About Us
Who We Are
At Beyond the Barriers Academy, we believe workplaces should be built for all talent to thrive – not just a few.
We specialise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), cultural transformation, leadership development, and workplace wellbeing. But at our core, we are change-makers. We go beyond good intentions to tackle the real barriers – systemic bias, outdated policies, and leadership blind spots – that hold people back.
Too often, DEIB efforts focus on fixing individuals rather than fixing the systems that fail them. We flip that script. We partner with forward-thinking organisations to co-create high-performing cultures where inclusion, wellbeing, and business success go hand in hand.
Our approach is simple but powerful:
- We meet you where you are. Every organisation’s journey is different. We tailor our strategies, learning, and leadership development to your unique culture and goals.
- We challenge and support. Change isn’t easy – but with the right mix of evidence, empathy, and energy, it becomes inevitable.
- We make it real. Our work is grounded in behavioural science, organisational psychology, and lived experience. No box-ticking, no jargon – just practical, sustainable transformation.
What sets us apart?
It’s our unwavering belief that inclusion isn’t a “nice to have” it’s a strategic driver of performance, trust, and innovation. It’s our ability to weave together DEIB expertise, leadership insight, neuroscience, and wellbeing to create solutions that don’t just look good on paper, but create real-world impact.
Whether you’re navigating cultural change, building inclusive leadership, or embedding wellbeing into the heart of your business, we are your partners in transformation. Because beyond the barriers, there’s a workplace – and a future – where everyone can thrive.
What We Do
Develop DEI strategies that align with business goals and drive sustainable change
Coach senior leaders on inclusive leadership, mindset and mental wellbeing
Deliver high-impact training on inclusion, leadership development and workplace culture
Conduct culture audits and DEIB diagnostics to identify systemic barriers and opportunities
Design and develop inclusive policies, processes, and employee experiences
Map the employee lifecycle through an equity and inclusion lens
Equip leaders and teams to build and sustain psychological safety
Support return-to-work transitions following parental leave or career breaks
Provide transformational hypnosis sessions and custom audios for confidence, clarity,
and wellbeing
Partner with organisations on DEI strategy implementation and ongoing advisory