Rikki Arundel, is a celebrated virtual and keynote speaker, diversity advocate, and the inaugural recipient of The Speaker Awards Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Renowned for their expertise in LGBTQ+ inclusivity, particularly on transgender and non-binary themes, Rikki is a prominent speaker for LGBT History, Pride, Transgender and ERG events.
With a career rich in advocacy and public speaking, Rikki has dedicated themselves to educating and inspiring on LGBTQ+ matters. Their work, deeply rooted in personal experience and professional scholarship, resonates powerfully within corporate and community settings. Rikki’s engaging and insightful presentations are sought after by event managers and diversity professionals aiming to deepen their understanding and celebrate LGBTQ+ identities.
Rikki’s transformative approach to speaking is not just about information sharing; it’s about inspiring action and nurturing inclusive cultures. Their accolades, including the prestigious PSAE Speaker Hall of Fame award and leadership in founding the Professional Speaking Association, underscore their commitment to excellence in public speaking and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
As a first-ever recipient of The Speaker Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, Rikki brings unparalleled experience and a unique perspective to every speaking engagement. Their work in media further amplifies their voice, reaching diverse audiences and bringing critical LGBTQ+ issues to the forefront of public consciousness.
Invite Rikki Arundel to your event for an experience that will not only educate but also inspire your organisation to embrace diversity and champion LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Their speeches are more than presentations; they are catalysts for meaningful change, ensuring that every member of the LGBTQ+ community is valued and celebrated.
Rikki Arundel MSc, PSAE, FPSA, ALAM(Hons) – (They/Them) is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“I invited Rikki to give a talk to my company for International Transgender Day of Visibility. Rikki was a delight to work with from the start – they arranged an initial call to discuss our needs as a company and what Rikki could offer in turn. The talk itself was highly engaging, honest and inspiring! We would recommend Rikki as a speaker to anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge or looking to create a more inclusive workplace.”
“Rikki delivered a session as part of our Senior Leaders CPD Days. They were fantastic and provided a detailed and comprehensive presentation around ‘Rethinking sex and Gender’ which got everyone thinking and has since created a solid basis for discussion within individual teams. Rikki is a very talented presenter and storyteller, who is able to share their personal experience and knowledge of the subject with passion and professionalism. It was a pleasure to speak with Rikki from the start- they were professional, friendly and we had some thought provoking discussions along the way! Highly recommend Rikki-fabulous keynote speaker. “
“Rikki hosted a virtual event for us during Pride Month 2022, and the impact it had was far and wide. The event was part of our commitment to driving a culture of inclusivity within our large workforce, which Rikki supported by talking around the importance of breaking down barriers and empowering our colleagues to be their authentic selves in work.”
“I wouldn’t think twice when recommending Rikki. By sharing their personal experiences, Rikki made their talk a safe space for audiences to relate and understand the challenges faced by transgender and non-binary people.”
“Rikki delivered two sessions of her Rethinking Sex and Gender Workshop at the UK Atomic Energy Authority to members of our HR Team and Inclusion Ambassadors. Rikki was brilliant ! Not only informative in terms of legislation, sharing of interesting historical facts and person experience and perspective. Her impact provoked a real buzz and is still talked about weeks later.”
“Looking forward to Rikki sharing with us again in the future.”
“Rikki is a truly inspiring presenter – she came to a TedX event at Fidelity last month, and challenged us all to think about Transgender and our attitudes to transgender people. For me personally, Rikki helped me understand – in a way I never have before – what transgender is all about; and why it is such a challenging issue for so many. And she manages to do so without the discussion being polarized.
I would come and listen to Rikki again any time – and would recommend that every organization take the time to listen to what she has to say”
“The impact of Rikki’s presentation last week has stayed with me and probably will do for a long time. Her main theme was the power and value of including stories in presentations. However we were also treated to part of her main keynote on the the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect.”
“Wow! Her message and impact were amazingly powerful. She was fun, serious, compelling and bewitching. Absolutely fabulous. Highly recommended!”
“Rikki spoke at our first Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust to a full lecture theatre of NHS staff and external organisations. Rikki was exceptional and received a wealth of excellent feedback from all those who heard her talk. She spoke about ‘Rethinking Sex and Gender’ and thoroughly engaged the audience on what can sometimes be a complex subject to understand. Rikki is inspirational, extremely knowledgeable on her subject matter, personable, and leaves the audience informed and wanting to find out more. I would strongly recommend Rikki to speak at any event and I am very much looking forward to working with Rikki again in the future.”
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