
Harriet Minter
Build inclusive leadership cultures with Harriet Minter, speaker, women's leadership and workplace diversity expert. Harriet works with organisations to implement diversity and inclusion strategies, delivering proven frameworks through Guardian Women in Leadership section and two TED talks.

London, United Kingdom
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Harriet Minter is a trailblazing journalist and leadership coach who transforms how organizations approach women's leadership and workplace diversity through evidence-based strategies and practical solutions.
As the founder of The Guardian's Women in Leadership section and a former careers editor, Harriet has authored two influential books including "WFH: How to Build a Career You Love When You're Not in the Office." Her insights regularly appear in The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times.
Harriet helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of workplace equity by implementing effective DEI policies that drive measurable results. Her unique combination of journalism expertise and Co-Active Leadership coaching enables companies to create inclusive environments where diverse talent thrives and productivity increases. Her approach addresses the specific challenges organizations face in retaining female talent and building truly representative leadership teams.
Audiences leave Harriet's presentations with practical frameworks for implementing inclusive leadership practices, actionable strategies for supporting women's career advancement, and data-driven approaches to measuring DEI success. Her two TED talks demonstrate her ability to communicate complex workplace issues with clarity and impact.
Book Harriet for a presentation that delivers both the inspiration and practical tools your organization needs to build a more equitable and productive workplace.
Harriet Minter, a pioneering journalist and leadership coach who founded The Guardian's Women in Leadership section, delivers evidence-based strategies that help organizations create inclusive environments where diverse talent thrives and productivity increases. Book Harriet for transformative insights on workplace equity and women's leadership that will provide your team with practical frameworks and actionable strategies to build a more equitable and productive workplace.
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