Practical training to help teams build inclusive workplaces through everyday behaviours, confidence and a clearer understanding of workplace barriers.
Build a clearer understanding of the challenges people may face at work, and how these can show up in everyday situations.
Feel more comfortable having conversations, asking questions and responding appropriately without overthinking.
Move beyond general awareness and focus on practical behaviours that make a real difference in how people experience the workplace.
Specialist in workplace disability and inclusion
Experience supporting both employees and employers
Practical, relevant and grounded in real situations
Engaging, scenario-based training delivered across various sectors
I’ve worked in roles where inclusion really mattered, and I’ve also seen how easy it is for it to become something people talk about rather than something they feel confident putting into practice.
Most people want to be inclusive, but they are often unsure how to show that in their day-to-day behaviour. That uncertainty can lead to hesitation, avoidance, or situations not being handled as well as they could be.
This training is about making inclusion feel more practical and accessible. It focuses on helping people understand the impact of everyday actions, and giving them the confidence to respond in a way that feels natural, rather than forced.
I gather information about your organisation and any specific areas you want to focus on, so the training feels relevant to your team.
The session is interactive and discussion-based, using real examples and scenarios to explore how inclusion shows up in everyday work.
Participants leave with a clearer understanding of inclusion and practical ways to apply it in their role.
This session is designed to build awareness and confidence in a way that feels practical and engaging, rather than overwhelming.
Includes:
This works well as an introduction to inclusion or as a way to build confidence across a wider team.
This training overlaps with equality and diversity, but the focus is slightly different. It is more practical and behaviour-focused, looking at what inclusion actually looks like in day-to-day work and how people interact with each other.
It works well for mixed groups, including managers and staff. Having a range of roles in the room often leads to more useful discussion and a better shared understanding.
Yes. It is designed to be accessible and practical, so it works well whether your organisation is just starting to focus on inclusion or looking to strengthen what is already in place.
Yes. The session can be adapted based on your sector, team and any specific situations you would like to explore.
Participants leave with a clearer understanding of inclusion, more confidence in how to respond in everyday situations, and simple actions they can apply straight away.
Practical, expert-led training on mental health, reasonable adjustments and inclusive employment.
Led by Amanda O’Connell, Certified Disability Management Professional, with real-world experience in workplace wellbeing, disability inclusion and IPS/employability support.
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