Becoming Jude
talks & training
Speaker Topics: Mental health, self-esteem, resilience, wellbeing, LGBTQIA+ and gender diversity.​
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LGBTQIA+ and Gender Diversity Awareness Training​
This personalised, interactive training is tailored to meet the unique needs of your organisation. Programmes range from 1 to 3 hours and focus on practical strategies to create a workplace culture that supports and celebrates LGBTQIA+ clients and colleagues.
Through real-life scenarios and actionable insights, it will ensure participants understand how inclusive practices drive success, foster innovation, and strengthen organisational values.
Key Learning Outcomes:
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Understanding the Trans+ and Non-Binary Experience: Sharing current insights, data, and lived experiences to help you understand the realities faced by trans+ and non-binary individuals today
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From Unconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion: Together, we’ll identify and challenge biases while fostering a mindset of inclusion
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Clarifying Key Concepts: Guide participants through the distinctions between sex, sexuality, and gender identity while expanding understanding of LGBTQIA+ terminology
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Gender Beyond the Binary: Deepening understanding of trans+ and non-binary identities and the importance of gender diversity
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Inclusive Language and Pronouns: Learn how to use gender-neutral pronouns confidently, understand their importance, and ensure pronouns are visible and respected
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Social and Medical Transition: demystifying the processes of social and medical transition, including gender-affirming care
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Addressing Discrimination and Microaggressions: how to recognise and address indirect and direct discrimination, including common microaggressions
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Navigating Mistakes with Confidence: how to overcome the fear of getting it wrong by learning how to acknowledge and correct mistakes effectively​
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Legal Protections for Trans+ People: we’ll explore the Gender Recognition Act and the protections offered under the Equality Act 2010
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Engaging Workshops and Case Studies: using tailored case studies and breakout activities to help you apply what you’ve learned in practical ways
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Support and Resources: pathways for supporting professionals, families, and individuals, along with curated watch lists, reading materials, and online tools.​
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My goal is to bring inclusion to life, equipping your organisation with the knowledge and skills needed to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
​​​​​​​​​​​​Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace
Diversity fuels innovation, and prioritising wellbeing is essential for workplace productivity. For organisations to truly thrive, wellbeing must take centre stage—viewed through an intersectional lens that acknowledges and values every individual’s unique experience.
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This transformative workshop is designed to empower individuals on their journey toward greater wellbeing in the workplace and beyond. Jude shares their lived experience of overcoming adversity, trauma, and mental health challenges, exploring intersectionality and the diverse factors that influence our overall sense of wellbeing, to offer profound insights into dismantling societal conditioning and staying true to oneself in the face of hardship and oppression.
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Highly interactive and reflective, this session provides a safe, confidential space for participants to examine their own challenges, identify ways to empower themselves, and invest in their personal and professional wellbeing.
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Intersectionality and Mental Health: Understanding how diverse experiences shape wellbeing within communities
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Self-Reflection Exercises: Identifying personal challenges in the workplace and assessing confidence in self-support
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Shame and Self-Limiting Beliefs: Recognising and overcoming barriers to personal growth
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The Mask: Unpacking the pursuit of belonging
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Empowerment Through Awareness: Cultivating self-awareness as a foundation for personal strength
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Courageous Conversations: Harnessing vulnerability to build resilience and connection
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Authenticity and Connection: Discovering and embracing one’s true self while fostering meaningful workplace relationships
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Stress Reduction: Practical mindfulness techniques for managing stress and enhancing focus
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Support Pathways: Accessing resources and strategies for ongoing mental health support.
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This workshop is an invitation to cultivate a culture of wellbeing and authenticity in the workplace—unlocking potential, fostering resilience, and driving success.​
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