Multi-award-winning LGBT+ advocate, Shaun Dellenty is transforming perceptions in educational facilities and corporate environments through his proven methods. Having been discriminated against in his own career and subjected to homophobia, Shaun has become an established voice against such cruelty and actively works with clients to promote an inclusive culture. As a seasoned speaker, Shaun has experience working with a range of audiences and tailors his presentations to each event, ensuring maximum value for all involved. Driven by his desire to reduce judgement and improve education surrounding LGBT+ rights, Shaun has become one of the most sought-after speakers on the topic.
Best known for founding Inclusion for All, Shaun champions LGBT+ representation through his consultancy and speaking engagements. From America to Australia, Shaun has worked internationally with schools and businesses on key areas such as LGBT language, identity, and inclusivity. Determined to tackle diversity in younger audiences, Shaun has developed an award-winning strategy for schools and colleges which allows young people to understand the importance of LGBT acceptance and have their questions answered in a non-judgemental environment. Some of Shaun’s clients to date include HSBC, Stonewall and the House of Commons. He has also presented several TEDx talks, including ‘How I Survived Homophobic Bullying’, a testament to his prominence in the industry.
Growing up, Shaun endured years of bullying due to identifying as LGBT+, it became so relentless that he was driven to suicidal thoughts. Fast forward and he has been named in the Independent on Sunday’s Pink List of the 100 Most Influential LGBT People in the UK. The turning point came for Shaun during his teaching career after it was revealed that 75% of pupils were subjected to homophobic abuse or were hearing terms relating to sexuality in a derogatory way daily. Determined to take a stand, Shaun came out as gay to his school and embarked on a mission to educate audiences and promote inclusivity. In 2022, Shaun was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Education from the University of Derby, in recognition of his 13 years of global work as an LGBT+ advocate and was later named in The Diversity Power List at the 2022 Inclusive Awards.
Honoured in 2016 by David Cameron with the Points of Light Status and receiving the Education Champion Award at the National Diversity Awards further secured Shaun’s position as a respected authority in his field. His debut book ‘Celebrating Difference: A Whole School Approach to LGBT Inclusion’ was recommended in the UK Parliament for its insights and he has since gone on to give talks on the content of it. As a speaker, Shaun uses his personal story to inspire others to embrace differences, and provide essential strategies to audiences on being inclusive environments for LGBT+ people.
How to hire Shaun Dellenty
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Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
"It was great, thank you - Shaun was a fantastic speaker and really captured the interest/ questions from our colleagues!" - Christopher, Project Manager, Pladis
"Engaging, informative and inspirational. Shaun grabbed the attention of the room and held it whilst exploring LGBT+ bullying in a sensitive and humorous manner." -Liverpool John Moore’s University
"Shaun is an extraordinary communicator with a strong sense of compassion and deep understanding of humanity. His voice should be heard in every school and education establishment around the world. I urge every teacher and parent to hear him out." - TEDx Hackney
"Shaun’s anti-bullying programme is having a fantastic impact on increasing awareness of homophobia in schools. By equipping teachers to speak to children about these issues he is helping make sure future generations will not face the prejudice that he and many others in the LGBT community had to endure." - U.K. Prime Minister May 2016
Shaun hosted a webinar for our colleagues to attend during Pride month and his presentation was brilliant. We had over 120 people who joined the call and Shaun was able to engage the whole audience. We had lots of questions for Shaun at the end of the session which he was able to answer very easily and we also receive lots of praise and thanks for raising awareness. - Katie, Learning and Development Manager, Ibstock
"Absolutely fantastic session. Please pass on my thanks to Shaun. What a lovely warm and personable speaker, thoroughly enjoyed it." - Stephanie, Institute of the Motor Industry
- 2022 - Awarded an Honorary Doctor of Education from the University of Derby
- 2019 - Published his Debut Book ‘Celebrating Differences: A Whole School Approach to LGBT Inclusion’
- 2016 - Received the Education Champion Award at the National Diversity Awards
- 2016 - Honoured by David Cameron with the Points of Light Status
- 2012 & 2013 - Named on the Independent on Sunday’s Pink List of the 100 Most Influential LGBT People in the UK
- 2012 - Founded Inclusion for All
