What's the story behind The Austen Bronte Consultancy?
The Austen Bronte Consultancy was formally launched in September 2020 to drive positive change across the business world.
Supported by an amazing team, I offer a unique blend of over 20 years' expertise in corporate law, diversity and inclusion, healthcare and media commentary to a wide range of organisations with one thing in common.
Our clients are all high-performing organisations committed to embedding a sustainable culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity to maximise potential.
Using our Integrated Leadership Approach™, we improve leadership and maximise potential by leveraging the positive impact of diversity, inclusion, belonging & equity.
But why did I leave a stellar, 20-year corporate career to start The Austen Bronte Consultancy?
On 25th May 2020, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis.
Mr. Floyd was 46 years old and was killed during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill.
The circumstances surrounding his death led to protests across the world and a seismic, global shift in acknowledging that racism still remains a problem in our society.
This shift became the foundation for many organisations to tackle discrimination in all its forms. Following Mr. Floyd's death, a number of large organisations reached out to me for help and support on how best to drive positive change within their organisations.
As an experienced global, C-suite, board-level leader and diversity campaigner with a first career in corporate law and a second career in healthcare, I have a unique blend of experience to offer.
Alongside this, I have gained over 20 years' experience of successfully leading on and driving positive cultural change within corporates and firms - and I have received many awards and recognitions for this work.
Our clients recognise the value I bring and trust me to lead positive change within their organisations.
And being the mother of a young black man made what happened to George Floyd deeply personal.
Through The Austen Bronte Consultancy, I am driving much-needed, positive change across a wide range of organisations.
So why the name 'Austen Bronte'?
- I absolutely love reading.
- Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte are two of my favourite female authors.
Please scroll down to find out more about:
- what our clients have said about us
- the services we provide through The Austen Bronte Consultancy
- awards that we have won.
Our Core Service Offering
- Industries - biotech, pharmaceuticals, healthcare & life sciences, technology, not-for-profit, manufacturing, professional services, education, financial services, retail and media
- Organisations - niche ventures, start ups, companies, partnerships, regional & national businesses, multinational organisations and governments
- Services:
(1) Public speaking
o Keynote speeches including 'Why Diversity Matters' and 'Why Allyship Matters'
o Panel discussions including panel facilitation
o Podcasts
o Media commentary including BBC radio and TV
o Master of Ceremony and compering services (corporate events)
(2) C-suite/board advisory services
o Data-driven, collaborative approach to leading on D&I strategy
o Change & culture management and organisational development using Lean Six Sigma and Positive Psychology principles
o Integrated communications planning, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement (including working closely with UK Central government)
(3) Organisational training and development (across multiple diversity strands)
o Race and allyship awareness training including 'Let's talk about race' and 'Microaggressions in the workplace'
o Bespoke training workshops
o Individual and corporate action planning
o Advising on frameworks to enhance accountability
(4) Career coaching
o Ambitious, high-potential individuals (from entry level staff to those in senior leadership)
o Working within a large corporate, law firm or any other organisation
o Feeling ‘stuck’ in career
o Needing tools to overcome limiting beliefs and other barriers to progression
(5) ESG advice
o Advice regarding environmental, social and corporate governance issues
DIGITAL TRAINING PRODUCTS (E-LEARNING)
Pre-recorded, modular Starting Conversations - Why Diversity Matters masterclass.
Enroll at:
https://austenbronteconsultancy.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-course
To make contact/ for further enquiries, contact me through my PA, Sarah, at:
personalassistant@funkeabimbola.com
