Ellen has spent the best part of a decade consulting with and training organisations on how to improve their inclusion and diversity, with a particular focus on neurodiversity, disability, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. She’s delivered talks and training for the world’s foremost businesses, including Google, M&C Saatchi, Adobe, Universal Music, Soho House, Kelloggs, and many more. Ellen has also led several inclusive marketing programmes for leading global brands and consulted on their creative work regarding including different communities.
Ellen’s first book, Outrage: Why the Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality Is Not Won, and What You Can Do About It, will be published by Bluebird Pan Macmillan in early 2025. It explores the practical actions people can take to support the LGBTQ+ community.
In this talk, Ellen Jones dismantles common misconceptions surrounding neurodiversity and neurodivergence, advocating for genuine inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in organisations. She explores the benefits of embracing neurodiversity, addressing legal, ethical, and business imperatives. Offering practical support and solutions, the talk emphasises the essential role of inclusivity in ensuring organisational success and innovation.
Disabled people and their families have a spending power of 13 trillion dollars every year - more than China - and yet businesses regularly exclude this key demographic. In this talk, Ellen Jones will take you through the critical issue of disability exclusion in workplaces worldwide. She’ll discuss how excluding 1/4 of the global population who are disabled not only contravenes legal and moral obligations but also stifles organisational innovation and progress. Through practical strategies for fostering inclusivity in the workplace, Ellen advocates for a shift towards universal design principles and accommodations. Ultimately, by prioritising disability inclusion, workplaces can unlock the full potential of their workforce and cultivate a more diverse, equitable, and innovative environment for all.
In this talk, Ellen Jones explores the essential nature of including LGBTQ+ people within workplaces and the benefits it brings for all. We are living in challenging times: more and more LGBTQ+ people are coming out and yet restrictions are being placed on our lives every single day. As author of Outrage: Why The Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality Is Not Yet Won And What We Can Do About It, Ellen will explore the interconnectedness of LGBTQ+ rights with broader social justice issues, this talk advocates for inclusivity as both a moral imperative and a strategic advantage.
In this talk, Ellen Jones emphasises the crucial role of inclusive marketing in today's competitive brand landscape. She’ll explore how embracing diversity and inclusivity isn't just ethical but strategically essential for businesses aiming to connect with diverse audiences and differentiate themselves from competitors. By embedding inclusivity into every aspect of the marketing process, businesses can foster genuine connections with consumers and build brands that resonate on a deeper level. By authentically representing diverse perspectives and implementing inclusive marketing practices, companies can drive brand loyalty, enhance reputation, and capture market share.
