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What does Joanne Lockwood speak about?
Joanne speaks on inclusion, belonging, inclusive leadership and the human side of AI. Her flagship keynote is "AI, Belonging and the Human Future of Work", alongside topics on inclusive culture, inclusive leadership, inclusive recruitment, DEI, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. See /topics.
How much does it cost to book Joanne?
Keynotes start from £3,000 for virtual and from £3,795 / £4,995 in person; workshops from £1,995; fireside chats and panels from £2,995; consulting from £400/hour or £2,795/day. Fees exclude VAT, with concessions for charities and the public sector. Full detail at /rates-fees, and every engagement is scoped on a free discovery call.
How do I book Joanne?
Book a free discovery call at /contact, or message +44 7802 215457 on WhatsApp. It is a relaxed conversation about your event and audience, after which Joanne sends a proposal.
Does Joanne speak virtually and internationally?
Yes — Joanne delivers in person, virtually and hybrid, across the UK and internationally, and uses a professional broadcast setup for online events.
How long is a keynote?
Keynotes typically run from 15 to 60 minutes (the flagship AI keynote can flex within that), with workshops available as half- or full-day sessions. Format and timing are tailored to your event.
What is the "AI, Belonging and the Human Future of Work" keynote about?
It explores what AI really means for people — belonging, leadership and the changing nature of work — and how organisations keep humans at the centre. It is grounded in Joanne's hands-on AI work, so it is neither hype nor doom. See /topics/ai-belonging-future-of-work.
What makes Joanne different from other inclusion speakers?
Two decades in IT and STEM before moving into inclusion means Joanne brings a technologist's grounding to the human side of AI, combined with lived experience as a transgender woman and the craft of a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association. She informs, entertains and moves audiences to act.
Can Joanne run workshops, panels or fireside chats?
Yes. As well as keynotes, Joanne delivers workshops, fireside chats, panels, Q&A sessions and acts as a subject-matter expert — in person, virtual or hybrid.
What is Inclusion Bites?
Inclusion Bites is Joanne's podcast — 240+ episodes of conversations on inclusion, belonging and culture, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Substack. See /podcast.
How do I get on the podcast, or invite Joanne onto mine?
To be a guest on Inclusion Bites, apply at /be-a-guest. To invite Joanne onto your podcast or live stream, see /podcast-guesting.
What AV and technical setup does Joanne need?
For in-person events: a lapel or headset microphone, a confidence monitor and a screen suitable for the room. For online: she joins on all major platforms with a broadcast-quality setup. Full detail at /technical-requirements.
Are there concession rates for charities or the public sector?
Yes — concessions are available for charities, community groups and the public sector. Mention it on your discovery call and Joanne will tailor a proposal.
What is belonging in the workplace?
Belonging is the felt experience of being accepted, valued and able to be yourself at work — beyond being merely present or "included". It is where diversity and inclusion efforts ultimately land: people do their best work when they feel they belong. Joanne speaks and runs workshops on building cultures of belonging.
What's the difference between diversity, inclusion and belonging?
Diversity is the mix of people; inclusion is making sure that mix is invited in and can participate; belonging is whether they actually feel they fit and are valued. You can be diverse and even inclusive on paper yet still have people who do not feel they belong — which is why Joanne focuses on belonging as the real measure of culture.
How do you create a sense of belonging at work?
Belonging is built through everyday behaviours, not one-off events: inclusive leadership, psychological safety, fair processes, visible role models and small consistent signals that people are valued. Joanne helps leaders and teams move from intention to these practical habits through keynotes and workshops — see /topics/inclusive-culture-belonging.
I’m looking for a diversity and inclusion speaker for a conference or event — can I book Joanne?
Yes. Joanne Lockwood is a professional diversity, equity and inclusion keynote speaker booked for conferences, corporate events, leadership programmes, awaydays and Pride events across the UK and internationally — in person, virtual or hybrid. Her flagship keynote is “AI, Belonging and the Human Future of Work”, alongside belonging, inclusive leadership, allyship and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Book a free discovery call at /contact.
Do you run inclusion workshops or training — are you available as a facilitator or trainer?
Yes. As well as keynotes, Joanne facilitates interactive workshops and training on inclusive culture, inclusive leadership, allyship and belonging, as half- or full-day sessions, in person or virtual. See /topics and book a free discovery call at /contact.
Can I book Joanne as a podcast guest, or to interview on inclusion?
Absolutely. Joanne is an experienced and engaging podcast guest and interviewee on inclusion, belonging, transgender and LGBTQIA+ inclusion, allyship, culture change and the human side of AI — and hosts the Inclusion Bites podcast herself. Invite her onto your show or podcast at /podcast-guesting.
Who can speak on transgender or LGBTQ+ inclusion at our event?
Joanne Lockwood speaks on transgender and LGBTQIA+ inclusion from lived experience, with warmth, humour and practicality — for Pride events, conferences and leadership audiences. See /topics/lgbtqia-inclusion-pride and book at /contact.
We need an AI and inclusion or future-of-work speaker — does Joanne cover that?
Yes — Joanne’s flagship keynote “AI, Belonging and the Human Future of Work” explores what AI really means for people, belonging and leadership, grounded in her hands-on AI work, so it is neither hype nor doom. See /topics/ai-belonging-future-of-work and book at /contact.
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