Joanne Lockwood

"Professionalism and Ease Working with Joanne was an absolute delight and our entire collaboration felt like a breeze. As the emcee and a presenter for our annual event, Joanne displayed an exceptional level of professionalism coupled with a calming demeanor that instantly put everyone at ease. She captured our audience and led them through our event agenda seamlessly. Despite any last-minute changes that arose, Joanne remained focused on the core objectives of the event, ensuring its success while demonstrating confidence and flexibility. Additionally, Joanne's expertise in diversity and equality in the workplace added great value to our program, providing valuable insights that enriched the experience for all involved."

"Transgender Inclusivity Advocate Joanne is an exceptional speaker on diversity and inclusion, with a special emphasis on transgender topics. Her ability to share her personal story in a way that touches both the hearts and minds of our staff was truly remarkable. She also did an outstanding job in raising awareness about the importance of supporting transgender people in the workplace. Her session was not only informative but also deeply impactful, creating a lasting impression on all who attended. Joanne's contributions have been invaluable in advancing our understanding and support of transgender inclusivity in our workplace."

"Fearless and Memorable Discussion We were extremely honoured to have Joanne participate in Levi’s inaugural Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) day. Her exceptional communication skills and professionalism were evident throughout the entire process, making the planning phase seamless and straightforward. Joanne intuitively understood our goals, contributing to the event's success. Her discussion was fearless, honest, thought-provoking, and incredibly real, creating a moment that attendees won't soon forget. I personally learned a great deal from her insights and perspectives. I am hopeful and excited about the prospect of working with Joanne again in the future. Thank you, Joanne, for your invaluable contribution and for making our D&I day so memorable."

"Courageous Inclusive Storytelling Joanne recently joined the lululemon EMEA collective for a talk on inclusion, focusing on storytelling and how to be better allies. Every attendee was deeply moved by the courage she displayed in sharing her personal journey and the challenges she faced. Her passionate storytelling not only provided us with a profound understanding of the trans community but also practical ways to act as allies in the workplace. The conversation was engaging, impactful, and provoked significant insight within our team. We've received outstanding feedback, and the talk has spurred ongoing discussions about fostering inclusive environments in our workplaces. A heartfelt thank you to Joanne for sharing her inspiring story and contributing her time to our collective."

"Authentic and Impactful Storytelling Joanne delivered an incredibly moving and insightful speaker session at ManyPets, as part of our ongoing Pride celebrations and efforts to bring light to transgender issues across our global business. She was succinct, open, and truly inspirational, offering a fascinating glimpse into their journey from her perspectives of her relationship with her wife. Her session was eye-opening and enriching, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in my network looking to enhance their understanding and become better allies to the trans community. A heartfelt thank you to Joanne for her valuable time and impactful contributions."

"Captivating Content Joanne presented as part of our Annual Employment Conference yesterday, delivering the final session of the event. Not only was the content and delivery captivating, but she also included comments from the previous presentations to bring it all together - a very intelligent presenter who gauges her audience perfectly and delivers in a professional and engaging style! The best leaders don't have all the right answers, they facilitate the team to come up with them!"

"Embracing Uniqueness Joanne was an engaging and thought-provoking speaker who highlighted why embracing all individuals and celebrating their uniqueness is so important within the workplace. People need to feel that they belong, not just that they are equal."

"Evolution, Not Revolution Very informative and educational - in an informal and relaxed way. - Joanne has helped us to realise that we can start to make simple and effective changes to our culture to make it more inclusive, every day through practical tools and techniques to bring allyship to life. In other words, its evolution not revolution"

"Brilliantly hosted Housing Diversity Network "Walk Your Talk" conference - got the right kind of conversations going between the speakers, panel and the audience. Clear display of passion in the discussions, with fantastic interaction with the audience. Time - well managed too. A great enjoyable experience. Well done. "

"Like talking to an inspirational friend, where you come away and think "wow"!"

"Easily one of the most inspirational and motivational sessions I have attended. The session was incredibly engaging and held my attention throughout. The anecdotes describing Joannes personal and professional life made the session both unique and interesting. Thank you, Joanne, for sharing your personal journey and inspiring us all at the Yorkshire & Humber, ""Becoming a diamond"" conference! We really appreciate you taking the time out for us :)"

"We asked Joanne to join us for National Inclusion Week, to talk to us about sexual orientation, gender identity and trans inclusion. Joanne's talk was insightful, cheerful and warm. The audience were undoubtedly engaged, proactively asked questions and listened intently to the heartfelt real stories of Joanne's experiences. The audience were a mixture of ages and seniority - all benefiting from the talk in different ways. We learnt the importance of pro-nouns, and how important it is to be an ally, and the ways in which you can be one. This is the second time we've asked Joanne to join us, and we look forward to the next."