The Power of Visibility: LGBTQ Speakers Inspiring Acceptance and Equality

Pride Month is a time to reflect on the progress made for LGBTQ rights, while acknowledging the work still to be done. One of the most powerful things you can do to show support for your LGBTQ+ colleagues is to book an LGBTQ speaker. Public speaking is one of the most impactful ways to amplify the voices of LGBTQ advocates and inspire positive change.

In this blog, we’ll explore why visibility matters, introduce you to our incredible LGBTQ speakers, and discuss the important role these individuals play during Pride Month and beyond. We’ll also demonstrate how booking an LGBTQ speaker can help your company create a more inclusive, engaged, and innovative workplace.

We hear the term visibility branded across campaigns all the time. But visibility isn’t just about being seen. It’s only effective visibility if we spark change. When LGBTQ leaders step into the spotlight, whether in boardrooms or on stages, they don’t just represent themselves. They actively dismantle outdated stereotypes. This isn’t just about validating identities (though that’s crucial); it’s about inspiring a ripple effect, encouraging everyone to champion diversity in their own spheres.

For businesses, showing genuine, visible support for the LGBTQ+ community is the right thing to do, and it’s also smart business. It cultivates a workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, which, let’s be honest, fuels innovation, skyrockets engagement, and makes top talent stick around.

Conversely, ignoring the importance of inclusion? That’s a risk companies can’t afford to take. A lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation can send a damaging message, alienating your team, your customers, and the very talent you’re trying to attract. It screams a lack of commitment.

By bringing an LGBTQ+ speaker to your organisation, you’re actively living your values. You’re signaling loud and clear that your company cares about social responsibility.

The Speakers Agency is proud to feature a selection of LGBTQ speakers who inspire change on equality and acceptance.Here are just a few of the incredible voices from our roster:

Jaxon Feeley

Jaxon Feleey is a trans man who started transitioning as a serving prison officer whose journey highlights the power of shifting mindsets, one person at a time. His focus on personal growth and changing attitudes within high-pressure environments makes his talks impactful for corporate settings, where mindset plays a significant role in organizational culture.

Focus Areas:

– Trans Awareness and Advocacy
– Changing Mindsets in the Workplace
– Supporting LGBTQ Employees

Jake and Hannah Graf

Jake and Hannah Graf are an inspiring trans couple and voices for change, both of whom have made waves in the trans community. Their documentaries and advocacy work help amplify trans voices, educate audiences, and challenge outdated stereotypes.

Focus Areas:

– Transgender Visibility and Rights
– Challenging Stereotypes
– Empowering Trans Voices

Reverend Richard Coles

Reverend Richard Coles is a former pop star turned vicar who brings a unique perspective to LGBTQ advocacy. As an openly gay man in the Church of England, Richard demonstrates how faith and sexuality can coexist, encouraging people to rethink societal norms and stereotypes.

Focus Areas:

– Faith and LGBTQ Equality
– Breaking Down Stereotypes
– Creating Inclusive Spaces

Dame Inga Beale

As the first female CEO of Lloyd’s of London, Dame Inga Beale led the company in making significant strides toward inclusivity. As an openly bisexual woman, she is passionate about advocating for LGBTQ rights within corporate environments, where diversity is often a key driver of success.

Focus Areas:

– Corporate Inclusion
– Leadership in LGBTQ Rights
– Driving Change in Business Culture

Zoe Lyons

Zoe Lyons is a comedian, and as well as know, humour makes everything more digestible and accessible. With her unique approach to comedy, Zoe helps people see the world differently. She challenges preconceived notions about gender and sexuality in a way that’s both funny and thought-provoking.

Focus Areas:

– The Power of Humour in LGBTQ Advocacy
– Comedy as a Tool for Change

During Pride Month, LGBTQ speakers play a pivotal role in engaging employees, customers, and stakeholders on issues of inclusion, equality, and social justice.
As businesses strive to engage authentically with Pride Month, booking an LGBTQ speaker can help organisations move beyond symbolic gestures and change mindsets. Speakers like Jake and Hannah Graf and Reverend Richard Coles provide valuable insights that challenge preconceived notions and motivate change.

The power of personal stories cannot be overstated. LGBTQ speakers like Jaxon Feleey, Zoe Lyons, and Dame Inga Beale share their journeys with vulnerability, making the challenges they face relatable to audiences.

A quote from Jaxon Feleey sums it up perfectly: “Changing one mindset at a time is how we start to shift the culture. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be when someone opens their heart to understanding a trans person’s story.”

Here are a few key benefits of hosting an LGBTQ speaker at your next event:

• Boost Employee Engagement
• Attract Top Talent
• Strengthen Your Reputation
• Align with ESG Initiatives

Ready to show your support to the LGBTQ community? Let us help you select a specific speaker whose message will resonate with your audience.

Call us on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com