle of influence -
Celebrating Diversity: Becoming Anti-Racist Students
In 2020, the name George Floyd put the reality of racism on full display. But as many people already knew, overcoming racism has been a journey hundreds of years in the making. We are now in a moment in history, just like the Civil Rights era, where we have an opportunity to make meaningful change.
People everywhere are asking how they can be part of the solution. In this inspiring presentation, Anthony shares stories from history as well as his own personal life to show students how they can move from being “non-racist” to being “anti-racist”.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
•See the long-term harmful impact of microaggressions
•Understand the difference between “cancel culture” and “accountability”
•Harness the power of being an ally in your circle of influence
Wellness in the Workplace: Embracing a Gentle Approach to Mental Health
In this timely and compassionate presentation, Anthony delves into the pressing need for a gentler approach to mental health in the workplace amidst the current climate of uncertainty and turmoil.
Drawing from personal insights, practical strategies, and evidence-based research, he offers participants valuable tools to cultivate resilience, foster self-compassion, and embrace a sustainable work-life balance. Through engaging discussions and actionable takeaways, Anthony empowers attendees to prioritize their mental well-being and create a supportive workplace culture grounded in kindness, connection, and understanding.
Learning Outcomes:
>Explore practical strategies for practicing self-care and mindfulness in the workplace to enhance overall well-being and productivity.
>Understand the importance of fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and supports employee resilience and work-life balance.
>Learn how to cultivate compassion, connection, and self-compassion in the workplace, promoting a sense of belonging and emotional well-being among team members.
Diversity: The Secret Power Behind High Performing Teams
Diverse teams are two times more likely to meet financial targets, three times more likely to be high-performing, and six times more likely to be innovative and agile. Diversity is a competitive advantage! But barriers to career advancement have limited underrepresented communities in significant ways.
In this lively and interactive presentation, Anthony McLean challenges participants to think critically about unconscious bias, microaggressions, and other hindrances to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Finally, he offers actionable strategies to hire, promote, and protect under-represented people groups within our organizations.
Learning Outcomes:
•Learn how to move from being “non-racist” to becoming “anti-racist”
•Understand the difference between “cancel culture” and “accountability”
•Harness the power of being an ally in your circle of influence
Belonging: The Intersection of Mental Health and DEI
Many folks in the BIPOC community felt their emotional capacity overwhelmed after the murder of George Floyd. For Anthony, who works in both mental health and anti-racism, it was a collision of his worlds. Now, he loves to explore the overlap between mental wellness and racial equity. He contends that empathy is at the heart of both DEI work and mental health awareness. Psychological safety and creating a sense of belonging are central to both pursuits.
This interactive presentation helps participants bring more empathy to the work of anti-racism and mental wellness.
Learning Outcomes:
•Learn how to approach mental health and DEI through the lens of empathy
•Understand the impact systemic racism has on mental health
•See how microaggressions are the “death by a thousand paper-cuts” to a sense of belonging
•Learn practical self-care strategies for sustainable well being
Fire Up Your Mental Health
Low energy, quiet quitting, burnout… It seems everyone is struggling these days. How can we regain our enthusiasm, recapture our joy, and get the pep back in our step at work and at home? Many people assume mental health is a topic of interest only for those who struggle with anxiety, depression, or mental illness. But your energy levels, your mood, your ability to think clearly and pursue goals – these are all a reflection of your mental health.
In this upbeat and inspiring presentation, Anthony McLean offers actionable tools to optimize energy levels, stimulate creative thinking, and approach every day with enthusiasm and joy.
Learning Outcomes:
•Understand the difference between everyday ups and downs, temporary mental health problems, and mental illnesses.
•Learn healthy coping skills to deal with stress and anxiety
•See the role exercise, sleep, hydration, and nutrition play in overall wellness
•Adopt a supportive mental health routine
Black History: Then and Now
The past few years have put the reality of anti-black racism on full display. People everywhere are asking how they can be allies in dismantling racism. In this upbeat and inspiring presentation, Anthony celebrates the struggles, adversity, and contributions of people of African descent and reflects on how far we’ve come as a society. He leaves the audience with an inspiring call to action on how each and every person can create a workplace, community and school community where everyone belongs.
Learning Outcomes:
•Learn how to approach racial equity through the lens of empathy
•Understand the impact systemic racism has on mental health
•Learn practical strategies for becoming an ally to the Black community
In Celebration of Educators and Administrators
This is an encouraging, morale-boosting talk to inspire educators and administrators who give their best every day.
Teachers and administrators are often overwhelmed and sometimes feel burnt out by the end of the week. In the midst of a busy year, it’s easy to forget that the daily interactions we have with students are sometimes the most valuable moments of our day.
In this laugh-out-loud presentation, Anthony McLean tells funny and inspiring stories about the teachers and administrators who changed his life by acknowledging his effort, encouraging his strengths, and pushing him to give his best. Every educator needs this reminder — the reward for not giving up on our students is the ability to make a difference and change the world one student at a time.
Celebrating Diversity: Creating Schools Where Everyone Belongs
Every student deserves to feel a sense of belonging at school. And every student contributes to a school climate of empathy, inclusivity, and respect. In this upbeat and entertaining presentation,Anthony delivers an inspiring message about RESPECTING DIFFERENCES and creating an INCLUSIVE CLIMATE for all.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
•See the long-term harmful impact of microaggressions
•Understand the difference between “cancel culture” and “accountability”
•Harness the power of being an ally in your circle of influence
Celebrating Diversity: Becoming Anti-Racist Students
In 2020, the name George Floyd put the reality of racism on full display. But as many people already knew, overcoming racism has been a journey hundreds of years in the making. We are now in a moment in history, just like the Civil Rights era, where we have an opportunity to make meaningful change.
People everywhere are asking how they can be part of the solution. In this inspiring presentation, Anthony shares stories from history as well as his own personal life to show students how they can move from being “non-racist” to being “anti-racist”.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
•See the long-term harmful impact of microaggressions
•Understand the difference between “cancel culture” and “accountability”
•Harness the power of being an ally in your circle of influence