Ettie Bailey-King is an award-winning inclusive and accessible communication consultant with a multifaceted career encompassing copywriting, content strategy, and training across anti-oppression and accessibility. Her work includes serving as Marketing Director at Getting on Board, content strategist for Contentious, and crafting digital communication strategies for Girls Not Brides to combat child marriage.
Ettie has also contributed as a speechwriter, campaign strategist, and ghostwriter and spent six years as Communications Director for the Schools Consent Project, teaching young people about sexual consent. With over a decade of experience delivering interactive workshops, Ettie excels in facilitating discussions on sensitive topics. She uses her diploma in counselling skills from WPF Therapy to foster brave and inclusive spaces. She continuously enhances her facilitation skills through intensive training with respected organisations.
A committed activist, Ettie has been involved in campaigns ranging from sexual violence prevention to climate change since 2005, achieving recognition such as the Equality and Diversity Award at IPSE’s 2023 Freelancer of the Year Awards and being listed among Charity Times’ 2023 influential women in the charity sector. Her academic writing has garnered awards and led to a full scholarship at Oxford University for her master’s in English Literature. Ettie's story “Feast or Foe” was featured in one of the Guardian’s best food books of 2021, and she was a 2022/23 London Library Emerging Writer. Ettie has partnered with numerous organisations, including Action Against Hunger UK, Amnesty International UK, and The Wellcome Trust, showcasing her broad impact across various sectors.
This session explores the importance of effective communication in building bridges and fostering connections. Attendees will learn practical strategies to enhance their communication skills, such as active listening, non-verbal cues, and empathy. By unlocking the power of effective communication, attendees can establish stronger relationships, resolve conflicts, and collaborate more effectively. This session will provide valuable insights and tools that can be applied in personal and professional settings, ultimately benefiting attendees in their interactions and overall success.
This session explores the concept of neurodiversity and how embracing it can lead to a more inclusive and accepting society. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the unique strengths and perspectives that individuals with neurodiverse conditions, such as autism or ADHD, bring to the table. By celebrating these differences, attendees will learn how to create environments that foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration, benefiting both individuals and organisations.
