Speaking.

Workshops.

Thoughtful facilitation.

No two organisations need exactly the same thing!

Sometimes you're looking for a speaker who can raise awareness, challenge assumptions or introduce a topic in a way that feels accessible rather than overwhelming. Whether the conversation is about queer identity, disability, ADHD, belonging, storytelling or how to develop robust strategies to energise your Employee Resource Group/employee network, I aim to leave people with practical insights and plenty to think about long after the event has ended.

Sometimes you need a facilitator who can guide a discussion, host a panel or create the conditions for meaningful participation. From conference sessions and ERGs/employee networks to community events and podcasts, I help conversations stay engaging, purposeful and psychologically safe without becoming overly scripted.

Sometimes you want a creative workshop that gives people permission to experiment, reflect and tell their own stories. Through activities such as creative writing, collage, discussion and collaborative making, I create spaces where people feel comfortable contributing, regardless of their experience or confidence level.

“Kelly is a born communicator. Her clear, concise and informative style encourages and empowers others to fully engage and work collaboratively.”
— Dawn Naughton, EA to the People, Culture and Belonging Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions
 
Public speaker and podcast host Kelly Keegan at a live event discussing nature, storytelling and community engagement, holding two thumbs up and grinning in front of the stage.

Speaking.

Recent topics include:

  • ERG Leadership: Preventing burnout and promoting productivity

  • Beyond Pride Month: Inclusion is more than rainbows

  • ADHD and Late Diagnosis: Why it doesn't always feel like a superpower

  • Nature Writing: Democratising the voices we Listen to

  • Psychological Safety and Participation

Creative workshop activity exploring identity, privilege and belonging through collaborative bracelet making, each bead added to participant's thread is acquired because they have said yes to a statement, the statements link to areas of privilege.

Creative Workshops.

Recent examples:

  • An Introduction to Nature Writing

  • Creative journaling

  • Ada Lovelace Day: A creative introduction to coding

  • Understanding Privilege: Friendship bracelet making with a difference

  • Combatting the Loneliness Epidemic: Socialising maps

Facilitator and podcast host Kelly Keegan leading an interview and discussion with a guest speaker live from Global Birdfair.

Facilitation and Hosting.

Recent examples include:

  • Spotlight on Women in Tech: Panel host

  • Queer Identity and Belonging: Panel facilitator and host

  • Global Disability ERG: Events and internal communication strategy facilitation

  • ERG Development: Committee structures, role design and sustainable engagement

  • Bird Brain and The Belonging Blueprint: Podcast host and producer

“Kelly designs workshops that feel organic and participant-led rather than rigid or prescriptive. Her unique ideas, relaxed approach and clever conversational style encourage curiosity, imagination and creative risk-taking.”
— Elissa V Evans, Storyopolis Manager

Whether I'm facilitating a creative workshop, speaking to an Employee Resource Group or recording a live podcast, my work is rooted in the same belief: people engage more deeply when they're invited into a conversation rather than talked at.

I create thoughtful, interactive experiences that help people explore identity, belonging, storytelling and social change with honesty, curiosity and a healthy dose of humour.

Let's Collaborate.