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Abi Adamson
 
Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing on creating environments where belonging thrives. A sought-after consultant with demonstrable impact, Abi regularly contributes insights to prominent publications including The Metro, Raconteur, People Management, and HR Zone. She will deliver her first TEDx talk "Who Owns Culture" in November 2025 and release her debut book "Culture Blooming: Nurturing Workplaces Where People Grow" with Berrett-Koehler Publishers in August 2026. Abi transforms organizations by equipping leaders with practical tools to navigate complex conversations around inclusion and psychological safety, ensuring everyone can authentically contribute their unique strengths.
 
  • Recording: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 45 min / 15 min
 
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The Courage to Bloom: Black British Stories of Standing Firm

  • Every garden has plants that thrive despite the worst conditions - somehow still blooming brilliantly. In this high-energy session, we'll explore Black British icons who were told they were "too much" or "not the right fit" and chose to bloom anyway.

    Through interactive storytelling - from Mary Seacole's determination to Claudia Jones creating Notting Hill Carnival - we'll discover how standing firm against resistance created innovations that now define British culture. Participants will recognize their own moments of courage and learn practical strategies for standing firm when systems weren't designed for them to flourish.

    What we'll cover:
    • Black British icons who stood firm and changed everything
    • How "standing firm" created innovations we all benefit from today
    • Recognizing your own moments of courage
    • The difference between surviving and thriving
    • Practical strategies for standing firm in challenging systems
    • Building cultures where everyone can bloom authentically
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