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Maylis Djikalou

Diversity and Inclusion

Allyship

LGBTQ+

Transform workplace cultures with Maylis Djikalou, speaker, DEI consultant and intersectional leadership expert. Maylis works with organisations to create inclusive environments, develop diverse leadership capabilities, and implement wellbeing strategies for competitive advantage.

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The Programme Director, a Founding Partner, and Board Member at We Create Space
Speaks from lived experience as a Black/West African Queer woman and parent
Has worked at the intersections of creative, corporate, and charity sectors for over a decade

Maylis Djikalou is a transformational coach and consultant who has worked at the intersections of creative, corporate, and charity sectors for over a decade. A curator of experiential DEI learning journeys and Intersectional Leadership programmes, Maylis promotes ‘agency and wellbeing FOR ALL’ as a competitive advantage, to future-proof workplaces and their cultures, and up-skill their leaders to meet the needs of diverse teams during challenging global socio-political climates. Maylis is a witty, high-impact moderator and storyteller. Her lived experience as a Black/West African Queer woman and parent, along with her previous struggles navigating addiction and mental health, have inspired an ongoing journey in service of historically marginalised communities – challenging systemic inequities and illuminating stories across all fractions of identity. Maylis is also the Programme Director, a Founding Partner and Board Member at We Create Space, a Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion consultancy, learning platform and social enterprise, supporting LGBTQ+ professionals and communities globally.

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Diversity, Equity And Inclusion 101

Creating Cultures Of Belonging

In this interactive webinar Maylis Djikalou explores how leaders can incorporate inclusion into their organisations, with a focus on supporting employees from marginalised identities and providing equitable solutions. The session will examine the role of senior role models in shaping workplace culture and how power, privilege, and intersectionality influence ones sense of belonging. The aims being to emphasise that DE&I are everyone's responsibility, not just for marginalised, vulnerable, and/or underrepresented communities.

Intersectional Allyship

In this webinar, Maylis Djikalou focuses on Intersectional Allyship and how to better support marginalised identities both inside and outside of the workplace. This is designed to be accessible for those who are new to this work and will provide practical tools and hands-on learning opportunities to help participants embody DE&I principles in their everyday lives. The webinar series aims to create a supportive and reflective environment for participants to engage in conversation and learning.

LGBTQ+ Allyship In The Workplace

In this informative session, Maylis Djikalou explores how to create the much-needed culture shift in order to facilitate a more inclusive and open work environment for employees who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health

In this session, Maylis Djikalou explores the unique mental health challenges faced within the LGBTQ+ community, and how allies can better support the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ colleagues at work.

Why We Recommend Booking Maylis

Book Maylis Djikalou to elevate your team's DEI and leadership skills with her unique, experiential learning journeys. Leverage her intersectional expertise to future-proof your workplace and foster an inclusive culture. Benefit from her impactful storytelling and moderation, informed by her rich personal and professional experiences.

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Maylis Djikalou specialises in discussing transformational coaching, diversity and inclusion, intersectional leadership and more.

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Maylis delivers impactful, engaging sessions that inspire transformation. Her unique storytelling and lived experiences foster inclusivity, making her a sought-after moderator and consultant in diverse environments.

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