Sonya Barlow
BBC Presenter and award-winning entrepreneur Sonya Barlow speaks on gender equality, neurodiversity, and the future of work, helping businesses foster innovation and inclusivity.
Why you should book Sonya Barlow for your next event
- Inclusive Leadership Expertise: Sonya Barlow delivers actionable strategies for inclusive leadership, equipping your team with tools to drive diversity and innovation.
- Neurodiversity Advocacy: Sonya's neurodivergent perspective brings a fresh outlook on problem-solving. Discover the benefits of embracing neurodiversity for enhanced creativity and productivity.
- Top 50 Women in Tech: Benefit from the expertise of one of Europe's leading women in tech. Sonya's keynotes offer unparalleled insights into navigating the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Sonya Barlow, award-winning BBC presenter, tech entrepreneur, and inclusion expert, delivers impactful keynotes on diversity, AI, and the future of work. As a TEDx speaker, author, and founder of LMF Network, Sonya equips organizations with innovative strategies to foster inclusivity, resilience, and business growth. With her global experience and ability to break down complex concepts into actionable steps, she transforms workplaces and inspires change.
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Keynotes
Keynote by speaker Sonya Barlow: Diversity
We know that inclusive practises can generate 33% more profit for businesses, but in practice what does this mean? Sonya is a thought leader on all things diversity and inclusion, covering topics from introduction to diversity to inclusive allyship, leaderships styles, to hiring best practices and retention of staff. She knows mentoring, knowledge sharing and networks support inclusive practises which workplaces leverage to build our profitable organisations.
Keynote by speaker Sonya Barlow: Resilience
Failure is a common trait which very few of us want to touch on, given that everything online looks pretty and perfect. Sonya is honest about her failure journey, from being fired in the workplace to facing rejections along the way. All these experiences have given her the resilience to develop her career as a public figure. As well as resilience, Sonya covers recovery, failure, imposter syndrome and confidence.
Keynote by speaker Sonya Barlow: Future of Work
According to recent stats, the future of work and shortage of soft skills is costing £22bn. The topics Sonya can cover on the future of work include AI and digital transformation, soft and professional skills, mentorship, remote working, ed tech and alternative education, as well as gender equality, accessibility and workplace flexibility.
Keynote by speaker Sonya Barlow: Neurodiversity
Sonya is a Pakistani woman open about her struggles with mental health, ADHD and chronic migraines which has brought on levels of loneliness and determination. Recgonising that few brown woman represent the neurodiversity space, Sonya is keen to contribute to this ongoing discussion with her lived and learnt experiences, cultural context and neuro conditions, which seem to be trending but very few understand.
Sonya Barlow
Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in Workplaces
Keynote Speaker Sonya Barlow is celebrated for her profound impact on diversity, inclusion, and the future of work. As a motivational speaker, she specializes in delivering transformative keynotes on critical topics such as AI, neurodiversity, gender equality, mental health, and resilience. Sonya’s expertise helps organizations tackle the complexities of today’s business landscape, offering actionable strategies to drive innovation, enhance employee engagement, and build a more inclusive and dynamic workplace.
Sonya Barlow is also the founder and CEO of LMF Network, an influential inclusion consultancy that partners with companies to redesign workplace policies and foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Her extensive global experience, coupled with her engaging presentation style, enables her to provide tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by organizations across various industries.
Sonya Barlow is a neurodivergent British Pakistani woman with chronic migraines, ADHD and mental health conditions. Diversity, resilience, and neurodiversity are topics close to her heart when delivering keynotes. She is able to deliver workshops and keynotes about her own experiences of ADHD, with advice on coping mechanisms and how your neurodiversity can be an asset if channeled in the right way.
By booking Sonya Barlow for your event, you gain access to her unparalleled insights and practical advice, empowering your team to embrace change and future-proof your business. Seize the opportunity to elevate your event with her transformative thought leadership and inspire lasting impact within your organization.
Sonya Barlow is also the founder and CEO of LMF Network, an influential inclusion consultancy that partners with companies to redesign workplace policies and foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Her extensive global experience, coupled with her engaging presentation style, enables her to provide tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by organizations across various industries.
Sonya Barlow is a neurodivergent British Pakistani woman with chronic migraines, ADHD and mental health conditions. Diversity, resilience, and neurodiversity are topics close to her heart when delivering keynotes. She is able to deliver workshops and keynotes about her own experiences of ADHD, with advice on coping mechanisms and how your neurodiversity can be an asset if channeled in the right way.
By booking Sonya Barlow for your event, you gain access to her unparalleled insights and practical advice, empowering your team to embrace change and future-proof your business. Seize the opportunity to elevate your event with her transformative thought leadership and inspire lasting impact within your organization.
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