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(he/him) Cairo Cairo is a transformation coach, motivational speaker as well as a Mental Health and Trans advocate. He specialises in LGBTQ+ fitness. He started out running a Trans Masculine Fitness Online Bootcamp for 2 years throughout the pandemic. Since then his personal clients range from some of the creative industry's finest, NHS heroes, people who are neurodivergent and those who live with disability. As well as running his own business, he is the Head Coach for the incredible charity Not A Phase , together they run the successful community engagement programme MISFITS; working out with trans adults and creating not just a safe but an empowering environment. Coach Cairo is passionate about helping people reach their full potential, overcoming barriers and igniting self-confidence. Cairo Nevitt Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Won’t Save Your Company Culture, Upskilling Your People Will. WCS x Amazon: Celebrating Community & Elevating Impact. UNLOCK Queer Author Journeys | Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

All our trainings, events and experiences are delivered by our global We Create Space Leadership Collective of mentors, facilitators, coaches and professional speakers. Our Collective. Team TOGETHER, WE INSPIRE CHANGE We're a global collective of 300+ community leaders and change-makers ; made up of trained DEI specialists, therapists, certified coaches, consultants, mental health professionals, activists, senior execs, legal experts, community builders, and corporate change-makers. Each have a unique talent and powerful story to tell. The rich diversity of our collective aims to represent the plethora of intersecting identities across the Queer community, allowing us to speak with authority into a wide range of topics and experiences . Check out our WCS 2025 Cultural Calendar for some inspiration as to how we could support you in the coming year. Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Meet the Team Adam Lanfear Adi Sinha Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Ailish Breen Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir Aitch Farley Ajay Pabial Alberto Antón Benítez Ale Rebon Portillo Alex D'Sa Alex Dominguez Alex Howell Alex Leon Ali Hendry Allan Kartodikromo Amanda Walker Ambra Venturini Amir Yass Andre Johnsen Andrea Barberà Andrea Cortes Andrea Di Giovanni Andrea Knowles Andrew Chen Andrew Seedall Anick Soni Anthoniy Hristov Ariadne Ribeiro Ferreira Asha Harkness Ashley Marshall Ashtar Alahmad Audrey Mari Avi Ajwani Awo Dufie Bachul Koul Barbara Platier Barry Brandon Bekky Harrison Ben Pechey Betsy Reed Bex Wade Bobbi Pickard Brandi Andrews Brian McComak Burak Bilen CK Cairo Nevitt Calvin Stovell Carlos Idibouo Caroline Gansdorfer Char Bailey Char Erskine Charlie Craggs Chloe Cousins Chloe Filani Chloë Davies Chris Sheridan Christopher Kenna Christopher McDonnell Christopher Owen Cindy Nasenya Cindy Nehme Coco Coda Nicolaeff Cynthia Fortlage Cécile Deprez Damiana Ventura Dan Glass Daniel Pillai Darren Pritchard David Kam David McLaughlan David Nath Debra Griffith Dee Jas Dee Whitnell Denny Tu Devin O'Loughlin Devin Ozbagci Dhiren Doshi-Smith Diego Lazaro Don Dominic Doug Graffeo Drew Demetry Dylan Shimmon Ed Jervis Ed Moss Eduardo Gutierrez Eliseo Pares Jorda Elle Bower Johnston Elliot Theodor Emilia Astrom Emily Garside Emily Horton Emma Underwood Erdem Onel Erica Burton Erica Rose Ernest Owens Ese-Mena Uyovbukerhi Esteban Zamora Eva Echo Fabian Domenech Felix Mufti-Wright Freddie Lewis Gatonga Theuri Gayathiri Kamalakanthan Geffrye Parsons Gonzalo Parra Guilherme Neves Gurchaten Sandhu Gus Bussmann-Stuart Hadi Moussally Hannah Nishat Botero Hishaam Siddiqi Hunter McCance Iesha Palmer Ilā Kamalagharan Itzel Yagual JD Valladares-Williams Jack López Jacqui Rhule-Dagher Jade Fraser Jae Sloan James Bryant Jamie Lowe Jan Blinka Jani Toivola Jano San Jaron Soh Jasmine Khan Jason Kwan Jaï Bristow Jen Keawphaisan Jennifer Polzin Jess Brough Jim Fielding Jo Krishnakumar Joela-Abiona Rivera Jolinda Johnson Jon-Paul Vicari Jonny Benjamin Jono Cruz Jono Selvadurai Jordan Reeves Josephine Hughes Josh Rivers Joshua Cruz Jossy Jaycoff Angulo José Luis Espinosa Sales Jourdan Hussein Jua O'Kane Jude Guaitamacchi Judith Solanas Sánchez Kali Sudhra Kanndiss Riley Kari Serrano Karim El Oteify Kathryn Lum Katya Veleva Kayus Fernander Keri Blue Kevin Hawkins Khatoun Abdmasih Ki Griffin Kim Wunner Kirill Slobodianiuk Kodo Nishimura Kosta Karakashyan Lazarus Lynch Lee Mabey Lee Schoenmaker Lex Karageorghis Liam Rezende Lias Mauersberger Lily Zheng Lisa Cowling Lisa Marie Hall Loane Alonzeau Logal Kako Lolo Noble Lotus Smits Louise Beardsmore Luca Condosta Luca Magagni Lucia Blayke Lucifer Benedetti Luke Christian Luke Lopez Luke Manton Luke Thomas MK Getler-Porizkova Magda Stega Mahmoud Assy Manjinder Sidhu Manuel Schlothauer Marc Thompson Mariana Spada Marie-Helene Tyack Mark Travis Rivera Marley Conte Marthe Koster-Thomas Marty Davies Matthew Fuller Max Marchewicz Max Price Max Siegel Mayra Pastor Valdivia Mercedes Jenkins Michael Stephens Mike Rahilly Mitchell Davis Mufseen Miah Mus Alsaeid Nadu Placca Rodriguez Nancy Di Dia Natasha Getler-Porizkova Nats Sisma Neil Hudson-Basing Nick Kientsch Nicky Wake Nicole Simpson Nour Jarrouj Nourhan Sandouk Obella Obbo Ora Özer Paff Evara Paul Taylor-Pitt Paula Harrowing Paula Soli Pavlo Cherednychenko Phil Sanger Piotr Ciepiel Polo Lonergan Pritham Bhatia Prudence Dippah-Dina Rachel Padilla Radam Ridwan Raga D’Silva Rahim EL Habachi Rakshet Sachdev Raven Nielsen Reeta Loi Rico Jacob Chace River Coello River Solace Robert Suttle Roxy Murray Ruby Rare Ryan Lanji Ryan Zaman Saba Ali Sabah Choudrey Safir Boukhalfa Sakeema Peng Crook Sanjay Sharma Sanjukta Moorthy Santi Sorrenti Santo Tripodi Sara Alvarez Sara Táboas Sarah Massey Saski Saul James Scott Sallée Sebastián Dalla Ba Sergi Alberola Sevi Koppe Sharon Ehrlich Shawn Aaron Shimar Guyo Shiva Raichandani Simi Wang Somar Ibrahim Sophia Emmerich Sophie Edwards Sophie Strachan Stef Tudorascu Steph Matthews Stephen Hart Stewart O'Callaghan Sunni Patel Suresh Ramdas Suzy McCafferty Tadhg Mac Mahon Tanvir Ali Taofique Folarin Tash Koster-Thomas Tashan Nicholas Tatum Karmen Swithenbank Taylor Lianne Chandler Taz Rasul Temi Ayorinde Teodor Cesljarov Teresa Lee Thea Bardot Thokozani Mbwana Tolu Osinubi Trish Boston Ty Jernstedt Uz Afzal Valentín Aseyo Vaneet Mehta Vijay Chohan Xesca Alabart Lopez Yasmin Benoit Yassine Senghor Yeison Forero Yujx Smith Zach Ames Zacha Belok Zee Monteiro WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM? 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(they/them) Tatum Tatum is a disabled, gender-fluid presenter, producer, and creative leader. Their work focuses on identity, queerness, and disability. They have an extensive portfolio in public speaking, advocacy, and workshop facilitation, with a special focus on accessibility and inclusion. Tatum is skilled at igniting powerful stories and conversations through radio and podcasting. They have a project called Honey and the Hex, exploring the origins, traditions, and intersections of Folklore. Tatum Karmen Swithenbank Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Won’t Save Your Company Culture, Upskilling Your People Will. WCS x Amazon: Celebrating Community & Elevating Impact. UNLOCK Queer Author Journeys | Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

Another edition in our series of stories about Queer migration and the unexpected journeys we follow in search of ourselves, and community. Queer Journeys is a series where we sit down with queer individuals from around the world to explore identity, resilience, and the path to self-acceptance. Each story reveals the personal triumphs and challenges that shape the pursuit of living authentically. In this episode we meet Cora Hamilton, a 2025 WCS Awardee and the Co-Founder and Director of uns*, the only queer model agency. Originally from London and based in Berlin for 5+ years, Cora is a photographer and speaker who celebrates and centers marginalised voices and stories in their work, as well as advocating for a more inclusive fashion industry. While you're here... Did you know we consult with Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke corporate solutions? Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce DEI insights and craft bespoke content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Find out more here . We also organise FREE community events throughout the year! We offer a variety of ways to get involved - both online and in person. This is a great way to network and learn more about others' experiences, through in-depth discussion on an array of topics. You can find out what events we have coming up here . New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletters  so you can stay up to date!

Jon-Paul Vicari and Yangfa Leow explore how to create inclusion when community building. At We Create Space, we see the transformative power of community every single day. When it comes to championing inclusion & creating space in which everyone can thrive, we believe community-building isn’t just a solution. It’s the foundation. We were thrilled to invite Oogachaga to join us for the fourth edition of Community Building 101. Hosted by WCS Managing Director Jon-Paul Vicari in conversation with Yangfa Leow, Executive Director of Oogachaga, this instalment focused on the key pillar of ‘Inclusion’ as a fundamental factor in creating impactful & sustainable communities that provide both a sense of belonging & purpose.  In previous Community Building 101 sessions we have spoken with the teams behind Trans+ History Week , Voda: The LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellbeing App and UK Black Pride . The objective of Community Building 101 is to provide actionable strategies & tools to promote effective change, collective learning, workplace culture & shared values. It also serves as a talking point for how grassroots principles can be applied in corporate settings and vice versa. We asked our speakers to share their main takeaways from the event: Jon-Paul Vicari Be adaptable, each person/community will have different needs and a one size fit all approach can be harmful. Inclusion can’t happen without feedback. Creating systems to collect and action feedback is how community groups evolve and thrive. We have an obligation to be culturally competent and embrace the richness of queerness that exists around the world. Yangfa Leow Communities matter, and so does community building Leaders are not all born, and leadership doesn’t always come naturally! Our History matters as much as our Present and our Future. If you would like to discuss booking one of these speakers for your own session, please get in touch with us via email at hello@wecreatespace.co While you're here... Did you know we consult with Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke corporate solutions? Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce DEI insights and craft bespoke content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Find out more here . We also organise FREE community events throughout the year! We offer a variety of ways to get involved - both online and in person. This is a great way to network and learn more about others' experiences, through in-depth discussion on an array of topics. You can find out what events we have coming up here . New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter  so you can stay up to date!

The business case for investing in talent development has never been stronger, and those who don't prioritise upskilling risk being left behind. In a world where automation, AI, and hybrid work are reshaping how we connect, communicate and lead, one truth has become impossible to ignore: the future of work will be driven by human-centred skills. The skills that now define great organisations aren’t purely technical; they're emotional, relational, and deeply human. Empathy, adaptability, active listening, and emotional intelligence are no longer “nice to have” leadership traits; they are strategic business assets . Harvard Business Impact   found 70% of leaders believe they need to master more effective leadership behaviours to meet current and future business needs. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report (2025) , nearly 40% of current skills will be obsolete by 2030 , while analytical thinking, empathy, resilience, flexibility, and curiosity are among the fastest-growing priorities for employers. Yet most companies are still underinvesting in developing these skills, even in the face of retention challenges, disengaged teams, and leadership burnout. We Create Space has worked with 200+ organisations since 2020 to address these challenges head on through digital learning, talent development, shared experiences and data-led insights to create inclusive cultures and build community, at a global and local level.  U tilising our Leadership Collective of 300+ global experts, we combine lived experience, structured feedback and coaching to develop skills, not just teach theory. Using frameworks for managing tough conversations, giving feedback, and crafting clear messages that build trust to help leaders connect strategy to purpose and values, grounding vision in inclusive decision-making. The Rising Value of Soft Skills Soft skills are often called “power skills” because they fuel everything from innovation to retention. But their importance is growing faster than many organisations realise.  The World Economic Forum  notes that seven in ten companies  now rank leadership, social influence, and resilience among the most in-demand capabilities for 2025 . Meanwhile, Gallup’s 2024 Employee Upskilling Report  found that employees who feel encouraged to learn new skills are 47% less likely to leave  their organisation. This means that how  people learn and what  they learn directly impacts belonging, retention, and performance. For underrepresented or historically marginalised employees, access to soft skill development can be transformative, empowering them to lead with confidence in systems not originally built for them. "Soft skills are the foundation of psychological safety, the single greatest predictor of team performance."  - Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School WCS Resource: What is Psychological Safety? And why do I need it? Inclusion, belonging, and leadership development are therefore not separate challenges. They are interconnected and when approached together, they drive measurable business results. From Technical Capability to Emotional Credibility In most organisations, professional development has traditionally focused on role specific technical mastery or compliance. But today’s workforce expects something more personal, training that translates to future roles and helps them communicate effectively, lead with empathy, and navigate differences with confidence.  McKinsey’s Upskilling Imperative report shows that 42% of workers are actively seeking upskilling opportunities , but most cite lack of support from employers as their biggest barrier. This isn’t about “emotional training” for the sake of it; it’s about building the emotional intelligence that powers innovation . Teams perform best when people feel seen, respected, and psychologically safe. This is why soft skills are business critical to drive scalable talent pipelines and current research confirms this.  The Mercer Global Talent Trends 2024–2025 Report  highlights that: Improving people managers’ skills  is now the #1 HR priority worldwide. Employee upskilling  ranks as the top driver of productivity (51%). Organisations that reward skill development see higher engagement and lower attrition. The Retention ROI of Soft Skill Development It’s not just a feel good exercise, the numbers are clear. Employees who are recognised for learning new skills are 75% more likely  to feel motivated to continue upskilling. ( 1 ) Workers encouraged to learn are 47% less likely  to be looking for another job. ( 2 ) In fact employee retention is 20 times greater at companies with a focus on leadership development. ( 3 ) At a time when replacing an employee can cost up to 200% of their annual salary, soft skill investment is one of the most cost effective retention strategies available. Developing cultural competency, building resilience, active listening, and inclusive leadership skills also improves team cohesion creating the conditions where diverse talent can thrive.  The Skills of the Future are Human-Centred The shift to human-centred talent development  is already underway. Across sectors, from finance to retail to logistics, organisations are realising that belonging, inclusion, and wellbeing are not side initiatives, they are key drivers of engagement, retention, and productivity . Soft skills that will define leadership success over the next five years include: Core Soft Skills Business Impact Emotional Intelligence (EQ/EI) Builds trust, improves team cohesion Empathy & Active Listening Increases psychological safety and innovation Resilience & Agility Enables adaptability during change Courageous Communication Strengthens feedback cultures and conflict resolution Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Supports global collaboration and equity Storytelling for Influence Enhances leadership credibility Boundary Setting & Self-Awareness Prevents burnout and compassion fatigue In other words, the most important technologies shaping the future of work are human beings . Best in Class Practices from Leading Organisations Forward thinking organisations are already integrating emotional skill development into their leadership ecosystems. For example: Microsoft introduced empathy based leadership training linked to innovation metrics, improving team psychological safety by 17% within one year. Salesforce built “Inclusive Leadership Playbooks” to equip managers with soft skill practices that directly impact promotion and retention outcomes. Accenture  and Unilever embed emotional intelligence and storytelling modules into all leadership pathways, resulting in higher engagement and internal promotion rates. Coventry City Council worked with We Create Space to deliver a leadership development programme for LGBTQ+ employees . 60% of participants felt extremely confident in their ability to use the skills they learned across all sessions vs only 16% feeling confident before the programme started. Conclusion: Human-Centred Skills Are the Future of Work At We Create Space, we believe the next era of competitive advantage lies in how well organisations equip people to connect, belong, and lead authentically . We Create Space bridges this gap by reframing belonging, wellbeing, and inclusion through the lens of leadership development and talent growth . Through leadership programmes, consultancy, and community powered learning, we help organisations transform soft skills into a measurable lever for retention, engagement, and sustainable performance. This is inclusion as a performance strategy , one that reduces attrition, builds loyalty, and strengthens brand reputation. We help clients: Develop emotionally intelligent leaders  who can manage complexity and model inclusion to accelerate business growth. Turn ERGs into talent accelerators , building communities that retain and develop underrepresented talent. Equip people managers  with the tools to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and confidence to foster connection. Embed wellbeing into leadership pipelines , making sustainable performance a shared goal. How We Help Organisations Build These Capabilities We Create Space supports clients through three integrated pillars that reflect the future of work: Talent Development Solutions We design experiential, evidence based learning that strengthens soft skills at every level from early career professionals to senior executives. Each programme blends storytelling, neuroscience, and reflective practice to ensure learning becomes habit, not theory. These solutions are strategic investments  for retention, engagement, belonging, and internal mobility that help create a pipeline of talent and opportunities.  Our consulting services help organisations translate inclusion into measurable talent, retention, and engagement outcomes. Through belonging audits, engagement diagnostics, and leadership coaching, we identify cultural friction points and build long-term talent strategies. This could look like:  Community Strategy Design (internal ERG/Networks) Community Activation Labs (events, storytelling) Community Measurement & Impact Reporting (linking belonging to retention) WCS Resource: Top 10 Training Programmes: Talent Development for Early Career Employees Integrated Membership Packages Our annual integrated memberships give clients modular access to workshops, insights, and executive coaching. We help organisations build learning ecosystems  that sustain growth over time, embedding emotional intelligence into their everyday culture. These memberships leverage consultancy, data insights, and community-based learning for long-term impact. Working with We Create Space increases your resource efficiency and access to intersectional perspectives to help you focus on organisational and culture change.    Community Building For organisations striving to build a more inclusive, engaged, and thriving workplace, we believe community-building isn’t just a solution. It’s the foundation. We Create Space is built on a global network of intersectional and diverse experts made up of trained DEI specialists, therapists, certified coaches, consultants, mental health professionals, activists, senior execs, legal experts, community builders, and corporate change-makers. This community model ensures every programme is authentic, intersectional, and inclusive . Working with WCS means organisations gain access to a living ecosystem of shared learning, data insights, and storytelling to transform training into connection. WCS Resource: Community Building 101: Our Top 30 Considerations. While you're here... Did you know we consult with Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke corporate solutions? Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce DEI insights and craft bespoke content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Find out more here . We also organise FREE community events throughout the year! We offer a variety of ways to get involved - both online and in person. This is a great way to network and learn more about others' experiences, through in-depth discussion on an array of topics. You can find out what events we have coming up here . New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date!