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(she/her) Char By profession, Char is a qualified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner) and Personal Performance Coach. Mental health and Autism advocacy play a huge role in what she does, facilitating workshops focusing on self-awareness, stress-management, confidence and resilience. She loves showing people how powerful they are. Char is also Education and Inclusion officer for the biggest global movement for queer people of colour UK Black Pride and Head of well-being and Education for Birmingham Pride . Her apple award winning podcast is called Qmmunity . Char Bailey Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Rico Rico is a human rights consultant, social entrepreneur, and award-winning creative — a former finance professional turned purpose-driven advocate who has spent the last decade at the intersection of justice, storytelling, and systemic change. A Channel 4 Make Me Prime Minister semi-finalist praised for his integrity, he has spoken at Parliament alongside Commonwealth MPs, chaired panels at the London Assembly, and addressed the Mayor of London on trans inclusion. Trustee and Treasurer of the LGBT+ Consortium — the 9th largest funder of LGBT+ charities in Europe — Rico brings the rare combination of boardroom credibility and grassroots conviction to every stage he occupies. Rico Jacob Chace Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Anthoniy Anthoniy is a gay transgender male working as a director, currently in Bulgaria. After living in the UK for 6 years and graduating his BA course in Film Production, he moved back to Bulgaria and graduated an MA degree in Directing for film and television. He then started his professional career in Bulgaria. Anthoniy works on LGBTQ+ projects in Bulgaria, creating visibility for trans people and connecting with LGBTQ+ organisations and foundations across Bulgaria. Anthoniy Hristov Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Jono Jono (Jonathan) is founder and President of The Pink Spot Association. Australian and currently based in Barcelona, Jono is passionate in creating an inclusive and healthy social environment (through sports) for the LGBTQ+ community that is aimed at breaking down silos and social prejudices. Jono Cruz Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Karim Karim El Oteify is the Founder and CEO of The Wheels of Impact, specializing in DEI, communication, and change management to foster employee engagement and inclusivity. Through storytelling, tailored workshops, and consultancy, he combines empathy, expertise, and facilitation to drive meaningful transformation. Originally from Cairo and now based in the Netherlands for over six years, Karim’s work reflects his commitment to sustainable change and equity. He founded Assist NL to support the international community and led ErasmusX’s communications, amplifying its team’s diversity as a strength. He also contributed to Diverse Leaders in Tech, promoting representation through community building. Karim El Oteify Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Alex Alex is the founder of Vida y Abundancia and creator of the Luxia™ framework, an immersive leadership architecture practice working at the intersection of founder identity, strategic positioning, and experience design. With a background in business, design, human development and cross-cultural work between Europe and Latin America, Alex supports founders and C-level leaders through high-precision interventions that strengthen coherence, decision-making, and long-term impact. His work reframes luxury as time sovereignty: a practical foundation for clear, humane leadership and sustainable performance. Alex Reyes-Ortiz Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Jourdan Jourdan is a globally trained and ICF-certified Executive/Founders Coach, specializing in tech startups and supporting underrepresented founders and CXOs, including those from socioeconomically, racially diverse, and LGBTQ+ communities. With an MBA from Stanford, and MPP from Oxford, he merges practical coaching theories and psychological frameworks, diverse leadership experiences, and somatic insights to empower leaders to navigate significant leadership scaling and organizational shifts. Inspired by his transformative experiences with sacred plant medicines, he advocates for deep inner work and inclusivity. He also invests in startups with disruptive missions and organizes LGBTQ+ healing retreats to foster growth and belonging. Jourdan Hussein Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Erica Erica is a Registered Nurse and a public and global health expert. Professionally, Erica works as a Nurse Consultant in Nursing & Health Policy for an international organisation & focuses on gender equality, climate change, health workforce & youth. She also works at Canada’s first and only HIV hospital, providing care to people living with and at risk of HIV, that meets them where they are in their individual journeys of physical and mental health and wellness. Erica is passionate about empowering people and communities. Erica likes to listen to and learn from others and is fascinated by the complexities & diversity of the human experience. Growing up in a queer household and as a queer woman herself, Erica’s personal mission is to advocate for and promote LGBTQIA2+ visibility & inclusivity in both her personal and professional life. SHAKE THINGS UP! Erica Burton Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Jonny Jonny is a highly acclaimed mental health campaigner, author, filmmaker, and public speaker. He speaks publicly about his personal experience with mental illness and has written numerous articles, as well as given interviews on TV, radio, and in print globally, to help educate and break the stigma surrounding mental health. Jonny has also produced and presented documentaries on BBC Three and Channel 4 , further highlighting the importance of mental health awareness. With three published books under his belt, including his most recent paperback, The Book of Hope , Jonny continues to use his platform to empower individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being. He is also passionate about building communities of support and creating safe spaces for people to share their experiences. In addition to his advocacy work, Jonny founded the youth mental health charity, Beyond , in 2018. Beyond holds a yearly well-being festival for schools, as well as provides grants to support mental health services for young people across the UK. Jonny's dedication to mental health, well-being, and self-empowerment make him a highly sought-after speaker on these topics. Jonny Benjamin Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Cynthia Cynthia is an award-winning inclusive leadership consultant, mentor, keynote speaker, and author based in London. She is the founder of The FORTLAGE Collective, a global consultancy supporting organisations to build cultures where people feel safe, valued, and able to belong. With more than 30 years of senior executive experience, Cynthia's work bridges human rights and commercial reality, helping organisations move from intent to mature, accountable leadership practice. She has worked with nearly 500 organisations across more than 30 countries since 2017. Cynthia transitioned while serving as a C-suite executive in her fifties, an experience that deeply informs her work with leaders facing change, risk, and responsibility. She is known for her ability to hold complexity with humanity and clarity, often described as “one leader with two genders of experience”. She is the published author of Mentoring in a Minute and is currently seeking representation for her forthcoming book, Acceptance Without Understanding™. Cynthia Fortlage Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Luke Luke is a Freelance Art Director. He was the co-founder and design director of DESALU Creative , a multi-racial, cross-cultural, and queer-owned purposeful design studio. He has honed his skills in crafting impactful branding and design work that blends creativity, empathy, and storytelling with 15 years of experience in various industries from government and healthcare, media, non-profit, and fashion. Luke is also a passionate speaker, and he has spoken at various events about topics like anti-racism, self-empowerment, and community building. His lived experiences with queerness, intersectionality, mental health, and well-being are integrated into this work. His goal is to be a leader for all equity-seeking groups, enabling them to bring their authentic selves to both work and life, where they can be celebrated and succeed. Luke Lopez Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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/They/Jen) Jen Jen, a genderfluid and pansexual individual from Germany, was born into a working-class family and managed to complete a master’s degree from university. Despite being straight-passing and white, they have faced mental health issues such as depression. Jen is a DEI speaker focusing on LGBTQIA+ topics and tackling intersectional correlations. They speak from both places, being part of a marginalized group as well as knowing and using their privileges as an ally. In addition, Jen is an expert in inclusive leadership and co-chairs the LGBTQIA+ inclusion employee resource group of an international company with about 50,000 employees. Their passion and main objectives are bringing people together, creating a better world for marginalized communities, and building allyship. Jen's expertise extends to language and terminology surrounding marginalized communities and their identities. They are also a strong advocate for addiction recovery and self-empowerment. Through community building and culture change, Jen hopes to create a more inclusive and accepting workplace for all individuals. Additionally, Jen has been honored as a Prout Performer by the Prout at Work Foundation in 2022, highlighting their dedication and impact in the field of DEI. Jennifer Polzin Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Chloe Chloe is a dynamic artist of poetry, performance, and black feminism, with a gift for igniting social change through her art. She is a celebrated public speaker and workshop facilitator, inspiring and empowering audiences with her powerful message of equality and justice. Her career includes performances at prestigious venues such as the Victoria and Albert Museum UAL Feminist Society and the Women of the World Festival with Black Lives Matter . She has also conducted a groundbreaking workshop at Tate Britain on Critical Practice as Play, and has facilitated creative poetry writing workshops for Blackgirl Fest , CSM , and the Black Feminist Library . Chloe is a vocal advocate for various social justice issues, including anti-racism, LGBTQ+ discrimination, intersectionality, and body positivity. She is passionate about educating others on how to create a more equitable world. Chloe Filani Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Matthew Matthew is a Change & Accountability Coach, LGBTQIA+ advocate, and wellbeing facilitator based in London. He specialises in addiction, behavioural change, and personal growth, with a focus on supporting those navigating chemsex, sobriety, and life transitions be they professional or personal. Known for his direct, grounded, compassionate style, he blends coaching, lived experience, and professional expertise to help people level up. Matthew works with a drug and alcohol service as an LGBTQIA+ & Chemsex lead, delivers talks and workshops on wellbeing, and volunteers for several charities all based around queer joy, connection, and care. Matthew Fuller Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Christopher Christopher, author of 'Visible Justice: An LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Handbook' , holds a PhD from Anglia Ruskin Universit y, Cambridge, and is an expert in intersectional systemic oppression. He has presented at more than a dozen international conferences and has published articles on topics such as intersectionality, cognitive theories of identity, feminist revisionism, the history of social change, and queer resistance. With a wealth of experience in developing and implementing queer liberation programming, training, and consultations across Greater Manchester, Dr. Owen now serves as the Inclusivity Development Manager at Manchester Pride , where he delivers their intersectional LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion program, the All Equals Charter . Christopher Owen Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Max Max Price is a bisexual, non-binary, and neurodivergent (AuDHD) coach, facilitator, and community leader based in Somerset. Since 2011, Max has co-founded and led Proud2Be, a grassroots social enterprise in Devon, where they ran Totnes Pride for a decade, developed peer support groups, events, 1:1 programmes, and delivered inclusion training across sectors - all with a person-centred, trauma-informed approach. A TEDx speaker, Max co-delivered a talk on how shame became a catalyst for growth. Through Queer Leadership Coach and Gentle Open Mic (launched in Taunton), Max supports queer and neurodivergent creatives and changemakers to lead with pride. Max Price Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Dr Sunni Sunni is the founder of Dish Dash Deets – a company and platform focused on health coaching, education, and food with a mission to support everyone's holistic wellbeing journey. He has held several senior corporate roles in global corporations and led ED&I and Wellness initiatives across organisations. He holds a PhD and is currently a gut health influencer, Level 3 certified PT and Fitness Instructor as well as a culinary medicine coach. He has a weekly health segment on BBC Radio Stoke and has been featured by the BBC , ITV and other leading press outlets. Sunni Patel Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Andrea Andrea Knowles is the founder of Staff Equality Networks, a consultancy dedicated to strengthening staff networks and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in workplaces across the UK. With a background as a nurse and former NHS EDI Lead, Andrea brings both lived experience and professional expertise to shaping inclusive cultures where employees feel represented, valued, and empowered. Alongside leading her business, Andrea is a public speaker, trustee, and advocate for racial justice, LGBTQIA+ equality, and disability rights. She has advised national organisations, delivered keynote speeches on intersectionality, and serves as a judge for the 2025 Queer Student Awards. Her work is driven by the belief that true belonging happens when all voices are heard and barriers to participation are dismantled. Andrea Knowles Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Thokozani Thokozani is a nosey researcher by day and an Ancestor-summoning poet by night. His work explores existing and becoming and the murky confusion that lies between. As a facilitator, cultural worker and writer, Thokozani chooses to navigate his work from a place of healing. He is the author of The Sunflower Faces East At Dawn (2022), Agender Daydreams (2022) and A Modest Mahogany Table (2024). Thokozani Mbwana Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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