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Confidence Confidence comes from a Latin word 'fidere' which means "to trust"; therefore, having self-confidence is having trust in one's self. The concept of self-confidence is commonly defined as self-assurance in one's personal judgment, ability, power, etc. Self-confidence involves a positive belief that in the future, one can generally accomplish what one wishes to do. Self-confidence is not the same as self-esteem, which is an evaluation of one's own worth, whereas self-confidence is more specifically trust in one's ability to achieve some goal. Many LGBTQ+ people lack confidence because of ingrained and internalised beliefs, often instilled from childhood. See: Affirmation & Belief. < Back to Glossary

Breathwork Breathwork is a New Age term for various ancient breathing practices in which the conscious control of breathing is said to influence a person's mental, emotional or physical state, with a claimed therapeutic effect. < Back to Glossary

Safe Space A place or environment in which a person or category of people can feel confident that they will not be exposed to discrimination, criticism, harassment, or any other emotional or physical harm. See: Belonging, Community and Psychological Safety. < Back to Glossary

Empathy The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. We often go through similar experiences, or have similar challenges. When we are going through a rough time, having someone in our corner who understands what we are going through can often be invaluable, and validates the challenges we are grappling with. Equally, receiving some form of acknowledgement from other people is important even if they haven't been through what you are going through - simply understanding something is tough can help colleagues, friends, and chosen family feel seen and supported. There are three types of empathy experts have identified: 1) Cognitive: empathy by thought only, not feelings. 2) Emotional: feeling the other person’s emotions. 3) Compassionate: feeling the other person’s pain and taking action to help. See: Compassion and Belonging < Back to Glossary

East Asian East Asian culture and heritage is typically associated with the region made up of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. < Back to Glossary

Visibility (See Representation) < Back to Glossary

Stonewall The Stonewall Riots were a series of protests that began in response to the raiding of the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, on June 28 1969. The riots were a historic turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement and the first Pride marches were held on the one year anniversary of the riots. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Nicole Nicole is a natural community builder who found her passion for collaboration early in her career as a paralegal. After working as a “master connector” at Omnicom Health Group, she created The Black Collective, Omnicom's first Black talent resource group, where she championed diversity and inclusivity. As Director of DE&I at RAPP , Nicole brings her aptitude for building equitable paths forward to success for all marginalized communities, ensuring that all voices are seen and heard. She's a passionate speaker on topics such as community building, leadership, workplace allyship, intersectionality, LGBTQ+ discrimination, mental health, well-being, body positivity, faith, self-empowerment, culture change, activism, parenting, and trauma. Nicole Simpson 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

Humanistic A person having a strong interest in or concern for human welfare, values, and dignity. < Back to Glossary

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

Gay Gay is a term that primarily refers to a homosexual person or the trait of being homosexual. The term originally meant 'carefree', 'cheerful', or 'bright and showy'. While scant usage referring to male homosexuality dates to the late 19th century, that meaning became increasingly common by the mid-20th century. < Back to Glossary

(they/them) Char Char is a Black, queer, non-binary and neurodivergent person of Antiguan and Jamaican heritage. They live with late-diagnosed ADHD and long-term mental health battles and shares their lived experience at the intersection of all these things to drive conversation, curiosity, and authentic connection between people. Professionally, Char works in DEI in the legal sector, channelling their special interest in all things equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social justice into the corporate environment. They carry the DEI torch with a long-term mission to bring social awareness, education, and humanity into corporate spaces. Char believes in the power of safe storytelling to centre real people in conversations about equity, inclusion and belonging. Char Erskine 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

VAWG VAWG is an acronym for "Violence Against Women and Girls". This umbrella term covers domestic violence, homicide, sexual assault and harassment, honour-based abuse, stalking, coercion and controlling behaviour inflicted upon women and girls. VAWG is not limited to physical violence and has been shown to have long term impacts on the mental health of victims. See also: Sexism, Sexual Harassment, Misogyny, Transmisogyny < Back to Glossary

(she/they) Coco Coco is a black, queer, non-binary, multi-disciplinary creative artist, known for their creative writing, poetry, speaking and hosting engagements, and modeling work. They are also a proud cool mom and wife, and someone who has firsthand experience navigating life with ADHD. Coco is passionate about mental health activism and advocating for positive change within their communities. They curate creative writing workshops that explore and engage in mental health and well-being, and they speak on panels, host workshops, and tour to represent those who are underrepresented and marginalized. Coco is committed to breaking down negative stigmas and stereotypes, and providing a safe space for people from all over the world to connect, share their experiences, and feel understood and accepted. They believe in the power of creative expression to inspire change and foster community building. In addition to the topics mentioned earlier, Coco is also able to speak about self-empowerment and disability, as well as identity and culture change. Coco 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

Transandrophobia Discrimination against trans men and trans-masculine people. < Back to Glossary

Justice Social justice constitutes a form of activism, based on principles of equity and inclusion that encompasses a vision of society in which the distribution of resources is equitable and all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure. Social justice involves social actors who have a sense of their own agency as well as a sense of social responsibility toward and with others. < Back to Glossary

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... 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

(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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