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The UK’s LGBTQ+ leadership community. We work to ELEVATE, CONNECT and SUPPORT LGBTQ+ leaders, and make them more visible. http://www.prideinleadership.co.uk

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Jan 9

Delighted to open our conversations in 2025 by sharing a video of our favourite day of 2024 - Pride in Leadership's inaugural Annual Conference youtu.be/AZiby5cy8f8

Pride in Leadership Annual Conference Recap 2024

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Aug 14

Check out our latest newsletter here - mailchi.mp/reasondigita...

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Jun 29

Chris Bryant’s speech about Pride Month on Monday - www.thepinknews.com/2025/06/25/g...

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Jun 3

Still time to join our events tomorrow (online) and Thursday (in Manchester) - prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-eve...

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · May 29

We’re launching the Pride in Leadership report next Thursday in Manchester

Join us + 8 fantastic speakers as we explore the barriers to LGBTQ+ career progression and how we can overcome them.
www.prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-events/launching-our-report-overcoming-barriers-to-career-development/

Launching our report - Barriers to LGBTQ+ career development in the UK - Pride In Leadership

Last year we conducted a survey of over 1,000 LGBTQ+ people across the country to ask about their careers and what they think might have held them back.

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · May 16

We have loads of events atm, including our Big Report Conversation next month and 2 business support lunches with our partners Crowe - prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-eve...

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · May 7

We're collecting data and stories on what the appalling Supreme Court decision means for trans and gender non conforming people. Lawyers will review all responses - please share your story because if we don't know we can't act.

(And please share with friends.) goodlawproject.org/about/trans-...

The Supreme Court ripped up the Equality Act – what has it done to you? | Good Law Project

Use the form to securely share your experience with us.

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · May 2

Come and hear about why LGBTQ professionals make outstanding leaders on 22 May - prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-eve...

Why LGBTQ+ Professionals make outstanding leaders - Pride In Leadership

How the qualities developed through the challenges of being LGBTQ+ in society are what make LGBTQ+ leaders exceptional

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · May 1

Check out our latest newsletter here - [May 2025] - mailchi.mp/reasondigita...

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Apr 23

Amazing news - our Co-founder Claire Ebrey is on the DIVA Power List 2025, alongside a brilliant group of changemakers, trailblazers, and role models.

The List celebrates 100 influential LGBTQIA women and non-binary ppl driving visibility, inclusion, and positive change across society.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · Apr 11

LGBTQ professionals in the U.K. still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work, with some changing their appearance, voice or behavior to avoid discrimination or to be taken seriously, according to a new report.

U.K.'s LGBTQ workers still feel pressured to 'be less gay,' report says

Pride in Leadership's survey of 1,000 LGBTQ professionals found 85% of respondents encountered career obstacles due to their identity.

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Apr 10

Barriers to LGBTQ+ careers in the UK – our report launches today:
1. 85% have experienced workplace barriers
2. 76% lacked LGBTQ+ role models
3. 42% say HR failed to support them
4. 93% believe there could be bias in hiring

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Barriers to LGBTQ+ career progression in the UK - Pride In Leadership

National research from Pride in Leadership reveals the systemic challenges, and untapped potential, of LGBTQ+ professionals in the UK workforce.

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Apr 9

Our groundbreaking report drops tomorrow. Watch this space!

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Apr 9

Our groundbreaking report drops tomorrow. Watch this space!

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Apr 4

16% are confident that being LGBTQ+ directly prevented them from getting a job.

"In a job interview, I was told they didn't want poofs working for them".

📢 Our report lands on Thursday, with stories from 1,017 LGBTQ+ professionals, and packed full of recommendations.
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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Mar 31

32% of LGBTQ+ professionals never come out to clients or customers.

"I have lost followers/potential customers on my business account when I post my LGBTQ+ designs. It's something I'm working on accepting."

📢 Our report goes live soon. #PrideInLeadershipReport

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Mar 28

80% said being LGBTQ+ influenced where they choose to live – with real career trade-offs.

"I have kind of stagnated in my role because I can’t risk moving somewhere that’s not inclusive".

📢 Our national report drops soon. #PrideInLeadershipReport

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Mar 28

Congratulations to our co-Founder, Claire Ebrey on being recognised as the Diversity and Inclusion Leader at the Business Desk Awards last night - www.linkedin.com/posts/claire...

I’m still buzzing from last night’s awards! I was absolutely thrilled… | Claire Ebrey | 24 comments

I’m still buzzing from last night’s awards! I was absolutely thrilled (and a bit emotional) to be named Diversity and Inclusion Leader at TheBusinessDesk.com… | 24 comments on LinkedIn

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Mar 27

85% of LGBTQ+ professionals who responded to our survey have faced barriers to their careers.

Lack of role models. Hostile environments. Biased recruitment.

📢 Our national report drops soon. #PrideInLeadershipReport

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Mar 25

Check out our latest blog, written by our co-Founder Claire Ebrey, which discusses how businesses can make a real difference during Pride Month 2025 (against a backdrop of culture wars and negativity) - prideinleadership.co.uk/news-list/lo...

Looking ahead to June and Pride Month 2025: Flags, fairy cakes, and finding what really matters - Pride In Leadership

A blog by Claire Ebrey, co-founder of Pride in Leadership, discussing how businesses can make a real difference during Pride Month 2025

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Mar 20

Join us in London next month as we talk to Trudy Norris-Grey

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A conversation with Trudy Norris-Grey | London - Pride In Leadership

Pride in Leadership invites you to a networking event in London - an evening of inspiration and insight with Trudy Norris-Grey, a pioneering force in the tech industry and a dedicated LGBTQ+ ally.

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Mar 19

We’ve got lots of events coming up - in London, Manchester and online. Come and join us prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-eve...

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Feb 27

“Children are getting abused everyday, of course I’m being difficult”

Sara talks us through her role in exposing the Rochdale Child Grooming Scandal and how she made 250 referrals over 8 years, and did not give up.

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Feb 27

1 minute before we kick off in conversation with the fantastic Sara Rowbotham MBE!

Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Feb 26

Join us online next week for our event with author Jack Fairweather | The Prosecutor – How one gay man brought the Nazis to Justice.
Details are here - prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-eve...

The Prosecutor – How one gay man brought the Nazis to Justice | A Conversation with author Jack Fairweather - Pride In Leadership

A story of courageous leadership in the face of massive societal challenges - Pride in Leadership will speak to renowned author and writer Jack Fairweather about his new book, The Prosecutor.

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Pride in Leadership @prideinleadership.bsky.social · Feb 26

We have lots of online events coming up, plus an in-person event in London. Join us - prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-eve...

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