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Inclusion expert & leadership coach

Maxine Room

Transform organisational inclusion with Dr. Maxine Room CBE, speaker specialising in equality, diversity and leadership development. Maxine works with public and private sector businesses to reduce bias and build resilient leadership, delivering expert coaching for clients including Mercer and Education Training Foundation.

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  • Expert in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
  • Former CEO/Principal of Further Education colleges
  • Leadership coach focusing on organisational quality and sustainability
Dr. Maxine Room CBE, an expert in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) for both public and private sector businesses, specializes in strategy development to reduce bias. A respected educator and consultant with a significant teaching background, she is a member of the Black Further Education Leadership Group and has served as CEOrincipal of several Further Education colleges. Maxine coaches leaders to excel, focusing on improving organisational quality and sustainability through mergers, business development, effective strategy, inclusion, and people management skills. She teaches clients to lead in challenging times, manage difficult conversations, and build resilience, empowering them to lead with impact and authenticity. Maxine's expertise is highly sought after, and she has worked with companies like Mercer, All of Us, Education Training Foundation, Nacro, and others. For those seeking expert advice to enhance inclusivity and leadership skills in their organisation, Maxine is an ideal choice.

Why we recommend booking Dr Maxine

Dr. Maxine will empower your team with cutting-edge strategies in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, enhancing leadership skills, resilience, and authenticity. Benefit from her vast experience to drive organizational quality, sustainability, and impactful leadership, ensuring your business thrives in challenging times.

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What topics does Maxine Room specialise in?
Maxine Room specialises in discussing equality and diversity, leadership development, organizational strategy and more.
What is Maxine Room's speaking style like?
Maxine delivers insightful, practical guidance with warmth and authority. She empowers leaders to navigate challenges, foster inclusion, and drive organisational improvement, making complex topics accessible and actionable for diverse audiences.
How can I book Maxine Room for my next event?
Email dr.maxine.room.cbe@getapeptalk.com or call us 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 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. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Maxine Room for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Maxine Room's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Maxine Room directly.
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