In 2023, facing the emotional challenge of her mother’s declining dementia, Jackie embarked on her first Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage across northwest Spain. The profound lessons she learned on this journey, combined with her professional insights, led to the development of the A-Frame Concept—a comprehensive methodology designed to enhance team dynamics, foster inclusion and belonging, and create happier, more productive workforces.

The A-Frame Concept is a practical solution that includes the Pilgrim Principles, a set of guidelines to improve team cohesion, boost morale, and elevate performance. Additionally, the DASH Method offers a structured approach to facilitating effective and inclusive conversations within organisations.

Jackie Handy leverages the latest research on leadership, engagement, and belonging to address gaps in traditional management methods that may cost organisations revenue and productivity.

Her work is vital in a world where workforce connection is more critical than ever. Research indicates that fewer than 1 in 5 people globally are actively engaged in their work—a statistic Jackie is determined to change.

Through her innovative strategies and inspiring message, Jackie Handy is helping businesses create environments where employees are truly engaged and motivated.

Jackie Handy | The Power of Inclusion Keynote 

The need to feel valued in the workplace matters. Not only is there a moral case, but companies reap substantial bottom-line benefits if workers feel like they belong. Research by the Harvard Business Review showed that belonging was linked to a whopping 56% increase in job performance, a 50% drop in turnover risk, and a 75% reduction in sick days. Yet, as many as 36% of people feel isolated and undervalued at work.

Diversity and inclusion work is crucial, yet organisations struggle to understand how to create welcoming workplace environments where everyone can thrive. Jackie Handy is a dynamic presenter and captivating storyteller who specialises in workforce engagement and belonging.

With an extensive background in executive recruitment, leadership, and inclusion, Jackie has become a sought-after speaker known for her engaging and thought-provoking style. By sharing her lived experience of being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she will help demystify this topic and show how small changes can have a big impact on workplace culture.

Who Needs This Keynote?

– Organisations committed to creating an inclusive culture for all their employees.

– Companies who value diversity and want to strengthen their internal offering by hearing an external perspective.

– Organisations who care about staff wellbeing and want to engage and retain a motivated, resilient and productive workforce.

What Will the Audience Learn?

– They will understand why we need to lean back from unconscious bias and lean into conscious inclusion.

– They will uncover the part privilege plays in enhancing belonging at work.

– They will be empowered to get it right rather than being fearful of mistakes.

– They will recognise the impact inclusion and belonging have on organisational success and be given the tools to get started.

Jackie Handy | The Path to Better Conversations Keynote

Communication skills are consistently rated as the most important ‘soft skill’ required for leaders in the workplace. The ability to facilitate powerful conversations with your team members results in a sustainable return on investment. If you can engage your teams, you improve wellbeing, inclusion and performance.

With fewer than 20% of workers globally feeling actively engaged in their work, the modern workplace needs valuable conversations more than ever to help combat burnout, increase productivity and strengthen team cohesion.

Jackie Handy is a dynamic presenter and a captivating storyteller who delves into workforce engagement, leadership, and belonging. With an extensive background in executive recruitment, leadership, and inclusion, Jackie has become a sought-after speaker known for her engaging and thought-provoking style.

Drawing lessons from her 500-mile Camino hike across northwest Spain, she will show how the power of better conversations builds confidence, deepens understanding, and helps navigate changing landscapes in an ever-changing world.

Who Needs This Keynote?

– Organisations that are preparing for or experiencing change and want to increase engagement and performance.

– Companies who want to reduce staff turnover and strengthen team cohesion.

– Organisations that are passionate about inclusion and wellbeing looking to demonstrate how they value their people in day-to-day interactions.

What Will the Audience Learn?

– They will learn how to spot the signs of disengagement and isolation.

– They will learn how to unlock team potential through intentional conversations, increase sales figures, and improve service delivery.

– They will learn the Pilgrim Principles for meaningful connections that transcend tech barriers, resulting in more cohesive teams with greater collaboration.

– They will recognise the power of connection on motivation and team performance.

Why Book Jackie Handy?

Jackie Handy has become a sought-after keynote speaker, not just for her down-to-earth and personable delivery, but for the transformative impact of her presentations. Her deep knowledge into workforce culture, coupled with her engaging style, leaves audiences with aha moments and powerful insights that can be taken away to create real, impactful workplace change.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book inclusion thought-leader, podcast host and speaker Jackie Handy.  Contact us.