Speaking that builds inclusive cultures
Keynotes and conversations that turn inclusion, belonging — and the human side of AI — into positive people experiences and measurable performance. Warm, practical, never preachy, and shaped around your audience and event.
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Signature keynote
How do we bring our people with us as AI arrives — without losing trust or belonging?
AI, Belonging & the Human Future of Work
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people apply, communicate, learn and make decisions. The real challenge isn't the technology — it's human.
Conference keynote · All-hands · Leadership away-day
Explore →Signature keynote
How do we turn good intentions into active, everyday allyship?
Hold the Rope
Closing the gap between good intentions and real action — moving people from passive bystander to active ally who holds the rope.
Conference keynote · All-hands · Panel
Explore →Signature keynote
How do we find the courage to lead, mentor and be useful — despite the self-doubt?
The Reluctant Mentor
The courage to lead, mentor and be useful — moving past imposter syndrome to own the wisdom you have already earned.
Conference keynote · Leadership away-day
Explore →Signature keynote
How do we build leadership and a culture where people stay — and perform at their best?
Is Your Culture Really in Order?
Leaders shape culture, and culture shapes performance. Why people leave bad bosses, why engagement tracks the culture leaders create, and the inclusive-leadership habits that turn it around.
Leadership away-day · Conference keynote · All-hands
Explore →Popular topics
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Fireside conversation
What does it really take to belong — and to lead when the climate is hard?
One Transition, Two Perspectives
A joint fireside chat with Joanne and her wife Marie Manley — two connected perspectives on transition, relationships and leading inclusion when the climate feels hard.
Fireside · Conference keynote
Explore →How do we build a culture where people stay, belong and do their best work?
Inclusive Culture & Belonging
Moving organisations beyond diversity metrics to create cultures where every person genuinely belongs.
Conference keynote · Leadership away-day · All-hands
Explore →How do we lead inclusively — and make braver, better decisions?
Inclusive Leadership in Practice
Engagement and job satisfaction track the culture leaders create — yet many leaders freeze, afraid of getting it wrong. The traits that turn a group of individuals into a team.
Leadership away-day · Conference keynote
Explore →What does inclusion that actually works — and performs — look like?
DEI That Actually Works
Moving beyond the acronym — what DEI really means, why it so often falls short, and what organisations that get it right actually do differently.
Conference keynote · Leadership away-day · All-hands
Explore →How do we make LGBTQIA+ colleagues genuinely belong — beyond the logo?
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion at Work
Authentic, evidence-based insight into LGBTQIA+ experiences at work — with practical steps for meaningful inclusion.
Pride · Conference keynote · Panel
Explore →How do we attract and keep more diverse talent — when recruitment starts long before the advert?
Inclusive Recruitment That Actually Works
Inclusive recruitment reframed as modern recruitment best practice — how employer brand, culture, candidate experience and bias shape who applies, who progresses and who stays.
Conference keynote · Leadership away-day · All-hands
Explore →Theme 01
AI, Belonging & the Human Future of Work
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people apply, communicate, learn and make decisions. The real challenge isn't the technology — it's human.
Keynote (15–60 minutes) · Webinar (60 minutes)
Explore →Theme 02
Inclusive Culture & Belonging
Moving organisations beyond diversity metrics to create cultures where every person genuinely belongs.
Keynote (45–90 minutes) · Workshop (half-day or full-day)
Explore →Theme 03
Inclusive Leadership in Practice
Engagement and job satisfaction track the culture leaders create — yet many leaders freeze, afraid of getting it wrong. The traits that turn a group of individuals into a team.
Keynote (45–90 minutes) · Leadership team workshop
Explore →Theme 04
Inclusive Recruitment That Actually Works
Inclusive recruitment reframed as modern recruitment best practice — how employer brand, culture, candidate experience and bias shape who applies, who progresses and who stays.
Keynote (up to 60 minutes, with Q&A) · Interactive session with table discussion
Explore →Theme 05
DEI That Actually Works
Moving beyond the acronym — what DEI really means, why it so often falls short, and what organisations that get it right actually do differently.
Keynote (45–90 minutes) · Workshop (half-day or full-day)
Explore →Theme 06
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion at Work
Authentic, evidence-based insight into LGBTQIA+ experiences at work — with practical steps for meaningful inclusion.
Keynote (45–90 minutes) · Workshop (half-day)
Explore →Bespoke — but well-trodden
Every session is tailored to your audience, brief and context — nothing off the shelf. And every one is built on talks delivered many times, for organisations like LEGO, NHS England and Unilever. So it feels made-for-you, and it's a safe pair of hands.
“Great storytelling used to lead us through Joanne's life and the challenges she has overcome. The comments from the Leadership team at the end were very positive — that Joanne was the star of the call and that she was really excellent. I have never seen this call of 110 people so silent and still — they were enthralled. Thank you, Joanne — you are a star and changed some minds today.”
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