LinkedIn Profile Crafted for Costa Carastavrakis. I help companies navigate the world of gender mainstreaming, diversity, equity, inclusion, and their shared humanity. I’m a humourist motivational speaker and company culture architect who, through my real world lived experience as a gay South African, Greek man faced prejudice in all forms. I can help companies have the courageous conversations about the world of gender, diversity, equity and inclusivity. My signature keynote, I Am Costa, is packed with humour, sensitivity and deep insights into how companies can use kindness and tolerance as a substrate upon which they can grow their greatness, creativity, productivity and profitability. It touches on my journey where from a young age I learned to hide who I really was. Denying and failing to accept myself and my unique place in society nearly killed me. I developed coping mechanisms that included substance abuse. I wrote about this in my critically acclaimed book, I Am Costa: From Meth To Marathons. In a Nutshell I educate in an engaging and entertaining way many diversity concepts that are normally difficult to navigate for companies. I challenge thinking around diversity and inclusivity and invite everyone to be open to new ways to engage with each other. I make people feel comfortable to express their authenticity in the workplace. My humour and unique story creates a memorable moment for the collective audience. A moment that triggers new thinking and behaviour towards one another – to look for the humanity in each other. I help companies create a culture where everyone feels they belong. I help companies and employees be more tolerant and inclusive of all. I assist companies and employees clear blocks in their restrictive thinking around diversity to foster better relations, communication, safety for all and increased creativity and productivity. When I am not speaking you’ll find me flipping burgers at either of my two RocoMamas franchises, or consulting on marketing strategy for my boutique list of clients. #motivationalspeaker #inclusivity #diversity #diversityandinclusion #linkedin
Pop into Namaskar Wellness Hub on Sunday morning for complimentary meditation. This week Jacques introduces us to Quantum Jumping - A Meditation for Manifesting.
@sonica_burger took this photo of me wearing a @bodhitree_lonehill shirt at @namaskarwellnesshub
Cacao from Namaskar Wellness Hub. Beautifully appointed as per usual.
Loving my heart open
With Lomo and Bonolo @alison_weihe book launch and keynote @themaslowhotel
This poncho is coming in handy this winter. Thanks for making it for me, Estelle.
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LinkedIn Profile Crafted for Costa Carastavrakis.
I help companies navigate the world of gender mainstreaming, diversity, equity, inclusion, and their shared humanity.
I’m a humourist motivational speaker and company culture architect who, through my real world lived experience as a gay South African, Greek man faced prejudice in all forms.
I can help companies have the courageous conversations about the world of gender, diversity, equity and inclusivity.
My signature keynote, I Am Costa, is packed with humour, sensitivity and deep insights into how companies can use kindness and tolerance as a substrate upon which they can grow their greatness, creativity, productivity and profitability.
It touches on my journey where from a young age I learned to hide who I really was.
Denying and failing to accept myself and my unique place in society nearly killed me. I developed coping mechanisms that included substance abuse. I wrote about this in my critically acclaimed book, I Am Costa: From Meth To Marathons.
In a Nutshell
I educate in an engaging and entertaining way many diversity concepts that are normally difficult to navigate for companies.
I challenge thinking around diversity and inclusivity and invite everyone to be open to new ways to engage with each other.
I make people feel comfortable to express their authenticity in the workplace.
My humour and unique story creates a memorable moment for the collective audience. A moment that triggers new thinking and behaviour towards one another – to look for the humanity in each other.
I help companies create a culture where everyone feels they belong.
I help companies and employees be more tolerant and inclusive of all.
I assist companies and employees clear blocks in their restrictive thinking around diversity to foster better relations, communication, safety for all and increased creativity and productivity.
When I am not speaking you’ll find me flipping burgers at either of my two RocoMamas franchises, or consulting on marketing strategy for my boutique list of clients.
#motivationalspeaker #inclusivity #diversity #diversityandinclusion #linkedin
