2024 Career Development Conference - Webinar Collection

* please note if you purchased a full conference ticket, you don't need to register for individual sessions


Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 11am PT


Beyond Biases: Guiding Clear Paths in Career Development

Unconscious biases can significantly influence career choices, leading to missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential. In this session, we'll uncover the hidden biases that can impact career development decisions and provide practical strategies for career professionals to support their clients in navigating these hurdles. Through interactive discussions and case studies, we'll explore how recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases can lead to more informed, inclusive, and fulfilling career paths. 


Maria Drueco

Maria Drueco, an immigrant and woman of color, has a wealth of experience in travel, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), talent management, and antiracism advocacy. Her unique insights, forged through extensive global travels and a diverse cultural heritage, greatly amplify her impact in these vital areas.

Maria is deeply committed to promoting inclusivity and authentic leadership, with a keen focus on intersectionality. Through her travel business, she fosters a deep understanding of how intersecting identities shape experiences and perspectives. Maria advocates for holistic well-being, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future.

As the author of "UnHide Yourself: Break Free from Bias, Stigma, and Stereotypes," Maria advocates for authenticity, fostering transformative change at the personal, organizational, and societal levels.

A compelling presenter, Maria possesses a rare ability to connect with audiences worldwide. Her steadfast commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion is the bedrock of her efforts to drive positive change within organizations and communities. 

2024 Career Development Conference - Webinar Collection - Beyond Biases: Guiding Clear Paths in Career Development

  • Tuesday Apr 30 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Canada