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How do you move from talking about inclusion to truly integrating it into your business – especially during change and transformation? In this practical and inspiring session, Barbara Phillips shares the structured tools she uses to drive measurable equality, diversity and inclusion transformations part of your transformation. Learn how to use change to define your present and future state, clarify objectives, set deliverables, and communicate the vital “What’s in it for me?” to employees.
Barbara also introduces her AI-powered EDI agent for change – a digital tool designed to help communicators and people leaders apply the Equality Act 2010, identify poor behaviours and confirm what “good” looks like. Leave with the insight and structure to make inclusion part of your organisation’s everyday reality.
Barbara Phillips is the founder and strategic communications consultant at BrownstoneCommunications, where she helps global organisations lead purposeful, people-centred transformation.
A seasoned corporate communications leader, Barbara specialises in embedding inclusive cultures through strategic storytelling, behavioural insight and measurable change programmes. Drawing on techniques from neuro-linguistic programming, mediation and employee experience design, she supports leaders to align values, voice and vision–creating environments where inclusion drives both performance and belonging.
A racial justice activist and trainer, Barbara has developed innovative programmes to advance equity and transformation across the PR and communications industry.She has also served on several boards promoting EDI and racial equity and is a respected public speaker on purposeful transformation and inclusive leadership.