BIO

Joy Burnford is the Founder and CEO of Encompass Equality and a recognised gender equality trailblazer. With over 25 years' experience as a business leader, non-exec director, podcast host and speaker, she supports organisations to navigate a path to gender equality through research, consulting, coaching and leadership programmes. Joy and her team act as gender equality partners to leading organisations to drive forward strategies for the retention of women in the workplace.

As author of ‘Don’t fix women: the practical path to gender equality at work’, host of ‘The Confidence Conversation’ podcast and contributor of over 70 articles on Forbes.com, Joy has interviewed hundreds of senior business leaders, board members, CEOs, authors and experts, and has been cited in national, business and HR press. She regularly speaks at conferences and industry events and is working with the British Standards Institution to create a new standard for menopause and menstruation in the workplace.

Joy is also a Non-Executive Director and Vice President of the East of England Co-op, playing a key role in ensuring the long-term success of the business, shaping future direction and overseeing governance, policy and strategy decisions.

TESTIMONIALS

“I attended a great workshop on how to be more confident. The speaker, Joy Burnford, was so engaging, friendly, and informative, sharing her own personal experiences and her top tips, 5P’s, on how to increase your confidence. I took away some great advice that I will certainly be putting into practice.” 
Women in Banking & Finance, Manchester

“I recently attended a confidence workshop that Joy hosted. From the minute I walked in, there was a great buzz of energy around the room and Joy kept us all engaged throughout the session. She designed some interactive sessions which put learning into practice immediately and delivered that boost of confidence. The session was empowering and motivating and the hints and tips she shared were brilliant. I know they will make a difference to the way I work.”

Manager, Lloyds Banking Group

“The day after I attended your event I spoke at a conference on a panel of expert speakers. I made use of the hints and tips you shared, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I've had feedback to say how eloquent and confident I sounded and appeared. Thank you again for the invaluable advice, that has not only given me a new skill but has increased my self-confidence.” 
PwC

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