I’m only junior in the company, what difference can I make? Is it wrong to expect people with protected characteristics to challenge the status quo? Do you have to be senior to make a difference? What do champions do? Why do role models matter? How do leaders set the tone for their organisation?

During this webinar we’ll explore diversity and inclusion leadership at all levels how it’s possible to make a difference and why people shouldn’t ever have to feel alone in making something happen – or responsible for championing something because of their protected characteristics. We’ll talk about what bold and empowering leadership looks like for diversity and inclusion – and how you can use opportunities or problems to drive discussion and action. And how things can go wrong and feel challenging – but that being outside our comfort zone is important. It’s suitable for leaders, teams and anyone who wants to make a difference.

About Lisa Pinney MBE

Lisa has campaigned for equality, diversity and inclusion for 20+ years, predominantly LGBT but also all aspects of EDI and authentic leadership. More than 15 years ago she set up the Environment Agency LGBT network after challenging the organisation to provide parental leave for same sex couples. Lisa helped the organisation improve all aspects of EDI and be one of few organisations consistently in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index Top 100 over 10+ years. Lisa was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for services to equality in the workplace in the 2014 New Year’s Honours List and was a Stonewall Board Member from 2012-2018. Since joining the Coal Authority in 2018 as Chief Executive Lisa has transformed their approach to diversity and inclusion.