I’m a professional problem solver and pivoter on a mission to create an inclusive world where everyone belongs. Combining my expertise of equalities and engagement, my value lies in building inclusive, meaningful and impactful workplaces, communities and learning experiences.
1-2-1 Consults and Inclusion Audits
I’m available for brain-picking power-hours and longer term projects where I can be your co-pilot to navigate the world of inclusion and engagement.
If you are looking to adapt your workplace or services to the rapidly changing and often overwhelming COVID/post-COVID world, let’s talk. I’m brimming with solutions to support this transition.
For HR professionals, let’s work together to make sure your people services are inclusive and your workplace culture is as healthy as possible. We know our managers and ‘people’ people can’t be pouring from an empty cup.
For Communications professionals, let’s have a look at your campaigns and content to make that they are as inclusive as possible, which has never been more crucial, reputationally and for reaching audiences.
For Learning and Development professionals, let’s review your development activities to adapt them for remote engagement and different audiences, while maintaining impact.
Inclusive Online Engagement Express
Online engagement has never been more crucial.
‘Inclusive Online Engagement Express’ consists of two 1.5hrs workshops which empowers participants with key principles on inclusive and accessible events, meetings, communications and language.
Feedback from previous sessions:
‘I found your passion on the topic to be so infectious and it really got me motivated to learn more about it. I also found it really good that you were so open and not judgemental about people learning and asking questions.’
‘I loved your fun and passionate approach combined with the balance of information giving, breakout rooms, feedback etc. Excellent time keeping and inclusivity too!’
‘Excellent food for thought, excellent information sent out in advance, engaging and personal delivery.’
Express-Plus:
Add in a ‘Commitment-to-Change’ follow-up session just to make sure your knowledge is being applied.
Really interested in an Express topic? Let’s get more time together to deep-dive.
Get in touch to book a session soon.
Speaking Engagements
Looking for an experienced and engaging public speaker to add some energy to your event?
I’m probably the woman for that.
Employment meets equalities:
Policy Audit
Let me take an eager-inclusive eye to your workplace policies to make sure you are avoiding unintended discrimination and embracing equalities best practice.
Drop me a line to make sure you avoid employment tribunals and get the most out of your employees.
Scottish Mental Health First Aid
I deliver Scottish Mental Health First Aid courses. These are 12-hour courses that equip people with skills to support those in mental health crises.
*Spotlights*
A few examples of my inclusive and engaging approach
Caption: Flow chart of how case studies and press coverage can influence policy.
Press and policy diagram
What's the story?
When I started out in the business of world-changing, I was advising people to solve their individual problems - from housing to debts. I realised that my heart lay in social policy as I wanted to change the bigger picture. I moved into a press and policy role and drew this diagram to explain my passion for world-changing with other people, and to show how they could work with me to help do this.
Caption: Wall display of information on the Scottish Welfare Fund.
Scottish welfare fund
What's the story?
Policy and legislation can be confusing. An example of this would be the Scottish Welfare Fund: when it was originally introduced a lot of it went unclaimed. I surveyed people to understand their barriers to using the Fund (lack of awareness? Understanding?). Using this information, I made a display wall showing the relevant information and processes to follow. Clear, visual and easy-to-read on a tea break!
Caption: A display of newspaper articles on the wall.
Wall of Fame
What's the story?
A way for bring people on board is to always communicate back ‘wins’ that they have had an influence over. I used to write press releases and gain coverage about social issues - issues that I would not have known about unless my amazing volunteers shared information with me. I created this Wall of Fame, with highlighted sections of our mentions, to ensure volunteers knew that they were having an impact.