Female Diversity & Inclusion Speakers

Within the topic of diversity and inclusion, gender equality is vital for empowering women. These speakers are powerful additions to inclusive-themed conferences, as their speeches discuss the mindset needed to thrive in male-dominated environments.

In business, gender diversity continues to be a key topic of conversation, particularly at events. It was reported that only 6.6% of all Fortune 500 companies had female CEOs, indicating the lack of representation within globally leading businesses.

Female diversity and inclusion speakers are booked to level this playing field. Having each broken into male-dominated environments, whether in sports, politics or business, they understand the approach needed to drive inclusivity in the workplace.

Browse our selection below then contact a booking agent to find out more.

Amy Cappellanti-Wolf

Leading HR Professional & Chief Human Resources Officer at Cohesity who was named in the Top 100 Women of Influence list

Amy Purdy

Paralympic Snowboarding Champion, Renowned Female Motivational Speaker & TEDx Star Inspiring Millions Globally

Anita Asante

Football Defender for Aston Villa, English National Team & London 2012 Olympic Squad

Baroness Lola Young

One of the First Black Women in the House of Lords as a Crossbench Peer & Chancellor of the University of Nottingham

Claudia Goldin

The Henry Lee Professor of Economic Sciences at Harvard University & Recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences

Emma Grede

Co-founder of Good American, inclusivity & diversity advocate, founding partner of Skims, Chairwoman of the Fifteen Percent Pledge

Fawzia Koofi

Advocate for Women's Education & the First Female Vice President of the National Assembly in Afghanistan

Gina Battye

Psychological Safety & LGBTQ+ Inclusion Consultant, Panellist for ITV News Diversity & Inclusion & Creator of The 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety

Female diversity and inclusion speakers have dedicated their careers to tackling gender bias and prejudice, especially in the workplace. These speakers are essential for corporate engagements, where they discuss the value from different perspectives and experiences. 

These speakers are also regularly booked for National Inclusion Week events, which will take place from the 15th to the 21st of September 2025. During the week, organisations across the country reflect on the inclusivity of their workplace, and, with the help of a speaker, pledge to fight division. 

To hire a speaker for your National Inclusion Week celebration or another awareness event, contact The Female Motivational Speakers Agency and receive a selection of tailored speakers to choose from!