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Diversity and Inclusion Speakers

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Workplaces with diverse and inclusive cultures benefit greatly from diversity of thought, talent, experience and knowledge. This leads to a happier, more fulfilled and more productive workforce and a much more successful organisation.

24 Speakers

Somi Arian

Somi Arian is a Tech-Philosopher, Filmmaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Investor, and LinkedIn Top Voice. With a background in philosophy of science and technology, Somi describes her role in society as a 'Transition Architect'. As humans merge with technology, and society enters a new phase of human evolution, Somi works on frameworks to address the challenges ahead.

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Lorna Collins

Art and creativity helped Lorna recover from 20 years’ of psychiatric illnesses and she now researches arts in health and campaigns to reduce stigma around mental illness

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Stuart Cosgrove

Journalist, author and presenter, advocating the power of culture to make social changes

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Lauren Currie OBE

Lauren Currie is a on a mission to democratise leadership development and boost women's confidence in a business context

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Rosamund Dean

Breast cancer survivor, writer and certified health coach, helping others define their purpose, form healthier habits and prioritise what matters

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David Duke MBE

David Duke MBE is an award-winning social entrepreneur, creating tangible social change and inclusion for people and communities across the UK and beyond.

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Lisa Fleming

Lisa was diagnosed with metastatic secondary breast cancer in 2017 and given just six months to live. She uses her experience of “learning to live whilst dying” to share moving insights about resilience, self-belief and dealing with a life-changing diagnosis

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Suranjana Ghosh

Based in India, Suranjana has faced a number of adversities in her life and is driven by determination to make social impact in the areas of gender, disability and diversity

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Jasmine Harrison arrives at John O Groats after swimming the length of the UK from Lands End.
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Jasmine Harrison

At 21, Jasmine became the youngest woman in the world to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. At 23 she became the first woman to swim the full length of Britain - 900 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats

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John Hatfield

Former journalist and editor, unlocking the power of words to influence and persuade

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Mollie Hughes

The youngest woman in the world to ski solo to the South Pole, also successfully summited both north and south sides of Mount Everest and first female President of Scouts Scotland

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Cor Hutton

Quadruple amputee, single mother, activist, charity founder, world record holder and the first Scot to receive a double hand transplant

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Katriona O’Sullivan

From extreme adversity to academic and author, Katriona O'Sullivan is a voice of resilience

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Rupal Patel

The former CIA analyst and agent turned entrepreneur, speaker and author helps leaders and teams think bigger, lead better and be bolder

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Steve Phillip

Steve is a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Advocate who is committed to moving towards a Zero Suicide Society; one that is willing and able to do all it can to prevent all preventable suicides in the UK and overseas, following the death of his son Jordan in 2019

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Gail Porter

The television presenter and personality is using the ups and downs of her life, particularly her experiences of mental health illness, to help others (Picture credit iProductions)

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David Reilly

Disability sports writer with cerebral palsy, outdoor enthusiast encouraging the pursuit of what you love to fulfil your physical and academic potential

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Manal Rostom

Dubai-based Egyptian athlete, mountaineer, Nike Running ambassador and women’s rights activist Manal embodies our ethos of ‘inspiration with impact’ having used her ideas, passion and positivity to change perceptions and lives around the world

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Nour Shaker Fayad

Nour is a senior tech professional strongly committed to driving positive change in the workplace and society around LGBTQ+ and Transgender experience

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Sara Sheridan

Feminist, activist, author, perfumer, journalist, board member, charity patron, blogger… Sara has many fascinating strings to her bow and inspires and challenges open minds in equal measure

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Ros Taylor

Clinical psychologist, executive coach, specialising in unlocking the potential in individuals and teams, encouraging confidence and creativity

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Nicki Williams

The founder of Happy Hormones for Life is an award-winning nutritionist, author, speaker and women’s health expert helping companies support female employees before, during and after menopause

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Laura Willis

Laura is one of the UK’s leading experts on managing mental wellbeing in a digital age and a thought-leader on finding balance and thriving in our always-on culture

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Mel Young MBE

Social entrepreneur and global changemaker, passionate about ending global poverty and also the role sport can play in society. Based in Edinburgh, Mel has spoken all over the world, from the Sydney Opera House to the World Economic Forum in Davos, and to everyone from world leaders to schoolchildren

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