Why LGBTQ+ Professionals make outstanding leaders
How the qualities developed through the challenges of being LGBTQ+ in society are what make LGBTQ+ leaders exceptional
Despite significant progress in workplace equality, LGBTQ+ professionals continue to navigate complex environments where visibility can be both empowering and deeply challenging. But what if the very qualities developed through these challenges are precisely what make LGBTQ+ leaders exceptional?
Drawing on her research and lived experience as a leader in the higher education sector, Catherine will delve into the unique strengths that LGBTQ+ professionals bring to leadership. From emotional intelligence to inclusive practice, from navigating uncertainty to fostering collaboration, she will uncover the key attributes that can position LGBTQ+ individuals as transformative leaders across all sectors.
Who should attend?
LGBTQ+ leaders, aspiring leaders, allies, HR professionals, and anyone passionate about inclusive leadership.
About Catherine Lee (she/her)
Professor Catherine Lee is Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University. She has published extensively on the theme of LGBTQ+ inclusion and leadership in Education and her research has attracted national media interest. Catherine works with teachers, school leaders and university staff to promote diversity and inclusion in Education and she’s a passionate advocate of authentic leadership. Her book, Pretended about her experiences as a schoolteacher during Section 28 inspired the BAFTA nominated feature film, Blue Jean and, in 2023, Catherine received an MBE for Services to Equality in Education.
