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Social impact

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Does your business or organisation have a purpose beyond profit? How could you make more of a positive impact on your local community or the world? Our speakers all have experience in working for the greater good and can inspire you to make a difference

17 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.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Gib Bulloch

Corporate insurgent, intrapreneur and thought leader using a powerful personal story to discuss mental health in the workplace and reimagine the role of business in society to create meaningful social impact

Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Stuart Cosgrove

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Presenters, Social impact,

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.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

John Hatfield

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Leadership, Social impact,

Celia Hodson

Hey Girls founder Celia is a multi-award winning entrepreneur and period poverty campaigner passionate about social enterprise, helping businesses to drive change and giving back

Entrepreneurship, Social impact,

Dr Nathan Hudson-Peacock

Expedition medic, NHS A&E doctor and founder of Eco Medics, Nathan is also passionate about sustainability and climate change

Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact, Environment & Sustainability,

Cor Hutton

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Nick Lyth

Founder & President of Green Angel Syndicate, passionate advocate of the greener economy and sustainable use of global resources to tackle climate change

Environment & Sustainability, Social impact,

Katriona O’Sullivan

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Alice Thompson

Co-founder of Social Bite and now purpose coach, speaks on the importance of being truly purpose-led from an organisational and neurological perspective

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Social impact,

Eleanor Tucker

Author and sharing economy expert promoting a new way of living sustainably, building community and improving wellbeing through the power of ‘peer to peer’

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Social impact,

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,