Sophie Walker
Transform workplace equality with Sophie Walker, speaker, political activist and campaign strategist. Sophie works with organisations to develop purpose-driven leadership, effective communication and inclusive change campaigns, delivering impactful insights from her experience founding political movements and authoring "Five Rules For Rebellion."
London, United Kingdom
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In 2015, she helped form and led the Women’s Equality Party, running for London Mayor and later for election to Westminster as part of a campaign for investment in equality, including childcare, equal pay and an end to violence against women.
From there, Sophie co-founded Activate, now FundHer, to support women from minoritised communities in standing for political office.
She currently advises individuals and companies on how to identify purpose and translate it into meaningful work and how to talk about work in the most effective way with the right audiences.
She also runs campaign clinics for organisations to translate ambitions for change into compelling messages and actions via targeted next steps while identifying the communities, allies and resources needed to move towards success.
Sophie is also the author of Five Rules For Rebellion: Let’s Change the World Ourselves, a step-by-step journey into incorporating activism into our lives.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Sophie Walker, a former Reuters journalist and disability rights advocate, presents "Five Rules for Rebellion," a guide to integrating activism into daily life. As a co-founder of FundHer and a leader in the Women’s Equality Party, she has championed equality and empowerment. Attendees will learn practical strategies to transform their passion for change into actionable steps, enabling them to effectively advocate for social justice and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Sophie Walker has dedicated her career to empowering women and promoting equality. As a co-founder of FundHer, she supports women from minoritised communities in politics. Sophie’s expertise lies in helping individuals and organisations identify their purpose and communicate effectively. In her session, attendees will learn how to build better leaders by fostering a more equitable world for women, translating ambitions into actionable strategies, and mobilising communities for meaningful change.
Public speaking can be one of the most powerful experiences for anyone with a story to tell, a concern to share, or a need to mobilise people. Sophie Walker will help you to free your voice, harness your energy, practise your poise and help you connect and deliver what really matters.
How you talk about, and share information relating to the work you’re doing and the projects you care about can have a huge impact on how successful you are at achieving your goals. In this session, Sophie Walker will work through a framework for delivering your mission and message to the audiences you need to reach in the most effective way.
Campaigning is the art of changing what is possible by persuading people to support a move that would not normally happen. In this session, Sophie Walker will help you assess the change you want to make and work out how to translate it into a compelling message and action. Through targeted next steps, Sophie will help you to identify the clients, communities, allies and resources you need to move forward to a successful outcome.
Looking for a custom keynote or workshop designed around your company’s goals and culture? The expert will create a tailored, interactive session that aligns with your objectives, values, and strategic priorities. From leadership and innovation to wellbeing and collaboration, each experience is built from the ground up to deliver measurable impact and lasting change.
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