Impact Stories

Impact Stories

ImpactExpert QT: Emma Mitchell

ImpactExpert QT: Emma Mitchell

Emma Mitchell, Talent Director at EY UK and advocate for disability inclusion, shares her journey of resilience, authenticity, and impact.

ImpactExpert QT: Richard Marsh

ImpactExpert QT: Richard Marsh

Richard Marsh, BT’s Director of Responsible Business, shares lessons on purpose-led leadership, digital inclusion, and impact at scale.

Hiring for Inclusion and Impact

Hiring for Inclusion and Impact

At Connected Britain, we brought leaders together to ask: what does it take to hire inclusively in practice, not just in principle?

ImpactExpert QT: Kamel Hothi OBE

ImpactExpert QT: Kamel Hothi OBE

Kamel shares how embracing her full self became her strength, why purpose unlocks courage, and what it takes to create space for others.

Impact Expert QT: Tom Simpson

Impact Expert QT: Tom Simpson

Tom reflects on leading the UK’s largest Kickstart Scheme and creating a values-led alternative to CVs, reflecting on inclusion and impact.

IMPACT EXPERT QT: Katy Talikowska

IMPACT EXPERT QT: Katy Talikowska

What’s the most meaningful contribution you’ve made to drive social impact? The Maltesers campaign in 2016 changed everything for me. We were responding to Channel 4's Diversity in Advertising Award, which revealed that less than 1% of protagonists in UK ads were...

Impact Expert QT: Mary Elliott

Impact Expert QT: Mary Elliott

Mary Elliott champions inclusion, challenges disability stereotypes, and creates lasting impact through empathy and lived experience.

Impact Expert QT: Johnny Timpson

Impact Expert QT: Johnny Timpson

From founding groups to challenging insurance barriers, Johnny champions disability inclusion and pushes for progress, one step at a time.

Impact Expert QT: Kate Headley

Impact Expert QT: Kate Headley

Kate shares her journey in disability inclusion, founding RIDI and ClearTalents and advocating for transparency and inclusive workplaces.

Impact Expert QT: Nasser Siabi

Impact Expert QT: Nasser Siabi

From overcoming barriers to driving disability inclusion, Nasser shares lessons, misconceptions, and how simple changes create lasting impact.

Reflecting on ActionAble 2025

Reflecting on ActionAble 2025

ActionAble 2025 focused on practical strategies for Disability Inclusion. Here are some early reflections before our full evaluation.

Impact Expert QT: Helen Cooke

Impact Expert QT: Helen Cooke

Helen shares impactful contributions, early career recruitment, disability inclusion’s leadership ties, and workplace action plans.

Impact Expert QT: Kate Nash OBE

Impact Expert QT: Kate Nash OBE

Kate opens up about PurpleSpace’s mission, staying impact-driven, and her personal commitment to act following her ActionAble 2025 panels!

Impact Experts QT: Beth Knight

Impact Experts QT: Beth Knight

Beth Knight shares her journey in social impact, from crisis response to financial inclusion. Insights on resilience, leadership, and change.

Impact Experts QT: Martyn Sibley

Impact Experts QT: Martyn Sibley

This week, Impact Experts QT features Martyn Sibley, a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and the co-founder of Purple Goat.

Impact Experts QT: Jane Hatton

Impact Experts QT: Jane Hatton

This week, Impact Experts QT features Jane Hatton, a trailblazer in disability inclusion and the founder of Evenbreak.

Impact Expert QT: Louise Wall

Impact Expert QT: Louise Wall

Louise, founder of e18 Innovation, is transforming healthcare with ethical tech solutions, improving patient care and cutting NHS wait times.

#ImpactExpertsQT: Paul Finnis

#ImpactExpertsQT: Paul Finnis

We’re thrilled to feature Paul Finnis, a passionate leader in the fight against digital poverty and an advocate for systemic change.

#ImpactExpertsQT: Paul Higgins

#ImpactExpertsQT: Paul Higgins

Meet Paul Higgins – a dedicated advocate for building stronger communities and creating pathways for personal and professional growth.

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