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, and building inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive and succeed.
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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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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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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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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Lalith Wijedoru
Award-winning storytelling coach and facilitator, social health and wellbeing champion, former NHS consultant paediatrician, BBC Radio 4 presenter
Topics: Personal identity and intersectionality, Social health and human connection, Disagreeing well, The power of personal narratives
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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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Daniele Fiandaca
Gender equality trailblazer, inclusion and diversity consultant, leadership coach and Founder, Hard as Nails
Topics: Allyship, Inclusion & diversity, Healthy Masculinity, Vulnerable Leadership
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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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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