David E Hull-Watters is an accomplished Inclusion and Wellbeing Consultant, recognised widely for his engaging and impactful keynote addresses. Known for his dynamic delivery and authentic approach, David inspires audiences through his commitment to equality and wellbeing in both professional and personal settings. Among his most notable achievements, David was awarded the title of Best Inclusivity Trainer (UK) - Global Business Insight Awards 2024, highlighting his remarkable dedication and effectiveness in promoting inclusive workplace cultures.
David’s journey towards becoming a revered specialist in inclusivity began at American Express Europe, where he served as a Learning Development Coordinator responsible for overseeing training programmes and recruitment initiatives. His passion for education and equality led him to roles such as School Manager and Learning Coordinator at Greenwich Theatretrain, where he significantly contributed to student welfare and development. His professional expertise was further enriched through his time as a Specialist Educational Needs and Trauma-informed teacher, a position that solidified his deep commitment to empowering individuals often marginalised by societal prejudices or misconceptions. These formative roles provided him invaluable insights into the critical need for accessible education and supportive environments.
Throughout his distinguished career, David has been recognised consistently for his pioneering initiatives and advocacy efforts. He notably received the Corporate Vision’s Most Dedicated Inclusivity Trainer 2023 (UK) accolade, a testament to his impactful work in developing effective inclusivity training programmes. His role as a Marriage Equality Pioneer, taking a pivotal legal case to the European Court of Human Rights with Equal Love UK, further exemplifies his dedication to achieving equality and social justice. David’s consistent contributions to diversity and inclusion have garnered him numerous other accolades, including a National Diversity Award in 2014, a shortlisting for the European Diversity Award in 2015, and nominations at the Excellence in Diversity Awards in both 2015 and 2017.
Organisations looking to foster a genuinely inclusive culture will greatly benefit from David’s comprehensive understanding of contemporary workplace challenges and his pragmatic solutions for addressing them. David’s expert topics include Neurodiversity in the Workplace, LGBTQ+ Awareness and Allyship, and Inclusive Leadership and Recruitment. These themes are crucial in today’s diverse corporate landscape, enabling businesses to maximise their teams’ potential by creating empathetic, supportive environments. David’s presentations, rooted in personal experiences and extensive professional knowledge, offer powerful strategies for increasing productivity, enhancing employee wellbeing, and embedding sustainable, inclusive practices. Hiring David ensures organisations are equipped with the necessary tools and insights to drive positive, lasting cultural change.
David Hull-Watters's official speaker topics include:
- A Holistic Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work
- An Introduction to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Developing a Disability-Confident Culture
- LGBTQ+ Awareness and Allyship
- Neurodiversity Within Education
- Neurodiversity Within Policing, Prisons, and Probation
- Never Blend In - LGBTQ+ Stories of Resilience And Empowerment
- Simple Support Strategies for Neurodivergent Colleagues
- Unconscious Bias/Conscious Inclusion
- Working Supportively with Neurodivergent Colleagues
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"The session was amazing! David is a great speaker. He engaged with all the participants and created a safe and encouraging space for everyone." - Christopher, Talent Manager, Fox's Burton's Companies UK
"It was a great session, he was refreshingly positive and brought great colour to our LGBT+ Pride Month session. We all learnt a few new things and the takeaways were 'be proud of who you are, we are all interesting colourful human beings'. A very thought-provoking session, I would definitely recommend David." - Gini, HR Manager, Nuvia UK
"We received a lot of positive feedback following David joining us for our Pride event this year, he was very engaging and relatable, he made part of the talk interactive which I think was great for engagement. We’d recommend David, and would use him again." - Lynda, People Business Partner UK, Ericsson
"The session with David went awesome! Thanks for all of your help coordinating the speaker and event." - Olivia, Health Recovery Solutions
"David's observance of human behaviour and ability to go straight to the heart of the problem is to be praised" - National Probation Service
"I would highly recommend any company to employ his services to increase the emotional wellbeing of staff, raise the awareness of staff diversity within management, to develop a fully inclusive workplace and to raise business productivity" - National Probation Service
"The presentation was fantastic, and I think it was really lovely having so much time to go over questions from colleagues. It was so informative and helpful, and I’m sure lots of the attendees (including myself) will feel really supported and empowered to receive the support they need thanks to your time! It’s really nice to see things like this begin to pop up more and more at the BL" - British Library, Neurodiversity at Work
"Thank you for this, really, really helpful, especially the reminder/confirmation, that what will help, helps us all, so the methods and approaches to inclusivity don't need to be seen as targeted, so much as best practice" - British Library, Neurodiversity at Work
"Thank you very much to David for his talk and to the network for organising! Very informative and with practical information for supporting all colleagues." - British Library, Neurodiversity at Work
"Thank you very much for such an informative talk. Good practical advice" - Pride in Education Conference
"Thank you so much for the session David! It was really insightful and inspiring" - Pride in Education Conference
"David has a wealth of experience delivering training, teaching and learning to a wide age group and in a variety of contexts. This is evident in his delivery style which is inclusive, supportive and also ‘challenging’ to encourage learners to think and develop" - Quality Improvement & Performance Manager, Sparsholt College
"David’s enthusiastic, committed and passionate ethos towards E&D and inclusivity has led to a range of inspirational training sessions. David has won the hearts and minds of staff in two very different contexts (one a tertiary college and the other a land-based college 15 miles apart). In addition to the well-planned and structured sessions for academic staff, David has responded to the needs of business support staff and delivered a series of differentiated respect sessions, to meet their needs. The impact of the sessions is evident in both classroom-based activities and tutorials. The feedback from which has been overwhelmingly positive" - Quality Improvement & Performance Manager, Sparsholt College
"We had such a great time on Friday, David is a lovely man and is so knowledgeable. Staff spoke to me after the session and said that this was the best on they had even been to!" - Massimo, Enfield Council
- 2024 - Winner of Best Inclusivity Trainer (UK) - Global Business Insight Awards
- 2023 - Winner of Corporate Vision’s Most Dedicated Inclusivity Trainer (UK)
- 2017 - Shortlisted for Diversity Champion Award: Education Sector, Excellence in Diversity Awards
- 2015 - Shortlisted for European Diversity Award
- 2015 - Nominated for Excellence in Diversity Award
- 2014 - Recipient of National Diversity Award
- 2011 - Founder of the Give 'em Hope Campaign and the RESPECT Program
How to hire David Hull-Watters
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