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Joy Burnford

Joy Burnford is a recognised gender equality trailblazer, author of bestselling book  ‘Don’t fix women: the practical path to gender equality at work’,  and the Founder and CEO of Encompass Equality.  

With over 25 years' experience as a business leader, non-exec director, podcast host and speaker, Joy and her team provide practical solutions to advancing gender equality in the workplace, and partner with organisations to support the attraction, retention, and progression of women. They do this through research and consulting, leadership development programmes, talks and workshops, and one-to-one and group coaching. 

Joy has been cited in national, business and HR press, regularly speaks at conferences and industry events and has interviewed hundreds of senior business leaders, board members, CEOs, authors and experts.