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An intersectional LGBTQ+ glossary of terms. Allyship Lexicon AN INTERSECTIONAL GLOSSARY OF TERMS Language can shape environments, and words can be an integral tool for creating culture change and inclusive workplaces. We must all actively and continually educate ourselves as we create a path to progress. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Our evolving glossary of terms: Last updated on 02/05/2023 AAVE ADHD AFAB / AMAB AIDS Ableism Abolition Abuse Accessibility Accountability Achievement Achillean Activist Addiction Adoption Adversity Advocate Affirmations Affirmative Action Agender Ageism Ally Altruism Ambassador Androgyny Anti-Racism Anti-Semitism Anxiety Appropriation Archetype Aromantic Asexuality Assimilation Asylum Seeker Attraction Authenticity Autism BIPOC Ball Culture Belief Belonging Bias Bigender Binary Binding Biphobia Biracial/Multiracial Bisexual Black Blaq/Blaqueer Bodily Autonomy Bodily Wisdom Body Doubling Body Dysmorphia Body Image Body Neutrality Body Shaming Bottom Surgery Brave Space Breathwork Bullying Burnout Butch Calling In Calling Out Cancel Capacity Carceral Feminism Caregiver Caste CBT Central Asian Change Change-maker Chest-feeding Chosen Family Chromosome Chromosome Mosaic Cis or Cisgender Civil Rights Class Closeted / 'In the closet' Code-switch Collaboration Colonialism Colorism Coming out Community Community Care Community Development Confidence Connection Consent Conversion Therapy Courage Courageous Communication Creating Space Creativity Culture Cumulative G rief DEI / DE&I / DEIB Deadnaming Debate Decolonise Demisexuality Detransition Disassociation Discrimination Disparate Impact Dogpile Dox ENM (Ethical Non-Monogamy) ERG East Asian Eating Disorder Echochamber Education Ego Elected Official Emotional Regulation Empathetic Witness Empathy Employment Gap Empowerment Energy Equality Equity Erasure Ethnicity and Race FSSW Fa'afafine Faith Family Fat Acceptance Fatphobia Femininity Feminism Femme Fetishisation Finances / Financial Status First Nation Flag Food / Diet Fostering Futch GRC Gaslighting Gatekeeping Gay Gender Gender Assigned at Birth Gender Attribution Gender Dysphoria Gender Euphoria Gender Expression Gender Identity Gender Non-Conforming Gender Roles Genderfluid Genderqueer Gillick competence Grassroots Grey Grounding Growth Guilt HIV HIV Stigma Harassment Hate Speech Healing Health at every size Healthcare Heritage Heteronormativity Hierarchy Hijra Hispanic History Holding Space Home Homophobia Homosexual Hormones Humanistic Hypervigilance IVF Identity Implicit Imposter Syndrome Incarceration Incentive Inclusion Indigenous Indigiqueer Influence Inner Child Institutional Racism Integration Integrity Inter-able Intersectionality Intersex Introspection Islamophobia Isms Journaling Joy (Queer Joy) Justice Kinsey Scale Kyriarchy LGBTQIA2S+ Land Back Language Latin(a/o/e/x) Lavender Menace Leadership Learning Legal Guardian Legislation Lesbian Lesbophobic Liberation Lived Experience Loneliness MLM Male Privilege Man Manifesto Marginalisation Masc Masking Meditation Mental Health Mental Illness / Ill-Health Metamour Micro-Affirmation Micro-Aggression Mindfulness Minority Minority Stress Misgender Misogynoir Misogyny Model Minority Myth Monolithic Movement Multicultural Competence Music Mutual Aid Native Hawaiians Nature Needs Neopronoun Neurodiversity Neutrois Nibling Non-binary Non-discrimination Policies Non-profit Nordic Model Orientation Outed POC Pacific Islanders Pansexual Parenting Passing Patriarchy Peace (Inner peace) People who menstruate Perfectionism Performance/Performativity Person of Colour (POC) Personal Development Perspective Phalloplasty Philanthropy Platonic Play Pluralism Plus Polyamory Polycule Polynesian Polysexual Positionality Post-Traumatic Growth Power Power Dynamics PrEP Prejudice Presentation (Gender) Pride Privacy Privilege Profiting Progress Pronouns Propaganda Protest Psychological Safety Puberty Blockers Purpose QTIPOC Queer Queer Leadership Queer Temporality Racism Rainbow Reasonable Adjustment Reflection Refugee Relationship Anarchy Religion Representation Resilience Restorative Justice Role Model SWERF Safe Space Safe-guarding Safety Same-sex Sapphic School to Prison Pipeline Self Self Compassion Self-actualisation Self-awareness Self-care Self-inquiry Sex Work Sexism Sexual Characteristics Sexuality Shadow-self Shame Slur Social Barriers Social Media Solidarity Somatics South Asian South East Asian Spectrum Spirituality Spoon Theory Sport Stereotype Stimming Stonewall Story-telling Strength Stress Structural Inequality Style Subconscious Success Surgery Surrogate Survival Systems of Oppression T4T TERF Therapy Third Gender Thrive Tokenism Tolerance Top Surgery Trans Tax Transandrophobia Transformation Transgender Transgender Man Transgender Woman Transition Transmisogynoir Transmisogyny Transphobia Trauma Trauma Informed Trigger Tucking Two-Spirit URM Unconscious (bias) Undetectable Unity Vaginoplasty Validation Values VAWG Virtue Signalling Visibility Voice Vulnerability Windrush Generation WLW Well-being White Fragility White Privilege Whole Whorephobia Wisdom Woke Woman Xenophobia Ze/Zir A B C D E G Q H R S I J K L M T U N O V W X P F Z Special thanks goes to our wonderful partner JTI , who kindly sponsored the production of this free glossary for the community. "The transformation of silence into language and action is an act of self-revelation." AUDRE LORDE

(they/them) Ben Ben is an accomplished non-binary writer, author, presenter, content creator, and Diversity and Inclusion consultant, who is also a vocal advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. They have contributed to numerous publications including The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Refinery 29, and Diva Magazine . Ben has collaborated with several prestigious brands such as Manolo Blahnik, Condé Nast, Dr. Martens, The NSPCC, Virgin Atlantic , and more to increase awareness and promote education about the LGBTQIA+ community. They're the author of The Book of Non-Binary Joy. Ben is also a TEDx speaker, with their talk focused on ensuring trans and non-binary people can find joy every day. Ben can speak on a range of topics including Workplace Allyship, Intersectionality, LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Identity, Self-empowerment, Community Building, and Activism. Ben Pechey Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(they/them) River River is a Brighton-based non-binary, neurodivergent creative working on projects as a songwriter, photographer, model and creative director. They use their own lived experience with mental health struggles and self-discovery to create music and media with a message. Their song ‘Paranoia’ , an original piece about gender-based violence, was featured in the UN Women UK 'A Safe Space' Virtual Exhibition. As a Youth Consultant for Mind, they work on a freelance basis, developing a trauma-informed care programme for young women, girls and non-binary people as well as delivering presentations and workshops on the relationship between mental health and physical activity. River Solace Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(she/her) Ali Ali is an esteemed Inclusion Consultant and Holistic Life Coach who is dedicated to understanding the intricacies of the human experience. As a TEDx speaker (Survivor's Guide to Jealousy) and DIVA Magazine relationship columnist, Ali uses her platform to educate and empower others through her personal experiences as a queer woman, co-parent to a neurodivergent daughter, and 8-years alcohol-free individual. These areas of her life have provided her with a deep understanding of identity, addiction, and self-empowerment. Additionally, Ali is passionate about workplace allyship, anti-racism, and culture change, and has expertise in sexual health and parenting. She believes in building strong communities and prioritizing mental health and well-being, and uses her skills as a coach and mentor to guide others on their personal journeys toward self-compassion and self-discovery. Ali Hendry Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(she/her) Jen Jen, a transgender woman, graphic designer, and food photographer from Thailand who is a former commercial model and passionate trans rights activist, has faced significant challenges in her home country. Seeking a more inclusive environment, she relocated to Barcelona, where she has discovered new opportunities and renewed hope. Her ultimate goal is to have her gender legally recognized as female in Spain. As a strong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, Jen believes our strength lies in embracing diversity. She likens our journey to a butterfly's transformation—requiring patience, self-trust, and appreciation for becoming our truest selves. Jen aims to inspire others by example. Jen Keawphaisan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(he/him) Tanvir Tanvir is a Technical SEO Lead at Merkle, leveraging an academic background in Marketing B.Sc . with first-class honours from Aston University. Born to first-generation immigrant parents in Tower Hamlets, he called it home until 2008. Since then, he's found roots in Leicester, where he resides with his family. Beyond his professional endeavours, Tanvir is a passionate self-taught Python enthusiast, with a particular focus on data science applications. He's also on a musical journey, currently mastering the art of playing the piano. A dedicated gym-goer, he views exercise as a crucial aspect of maintaining his mental well-being. In 2021, Tanvir took on the role of caring for his younger brothers alongside his sister, a responsibility they've embraced since their mother's passing from Ovarian Cancer. Tanvir Ali Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(they/them) CK CK is an artist, medical professional, yoga, breath and sound teacher. They write poetry through the heart and perspective of a trans non binary person in their journey of self-discovery. They are passionate about art, poetry, faith and spirituality. CK lives, loves and leads in service to humanity. Whilst practicing they bridge allopathic and holistic medicine and amplify their voice and presence to cultivate intersectionally inclusive spaces and practices for LGBTQIA + and all people. CK Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

they/them Jude Jude is a Trans, Non-binary Public Speaker, Consultant and Model. They use their platform to share trans joy, speaking very openly about their own journey, with the hope of inspiring the future generations of trans and non-binary youth so they may see themselves represented, empower themselves and celebrate who they are! Their public speaking career started while working for the Amy Winehouse Foundation in the charity's early days. Jude travelled to schools across the country as a part of their resilience programme, telling their life story and speaking about their struggles with substance misuse, peer pressure and how to build up resilience. Jude is now not only paving the way for trans and non-binary representation in the world of fashion and beauty but is also championing trans equality in schools and businesses across the UK and Europe. Jude Guaitamacchi Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(he/him) Christopher Christopher, a former nurse, made a life-changing decision at the age of 32 to leave his successful career in London and move to Barcelona in 2015. He had no concrete plans except for a deep-seated desire to live an authentic life. Fast forward to the present, Christopher is now the Director of Privacy & Compliance at an international company, where he also spearheads the global Pride Employee Resource Group. It all started as the Barcelona chapter in 2018. Christopher is an openly gay man and advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community by ensuring visibility and relatability, particularly in the workplace. This is something he wishes he had when he was growing up in the 80s and 90s. Christopher McDonnell Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(they/them) River River is a changemaker and storyteller whose research, speaking, writing, and performance reimagine the margins as sites of possibility, honoring both tradition and innovation. They have spoken on themes of identity and inclusion at prestigious universities such as Chicago, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, as well as the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. Their latest poetry collection, HAMPI, explores their reconnection to the Andean cosmovision. River is a passionate advocate against racism and LGBTQIA2S+ discrimination. With a strong commitment to community care, River inspires and uplifts those around them, and continues to make a meaningful impact in the world. River is proudly Ecuadorian-American, qhariwarmi, and disabled. They are based in Orlando, Florida. River Coello Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(he/him) Elliot Elliot is a non-binary transgender man, a sports physical therapist, and a professionally trained circus artist. In 2018, Elliot immigrated to Barcelona from Israel in pursuit of freedom from the Middle East. His activism includes running a donation-based training group called Drama y Biceps exclusively for transgender and non-binary individuals, providing accessible physical therapy services to trans individuals, co-authoring the first academic study on the rehabilitation of masculinizing top surgery, and giving talks about trans issues such as non-binary biology, trans experiences in the workplace, and personal lived experiences. In addition, Elliot is passionate about promoting intersectionality and educating people on the importance of creating safe spaces for marginalized communities. He is also interested in the history of LGBTQ+ rights movements and combating discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in healthcare settings. Additionally, Elliot advocates for the importance of physical activity and its benefits for mental health, and discusses the unique challenges faced by trans individuals in accessing appropriate healthcare. Elliot Theodor Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(he/him) Chris Chris is the founder of Your D+I. After spending nine years battling inequalities and injustice across a number of sectors, Chris started Your D+I with the mission to make EDI accessible for all, without confusing jargon, complicated processes or gatekeeping information. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge from working with companies across multiple sectors and a wider network of EDI professionals who share best practice. Chris Allan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(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... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(she/her) Jacqui Jacqui is a lawyer and a trailblazer in the legal industry. As a Hogan Lovells UK Pride Network Steering Committee member, Jacqui leverages her unique position as the firm’s only out Black lesbian employee to ensure that the firm adopts an intersectional approach when it comes to DEI. Externally, she sits on The Law Society’s LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network Steering Committee, where she works tirelessly to ensure that LGBTQIA lawyers can thrive within the legal industry. In April 2023, Jacqui founded Legally Lesbians. This initiative saw 25 lesbian lawyers write about their careers and the importance of lesbian visibility. Jacqui Rhule-Dagher Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(she/her) Josephine Josephine is a BACP Accredited Counsellor. Her career has centred around helping parents cope with change and supporting people in difficult circumstances such as baby loss, involuntary childlessness and domestic abuse. Since two of Josephine's children came out as transgender in 2015, Josephine has been learning first hand what it is like to face an unexpected change in family circumstances. Her podcast, Gloriously Unready, about her experience was shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards and reviewed by The Guardian. Josephine Hughes Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(he/they) Drew Drew is a Queer SWANA cultural producer who has dedicated his life to showcasing the rich diversity of Queer SWANA work. As the founder of NAFS.SPACE , Drew has created a space for creative Queers from the SWANA regions to explore their artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors, with the support of allies. Drawing from the wisdom of Sufism, Drew's work is centered around the development, refinement, and mastery of the self, the ego, and the soul. With a deep understanding of the intersectionality of identity and the challenges faced by marginalized communities, Drew is a powerful advocate for anti-racism, LGBTQ+ history and discrimination, intersectionality, well-being, self-empowerment, culture change, activism, and trauma. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to these important topics. Drew Demetry Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

We Create Space is a human capability parter helping people and organisations perform in a complex, AI-enabled world by transforming how people think, relate and act. Learn. Connect. Grow. Who Are We? We build the leadership and cultures people do their best work in. We Create Space is a human capability partner helping people and organisations perform in a complex, AI-enabled world by transforming how people think, relate and act. We work at the intersection of: IDENTITY & LEADERSHIP How people experience themselves and the world. WELLBEING & INSIGHT The internal capacity to think, decide and act. COMMUNITY & SYSTEMS How people relate, belong, and collaborate. Our Purpose. We create the space people need to navigate the world - within themselves, with others, and inside the systems they are part of. We believe transformation happens when people are given the space to learn, connect, and grow - not in isolation, but in relation to themselves, others, and the world around them. What is 'Creating Space'? ‘Creating Space’ is our practice of collective learning, connection, and growth. It means: - Taking time to develop self-awareness and resilience . - Building stronger communities of support and belonging. - Shaping cultures and systems that allow diverse talent to thrive. - Equipping leaders and organisations to step into their power and responsibility for change. The Creating Space Methodology™ Our signature human-centred methodology provides a structured way to understand how performance is actually created - or constrained - inside organisations. It does this through four interconnected lenses: The Four Layers of Performance PERSONAL How people think, decide, and respond under pressure. RELATIONAL How people communicate, collaborate, and challenge. COLLECTIVE How teams align around strategy, priorities, and execution. SYSTEMIC How structures, incentives, and signals reinforce behaviour. How we work. 1. Understand. Identify what's actually happening in practice and where the highest-leverage shift sits. Outcome: a clear, specific view of the primary constraint. 2. Embed. Build the behaviours that close the gap through structured practice, real scenarios, and applied learning. Outcome: measurable behaviour change in the moments that matter. 3. Scale. Extend consistency through advisory, ongoing reinforcement, and embedded development. Outcome: behaviour change that holds and spreads. WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED SINCE 2020: 35k+ ONLINE COMMUNITY MEMBERS 1200+ PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIESCREATED 200+ GLOBAL CORPORATE PARTNERS £2m+ INVESTED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY Read our 2025 Community Impact Report here OUR CLIENTS Already trusted by 200+ global brands. THE TEAM Our Collective . Our global network of 300+ practitioners bring a nuanced understanding of human behaviour, identity, and dynamics in complex AI-enabled environments. Meet our team Get in touch Ready to work with us? ➜ Corporate Solutions

We deliver modular, scalable leadership programmes designed to strengthen human-centred leadership skills, emotional intelligence, communication, and purpose-led performance - key drivers of engagement and retention. Who am I? Home page Leadership & Team Development. STRENGTHENING HOW LEADERS THINK , DECIDE & ACT . About the series Bespoke Programmes to Support Leaders Across your Business. We deliver modular, scalable leadership programmes designed to strengthen human-centred leadership skills, emotional intelligence, communication, decision-making and creative thinking - all rooted in real-world challenges and key drivers of performance in a complex world. Enquire now Leaders need new skills for a new ai-enabled world. The world is changing, and leaders need a wider range of skills than ever before. From coaching and performance management to emotional based skills , the future of what leadership can be in your organisation is wholly dependent on the investment you make in talent development today. → 70% of leaders believe they need to master more effective leadership behaviours to meet current and future business needs. ⁽¹⁾ Our Approach. Our programmes combine lived experience, structured feedback and coaching to develop emotional intelligence, 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 . → Employee retention is 20 times greater at companies with a focus on leadership development. ⁽²⁾ → Only 43% of leaders can deliver constructive feedback that changes behaviour. ⁽³⁾ TAILORED PROGRAMMES FOR: ✓ Early Career Employees ✓ People Managers ✓ Specific Departments ✓ Senior Leadership Teams ✓ Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leads ✓ Underrepresented Employees "Attending this leadership programme has helped me build my confidence in multiple ways. I've learned to speak up and put my thoughts forward when a massive part of me would much rather just sit back and let others take the stage." - EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK "Whilst attending the managers sessions I was able to reflect on what an inclusive workplace should be like, how I can be a better ally, and refresh my understanding of what good leadership and management looks like." - LINE MANAGER FEEDBACK Bespoke to your organisation. Having designed bespoke experiences to support, inspire, and upskill leaders across 200+ organisations in the last five years, we know that individuals are most engaged when training is specific to their organisation, role, and goals . Check out some of our example programmes below. Book your free consultation Senior Leadership People/Middle Managers Early Careers ERG Leads Senior Leadership: TRAINING COURSE Part 1. Psychological Safety: The Foundation of High-Performing Teams Part 2. Inclusive Leadership: Mitigating Bias for Strategic Decisions Part 3. Emotional Intelligence Leadership: Change Management Through Connection Part 4. Coaching with Compassion: Purpose Driven Feedback/Performance Management Enquire now Senior Leadership People/Middle Managers: TRAINING COURSE Part 1. Leading with Influence & Impact Part 2. Effective Coaching & Mentoring Part 3. Navigating Change & Building Resilience Part 4. Adaptive Leadership: Hybrid & Remote Workforces Enquire now People/Middle Managers Early Careers: TRAINING COURSE Part 1. Discovering My Strengths: Growth & Innovation Mindsets Part 2. Emotional Intelligence & Receiving Feedback Part 3. Cultural Competency for Inclusive Collaboration Part 4. Decoding Professionalism & Authenticity Enquire now Early Careers Employee Resource Groups: TRAINING COURSE Part 1. Cultivating Inclusive Leadership Part 2. Strategies for Inclusive Events Part 3. Cross-Collaborative Initiatives Across ERGs Part 4. Effective Communication for ERG Leads Part 5. Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Part 6. Measuring Impact for ERG Success Enquire now ERGs Case Studies. LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME Coventry City Council A bespoke LGBTQ+ Talent Development Accelerator Programme A six-part interactive workshop series to empower LGBTQ+ leaders at Coventry City Council to strengthen their ability to influence and create sustainable change across the organisation. Workshop content combined theoretical knowledge with best practice tools and holistic strategies for building leadership skills and influencing in the area of career development and progression. Line managers and mentors also received supplemental sessions with resources, surveys and check ins to help support programme participants. Check out the full case study LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME Ziff Davis Developing Compassion & Emotional Intelligence for Senior Leaders A leadership programme designed to equip senior leaders with the emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and compassionate leadership skills required to build inclusive, high-performing cultures — even in complex, high-pressure environments. This programme connects inclusion to leadership credibility, business outcomes, and employee retention , not just values. LEADERSHIP TRAINING JTI Shaping My Purpose As A Leader An interactive workshop delivered for JTI's 'Women of Pride' group, exploring how participants define and shape their sense of purpose as leaders . Workshop content demonstrated how societal expectations, industry norms and wellbeing challenges can distract us from our goals and aspirations. Participants explored how personal growth, guidance and mentorship can shape their paths towards succesful leadership. LEADERSHIP TRAINING Camunda Activating and Empowering Networks of Allyship, Influence and Accountability A interactive session delivered for Camunda, exploring strategies to empower women employees towards leadership through building diverse networks of influence , fostering accountability and allyship. Our panellists shared practical approaches to build more an inclusive workplace where women leaders feel compelled to voice their unique perspectives. More resources... Top 10 Training Programmes: Talent Development for Early Career Employees Unlock the potential of emerging talent and cultivate the future leaders of tomorrow. Read more Top 10 Training Programmes: Supporting Women Leaders. Looking to develop and support women leaders in your organisation? Check out these training programmes. Read more Top 10 Training Programmes: Community Building & Leadership. Programmes utilising community building principles to shape your organisation's approach to leadership. Read more Our Podcast

We Create Space is a human capability parter. We work with ai-enabled organisations to identify and close their performance gaps. We don't deliver training, we change how teams operate. You've invested in AI. So why hasn't performance improved? ➜ Take our AI Performance Diagnostic AI is already in place. But something isn't working. ➜ Investment is high ➜ Adoption is inconsistent ➜ Behaviour hasn’t changed ➜ Performance has plateaued ➜ ROI is under-realised That’s the performance gap. And it’s where most of your value is being lost. INTRODUCING The AI Performance Gap Diagnostic A focused diagnostic that identifies: ✔ Where performance is breaking down ✔ What is limiting AI return on investment ✔ What needs to change in practice Full report from £7,500 Delivered in under 2 weeks Stage 1 Assessment is FREE ➜ Take our AI Performance Diagnostic WE CREATE SPACE We create the space organisations need to identify and close performance gaps in AI-enabled environments . We don't deliver training, we change how teams operate. Welcome to CSR THE PROBLEM Building Human Capability for a Complex World. AI is in place but performance isn’t improving . Not because people don’t understand it. But because in real moments, people fall back on familiar ways of working . ✘ Decision-making hasn’t improved ✘ Teams aren’t more aligned ✘ Leadership behaviour is inconsistent ✘ Performance isn’t scaling as expected Which means AI investment isn’t delivering the expected return. ➜ Take our AI Performance Diagnostic WHAT'S GOING WRONG It isn’t a capability problem. It's a human behaviour one. Most organisations have invested in: ✔ Training ✔ Tools ✔ Transformation But in practice: ✘ Leaders struggle to apply learning ✘ Teams lack clarity in complex situations ✘ Behaviour varies across the organisation ✘ Culture change doesn’t stick This is not a knowledge gap. It is a behaviour gap. WHY THIS MATTERS NOW AI has changed how we need to think , decide , and lead . The challenge is no longer access to AI. It’s the ability to: ➜ Apply quality judgement in real time ➜ Communicate effectively under pressure ➜ Lead teams through uncertainty ➜ Translate insight into clear action Because AI doesn’t just replace human behaviour - it exposes the gap in it. HOW THIS SHOWS UP When Behaviour Doesn’t Change, Performance Doesn’t Scale . This shows up as: ➜ Decreased engagement and rising burnout ➜ Gaps in leadership capability and EQ ➜ Transformation efforts stall due to lack of clarity ➜ Low organisational trust and psychological safety ➜ Inconsistent leadership behaviours across teams AI investment stays at potential - not impact. THE COST This gap doesn’t sit still. It compounds . Every delayed decision = lost momentum Every misaligned team = duplicated effort Every underused tool = wasted investment Every inconsistent leader = reduced performance at scale Most organisations are sitting on value they’ve already paid for - but can’t unlock. OUR ROLE We develop the human capability that drives performance. We help organisations strengthen: ✔ Leadership capability ✔ Team dynamics ✔ Behavioural consistency ✔ Organisational culture ✔ Decision-making quality Because AI transformation can’t happen through knowledge alone . It needs to happen through behaviour too. OUR APPROACH We don’t start with solutions. We start with understanding . 1. Understand Identify what’s happening in practice. 2. Embed Strengthen leadership and team behaviour. 3. Scale Build consistency across the organisation. Our Podcast Corporate Solutions Get in touch Team Learning Experiences Leadership Programmes Consultancy & Guidance Annual Membership Resources & Content Courses & E-Learning OUR DIAGNOSTIC Understand where behaviour is limiting performance . We help you identify: ➜ Where behaviour is inconsistent ➜ Where decision-making breaks down ➜ Where leadership signals are unclear ➜ Where culture is limiting performance Before implementing solutions, we create clarity on what is actually happening. ➜ Take our AI Performance Diagnostic OUTCOMES Behaviour change drives measurable results . Our work enables organisations to: ✔ Strengthen leadership capability ✔ Improve decision-making and communication ✔ Build trust and psychological safety ✔ Align behaviours with organisational goals ✔ Increase performance and engagement OUR PHILOSOPHY At the heart of our work is a simple idea: Create Space . When people feel: ✔ safe ✔ supported ✔ connected ✔ empowered ➜ they think more clearly ➜ they act more decisively ➜ they perform more effectively Because behaviour doesn’t change in isolation. It changes in how people think, interact, and work together. WHAT NEXT? Turn Insight Into Action . Let’s understand what’s limiting performance. We’ll help you identify: ✔ where behaviour is breaking down ✔ what’s limiting execution ✔ how to unlock performance ➜ Take our AI Performance Diagnostic OUR SOLUTIONS IN ACTION Client Case Studies. GOOGLE Activating Global Community At Scale → Expansion of global ERG chapters → Increased engagement across LATINA/E/X community - Community-building strategy across events, education, and awareness - Bilingual programming to increase accessibility and reach GARNIER Activating Global Community At Scale → Highest-ever campaign engagement → 60M+ reach achieved - Strategic consultancy to strengthen Pride campaign messaging - Safeguarding frameworks and inclusive communication training DR MARTENS Embedding Inclusion Into Everyday Decision-Making. → Improved cross-functional alignment on global campaigns - Bespoke inclusive marketing toolkit - Interactive training to embed practical understanding across teams Our solutions Our Reports Get in touch How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Most organisations don’t have an AI capability problem. They have leadership, behaviour, and culture problems. LEADERSHIP 15 min read AI Won’t Save Your Company Culture, Upskilling Your People Will. The business case for investing in talent development has never been stronger. REPORTS 6 min read ABOUT US Who are We? We Create Space is a human capability partner helping organisations perform in a complex, AI-enabled world. We create the space organisations need to think clearly, make better decisions, and operate effectively - especially when technology is moving faster than behaviour. We work with AI-enabled organisations to identify and close performance gaps by strengthening leadership, behaviour, and systems. We don’t deliver training . We change how teams operate - so technology investment turns into real-world performance. THE TEAM Our Collective . Our Global Speaker Collective is comprised of 300+ practitioners equipped with intersectional lived experience and professional expertise to upskill your employees. Meet our team Get in touch OUR CLIENTS Already trusted by 200+ global brands.

Our consultancy work blends bespoke learning and community-building to support meaningful, measurable change. WE CREATE SPACE specialises in talent-development, leadership training and employee engagement. AI Performance Solutions. A HUMAN APPROACH TO BEHAVIOUR CHANGE & PERFORMANCE ➜ Request a Brochure Diagnostic & Insight Leadership & Team Development Embedding & Scaling Change Content & Reinforcement TURNING INSIGHT INTO ACTION. BUILDING HUMAN CAPABILITY FOR A COMPLEX WORLD. Developing the leadership, behaviour, and culture required to perform in complex, fast-moving environments. ➜ Take our AI Performance Diagnostic THE PROBELM WE'RE SOLVING Identifying a problem is easy, but finding a solution is not. Most organisations recognise that performance isn’t where it needs to be. They’ve invested in tools, training, and transformation. But leaders and teams are struggling to translate change into consistent behaviour, better decisions, and stronger performance in practice. That’s where we work. HOW WE WORK We don’t work in theory . We work where behaviour actually happens . Our approach focuses on real moments: ➜ Decisions leaders make under pressure ➜ Navigating or avoiding difficult conversations ➜ Day-to-day communication and actions ➜ The gap between what people know and do We create environments where people can: ✔ Apply judgement in real time ✔ Practise new ways of thinking and responding ✔ Build confidence through experience ✔ Align behaviour with expectations and goals Because behaviour doesn’t change through knowledge alone. It changes through experience. OUR CLIENTS We're trusted by 200+ organisations across the globe. TESTIMONIALS What do our clients say? Yasin Efe UNIPER ENERGY " With We Create Space , you stand to gain so much as a business. I often highlight the diversity of perspectives the team brings through on various topics. " Lloyd Scott Tyler YMU GROUP " One of the benefits of working with We Create Space is the tailored aspect – the team is able to make the sessions fit our specific needs as a client. " Rene Staebe JTI " We Create Space is unique in what it offers. There is a clear remit and clarity in the way we partner. " DIAGNOSTIC & INSIGHT Understand what’s actually happening in practice. We start by identifying: ➜ Where decision-making breaks down ➜ Where behaviour is inconsistent ➜ Where leadership signals are unclear ➜ Where culture is limiting performance You leave with: ✔ Clear visibility on what’s happening ✔ Alignment on the real challenge ✔ A focused path forward Find out more ➜ Take our AI Performance Diagnostic Diagnostic & Insights Leadership & Team Development LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT Strengthening how people think , decide , and act . We work directly with organisations, leaders and teams to develop: ✔ Decision-making capability ✔ Communication under pressure ✔ Alignment across teams and functions ✔ Leadership behaviour in real situations This includes: ➜ Decision-making labs using real challenges ➜ Facilitated team sessions grounded in live work ➜ Leadership development embedded in day-to-day reality Designed to move beyond theory into real behavioural change. Find out more: Our Foundational AI Workshops Our Leadership Programmes EMBEDDING & SCALING CHANGE Building consistency across the organisation. We support organisations to: ➜ Align leadership behaviours across teams ➜ Strengthen communication and ways of working ➜ Embed expectations into everyday practice ➜ Translate strategy into consistent behaviour This is where change becomes: ✔ visible ✔ repeatable ✔ scalable Embedding & Scaling Content & Reinforcement CONTENT & REINFORCEMENT Extending learning beyond individual moments. We develop tailored: ✔ Content ✔ Tools ✔ L earning resources To reinforce behaviour change and support ongoing development across teams. OUR SOLUTIONS IN ACTION Client Case Studies. GOOGLE Activating Global Community At Scale → Expansion of global ERG chapters → Increased engagement across LATINA/E/X community - Community-building strategy across events, education, and awareness - Bilingual programming to increase accessibility and reach GARNIER Activating Global Community At Scale → Highest-ever campaign engagement → 60M+ reach achieved - Strategic consultancy to strengthen Pride campaign messaging - Safeguarding frameworks and inclusive communication training DR MARTENS Embedding Inclusion Into Everyday Decision-Making. → Improved cross-functional alignment on global campaigns - Bespoke inclusive marketing toolkit - Interactive training to embed practical understanding across teams WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN PRACTICE Our work shows up in real, everyday situations . ➜ A leadership team working through a high-stakes strategic decision ➜ Managers navigating difficult conversations with greater clarity and confidence ➜ Teams aligning on how they communicate and collaborate under pressure ➜ Individuals applying judgement in complex, fast-moving environments This is where behaviour changes - and where performance improves. OUTCOMES When behaviour changes, performance follows . Our work enables organisations to: ✔ Strengthen leadership capability at all levels ✔ Improve decision-making and communication ✔ Increase alignment across teams ✔ Build trust and psychological safety ✔ Create more consistent behaviours across the organisation ✔ Improve performance, engagement, and retention OUR TEAM Our Global Leadership Collective. Our collective of 300+ practitioners brings intersectional lived experience and professional expertise . This allows us to work across contexts, cultures, and organisations with both depth and flexibility. We integrate coaching, facilitation, and storytelling to provide transformative learning experiences to upskill employees at all levels. OUR APPROACH Human-centred behaviour. Real-world impact . We focus on the conditions that shape behaviour: ➜ Leadership behaviour - what is modelled and reinforced ➜ Team dynamics - how people communicate and collaborate ➜ Psychological safety - whether people feel able to act ➜ Shared experience - how learning is applied collectively Because behaviour doesn’t change in isolation. It changes in how people think, interact, and work together. WHAT NEXT? Turn Insight Into Action. Let’s understand what’s limiting performance. We’ll help you identify: ✔ where behaviour is breaking down ✔ what’s limiting performance ✔ what needs to change ➜ Take our AI Performance Diagnostic