How to Lead Inclusively in Uncertain and Polarised Times

About the Day

This one-day, in-person working session is for senior leaders who want to respond confidently to change, polarisation, and uncertainty - while keeping equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of how they lead.

You won’t be sitting through theory. You’ll spend the day exploring real challenges, building practical strategies, and having open conversations with your peers. It’s designed for leaders who already believe in inclusion and want to be effective in the most difficult circumstances.

Hosted by Toby Mildon, Diversity & Inclusion Architect and author of Building Inclusivity.

Does This Sound Familiar?

• You want to shift organisational culture, but aren’t sure how to influence people at every level during commercially challenging, politically or socially charged times.
• You believe in inclusion, but worry about saying the wrong thing or facing backlash.
• You have EDI goals, but need approaches that work when budgets are tight and the pace of change is high.

You’re not alone. This session is designed for leaders like you - committed to inclusion, and ready to lead through uncertainty and division.

Why Attend?

By attending this session, you’ll:

• Strengthen your leadership in times of change, volatility, uncertainty, and complexity
• Learn strategies for addressing bias, trust, and power dynamics in high-pressure situations
• Build psychological safety and trust in your team (particularly during times of change)
• Leave with a personalised leadership action plan you can apply immediately
• Connect with other senior leaders committed to inclusive leadership in today’s environment

What You’ll Get

✅ A full-day, expert-led working session with senior peers✅ The Talogy Perceptions Inclusive Leadership Assessment and personalised mindset report✅ A signed copy of Building Inclusivity✅ A practical toolkit to embed learning back in your organisation✅ Optional discounted Colleague Ticket - bring a colleague helping you lead this work

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:

• Lead with an equity mindset in complex or politically sensitive situations
• Build psychological safety and trust during uncertainty and change
• Address bias, privilege, and power dynamics with confidence
• Apply insights from your Talogy leadership assessment to grow your inclusive behaviours
• Create a personal action plan to take back to your organisation
• Influence culture and inclusion from the top, even under pressure

Who Should Attend

This event is for:

• Senior leaders and executives
• HR directors and heads of people
• EDI champions in influential roles
• Business owners leading inclusive growth

What Others Say

“Toby made complex topics clear and applicable. One of the best workshops I’ve attended.”— Workshop attendee

“We needed Mildon’s practical tools to get buy-in from senior leaders. They made a difficult topic much easier to act on.”— Tracey Hart, Chief People Officer, Xodus Group

Meet Your Facilitators:

Toby MildonToby Mildon is an expert in equity, diversity, and inclusion, with over a decade of experience working with organisations like Deloitte, the BBC, and Accenture. Author of Inclusive Growth and Building Inclusivity, Toby blends personal lived experience with professional insight to deliver practical leadership strategies that work in challenging times.

Brooklyn NortonBrooklyn’s gentle, conversational approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion creates space for open, respectful dialogue without fear of mistakes. A qualified ICF coach with extensive experience in the charitable sector and international work, she designs EDI strategies tailored to complex organisational challenges.

What’s Included

• Workshop access (7.5 hours)
• Leadership assessment and report
• Signed book (Building Inclusivity)
• Resources and toolkit
• Networking lunch and refreshments
• Optional follow-up coaching