Speaking & Training

Ellen Jones has spent the best part of a decade speaking to and training organisations on how to meaningfully improve their approach to inclusion and diversity - particularly around neurodiversity, disability, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. She’s known not just for her insight and clarity, but for her engaging presence on stage, making her equally at home delivering a keynote, facilitating a panel, or hosting and compering events of all kinds.

She’s worked with the world’s leading businesses, from Google and Universal Music to Ocado and M&C Saatchi. Her client base spans tech, media, retail, and beyond -proof of her adaptable, cross-sector expertise. She’s also partnered with top universities like Cambridge, Hyper Island, University of the Arts London, and Queen Mary, and delivered sessions for cultural institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery, Tate, and the V&A. In the non-profit sector, she’s trusted by organisations including Oxfam, UNICEF, akt, and Girlguiding.

A storyteller at heart, Ellen brings humour, empathy, and warmth to her work - navigating complex or sensitive subjects with ease and helping audiences lean into learning. Her ability to connect with everyone - from young people to senior leaders - makes her the go-to for events that need both impact and energy, whether as a speaker, host, or compère.

  • Building Neurodivergent-Inclusive Workplaces

    This talk challenges and dismantles widespread misconceptions about neurodiversity and neurodivergence, highlighting the urgent need for meaningful inclusion of neurodivergent individuals across all levels of an organisation. Rather than treating neurodivergence as a problem to be fixed, it reframes it as a valuable form of human variation that can enrich workplaces and drive progress.

    Drawing on real-world examples and current research, the session explores the legal, ethical, and business imperatives for embracing neurodiversity - from compliance with equality legislation to the untapped potential for creativity, innovation, and problem-solving that neurodivergent talent brings.

    Ultimately, the talk positions genuine inclusion not just as a moral or legal responsibility, but as a strategic advantage that fosters long-term success, resilience, and organisational growth.

  • No Pride In Prejudice: How LGBTQ+ Inclusion Improves Workplaces For All

    This talk explores the essential nature of including LGBTQ+ people within workplaces and the benefit it brings for all. We are living in challenging times: more and more LGBTQ+ people are coming out and yet restrictions are being placed on our lives every single day including politically and legally.

    As author of Outrage: Why The Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality Is Not Yet Won And What We Can Do About It, Ellen will explore the interconnectedness of LGBTQ+ rights with broader social justice issues, this talk advocates for inclusivity as both a moral imperative and a strategic advantage for workplaces looking to support their staff.

  • Tapping Into 1/4 Of The Population: How Your Business Can Integrate Disability Inclusion

    Disabled people and their families have a spending power of 13 trillion dollars every year - more than China - and yet businesses regularly exclude this key demographic. In this talk, Ellen will take you through the critical issue of disability exclusion in workplaces worldwide. We discuss how excluding 1/4 of the global population who are disabled not only contravenes legal and moral obligations but also stifles organizational innovation and progress.

    Through practical strategies for fostering inclusivity in the workplace, Ellen advocates for a shift towards universal design principles and accommodations. Ultimately, by prioritizing disability inclusion, workplaces can unlock the full potential of their workforce and cultivate a more diverse, equitable, and innovative environment for all.

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