Training, coaching, consultancy, and wellbeing for equity, diversity and inclusion.
Hello, I’m Josetta (pronouns they/them) and my autistic superpower is in the research and promotion of equalities and wellbeing. I pride myself on delivering high quality online training, consultancy and wellbeing sessions. Social justice runs through all I do, driven by my lived experience of diverse identities such as being Black, queer, non-binary, having autism and ADHD and my years in community support. My interest in mental health and wellbeing comes from managing my own mental health difficulties and realising how much yoga, mindfulness and a healthy lifestyle help. Other things that make me happy include sunshine, friends, living in Brighton, the beautiful Sussex Downs, the sea, walking, nerding out on books and lifelong learning.
Photo by Catherine Bradshaw
In 2020, I returned to academia to study for a master’s degree in mindfulness, neuroscience and psychology. Now, I am realising my dreams by starting a PhD on Mindflness and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Aberdeen University. It’s been an exciting, fulfilling journey involving 30 years working in the mental health charity sector supporting marginalised groups, promoting equalities and delivering training. I have also taught yoga and meditation since 2008, to community groups, private students, studios, and NHS mental health wards.
Through working with my training, consultancy, coaching and wellbeing clients, I have found the perfect way to share what I have learned and promote EDI and wellbeing. I will bring my expertise, skills and life experiences to your sessions to develop your skills and build resilience. I can also use my support skills and caring nature to sit in on your online groups or training that you deliver to provide wellbeing support to participants, for example, in a one-to-one breakout room.
Access is important to me, as an inclusivity principle and as someone with lived experience and training in disabilities and access, so I aim to accommodate your access requirements, just let me know what you and your participants need.
I work with all types of clients from grassroots groups to global corporations and one-to-one individuals delivering bespoke packages. My charity work includes many years of senior and middle management as well as front line support work, so I understand workplace challenges and dynamics from all perspectives.
Values
Social justice, equity and inclusion – co-creating client-centred meaningful change
Wellbeing for all people, especially those affected by discrimination and exclusion
Ethical living – following an ethical vegan and environmentally caring lifestyle, using my voice and taking action to care for myself, others and the planet
Integrity – walking the talk, being open, real and honestCompassion and kindness - building resilience to ease the suffering of ourselves and others
Contact:
For bookings and enquiries, please email: hello @ josettaequalitywellbeing.com
Services
My services are currently all online and can be booked as one-off or multiple sessions. Prices are benchmarked to be affordable and fair and, as with my availability, depend on the bespoke package. Training that requires research and development will need two weeks minimum notice however, other services can be provided within two weeks, and I can accommodate urgent brief or initial pieces of work within 48 hours. I am also flexible about working hours to suit your needs.
Coaching
How my coaching will help you:
- Enable you to identify and prioritise your goals; I will bring a fresh perspective, and honest feedback so we can begin with a clear assessment of your situation
- Support, challenge and motivate you to manage difficult life/work situations, together we will create an action plan and sustainable strategies
- Boost your skills and confidence through tackling problem areas and finding practical solutions
- Address your wellbeing needs with my ongoing support, mindfulness and compassion training, we can build your resilience, sense of peace and contentment
- Build a tool kit of powerful techniques and strategies to help you achieve your potential
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) training
How my EDI training will help you:
- Provide support and challenge for you to make practical and culture changes
- Give you a toolkit of strategies to increase equity, inclusion and diversity, such as, developing and implementing Equality Impact Assessments
- Build your confidence, understanding and knowledge of equalities issues, for example, organisational racism, lesbian gay bisexual trans queer (LGBTQ) identities
- Cover the Equality Act, protected characteristics (such as disability) and implementing reasonable adjustments
- Understand less well-known areas such as class, intersex and non-binary identities
Consultancy
How my consultancy will help you:
- Help you identify and manage your specific EDI or wellbeing issues
- Provide you with expert and practical evidence-based recommendations
- Review and develop your workplace and services to increase access and diversity with sustainable solutions
- Provide lived experience input for your research, meetings, conferences or trainings
- Facilitate your focus groups as an EDI expert and experienced facilitator
Wellbeing
How my wellbeing sessions will help you:
Providing chair yoga, meditation or wellbeing sessions to:
- Increase understanding and strategies to manage stress and mental health difficulties
- Increase understanding and strategies for disability and neurodiversity
- Improve wellbeing for staff and individuals
- Improve staff retention, motivation and productivity
- Provide an opportunity for de-stressing and relaxation
Please see Services page for more info or contact me here for bookings or enquiries.
What people say about me
Selection from EDI trainings:
Josetta is an absolute joy to work with in designing and delivering high quality training! They create open, safe and respectful spaces where delegates feel heard and understood. They’re able to skilfully facilitate conversations around a range of challenging topics in a way that supports everyone to both contribute and listen. Their approach to EDI is to embed it into all that they do and bring their full selves to the work which adds authenticity and supports delegates to talk about themselves and their experiences. – Sarah Campbell, Stonewall
Time was managed well – spent a good time on the important stuff; really like the interactivity of adding a quiz as it helps break up the monotony of all the other online trainings I have attended over the past year
I have a greater understanding of why people in the LGBTI community are more affected by mental health issues, and a greater appreciation of the barriers and stigma they face when trying to seek support and treatment. I will be able to use this knowledge to ensure the support we offer as a team of mental health allies does everything possible to overcome these barriers and previous traumas to provide a safe and supportive space for people.
Very knowledgeable and engaging presenter. Josetta was very personable, and they were very compassionate and kind when answering questions through the session.
Experienced trainer who has lived life in the LGBT community.
Taught me how to unwind and the importance of self-care.
Personable, professional and relatable all the way through
Clear, made everyone welcome, knew their stuff!
Excellent knowledge and very personable / interesting
Selection from Wellbeing in Facilitation Development Programme Delivered 2022:
Absolutely wonderfully facilitated by Josetta. I feel like sensitive, difficult but incredibly important topics were explored at the right place, with deep understanding. It was the most fruitful learning space I’ve attended in years.
Josetta is a fantastic facilitator who is able to impart their vast understanding on a wide range of topics with ease. Group members were made to feel supported while we tackled complex topics around boundaries, wellbeing, and neurodivergence (among others!). This course has opened several doors for further exploration and Josetta has provided several further resources, so the learning doesn’t end with the programme. 10/10
Josetta is a brilliant facilitator who helped us navigate various challenges that our team were facing. The pace of the workshops was fantastic, and I feel well equipped to respond to these situations in future.
I really enjoyed the session on self-compassion. I struggle with this often when things don’t go to plan but found the tools really helpful in reframing that narrative.
it has been a really helpful space for reflection. I can already feel myself developing tools to manage my wellbeing both inside and out of the workplace and can tell that they will have long term benefits.
I like Josetta’s different and fresh approach to managing conflict and difficult situations. More kindness and compassion is what we need in the world right now.
Thank you for creating a safe space!
People I work with:
Wellbeing sessions and coaching provided to:
Josetta came in to help at a time when many of our staff had been struggling with the impact of 2 years of COVID-19. The wellbeing session they provided included techniques which made the whole team feel supported.
Josetta is an absolute joy to work with in designing and delivering high quality training! They create open, safe and respectful spaces where delegates feel heard and understood. They’re able to skilfully facilitate conversations around a range of challenging topics in a way that supports everyone to both contribute and listen. Their approach to EDI is to embed it into all that they do and bring their full selves to the work which adds authenticity and supports delegates to talk about themselves and their experiences.
Selections from yoga, meditation and wellbeing sessions:
Josetta is always professional with the ability to adapt; their style is compassionate and attentive, making our members feel safe in a judgement free environment. They are a true credit to the countless hours of self-study, formal education and experience, which is evident in their training of others.
Gendered Intelligence contracted Josetta to deliver monthly meditation sessions online, during the pandemic. At a time when we all felt stressed and confused by what was going on outside, it was a great opportunity to turn inward and find a moment of calm. Josetta’s practice was an extremely welcome aid in mental health and wellbeing. I can recommend their professionalism and expertise in a heartbeat.
Josetta designs and holds spaces with sensitivity, clarity and care. They create a safe container where people are invited to participate in ways that best meet where they are at. Rooted in anti-oppression and inclusive, accessible practice, Josetta’s workshops often challenge the status quo in skilful and refreshing way.
Josetta has been a key contributor to the MindOut Training Programme for many
years now. Their thoughtful approach and accessible wellbeing training sessions are
one-of-a-kind. We are lucky to continue working with Josetta as a facilitator for
MindOut.
