Inclusion & Belonging Consultant / Coach AND Canva Designer
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Danielle Wood is an established Inclusion and Belonging Consultant at Belonging Base, a project committed to cultivating a culture of inclusivity in the workplace.
She is also a Canva Designer having produced over 1000 assets both in digital and print format for a variety of clients.
As a Consultant/Coach Danielle specialises in creating services that support businesses foster inclusion and promote a sense of belonging among employees. She holds a strong belief in the power of psychological safety and is passionate about helping businesses create environments where everyone feels valued and accepted.
Having led an in-house DEI team herself she has a proven track record of transforming workplace cultures.
Her expertise lies in identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective strategies that not only boost employee morale but also contribute to overall business success.
Danielle is a dedicated professional who is continuously seeking innovative ways to promote inclusivity in the corporate world.More...
Sophie Wood
Co-Founder & Lead Trainer@Belonging Base
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Sophie Wood isn't just the co-Founder of Belonging Base; she's a force of nature on a mission to transform company cultures.
As a Trans Woman, Sophie brings a one-of-a-kind perspective to the table. Living life as both male and female her personal journey fuels her deep understanding of the struggles faced by marginalised communities. She and her wife, Danielle, are passionate about crafting psychologically safe spaces that scream authenticity and inclusion – and create that all important feeling of Belonging for everyone.
Transitioning in 2011 while working for the UK Police Service, she became Vice-Chair of the National Trans Police Association, educating business leaders both within the Police Service and the NHS. She’s also been a Consultant for the BBC, advising on transgender content for drama. She even took a swing at negative trans reporting, ensuring the Leveson Enquiry got the facts.
Jet-setting to a new life in Spain in 2015, Sophie mastered the ropes in the online gambling industry based in Gibraltar. From Customer Service to Fraud Investigation and AML. She became an expert trainer in Sportsbook, Poker, Slots and Bingo, she did it all. Oh, and let's not forget leading Diversity & Inclusion globally for corporate giants like Entain and Lottoland.
She loves to break down barriers and she introduced the industry's first-ever global Trans Inclusion policy ensuring a great experience for trans-employees.
More recently she has consulted on and contributed to the first ever (2023) CIPD guidance on ‘Transgender and non-binary at work’.More...
Danielle Wood
Co-founder@Belonging Base
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Danielle Wood is the co-founder of Belonging Base, a company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging in the workplace.
Prior to Belonging Base, she held various HR roles and led a Diversity and Inclusion function within the UK police service.
Danielle is well-known for her innovative approach to inclusivity training, combining her knowledge of corporate dynamics with her commitment to workplace culture change.
She strives for a world where everyone feels they belong.More...