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How to talk to a transphobe: Tips for coliberation in divisive times
This masterclass, led by Dr Christopher Owen, outlines the knowledge and, crucially, the skills needed to engage in a meaningful dialogue with those with opposing (and, indeed, prejudicial) views.
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Women’s Lunch 2026
In September, we brought together LGBTQ+ women from across Greater Manchester and beyond for our first LGBTQ+ Women’s Networking Lunch at Beeswing in Manchester. We wanted to create something that felt different from traditional business networking: a relaxed and welcoming space where LGBTQ+ women could meet, make connections and talk openly about work, leadership, ambition and life.
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The courage to connect: how belonging builds better leaders
The courage to connect is a powerful, personal, and inspiring talk about the importance of community, courage, and connection.
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Equity by design: The power of inclusion moments
In this webinar, professionally accredited engineer and multi-award-winning DEI consultant Poggy Murray Whitham explores what these insights mean for workplace culture in male-dominated environments shaped by traditional norms and expectations.
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When is it safe enough? Psychological safety through LGBTQ+ experience
Psychological safety is widely discussed, but often narrowly defined. For LGBTQ+ people, and particularly those navigating visibility, identity disclosure, or difference, psychological safety is not just about speaking up in meetings. It is about daily judgement calls: What do I share? What do I edit? When is it safe to challenge? When is it safer not to?
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Unapologetic: The Strength and Leadership of Lesbians
Bringing together Amanda Collier (The Traitors & former Senior Detective at The Met), Jax Effiong (EDI Lead at GM Fire and Rescue) & Laura Wilkinson (Managing Director at LGBT Foundation) for Lesbian Visibility Week.
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Leading under the microscope: Clarity, accountability, and authenticity in LGBTQ+ leadership
A conversation with Lauren Stoner, former Chief Executive of Mermaids
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Pride in Leadership and Queen Bee Coaching launch free coaching programme for LGBTQ+ women in Greater Manchester
A new partnership between Pride in Leadership and Queen Bee Coaching will provide free, high-quality coaching to LGBTQ+ women across Greater Manchester, with applications now open.
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Leading with authenticity – challenges, opportunities, and tensions for LGBTQ+ managers
Professor Luke Fletcher discussed with us the complexities of authenticity in the workplace.
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Introducing LGBT Foundation’s Community Action Network
Want to get involved in LGBTQ+ activism but don’t have a lot of time? Want to shape public policy for the benefit of your community? Consider signing up to LGBT Foundation’s Community Action Network (CAN).
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Breaking Barriers: How Recruiters Can Champion LGBTQ+ Talent
The Pride in Leadership Report highlighted some huge themes for the recruitment industry - so much so that we added in a load of recommendations for recruitment companies. This blog share the thoughts of recruitment consultant, James Carss.
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New – Open training programme supporting LGBTQ+ professionals to grow with confidence and purpose
Pride in Leadership is delighted to announce a new partnership with On The Level to deliver Breaking Barriers, an open training programme designed to help LGBTQ+ professionals progress with confidence, connection and purpose.
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