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Transform workplace inclusion with Sonya Barlow, award-winning diversity consultant and entrepreneurship expert. Sonya equips organisations with data-driven ESG frameworks and practical inclusion strategies, delivering measurable business outcomes. UK Entrepreneur of the Year, BBC presenter, and trusted advisor to HP, LinkedIn, and Rolls Royce.
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Sonya Barlow is a groundbreaking entrepreneur who transforms workplace inclusion through her consultancy work, bestselling book, and media presence. Her practical approach bridges the gap between diversity initiatives and measurable business outcomes.
As founder of The LMF Network, Sonya has upskilled 100,000 people across 24 countries. Her bestselling book Unprepared to Entrepreneur and role as BBC presenter of The Everyday Hustle have established her as a trusted voice in business transformation. She has delivered two TEDx talks and was named UK Entrepreneur of the Year and a LinkedIn Changemaker.
Sonya helps organisations navigate complex inclusion challenges by implementing strategic ESG frameworks that drive measurable results. Her consultancy work with global brands like HP, LinkedIn, and Rolls Royce focuses on developing people policies that boost retention and productivity while creating genuinely inclusive cultures. Her approach combines data-driven insights with practical implementation strategies that work across diverse organisational structures.
Audiences leave Sonya's presentations with concrete tools to build confidence in professional settings, actionable frameworks for implementing inclusion initiatives that deliver ROI, and strategies to leverage mentorship as a catalyst for organisational change. Her personal experience as a female South Asian entrepreneur with ADHD brings valuable insight and perspective to her message.
Book Sonya to transform how your organisation approaches inclusion, moving beyond theory to implement strategies that deliver measurable business results.
Topics, sessions and talks
Sonya Barlow, a thought leader in diversity and inclusion, shares how inclusive practices can boost business profits by 33%. She explores essential topics such as the fundamentals of diversity, inclusive allyship, leadership styles, and effective hiring and retention strategies. Sonya highlights the importance of mentoring, knowledge sharing, and networking in fostering inclusive practices. Attendees will learn how to implement these strategies to create more profitable and equitable workplaces.
Sonya Barlow candidly shares her journey through failure, discussing her experiences of being fired and facing rejection. She emphasises how these challenges have fostered resilience, shaping her career as a public figure. In this talk, Sonya addresses key topics such as recovery, impostor syndrome, and building confidence. Attendees will gain valuable insights into overcoming setbacks and developing the strength to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Sonya Barlow highlights that the future of work and a lack of soft skills are costing the UK £22 billion. She will discuss key topics such as AI, digital transformation, mentorship, remote work, and alternative education. Additionally, Sonya will address gender equality, accessibility, and workplace flexibility. Attendees will gain insights into navigating these challenges and enhancing their professional skills for a successful future in the evolving job market.
Sonya Barlow, a British Pakistani woman, openly shares her journey with mental health, ADHD, and chronic migraines, highlighting the loneliness and determination that accompany these challenges. As a rare voice in the neurodiversity space, she aims to shed light on the experiences of Brown women, providing valuable insights into cultural context and neurodiversity. Attendees will learn about the importance of representation, the nuances of neurodiversity, and how to foster understanding in these often-overlooked discussions.
Award-winning entrepreneur Sonya Barlow transforms workplace inclusion through practical strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes, having upskilled 100,000 people across 24 countries. Book Sonya to equip your team with concrete tools for building confidence, implementing inclusion initiatives with clear ROI, and leveraging mentorship as a catalyst for organisational change.
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Email sonya.barlow@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Sonya's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Sonya Barlow structures her sessions around a combination of data-anchored business cases and personal narrative, using statistics such as a 33% profit increase linked to inclusive practices or a £22 billion skills gap to frame the problem, before drawing on her own experiences of redundancy, rejection, and building The LMF Network to illustrate the path forward. Attendees leave with named frameworks and implementation tools rather than general principles.
Sonya Barlow speaks on diversity and inclusion, resilience and confidence, and the future of work including AI, digital transformation, and soft skills. She is founder of The LMF Network, through which she has upskilled 100,000 people across 24 countries, and is the bestselling author of Unprepared to Entrepreneur and BBC presenter of The Everyday Hustle.
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