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One of the most prolific and sought-after DEI speakers in Europe, Hayley Barnard is a thought leader and practitioner specialising in topics including gender balanced workplaces, inclusive leadership and unconscious bias. Hayley has delivered keynotes to over 320 companies across the globe, inspiring audiences to DEI transformation at Mercedes-Benz, Capital One, Deloitte, Essity, HSBC, Altrad, and many more.
Hayley Barnard’s speaking style is charismatic, warm, humorous and down-to-earth. Whether discussing the macro-economics of DEI and its impact on business growth, affinity bias and how to stop it in its tracks, or when ‘workplace banter’ goes too far, she addresses complex DEI topics using real-life examples and quantified research. Employees, managers and leadership teams are left with a clear understanding of the importance of embracing inclusive practices and also – most importantly – the tools to implement them.
As a practising consultant and CEO of one of the most respected DEI consultancies in the world, Hayley Barnard is uniquely placed to speak on up-to-the-minute DEI issues. She regularly advises on DEI best practice across multiple industries – from global banking brands to household-name retailers – with recent clients including Specsavers, HSBC, Matalan, Center Parcs and Lidl. Whatever the topic or audience, Hayley will precisely tailor her speech to meet your organisation’s needs, ensuring a relatable and lasting impact.
Having co-led a team of women on an Arctic Circle expedition, swum 46 km around Manhattan Island and completed ‘the Everest of marathon swimming’ – the English channel – Hayley Barnard knows a thing or two about inspiring audiences and is also a sought-after motivational speaker. She brings this personal experience to every keynote speech and, combined with her extensive DEI and business expertise, the result is powerful speeches which ignite positive change and instil the principle: diversity isn’t about difference, it’s about excellence.
