Unlocking untapped potential, helping people and business to thrive.

 

Meet Lydia

Lydia is recognised as one of Britain’s leading authorities on diversity, equity and inclusion and has helped 1000’s of people their businesses and lives.

An award-winning business coach & strategist, confident TV presenter and growing public and inspirational speaker in the DEI space, Lydia is focused on solutions and committed to making lasting change happen.

Lydia has worked with organisations including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, EY the Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph on cultural workplace transformation projects.

Lydia is available as a career coach to CEOs and Senior Leadership employees as well as for a wide range of speaking engagements.

Lydias' Impact

Lydia is an active voice, advisor and solution maker in the DEI world.

 

Accelerate Multicultural Leadership Programme

Lydia is the architect of the creative sector’s revered multicultural leadership programme that actively changes the landscape of Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic leaders in the workplace.

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Show Racism the Red Card

Lydia is a patron of the Show Racism the Red Card anti-racism charity as well as for the UN associated TOGETHERBRAND.

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Hate crime and Racism Policymaker

Lydia developed the STOPIT protocol, which protects employees from online hate and racist abuse with clear guidance on how to deal with incidents, support affected employees and crisis management.

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Founder of Cultural Change Agency

 
 

Lydia founded her own Cultural Change Agency in 2011 and rebranded to BACKLIGHT in 2021.

The team is made up of DEI experts guiding businesses through cultural transformation, unlocking untapped potential and profit inside and outside of the organisation.

Through personal experience, intensive research and collective expert knowledge, BACKLIGHT have helped organisations including News UK, Facebook and Channel 4 challenge the status quo, transform in-house culture and as a result, increase profitability and performance.

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The Black Pound Report

Lydia is the founder, creator and author of the most comprehensive study of the UKs Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic consumer and employee.

The Black Pound Report is a deep dive into the the untapped potential and profitability of the Multi-Ethnic individual in society, underlining diversity and inclusion as the key to business progression.

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  • Lydia has the midas touch. Her coaching programme has brought magic into my life, my business and performance. She’s a world class coach and trainer, she pushes you outside your comfort zone to succeed. Her intuitive insight is always spot on, and can rapidly understand and address any challenge with ease and grace.

    – Anna Kitney, CEO of Bourgeon

  • Lydia gave an empowering talk aimed at women and after hearing her motivational speech, I invited her to be a guest on the television programme I produced called ‘A Different Kind of Woman’ on a SKY channel. I was so impressed with her abilities to inspire, that I invited her to be a regular guest speaker on the show. I would highly recommend her as a business coach and TV expert.

    – Linzy Attenborough, TV Producer

  • “Lydia is an exceptionally talented trainer, particularly working with young people. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious and she quickly creates a unique space for learning in her sessions…

    What is most impressive about Lydia (apart from her laugh!) is how she brings the training group together to experience and learn from each other. We truly enjoy having Lydia on our 4Talent Days and would thoroughly recommend her.

    – Glynn Ryland, Industry Talent Manager, Channel Four

  • Lydia encouraged me to share my story on deeper level to a corporate and global audience. She successfully managed the PR and marketing of ‘An Audience with Paul Canoville’ and created a collaboration with Ernst & Young. I was positioned to talk about my journey of overcoming abuse and addiction, and raise awareness on mental health in sports, a subject very close to my heart. Thank you, I look forward to working together in the near future.

    – Paul Canoville, Chelsea’s First Black Football Player

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