Joanne Lockwood
The Inclusive Culture Expert
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About Joanne Lockwood
Before founding SEE Change Happen Ltd, Joanne built a successful career in IT and STEM. She served in the Royal Air Force, helped launch cable television start-ups across the UK, delivered technology solutions for leading financial institutions including Coutts, NM Schroder Financial Management and Royal & Sun Alliance, and ran her own successful technology businesses. This deep technical expertise underpins her work today, particularly her thought leadership on the human impact of AI in the workplace. With a genuine understanding of both technology and organisational culture, Joanne helps leaders navigate change with confidence and empathy.
As the founder of SEE Change Happen Ltd, Joanne advises organisations on creating more inclusive, high-performing workplaces where everyone can thrive. She is also the host of the long-running Inclusion Bites podcast, with more than 240 episodes featuring conversations with inclusion practitioners and business leaders from across the globe. Her insights are regularly featured in publications including HRZone, The HRD, TrainingZone and WorkLife PA.
Drawing on her lived experience as a transgender woman, Joanne brings a perspective that is both deeply personal and professionally grounded. Rather than leading with identity, she leads with expertise, using her experiences to enrich practical conversations around culture, leadership and belonging. Her approach is rooted in the belief that lasting inclusion is built through understanding, not judgement.
Known for her mantra, Smile, Engage, Educate, Joanne’s presentations are warm, engaging and refreshingly non-preachy. She challenges audiences to reflect on what they do, rather than what they believe, creating space for honest conversations that inspire meaningful, practical change. Everything she does is driven by her commitment to creating #PositivePeopleExperiences and helping organisations build workplaces where dignity, respect and belonging are part of everyday culture.
To book Keynote Speaker Joanne Lockwood, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com.
AI, Belonging & the Human Future of Work
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people apply, communicate, learn and make decisions. The real challenge isn’t the technology — it’s human.
Inclusive Culture & Belonging
Moving organisations beyond diversity metrics to create cultures where every person genuinely belongs.
Inclusive Leadership in Practice
Engagement and job satisfaction track the culture leaders create — yet many leaders freeze, afraid of getting it wrong. The traits that turn a group of individuals into a team.
Inclusive Recruitment That Actually Works
Inclusive recruitment reframed as modern recruitment best practice — how employer brand, culture, candidate experience and bias shape who applies, who progresses and who stays.
DEI That Actually Works
Moving beyond the acronym — what DEI really means, why it so often falls short, and what organisations that get it right actually do differently.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion at Work
Authentic, evidence-based insight into LGBTQIA+ experiences at work — with practical steps for meaningful inclusion.
Client Feedback
"Masterful and Engaging: Joanne's workshop is a standout—flawlessly presented and deeply informed. With excellent materials to boot, she's a top pick for any forward-thinking organisation."
MD2MD
"Eye-Opening: If you think you know EDI, Joanne's approach will expand your horizons. She goes beyond individual focus to a more holistic understanding, crucial for policy-making. A game-changer for EDI professionals."
Arden University
"Don't Wait: Joanne is your go-to for transforming organisational culture towards true inclusion and belonging. Her resources and podcasts are added value. Book her again without hesitation."
NHS
"Heartfelt & Authentic: Joanne openly shared her journey, connecting deeply with the audience through genuine responses to our questions. Her honesty served as a bridge, inviting us into a meaningful dialogue. Thank you, Joanne!"
The Lucid Group
"Safe Yet Impactful: Joanne's session effortlessly balances sensitivity with depth, offering an inclusive and engaging experience. Highly recommended for teams committed to meaningful conversations."
Sift (HRZone)
"Empathy Unlocked: Joanne's authentic sharing at our panel not only educated us on trans inclusion but dissolved fears and ignited a newfound commitment to allyship. A programme highlight, without question."
Rebel Leadership
