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Rainbow The rainbow flag, also known as the pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) pride and LGBTQ+ social movements. The colours reflect the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and the spectrum of human sexuality and gender. < Back to Glossary

Indigenous Indigenous peoples, also referred to as First peoples, First nations, Aboriginal peoples, Native peoples, Indigenous natives, or Autochthonous peoples (these terms are often capitalised when referring to specific indigenous peoples as ethnic groups, nations, and the members of these groups), are culturally distinct ethnic groups whose members are directly descended from the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region and, to some extent, maintain the language and culture of those original peoples. < Back to Glossary

Misogyny A dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. < Back to Glossary

Subconscious The part of your mind which you are not fully aware of but which influences your actions, decision making, feelings and emotions. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Ahmed Ahmed is an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer and storyteller who is currently working with the BBC . Before that he was a Senior Correspondent with AJ+ and has previously worked for VICE on HBO , Al Jazeera English , The New York Times , The Huffington Post and PBS , and may be best known for creating and co-hosting “The Stream,” an award-winning interactive talk show on AJE and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Most Innovative Program in 2012. In 2012, Ahmed was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list of ‘young disruptors, innovators and media entrepreneurs impatient to change the world’. And i n 2015 and 2016, he was featured on the Arabian Business power list of the planet’s 100 most influential young Arabs. Ahmed is passionate about telling stories that connect people across boundaries and borders that separate them. Ahmed published his first book, 'Demanding Dignity’, in 2013. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

Loneliness Loneliness is a common feeling, but everyone’s experiences of loneliness are different and unique to them. LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be lonely than cis-het people. This loneliness can stem from a variety of factors: we’re more likely to be disconnected from our families, or have problems finding other people like us who we can connect with. Older LGBTQ+ people may experience heightened loneliness and feelings of disconnection from a queer community that’s increasingly centered around young folks. While loneliness by itself isn’t a mental health problem, it can certainly take its toll on your mind and body. (See Family, Community and Belonging) < Back to Glossary

(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... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

As a non-profit community-led social-enterprise, profits made from the work we do with corporations go back into the LGBTQ+ community. And the donations that we receive go towards providing free events, well-being solutions, resources and support to the wider global queer community. Our Impact. OUR COMMUNITY WORK At WE CREATE SPACE , it's our mission to build a platform and community that serves to educate, support and inspire all individuals to engage in personal growth, healing, self-leadership development, allyship and community wellbeing. As a community-interest social-enterprise (CIC), profits made from the work we do with corporations go back into the communities that we serve ; providing free networking events, leadership resources, and wellbeing support. “We are powerful because we have survived, and that is what it is all about – survival and growth.” AUDRE LORDE We exist to serve, educate, inspire and grow our communities. 1. We invest into the LGBTQ+ community through the providing of paid work opportunities. 2. We provide year-round community support via FREE... • Workshops, Webinars and Panel Discussions • Content and Resources • Leadership Development Opportunities • Retreats and Summits • In-Person Networking and Meet-Ups 3. We support our corporate partners through consultancy, guidance and strategy. Our Global Communities WCS Collective of Queer Leaders WCS Community LGBTQIA+ Global Professionals WCS Clients , Partners and Corporate Network Our Community Events Our virtual and in-person events are attended by LGBTQ+ professionals from our global communities. We believe heavily in the power of story-telling to encourage community building and create change. To create spaces where LGBTQ+ people come together, learn and inspire each other, with a wide range of people attending our events from across both our corporate and community activism networks. WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED IN THE LAST TWO YEARS: 35k+ ONLINE COMMUNITY MEMBERS 1000+ EVENTS & SHARED EXPERIENCES 180+ GLOBAL CORPORATE PARTNERS £1m+ INVESTED INTO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY Read our 2023 Community Impact Report here How do we raise funds? 1. Corporate Solutions - DEI Training, Workshops and Webinars - Live Conversations, Panels and Discussions - Leadership Programmes and Retreats - Coaching and Consultancy 2. Corporate Memberships 3. Sponsorships and Partnerships - Content - Community Insights and Research 4. Merchandise 5. Paid Premium Experiences - Retreats - Memberships 6. Donations Our Global Audience Our 35k+ Global LGBTQIA+ Audience We have a global community of queer professionals, leaders, changer-makers, international activists , and fundamentally anyone who wants to drive positive change or make a difference in the world for LGBTQIA+ people. They share a common goal of wanting to improve themselves to help drive change for other people within their respective communities, organisations or societies. Want to take part? Join an event Sign up to our newsletter Follow us on Instagram or Linkedin

Achievement In the world we live in, especially when it comes to our careers, a lot of our accomplishments are based on achievements. In the LGBTQIA+ Community, we have achieved a lot, as far as civil rights and acceptance in society. When there is always more to do to improve though, it is sometimes easy to forget to reflect on what we have achieved, and where we have come from. The same applies to all of us on an individual basis - we should all make time to look back and truly appreciate what we have done, and what it took to bring us here today. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Bobbi Bobbi is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager and was the first openly transgender person in bp. As the co-chair of bp Pride’s Transgender Group she has transformed transgender awareness globally within the company. She is the CEO and founder of “Trans in the City” an open corporate collaboration which has brought together over 350 major organisations to collaborate on furthering transgender awareness across the world. Extremely active in all areas of diversity but especially the trans awareness space Bobbi speaks at many events around the world on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in business, trans issues and Diversity and Inclusion in industry. Bobbi Pickard Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

WLW Women who love or are sexually attracted to other women. < Back to Glossary

(he/they) Ed Ed's experiences facing homelessness as a teenager, navigating life as a gay man and recovering from a lifelong mental health condition have ignited a drive in him to rebalance leadership, in particular, who and how they lead us. With 15 years across diverse sectors, he champions a fresh, inclusive approach. His mission is to cultivate spaces where diverse voices shape healthier, innovative organisations, pushing boundaries for a brighter, more inclusive future. He brings together mind-body practices through his role as a qualified yoga teacher and massage therapist, self-inquiry through coaching and powerful techniques to help groups make better decisions. He was previously the CEO of a national charity. Ed Moss Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

Ze/Zir Ze/Zir is one of the most widely used neopronouns. The first recorded us of them was by philosopher Richard Creel in 1997. < Back to Glossary

Agender Someone who does not identify with any gender identity or sees themselves as having no gender. < Back to Glossary

UNLOCK is an immersive two-day summit designed to equip current and future LGBTQ+ Leaders with new tools, knowledge, and support networks to thrive in business. It’s an invitation for change-makers to unite for a transformative journey, addressing the unique intergenerational and inter-cultural challenges faced by the global queer community. @unlockworld.co unlockworld.co THE QUEER LEADERSHIP NETWORK Powered by UNLOCKWORLD.CO Unlock a World of New Opportunities. A community-led learning platform and network supporting Queer Leaders in business, and in life. We create spaces for individuals to learn, grow and connect - unlocking their innate potential. Get in touch Register your interest WHY Our Story. "We’ve all overcome many personal and professional challenges on our journeys as Queer Leaders. Thankfully this led us to discover powerful solutions - including the innate strength of community , the importance of wellbeing , and the unique ability that comes from being queer in business . That’s why we created UNLOCK. We believe the journey towards Queer Leadership isn’t just about individual success, but fundamentally about thriving together and inspiring others ." Our Co-Founders. Sevi Koppe (she/her) Michael Stephens (he/they) Alex Dominguez (he/him) @unlockworld.co unlockworld.co WORKSHOPS RETREATS NETWORKING RESOURCES AND MORE COMING UP... The Queer Leadership Summit 2025 The UNLOCK Queer Leadership Summit is a three-day immersive experience designed to empower emerging queer leaders to co-create inclusive futures. Through hands-on workshops, ideation challenges, mentorship, networking and real-world leadership experiences, participants explore wellbeing, communication, teamwork, innovation and community. Find out more WHEN Our Events. No events at the moment WHO Our Network. UNLOCK serves these key business community member profiles: LGBTQ+ Future Leaders LGBTQ+ Professionals LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs LGBTQ+ Leadership Experts HOW Our Approach. We don't claim to have all the answers, but we certainly have strategies to move us forward. We understand the power of shared stories, education, and collective wisdom to inspired change. We provide collaborative spaces to receive tools, guidance and expert support - helping leaders ideate, influence, and lead with more impact. Interactive sessions with subject matter experts Peer-to-peer coaching and mentorship Collaborative cross-cultural environments Strategic networking opportunities Evidence-based wellbeing tools and practices Insights into leveraging innovation for growth Our Library. Introducing: Queer Leadership Week UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Sandra Ljubinkovic. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Stef Tudorascu. View more Queer Leadership resources here . @unlockworld.co unlockworld.co BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE UNLOCK THE OPPORTUNITY YOU SEEK POWERED BY We Create Space is a queer-led organisation driving social change by educating society on the topics of LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Leadership and Wellbeing since 2020 - providing tools, resources and knowledge to a international community through a global network of change-agents. 180+ corporate partners 30k+ community members 300+ speakers and experts Join Us We believe every Queer Leader has something extraordinary to offer the world - and through our community leadership network and learning experiences we're here to help you unlock that innate potential . UNLOCKWORLD.CO HELLO@UNLOCKWORLD.CO @UNLOCKWORLD.CO

(he/him) Phil Phil Sanger is a PhD researcher at Guilford School of Acting. His practice merges his experiences as a dance theatre artist, academic and queer coach and focuses on developing inclusive approaches to theatre and workshop facilitation using life coaching as a creative tool. His theatre company Ramped is a platform through which he has collaborated with organisations such as English Heritage, Arts Council England and the National Trust to produce arts and coaching activities throughout the UK. He currently lives in Sweden with his husband where he is exploring new partnerships and opportunities. Phil Sanger Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

Gender Gender refers to the range of socially-constructed characteristics and behaviours pertaining to femininity and masculinity, with particular reference to social and cultural differences between groups of people rather than biological ones. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Denny Denny serves as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at IMAX . Prior to joining the Company, from 2011 to 2017, he was Head of Strategy, Brand & Creative at Sky . Denny is a long-time advocate of diversity & inclusion in the corporate world. In June 2016, he was recognized in the Financial Times inaugural "100 Leading Ethnic Minorities Power List". He also ranks #9 in The Telegraph ’s most recent Top 50 LGBT Executives List and #75 in The Guardian ’s Power Pride List. A dual UK & US citizen, he serves on the Board of Trustees of Ditch The Label , Global Patron for London-based human rights charity Camden Forum and Advisory Board Member for The Economist 's Pride & Prejudice Global Conference. He is now based in Los Angeles. Denny Tu Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

Gaslighting A deliberate attempt to undermine a victim’s sense of reality or sanity. In a work context, it usually means behaviours that undermine the success, self-confidence, self-esteem or wellbeing of the target. For people in underrepresented groups, it is more likely to occur, with more severe and harmful cumulative effects. Tactics can include withholding (critical information, meeting invitations, silent treatment), isolation (exclusion, causing conflict with coworkers), and discrediting (consistently shooting down the target’s ideas, ignoring or taking credit for them). < Back to Glossary

(he/they) Jason Jason, a queer non-binary singer/songwriter from Hong Kong now based in London, has a diverse range of passions. In addition to creating hauntingly beautiful dark pop music, they are a cabaret performer, diversity and inclusion consultant, and youth worker who supports LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness across the UK. Jason also models for commercial campaigns, collaborating with brands to create inclusive and captivating campaigns that represent and celebrate diversity. Jason can offer insightful perspectives on the intersections of art and social justice, and the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces. Through their music, performances, and advocacy work, Jason is committed to empowering others and fostering positive change. Jason Kwan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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