Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Speaker

What your audience will take away

DE&I lands best when it is practical, human, and connected to real behaviour — not abstract policy statements. Lee’s talk is designed to create a shift in how people lead, communicate and include others in day-to-day working life.

Typical outcomes include:

Capability-first thinking — seeing strengths and contribution before labels or assumptions
More inclusive leadership behaviours — the everyday actions that create belonging and psychological safety
Greater awareness of bias around disability — recognising how stigma shows up and how it can be challenged
A clearer standard of respect — building cultures where dignity is non-negotiable

Best fit if your organisation wants…

A DE&I message that feels credible for senior leaders and mixed audiences

A talk that supports inclusion without being preachy or compliance-led

A focus on disability inclusion and dignity that is grounded in lived experience

Practical takeaways that reinforce leadership standards and team culture

Not the best fit if…
You need a technical training session on legislation, HR policy design, or a deep-dive workshop on a specific organisational framework.

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DE&I Themes covered

Lee tailors the talk to your audience and objectives. Common DE&I angles include:

Disability inclusion and stigma: how assumptions limit opportunity — and how leaders reset the standard
Unconscious bias (in practice): where bias shows up in day-to-day decisions and interactions
Dignity and belonging: what inclusive cultures look like in real teams
Inclusive leadership: standards, language and behaviours that enable people to contribute
Resilience and identity: capability, confidence and momentum after adversity

Tailored to your audience

Every booking includes a briefing call to align on:

Audience profile and seniority
What you want the talk to achieve (awareness, leadership behaviours, culture reset, event theme)
Tone and sensitivities (language to avoid, internal context)
Timings, running order and AV requirements

How booking works

Enquiry and date check
Briefing call and format recommendation
Delivery on the day (timed and aligned to your agenda)
Optional Q&A (where appropriate)

Choose the format that fits your event…

Keynote

Theme-anchoring keynote for conferences and large business events.

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Motivational talk (business events)

Designed for culture, leadership and behavioural outcomes.

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After-dinner

A lighter format for evening programmes that still lands a meaningful inclusion message.

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Schools & colleges

Age-appropriate talks with a strong dignity and belonging message.

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Practical details

Lengths: 30 minutes or 45–60 minutes are most common; optional Q&A available
AV: Microphone for larger rooms; details confirmed during briefing
Tailoring: Briefing call included
Delivery: In-person across the UK and overseas; virtual options available where appropriate

Booking Costs

Hire Lee to present virtually – From £1,500*
Hire Lee to present in-person – From £3,000*

*Cost varies depending on length of talk and geographic location. For schools that are rated as ‘Inadequate’ or ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted, there is no booking charge other than travel and accommodation costs.

“A truly inspirational insight into what is possible without limitations, with the right mindset and values at the forefront of everything.”

Gemma Grainger - Women’s National Team Manager, Football Association of Wales

What audiences say...

DE&I speaking FAQs

Is this talk suitable for senior leadership audiences?
Yes. The message is delivered with credibility and practical relevance for leadership teams and mixed audiences.

Is the focus only on disability inclusion?
Disability inclusion is a core thread because it is grounded in lived experience. The talk also connects to wider inclusion behaviours and leadership standards.

Is this a compliance or policy training session?
No. This is a story-led talk with practical behavioural takeaways. If you require technical HR/legal training, that should be scoped separately.

Can the talk be tailored to our organisation’s values and language?
Yes. The briefing call aligns tone, terminology and outcomes.

How long is the talk?
Most events choose 30 minutes (tight agenda) or 45–60 minutes (deeper impact). Optional Q&A can be added.

Book a DE&I-focused talk for your event

Share your date, location and audience type. We’ll confirm availability and recommend the best-fit format.

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