Hayley Barnard
Adaptability, Inclusion & Behaviour Change Keynote Speaker
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Hayley Barnard has spent over 15 years helping organisations create cultures where everyone can perform at their best. Known for her bold, evidence-based approach to inclusion and behaviour change, she equips leaders and teams with practical tools to build high-performing, inclusive workplaces.
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An award-winning international keynote speaker, consultant, and founder of Mix Diversity Developers, Hayley is renowned for translating complex topics like unconscious bias, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership into actionable strategies that drive measurable impact.
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Hayley doesn’t just inspire audiences - she shifts behaviour.
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Why Book Hayley Barnard?
Organisations book Hayley for her ability to combine behavioural science, commercial insight, and real-world experience to create lasting change.
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• Drives meaningful, measurable behaviour change
Strengthens inclusive leadership capability
Improves performance through belonging and psychological safety
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• Equips leaders to have confident, courageous conversations
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• Engaging, practical, and tailored to every audience
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Her approach goes beyond awareness. She focuses on practical actions that improve decision-making, strengthen team dynamics, and enhance organisational performance.
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Keynote Topics
Hayley’s keynotes are customised and commonly cover:
• Inclusive leadership in fast-changing environments
• Moving beyond unconscious bias to behavioural change
• Psychological safety and high-performing teams
• Building cultures of belonging
• Leading with courage and accountability
• Gender balance and inclusive growth
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Each keynote is grounded in research, real case studies, and immediately applicable tools.
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Signature Keynote
The Inclusion Advantage: Turning Awareness into Action
In this powerful keynote, Hayley challenges audiences to rethink what inclusion really means - and how it directly impacts performance, innovation, and retention.
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Drawing on behavioural science and years of consulting with global organisations, she reveals why awareness alone doesn’t change behaviour - and what actually does.
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Through compelling stories, interactive moments, and practical frameworks, Hayley equips leaders to:
• Interrupt bias in real time
• Make fairer, more inclusive decisions
• Foster psychological safety
• Lead diverse teams with confidence
• Embed sustainable change into everyday practice
Blending clarity, energy, and straight-talking insight, this keynote empowers organisations to move from intention to measurable impact.
Ideal For
Hayley Barnard is ideal for:
• Corporate conferences
• Leadership summits
• Diversity & Inclusion programmes
• Culture transformation initiatives
• Global conferences and internal company events
• HR, People & Talent events
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Trusted by multinational organisations and public sector bodies alike, Hayley’s engaging style, commercial understanding, and practical delivery make her a sought-after speaker for businesses serious about inclusive performance.
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Book Hayley Barnard
To book Hayley Barnard or discuss availability and fees, contact your preferred speaker bureau or visit her official website for further information.
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Empower your leaders. Transform behaviour. Build cultures where everyone can thrive.
