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Flock: Comfortable with the uncomfortable

Event: 7th & 8th November at Royal Berkshire

Our 5 annual Flock conference took place with the speakers, delegates and hosts embracing difficult and challenging topics facing the business world.  Conversations about reframing discomfort as a catalyst for innovation and business success.

What happened?

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Our speakers were chosen for their purpose and resolute determination to put uncomfortable conversations on the business agenda.

First we were joined by Deloitte’s Matt Stallard who’s talk on neurodiversity and embracing differences in the workplace opened eyes to the challenges these employees experience, mask and manage throughout their careers. Knowledge leading to positive outcomes for business if these talents are embraced and valued rather than being viewed negatively.

Mark Stephenson, CEO of Reframe Cancer, discussed the importance of normalizing cancer in the workplace. He emphasized understanding the entire cycle of care—from diagnosis and treatment to aftercare—while considering not only the patient’s perspective but also that of caregivers, and how these experiences can affect the ability to work.

Sinead Burke, CEO of Tilting the Lens who put disability on the front cover of Vogue who left the audience in awe of her energy, resilience and determination to change the world view of disabled people.

And that was just the morning of day one!

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Our contributors

Sinéad Burke

Sinéad Burke

Bringing visibility to meaningful accessibility.

Henry Coutinho-Mason

Henry Coutinho-Mason

Reluctant futurologist and best-selling author

Sam Conniff

Sam Conniff

Helping folk write their own rules and turning uncertainty to opportunity.

Chloe Combi

Chloe Combi

Author, futurist and Gen-A specialist.

Kevin Ellis CBE

Kevin Ellis CBE

Former Alliance Senior Partner, PwC UK & Middle East

Jason Fox

Jason Fox

Consultant and presenter to TV and film.

Stephanie Hall

Stephanie Hall

Luxe-hospitality marketeer and sales director.

Dr Phil Hopley

Dr Phil Hopley

Psychiatrist & MD, Keynote Speaker, Coach, Advisor, Mentor, Colleague & Leader.

Chris Morris

Chris Morris

CEO Full Fact, former Senior Correspondent at BBC News and leader of BBC Reality Check.

Dr Ben Rosenblatt

Dr Ben Rosenblatt

Providing high-performance support to high-performing individuals.

Matt Stallard

Matt Stallard

Tech transformation specialist.

Mark Stephenson

Mark Stephenson

Healthcare turnaround and growth specialist, charity ambassador.

Ben Whattam

Ben Whattam

CEO, RisingGen