Inclusion & Diversity

Live keynote presentations with a managed Q&A towards the end of each session

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Effective communication is at the core of establishing strong relationships in both business and personal lives. The quality of our relationships is an important factor in helping us navigate the challenges we face and help us maintain a sense of well-being. In this Masterclass you will explore the key elements involved in building trust and how these can help you develop open and honest rapport with family, friends and colleagues. People who have attended this session previously have found the practical techniques shared in the session have had a profound impact on their ability to build empathy and trust in the relationships that matter most to them.

Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity

This session covers the fundamentals of Neurodiversity and what is encompassed including language currently used, the addressing of stereotypes and how to create neuro-inclusive environments. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how neurodivergence can present differently, particularly when taking intersectionality into account.

Supporting Neurodiversity in Workplaces (Recruitment and Retention)

This is in addition to the ‘Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity’ session. It aims to focus on the application of this knowledge to the workplace/recruitment process, in order to achieve more neuro inclusion as an organisation for prospective and existing employees.

Understanding and Supporting ADHD

This session goes through the current fundamentals of ADHD specifically. This includes specific terminology used, differences in presentation (for example in children and adults) and non-medication strategies to support individuals in managing their daily lives.

Understanding and Supporting Autism

This session goes through the current fundamentals of Autism specifically. This includes updated terminology, differences in presentation (for example in males and females), triggers and responses – and how to create supportive environments for Autistic individuals.

Men’s Mental Health – Understanding the Impact of Societal Stigma to ‘Man Up’

Everyone can experience mental health difficulties, yet research shows us that males consistently under report their emotional distress. This workshop seeks to understand how gender stereotypes and societal stigma have created barriers to the good communication and help seeking that can support our mental resilience and wellbeing.

Understanding Emotional Intelligence – what is ‘emotional intelligence’ and why does it matter?

This session outlines the importance of emotional intelligence using a highly researched model. The information will make the link between improving relationships in the workplace and developing leadership skills.

Listening as Leaders – how can listening now, save time later?

This session gives managers the opportunity to reflect on their listening style and how adaptations to this could improve employee experience, increase problem solving skills and reduce hours associated with giving advice.

Personality preferences and wellbeing – can a person’s natural tendencies help or hinder?

This session will explore how some core traits and patterns of behavioural preferences can be used to support investment in wellbeing and how some tendencies might need to be managed more closely if they cause barriers.

Navigating the Menopause Journey – Empowering Women in the Workplace

Tailored for women experiencing menopause and those interested, this session delves into the scientific intricacies of menopause, exploring its profound impact on the body through hormonal changes and associated symptoms. The talk unravels how dietary and lifestyle choices can influence menopause and offers evidence-based, natural solutions for symptom management. Participants will gain practical insights on implementing these solutions both at work and at home, fostering well-being during this life stage.