Speaker Collective
Our Expert Speaker Collective is a dynamic and diverse group of experts, thought leaders, authors, and practitioners dedicated to creating better workplaces for women.
The Speaker Collective is open to everyone, and membership includes access to a keynote speaker for your event. Our speakers are available for International Women’s Day, key awareness events and your wider inclusion initiatives.
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Joy Burnford
Gender equality trailblazer, bestselling author of Don't Fix Women, host of The Equality Conversation podcast
Topics: Gender equality, Women at work, Female retention, Inclusive leadership
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Edward Haigh
Business leader, strategy specialist, people & culture expert
Topics: Why women leave, Using research and data, Inclusivity
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Kate Nicholroy
Executive coach, facilitator, collaborative innovator, LGBT
Topics: LGBT, Parenting, Working Parents, Problem-solving
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Katie Seaman
Resilience & wellbeing specialist, mindfulness, coach
Topics: Stress, Resilience, Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Compassionate communication
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Helen Beedham
Award-winning author of The Future of Time, now writing People Glue, adviser, podcast host
Topics: Time-intelligence, Pressing pause, Owning your career
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Robert Baker
Allyship specialist, D&I leader, Vice-Chair of European Women on Boards, Trustee of UN Women UK
Topics: Allyship, Inclusive leadership, Sponsorship, Unconscious bias, Masculinity
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Fahrah Gulamhusein
Inclusion specialist, purpose coaching, human experience consultant
Topics: Purpose, Humanising relationships, Inclusion, Pluralism, Mediation
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Julie Dennis
Menopause specialist, advocate, trainer
Topics: Menopause, Supporting colleagues and partners, Menopause for managers
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Rt Hon Chloe Smith
UK Cabinet expert in technology and workforce. Legislator of British Sign Language Act 2022. Pioneer of maternity leave in government.
Topics: Governing AI and workforce transformation, accessibility and inclusion, British Sign Language, maternity, cancer awareness, leadership
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Chloe Fletcher & Laura Walker
Jobshare evangelists, flexible working advocates, founders, coaches, people leaders
Topics: Jobsharing, Authentic leadership, Part-time progression
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Lori Meakin
Strategist, entrepreneur, researcher, bestselling author of No More Menemies
Topics: Allyship, The ‘Menemies’ mindset, Unpacking gender myths
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Ollie Thorn
Leadership, people & culture expert, disability inclusion, disabled endurance athlete
Topics: The power of inclusion, How masking affects workplace culture
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Charlotte Wiseman
Leadership and organisational development expert, positive psychology consultant
Topics: Neuroscience of leadership, Burnout, Psychological safety, Playing to your strengths
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Catherine Oliver
Bestselling author of Working Parents-to-be, D&I adviser, facilitator
Topics: Working parents, Flexible working, Work life balance
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Helen Tomlinson
Award-winning talent & inclusion strategist and pioneering women’s advocate
Topics: Women’s health, Cultural change, Inclusion for women
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Isabel Berwick
Financial Times journalist specialising in workplace, careers and management, and author of the best selling The Future-Proof Career
Topics: Future of work, Career progression, Trends to watch, Management, Leadership
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Sarah Churchman OBE
Diversity trailblazer, workplace wellbeing pioneer and lifelong HR professional
Topics: Developing DEI and wellbeing strategies, Making an impact, Learnings of a DEI professional, Remaining relevant
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Alix Ainsley & Charlotte Cherry
Pioneering executive HR job-share, jobshare trailblazers, unlocking organisational and individual performance and wellbeing
Topics: Job sharing, Flexible working, Inclusive leadership
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Brandie Deignan
Chief executive officer, distinguished leader, author of The Sector Agnostic Leadership Playbook: Pivoting In Heels
Topics: Cross-Sector experiences, Women at the top, Parenting, Supporting and retaining black women
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Anna Price
Disability, neurodiversity & inclusion specialist, SEN parent and equity & belonging advocate
Topics: Neurodiversity, The challenges of ADHD, Equity, diversity and inclusion
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Lisa Unwin
Author of She’s Back: Your Guide to Returning to Work, expert on the retention, progression and recruitment of women
Topics: Female retention, Non-linear career paths, Returnship programmes
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Rachel Morris
Acclaimed business coach, parental transition expert, bestselling author of Working Mother: simple coaching strategies for success at work and home
Topics: Self-care, Working mothers, Parental transition
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Nicki Williams
Award-winning nutritionist, female health expert, author of It’s Not You, It’s Your Hormones and Life After Menopause
Topics: Menopause, Hormone Health, Healthy ageing
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Rachel Vecht
Expert on educating & raising children and integrating work & family
Topics: Parenting, Family life, Work life integration, Working carers, Emotional intelligence
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Peju Abuchi
Award-winning poet, storyteller and orator, author of A Poetic Odyssey of Proclamations
Topics: Igniting your spark, Poetry
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Alison Eddy
Award winning gender equality trailblazer, workplace culture and age inclusion thought leader
Topics: Gender equality, Workplace culture & inclusive leadership, Gendered ageism, The generational shift