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Butch Traditionally, in lesbian culture, the word 'butch' refers to a person whose gender expression and traits present as typically 'masculine'. Being butch is about playing with and challenging traditional binary male and female gender roles and expressions. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Dr Paul Paul is a queer activist, Somatic Coach, Mentor, Writer, and award-winning Organization Development Consultant. He is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, who strives to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by queer individuals in society. In addition to hosting the HOPECAST podcast, where he discusses the intersection of spirituality and sexuality, Paul is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has been featured on HR Magazine 's Most Influential Thinkers List. He currently resides in London with his husband. Paul is a gifted speaker who regularly shares his expertise on topics such as leadership, LGBTQ+ history and discrimination, well-being, self-empowerment, culture change, and community building. His ability to connect with his audience and convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner makes him a sought-after presenter and facilitator. Paul Taylor-Pitt Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Person of Colour (POC) Someone who does not consider themselves to be white. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Liam Originally from Trinidad and Tobago but based in London, Liam currently works in Diversity and Inclusion for EY. A early champion of LGBT+ inclusivity, he was previously the global co-chair of HyPride , Hyatt 's LGBT+ Employee Resource Group, for several years leading on strategies and campaigns to engage internal and external LGBT+ and ally communities. Ranking fourth in the 2019 Top 50 Outstanding & Yahoo Finance LGBT+ Future Leaders list, he’s also spoken at the House of Commons on the impact of anti-LGBT+ laws across the Commonwealth. Additionally, in 2018 Liam co-founded Checking-IN , an industry network for LGBT+ professionals and allies working in the hospitality industry. Liam Rezende Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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/she/they) Ale Ale was born in a small town in Venezuela to Spanish-Venezuelan parents and raised in the Catholic faith–they identify as trans non-binary. With a diverse background that includes work as an electronic engineer, fashion advisor, customer care assistant, and software testing consultant manager, Ale has always been drawn to activism and advocating for marginalized groups. In Venezuela, Ale's activist work included fighting for the inclusion of people with HIV/AIDS in the social security system. Ale also spent a decade training to become a Catholic priest, doing pastoral work with marginalized groups in Venezuela, Italy, the USA, and Belgium. Currently living in the UK, Ale continues to collaborate with LGBTQ+ groups to promote diversity and inclusion both inside and outside of the workplace. In addition to their activism and advocacy work, Ale has also developed strong leadership skills and a passion for workplace allyship. Ale is committed to promoting intersectionality and combatting LGBTQ+ discrimination in all aspects of life. They are also passionate about exploring the intersections of identity and faith and finding ways to create more inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds. Ale Rebon Portillo Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Masking Masking in psychology and sociology is the process in which an individual "masks" or camouflages their natural personality or behaviour to conform to social pressures, abuse or harassment. < Back to Glossary

Social Barriers Primarily used to describe the barriers Disabled people face - in education, employment and wider society, including inaccessible environments, prejudice and discrimination, communication barriers and financial barriers. This does not mean to say that those from other marginalised groups cannot face social barriers, for example, if they feel ostracised from groups because of their differences, or because they lack common interests. < Back to Glossary

(he/they) Ki Ki Griffin is a multidisciplinary performer, creative facilitator, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion advocate working across stage, screen, and beyond. With a foundation in acting and comedy, Ki brings authenticity, wit, and emotional depth to every project—whether performing, devising, or collaborating behind the scenes. Their work spans writing, directing, consulting, and facilitating spaces where creativity meets social impact. As a passionate advocate for representation and intersectionality, Ki is committed to reshaping the entertainment industry through storytelling that is bold, diverse, and deeply human. Notable roles include Ripley in Hollyoaks (1995-Present), Jax in Fitting In (2023) and Mouse Harrison in Billie The Kid Musical at The Vaudeville Theatre, London (2024) Ki Griffin Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Incentive Something that motivates or encourages us to make positive change. < Back to Glossary

Slur Derogatory terms used as insults towards marginalised groups of people. Many slurs have been commonly used in the past but are now seen as socially unacceptable. Communities sometimes "reclaim" slurs by adopting them into their vocabulary and changing their meaning e.g. "Queer" was a popular slur in the past but is now a well-established term for people whose identities fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. < Back to Glossary

WCS | Campus is a digital space where you can connect with other like-minded people from our community - engaging in meaningful discussions, workshops, and events - at a global and local level. Who am I? Home page | Campus OUR COMMUNITY LEARNING PLATFORM & SOCIAL HUB WCS | Campus Learn, Connect and Grow with our Global Community. WCS | Campus is our new digital space where you can connect with other like-minded people from our community - engaging in meaningful discussions, workshops, and events - at a global and local level. Join now This is a space dedicated to supporting your personal and professional development as an LGBTQIA+ person, Queer Leader, and Ally. with tools , resources and guides by intersectional Queer Leaders. Learn via community networks , online and in-person events . Connect through e- courses relating to DEI, Allyship and Queer Leadership. Grow Join now Take a tour... Get to grips with navigating WCS | Campus in this guided tour with Michael Stephens , CEO and Founder of We Create Space . Any other Questions? If you're looking to develop resources for your business or organisation, we offer a variety of bespoke corporate solutions designed to honour and elevate the diverse voices and perspectives of marginalised communities. To book a free consultation , please email hello@wecreatespace.co Get in touch

A space for real, raw conversations about what it means to lead as LGBTQ+ professionals today. Hosted by a collective of queer leaders, each episode explores the 5 Keys of Queer Leadership: wellbeing, communication, teamwork, innovation, and community. From founders to quiet disruptors, our guests share their stories, insights, and tools for authentic leadership. New episodes every other Thursday.

Dogpile Dog-piling, or a dog-pile is a form of online harassment or online abuse characterized by having groups of harassers target the same victim. < Back to Glossary

Fostering Fostering is similar to adoption, in that it involves providing a home to children that cannot live with their birth parents, but adoption ends the legal relationship between a child and their birth family and fostering does not. Foster carers treat children in their care as members of their family, and fostering relationships can be short or long term. Some people may pursue adoption or fostering due to being unable to have children, but it is also common for people who can have their own children to foster out of a desire to make a difference in the lives of children living in care. See: Adoption, Family and Finances. < Back to Glossary

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Asylum Seeker A person who leaves their country of birth or residence, enters another country and seeks protection by the state in this other country. An asylum seeker is an immigrant who has been forcibly displaced and might have fled their home country because of war or other factors harming them or their family. < Back to Glossary

Philanthropy The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. See: Altruism. < Back to Glossary

Language Whether or not we realize it, we are constantly using language to evolve our ideas and beliefs into concrete reality. By becoming more aware of the impact and power of language, we can make more conscious, insightful choices about how we express ourselves and how we interpret others. < Back to Glossary

Meditation The term meditation refers to a family of self-regulation and reflective practices that focus on training attention and awareness to foster general mental well-being and development and/or specific capacities such as calm, clarity, and concentration. < Back to Glossary

Strength Inner Strength refers loosely to the wide range of mental and emotional resources (behaviours, skills and attitudes) that keep us stable and adaptable in life. < Back to Glossary