From awareness to action
Across the UK, organisations are seeking to create inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and respected. My Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) support and EDI training UK can support you on that journey. Whether you’re based in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, Penzance or anywhere in between, I offer bespoke, data-informed training that empowers teams to move from good intentions to meaningful impact.
My EDI training is not about shame or blame. It’s about open dialogue, courageous conversations, and building the confidence to lead inclusively. With over 20 years of experience working with organisations across the UK and beyond, I’ve seen the power of EDI support and training to create systemic, positive change.
How to choose the right EDI training for your organisation?
From online, impersonal offerings to bespoke, personal approaches, the choice can feel overwhelming. If you decide to work with an EDI consultant or trainer, it’s important to recognise that we all come from different backgrounds, with varying lived and professional experience, academic grounding, and facilitation styles.
Here are some key things to consider before making your decision:
🔍 Define what you’d like to achieve. Get clear on your goals. Do you want to raise awareness? Build inclusive leadership? Tackle a specific issue such as racism or ableism in the workplace? Naming your outcomes helps guide your choice.
💷 Clarify your budget. Investing in EDI is an investment in your people and culture but it’s important to be upfront about your budget. This helps you narrow down options and assess what’s feasible for your team. For example, a budget of £1K is a good starting point for a small non-for-profit organisation. Anything below is unlikely to get you something bespoke. I provide a tier-price structure so depending on your organisation’s size and structure, you will have to pay different fees. It’s to keep it fair and equitable. That’s not every EDI consultant’s choice though.
📦 Decide between off-the-shelf or bespoke EDI training. Standardised training can be a useful starting point, but it often lacks depth and nuance. Bespoke sessions are more likely to engage your team, address your unique challenges, and lead to meaningful outcomes. Be honest with yourself, are you looking for a tick-box exercise or real transformation? It will also depends on your budget, of course.
🧰 Check the trainer’s practical experience. Some EDI consultants are excellent at facilitation but may lack hands-on experience driving change within organisations. If you are seeking applied, strategic insights, it’s worth choosing a consultant who has led internal EDI initiatives and understands the complexity of implementation. I proud myself in making all my training relevant and I offer practical advice that can be implemented within your organisation.
🧠 Understand their perspective and approach. Do they centre intersectionality? Are they trauma-informed? Do they reflect the lived experience you want to prioritise in your training? Review testimonials, and don’t be afraid to ask about their values and methods. It matters! It needs to feel it’s the right match.
🌱 Choose someone you can grow with. Your EDI journey isn’t just a one-off training session. Ideally, you will build a relationship with your EDI consultant. Whilst I support my clients through training, I can also support them through their journey, creating an EDI strategy, implementing change, and reviewing progress for example.
Taking the time to choose the right fit sets your organisation up for success. If you’d like to explore working with me, feel free to drop me a line. This can start with a chat.
What does my EDI training look like in practice?
It’s a hands-on, reflective, and participatory process where individuals and teams:
- Explore their own relationship to privilege and power
- Understand how systems of inequality show up in the workplace
- Build the skills and confidence to lead inclusively
- Get practical insights that they can implement
- Create more equitable and inclusive spaces
My sessions create space for courageous conversations, the kind that foster real culture change. My approach is kind, yet challenging, so you can all grow with my support.
Tailored training for organisations across the UK
I’ve delivered EDI training across the UK for:
- Local authorities
- Universities and colleges
- NHS Trusts
- Arts and cultural organisations
- Charities and NGOs
- Social enterprises
- Law firms
- Luxury brand
- Private sector companies
Whether your team is working remotely, on-site, or in hybrid settings, I adapt my approach to fit your operational realities.
What topics do I cover in my EDI training UK?
I offer stand-alone workshops or multi-session training programmes. We will discuss your needs when we chat, so I can advice you based on your problems and goals. Just to help topics can include:
- Introduction to EDI
- Structural inequality and bias
- Inclusive leadership
- Inclusive recruitment
- Creating inclusive workplaces
- Exploring intersectionality
- Courageous conversations
- Allyship and leadership for equity
- Psychological safety and belonging
Training formats to suit your needs
Flexibility is key. My EDI training UK can be delivered:
- In person across the UK
- Virtually via secure video conferencing
- As hybrid sessions for distributed teams
Sessions range from 90-minute awareness-raising workshops to multiple full-day intensives and long-term capacity-building programmes. It all depends on your needs!
My approach: authentic, engaging, practical
I bring 20 years work experience into my training, including creating award-winning inclusive workplaces. My training style is:
- Kind, yet challenging, to encourage your growth
- Evidence-based and people-centred
- Adaptable to your team’s starting point
I don’t believe that there is only one way to create inclusion. I am not interested in polarising spaces. I want to create spaces for understanding: it’s ok to disagree. I create spaces where participants feel respected, even as they are being challenged.
What organisations say…
“Léa delivered an exceptional session for our leadership team. We left with greater clarity, deeper understanding, and real tools to apply in our roles.” — CEO, National Charity
Supporting ongoing culture change
Training is just the beginning. I support organisations to embed EDI through:
- Post-training action planning
- Research, EDI audits and cultural assessments (you can start with my Free EDI audit if you want)
- Leadership coaching
- EDI strategy development
- Policy reviews
- Staff network support
- and more!
My goal is to help you build capacity from within, so EDI becomes embedded in all you do.
Invest in inclusive practice
EDI training is an investment in your people and your mission. It enhances:
- Staff morale and retention
- Team collaboration
- Client and community relationships
- Increase profit and business’s success
When inclusion becomes part of how you do business, everybody benefits.
Let’s work together – book a chat to discuss my EDI training UK
Wherever you’re based, I’d love to work with you. I travel across the UK and offer virtual delivery to make EDI training accessible to all. Reach out to co-create a programme that supports your team and your values.
