{"id":62,"date":"2026-02-04T17:39:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c4i-wp.tinsleynet.co.uk\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-03-15T19:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T19:59:35","slug":"speak_and_train","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/c4i.org.uk\/?page_id=62","title":{"rendered":"Speaking &#038; Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-color-9-color has-global-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2ba2d7daab20cf91ab07c62603206470 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5fe8b0ae wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-sydney-no-margin has-global-color-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-968a7aae22b8ce570d95f0e4483fbf8e\">Speaker, trainer &amp; panel facilitator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-sydney-no-margin\">Your event deserves a speaker who not only talks about inclusion but lives it and creates impact. Cindy Williams\u2011Findlay brings her story, experience and expertise to stages across the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive speaking that motivates and equips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a blind professional and seasoned diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leader, Cindy offers keynotes, workshops and panel facilitation that are both moving and actionable. She doesn\u2019t just inspire audiences \u2013 she equips them with strategies they can apply immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her speaking engagements range from energising conference keynotes to chairing complex panel discussions, always leaving audiences motivated, informed and ready to take the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/c4i-wp.tinsleynet.co.uk\/?page_id=102\">Book Cindy to Speak<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/c4i.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D6089E9-0508-431D-86C4-526240DA0DC2-1017x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4i.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D6089E9-0508-431D-86C4-526240DA0DC2-1017x1024.jpeg 1017w, https:\/\/c4i.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D6089E9-0508-431D-86C4-526240DA0DC2-298x300.jpeg 298w, https:\/\/c4i.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D6089E9-0508-431D-86C4-526240DA0DC2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/c4i.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2D6089E9-0508-431D-86C4-526240DA0DC2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Cindy brings to your event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unique personal experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cindy is a blind woman with hearing loss who has navigated education, employment and leadership roles. She shares her lived experience openly and pragmatically to encourage honest reflection and meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From entry level to Board<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Her career spans roles from front\u2011line delivery to Non\u2011Executive Director and Trustee, giving her an understanding of how inclusion works at every level of an organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open and pragmatic style<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants describe her approach as honest, grounded and practical. She creates a safe space to ask questions, explore barriers and identify realistic next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Over thirty years\u2019 professional experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cindy has worked in the diversity and inclusion space for more than three decades across education, public, private and voluntary sectors, bringing deep, cross\u2011sector insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proven track record in learning &amp; development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cindy has delivered numerous talks, briefings and training sessions to staff at all levels, from early career professionals to senior executives and boards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"formats-heading\">Formats and topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cindy can tailor sessions for conferences, leadership away days, internal staff events and learning programmes. Options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conference keynotes and plenary sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive workshops and masterclasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel chairing and panellist contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusive leadership sessions for boards and executive teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talks focused on disability equality, assistive technology and inclusive innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sessions can be delivered in person or virtually. Cindy works with you to ensure accessibility for your audience, including adjustments to materials and format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/c4i-wp.tinsleynet.co.uk\/?page_id=140\">Explore Cindy&#8217;s signature speach<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/c4i-wp.tinsleynet.co.uk\/?page_id=102\">Read more about our mission &amp; values<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Speaker, trainer &amp; panel facilitator Your event deserves a speaker who not only talks about inclusion but lives it and creates impact. Cindy Williams\u2011Findlay brings her story, experience and expertise to stages across the UK and beyond. 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