OUR SPEAKERS
We believe in the power of stories to create connection and inspire change.
Our Speaker Academy consists of powerful storytellers, insightful facilitators and passionate educators within inclusion and diversity.
Click on the photos to get to know our speakers.
Alex Staniforth Record-breaking adventurer, Everest avalanche survivor, author and mental health charity founder
Darren Edwards Inspirational speaker and leading authority on resilience and teamwork
Oke Eleazu C-suite leader and author
Tamu Thomas Author, speaker, community builder
Tanya Gordon Leadership, inclusion and resilience consultant and speaker
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Paralympic medallist, author and broadcaster
Simon Arrowsmith Communications and story specialist
Sylvia Baldock Professional speaker, executive coach, mentor and author
Sarah Winckless MBE Olympian, coach and facilitator
Sharath Jeevan Speaker and author on intrinsic motivation
Dr Samantha Mather Leadership development professional, Doctor of neuroscience, author, facilitator, lecturer and speaker
Rachel Vecht Former teacher, parent educator, speaker and coach
Penny Mallory Speaker, author, TV presenter and former World Rally Car champion
Patsy Rodenburg OBE Master voice teacher
Patrick McMaster Leadership coach and parental transition expert
Patrice Gordon Author, executive coach, inclusive leader expert, commercial leader
Otegha Uwagba Journalist and bestselling author
Sandeep Johal Behavioural change psychologist, therapist and consultant
Oliver Fenghour Neurodiversity consultant
Nici Harrison Grief specialist, speaker and coach
Michelle Mills-Porter Human behaviour expert specialising in motivation, values and collaboration
Michael Barton Autism awareness speaker and author
Melissa Doman M.A. Organisational psychologist, former clinical mental health therapist and author
Dr Megan Reitz Professor, researcher, speaker and author
Mark Chamberlen Executive coach, Paralympian and DE&I ambassador
Marjorie Price Leadership and management development coach and speaker
Lizzie Nichol Facilitator, MC and storyteller
Luke Ambler Former professional rugby player, dad, storyteller, founder of ANDYSMANCLUB
Dr Kate Goodger Olympic performance psychologist and mindset expert
Lis Cashin Author, speaker and leadership coach
Kolarele Sonaike Barrister and communication skills coach and leadership development expert
Kirk Vallis Creativity and innovation expert
Kay Rufai Photographer, poet, filmmaker, author and mental health researcher
Karl Lokko Poet, activist, former gang leader and philanthropist
Josh Levs Gender equality activist, author and UN Global gender champion
Jaspreet Kaur Author, spoken word artist and historian
Jamie Hull Inspirational speaker
Jake Graf Transgender actor, filmmaker and advocate
Ollie Thorn Inspiring speaker and specialist on navigating change, resilience and culture
Jack Villiers Leadership coach, guide and ceremonialist
Ingrid Pope Coach, facilitator and mind de-clutterer
Holiday Phillips Coach, facilitator, organisation and community advisor
Helena Territt Executive coach, speaker, leadership consultant for highly successful people who think differently; the neuro-atypical C-suite.
Gwen Jones Allyship and advocacy specialist
Hannah Graf MBE Army veteran and transgender advocate
Geoff Mcdonald Former Global VP of HR at Unilever, business transformation advisor, mental health advocate
Eleanor Mills Times Bestselling author, anti-ageism and gender campaigner, Award-winning Editor and media trainer
Jim Macleod CB Gender ally executive leadership
Charlie Martin Racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist
Christina Mallon Disabled inclusive designer and speaker
Dr Cath Bishop Olympian, former diplomat, leadership expert and author
Brooke Vandermolen Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctor, medical writer, blogger
Becka White Human rights campaigner, writer
Barra Fitzgibbon Conversation specialist
Beth Stallwood Organisational culture consultant, facilitator and coach
Dr Ash Wallace Olympic performance expert and mental health advocate
Arit Eminue MBE Award-winning people, inclusion, and culture specialist
Anne Usher MBE Paralympian and inspirational speaker
Dr Amit Patel Motivational speaker, author and disability activist
Alex Manners Neurodiversity and autism speaker, Asperger's champion, presenter and author
Alex Danson-Bennett Retired Great Britain Hockey Captain, Olympic gold medallist, speaker and leadership developer
Julia Philpott Executive coach
Orla Donoghue Single parenting coach
Rob Hosking Former police officer, TEDx motivational speaker and mental health advocate