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Micro-Affirmation A micro-affirmation is a small gesture of inclusion, caring or kindness. They include listening, providing comfort and support, being an ally and explicitly valuing the contributions and presence of all. It is particularly helpful for those with greater power or seniority to “model” affirming behaviour. < Back to Glossary

Gender Identity Each person’s internal and individual experience of gender. It is a person’s sense of being a woman, a man, both, neither, or anywhere along the gender spectrum. Gender identity can correlate with a person’s assigned sex at birth (cisgender), or differ from it (as is the case with transgender people). Someone’s gender identity can change over time, as people grow and learn more about themselves. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Guilherme Gui, the Global Head of Talent Sourcing & Solutions at a Swiss Multinational company, has been working in Human Resources for over 17 years. With a Bachelor's degree in international relations, Gui is a passionate LGBTQIA+ activist and founder-mentor of LGBT MENTORING , a non-profit organization that provides free professional mentorship to the LGBTQIA+ community in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Costa Rica in four languages (Portuguese, English, French and Spanish). Gui can also speak on topics like Recruitment, Leadership, Workplace Allyship, LGBTQ+ History, and Activism. Guilherme Neves 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

Woman Someone who identifies with womanhood. See: Gender Roles and Gender Identity. < Back to Glossary

(no pronouns) Sakeema Sakeema is a model, activist and dancer. As a committed campaigner for Black Lives Matter and trans rights, Sakeema has participated in many campaigns for fashion and commercial clients seeking to stand by their work for improvement. Also, an inspirational dancer and part of the London Ballroom scene, Sakeema uses her platform as a model and performer to not only express them-self creatively but ensure the conversations they are passionate about are being heard. Sakeema Peng Crook 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/him) Alex Alex is a writer, facilitator and campaigner focused on LGBT+ rights, anti-racism and mental health. His work on issues such as sexual racism, LGBT+ mental health inequality, and global LGBT+ human rights has been featured in The Guardian , BBC , MTV , The Independent , Huffington Post and more. He previously worked for the Kaleidoscope Trust, where he supported LGBT+ activists across the world to campaign to decriminalise homosexuality. He has also worked with LinkedIn as part of their LinkedIn Changemakers campaign, which connects businesses to activists to encourage change in the world of work. He now works as an inclusion consultant and public speaker for businesses and NGOs, with a focus on intersectional inclusion. Alex Leon 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/him) Rico Rico is a Trustee at LGBT+ Consortium , UN's UNITE 2030 Youth Delegate and was formerly Director at TransActual UK . He is a Diversity & Inclusion Consultant and a passionate activist, fighting for the rights of LGBTQIA+ and Black people. He is currently studying Sustainable Investing as Harvard Online University . With a background in radio and activism, he started his career as a Diversity Consultant, focusing on anti-racism initiatives. Rico's work as a Director at TransActual UK involved changing UK legislation for trans and non-binary equality, tackling hate crime, and advocating for Black Queer intersectionality. As a Trustee and Treasurer at LGBT+ Consortium , he helps the community with grant funding and advocates for them through chairing panels at the London Assembly and submitting evidence at the Healthcare Committee. Rico is a Channel 4 's Make Me Prime Minister Semi-Finalist, where he was commended for his integrity and compassion by Baroness Sayeeda Warsi. He also powered the #16thCentury Trans Rights Campaign for UK Black Pride. He is a sought-after speaker on Intersectionality and Trans/Non-Binary Equality, sharing his expertise at conferences and events around the world. Rico Jacob Chace 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

Integrity Having integrity means that you live in accordance to your deepest values, you're honest, and you always keep your word. Integrity is a highly valued trait, especially in leaders. See: Authenticity and Values. < Back to Glossary

Male Privilege Male privilege is the system of advantages or rights that are available to men solely on the basis of their sex or gender. A man's access to these benefits may vary depending on how closely they match their society's ideal masculine norm. < Back to Glossary

Chromosome Mosaic When someone has two or more sets of cells that differ genetically from one another. Intersex people possess chromosomal mosaics. < Back to Glossary

Man Someone who identifies with manhood. See: Gender Roles, Gender Identity, Cisgender and Transgender. < Back to Glossary

Brave Space A brave space encourages constructive but often challenging dialogue. Recognising difference and holding each person accountable to do the work of sharing experiences and coming to new understandings – a feat that’s often hard, and typically uncomfortable. It is important we have these spaces, especially considering that the Queer community intersects with so many others, and we have so much to learn from one another. See: Courageous Communication. < Back to Glossary

Health at every size Known by the acronym HAES, a social and health promotion movement that challenges social stigma based on weight, size and shape. The movement emphasises body positivity, health outcomes, and eating and movement for wellbeing rather than weight control. < Back to Glossary

Indigiqueer Indigiqueer is another term sometimes used alongside or to refer to the Two-Spirit identity; more often it is a term used by some LGBTQ+ Indigenous people who do not self-identify as Two-Spirit, or by those who identify with both. < Back to Glossary

Healing A painful part of the LGBTQ+ experience can be trauma associated with childhood, caregivers, community, workplace, or religion, etc... Whether the hurt comes from outside sources, or an internal conflict, the journey from awareness to integration of our identities can be a difficult gap to bridge. Healing in itself is a restorative, therapeutic, and holistic process that guides us through different stages, often taking us from a place of acceptance towards feeling 'whole'. Though it more often begins with self-inquiry (commonly through therapy), healing doesn't have to happen in isolation. Chosen family for many people act as a support network and a vehicle for community care. See: Self-Care, Community Care, Breathwork and Burnout. < Back to Glossary

Cis or Cisgender Cisgender refers to someone whose gender identity matches the sex or gender they were ‘assigned’ at birth. < Back to Glossary

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(she/her) Izazkun Iza is a meditation teacher, a lifestyle coach and the founder of Sarana Wellness Center. Her passion lies in guiding individuals to their authentic selves, facilitating transformative journeys through the practices of self-love and positive habits. Join Iza on a path of self-discovery, where meditation, journaling and self love become the powerful tools for creating the life you dream of. Izazkun Pinson Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Finding Joy Amidst Pain | Queer Retreats Queer Journeys | Barry Brandon. Top 10 Training Programmes for Community Building & Leadership. 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) Olivia Olivia is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 5 years of experience in the Fashion and Media industries. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to people, talent, learning and development, employee engagement, and Diversity & Inclusion. Olivia's expertise and passion have led her to specialise in the latter, helping organisations to create more inclusive workplaces. Recently, Olivia joined the Financial Times as a D&I Advisor, bringing her experience and insights to the team. Prior to that, she has worked at Farfetch and Condé Nast , where she led the Global LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group. Olivia's journey has been shaped by her own experiences, having left Italy in 2013 to move to the UK, where she could finally transition. As a proud trans woman, she is a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and awareness in the workplace. Olivia Esposito Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Top 10 Training Programmes for Community Building & Wellbeing. WCS Awards | My Queer Leader Journey, with Kevin Hawkins. How men can #AccelerateAction this International Women's 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

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