LYD Co Inclusion Consulting
Building More Inclusive, Compassionate Workplaces
What Can We Do for You?
We offer training, coaching, policy and process reviews, keynotes and panels interviews, inclusive editing, toolkits and handbooks.
From disability and neurodiversity to inclusive leadership, anti-sexual harassment to inclusive communication; we are here to help extend your capacity for growth and impact.
Training
Ranging from standalone ‘bitesize’ sessions to multi-session training courses, delivered in person or online.
Thoughtful, experiential sessions rooted in curiosity, context and care.
I create safe, brave, inclusive spaces for deep learning and honest dialogue, with actionable next steps and accountability mechanisms for tangible impact.
Toolkits
Tailor-made, accessible and applicable toolkits and handbooks for all levels; managers, leadership, staff, clients, customers, patients, volunteers or boards.
Case studies, frameworks, activities and conversation guides support the day-to-day application of learning and culture/process change.
Keynotes
From 5 minutes to 3 hours, a mixture of presentation, guided reflection, and Q&A delivered in person or online.
Authentic, story-led keynotes that blend lived experience with both scientific and creative insight.
I use narrative and reflection to embed lasting, meaningful learning, with organic learning and trauma informed principles.
Process Reviews
I’ll review your policies and processes with a particular focus on bias, exclusion, inaccessibility and simply opportunities for greater inclusion.
I’ll use my experience across industries, geographies and organisational contexts, together with my understanding of best practice in inclusion.
Coaching
With fellow neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, or those who wish to further support a neurodivergent or disabled colleague or loved one.
Using personal insight, I create a brave, gentle space for reflection and support – helping or highlighting those overlooked in physical, digital, emotional, and social environments, especially around disability and neurodiversity.
Inclusive Editing
Like proofreading, but for inclusion!
Honest, non-judgmental support to ensure your content is intentional in representation, fostering empathy, understanding and equity, whilst upholding your creative vision and voice.
I help you represent people and ideas with care and attention, avoiding accidental exclusion, problematic imagery, or stereotyping.
Lydia Collins
Inclusion Consultant & Founder of LYD Co
Curious?
Get in touch for a no-pressure, no-judgment conversation about how you can embed greater inclusion, accessibility, respect and belonging where you are; I flex my services to what’s best for you. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and your culture. I’ll bring the virtual biscuits!
Testimonials
Here you can find some much appreciated comments from clients, colleagues and collaborators after working with LYD Co:
“As a performer and communicator addressing contentious issues in challenging times, I have to be careful not to let my anger at the pressure faced by minorities boil over into language that adds to their marginalisation. Now in my late sixties, I’m aware that terms I used in the 20th century may no longer be regarded by younger generations as appropriate.
Over the past couple of years, Lydia has been most helpful, offering judgement-free advice on how I can articulate the points I’m making in a more inclusive manner without diluting my authentic voice. Her experience as an artist gives her an insight into the challenges that performers can face when seeking to express allyship to a community of which they are not a member. While I make every effort to keep abreast of current terminology, it’s invaluable to have on hand someone who is up to date with EDI language to help me better frame my arguments.
In a discourse that is often less about nuance and more about point-scoring, Lydia’s advice helps ensure that the language I use promotes the inclusive society in which I wish to live.”
Billy Bragg
Musician & Public Speaker
“Lydia’s ability to create space for honest dialogue, challenge thinking constructively, and guide clients toward meaningful change is what sets her apart. She brings clarity, compassion, and confidence to her work, and her impact is both immediate and lasting. Lydia is smart, grounded, and impactful.
I highly recommend her to any organisation looking for an EDI consultant who combines expertise with genuine care and connection, and who always makes a lasting impression”
Vikki Barron
Client Delivery & Operations Director
“I had the pleasure of working with Lydia recently when she designed and delivered two workshops on neurodiversity in our corporate setting. She has extensive knowledge in the field and a lovely presentation style – calm, warm and personable – which really put our delegates at ease with a potentially sensitive topic and supported their learning. She also has great organisational skills and the tenacity to make things happen! I have no hesitation in recommending Lydia for similar work in other organisations”
Jennifer Duckworth
Consultant – People Projects at Hearst