We listen and we don't judge.
At Diversity Scotland, lived experience drives meaningful change
Our Story
Tony's approach is deeply informed by their lived experience as a queer, multi-ethnic person of colour with multiple disabilities and forms of neurodivergence. Their unique perspective is shaped by experiences of childhood homelessness, the foster care system, and social mobility. Drawing from their rich heritage – which includes Indian, Somali, Celtic, and Indigenous Arctic ancestry – Tony brings authentic insight and understanding to their work in advancing equity and inclusion.
With a background spanning HR, talent development, the arts, and global leadership roles, Tony combines lived experience with evidence-based practice to create meaningful change in workplaces. They are a recognised speaker, consultant, and strategist in workplace equity and accessibility, dedicated to breaking down systemic barriers and ensuring that workplaces work for everyone.
Having spent over 14 years working for a leading global financial services business, Alexis uses her extensive experience of business transformation, and project management to support the operational work of Diversity Scotland. She successively provides a unique insight to many elements of our work ensuring current best practice on gender equality, women's health (including menopause), work-life balance and inclusive parenting, alongside a focus on religion and belief.
With an impressive career in the healthcare sector both as a clinical practitioner and EDI Lead, Andi is a skilled facilitator and advocate for mental health and psychological safety. Having led and navigated equalities programmes at complex healthcare organisations, including two NHS organisations, Andi demonstrates an enviable set of skills which ensure her facilitated sessions and consulting interventions are impactful and thorough.
Our Team
Our team consists of professionals with extensive experience across the private, public, and third sectors. With backgrounds in finance, health and social care, HR, FMCG manufacturing, and programme management, we bring a wealth of expertise to our work. Our specialisms include:
- Workplace equity, equality, inclusion, diversity and accessibility
- Organisational development and leadership coaching
- Inclusive recruitment and workforce planning
- Policy development and compliance
- Training, facilitation, and strategic EDI / DEI consulting
Our Impact
Organisations working with our team achieve measurable results:
- 19% higher innovation revenue
- 70% more success in capturing new markets
- 38% lower turnover rates
- Enhanced employee engagement and retention
Why Work With Us?
We believe in:
- Collaboration
We work alongside organisations to create tailored, effective solutions. - Integrity
Our work is rooted in transparency, fairness, and measurable impact. - Experience & Expertise
We bring a blend of professional knowledge and lived experience to everything we do.
Together, we are building a better world of work for everyone.
Our Partnership Approach
1. Initial Discovery Call
We begin with a consultation to understand your organisation's specific challenges and goals, allowing us to propose tailored solutions that align with your needs.
Usually this meeting takes no longer than 20-30 minutes.
2. Diagnostics & Consultation
We conduct a thorough discovery process, including leadership discussions, employee engagement analysis, and policy reviews to ensure our interventions are fully informed and relevant.
3. Collaborative Implementation
We work alongside your team to co-create and implement effective solutions, ensuring sustainable transformation.
4. Evidence-Based Impact Tracking
Our strategies are informed by real-world research and impact data, helping you measure and demonstrate success.
Our Services
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What Our Clients Say
The workplace training session that we had with Tony / Diversity Scotland was excellent in all aspects - content, delivery, and the creation of safe space for healthy discussion. I found it personally thought provoking and that has opened other interesting and challenging discussions for me even beyond the workplace context.
Diversity Scotland provided expert guidance in assessing our workplace culture. Their training helped us engage colleagues in meaningful discussions, ensuring our DEI strategy is both informed and impactful.
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Tony worked with us to review our recruitment processes, identifying and eliminating bias to create a more inclusive hiring experience. The impact was immediate—improving both our candidate pipeline and hiring outcomes.
Free Resources
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