Driving Real Change through Data-Driven EDI Solutions
​At Empower Diversity, we are passionate about transforming workplaces through meaningful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategies. Founded by Abigail, our consultancy combines data-driven insights with practical solutions to create lasting change. We go beyond surface-level diversity initiatives, embedding EDI deeply into organisational practices to achieve sustainable impact.
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Turning Data into Actionable EDI Strategies
Data is at the heart of everything we do. Our evidence-based approach enables organisations to identify gaps, uncover unconscious biases, and address systemic barriers to equity. By analysing an organisation’s culture, structure, and demographics, we provide clear, actionable recommendations for measurable progress and continuous improvement.
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Breaking Down Structural Inequalities
Our tailored solutions are designed to challenge ingrained biases and foster structural change. From recruitment to leadership development, we help organisations remove bias from critical processes. Our focus on inclusive leadership empowers leaders to champion EDI and cultivate a culture where diverse perspectives drive engagement, innovation, and success.
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Intersectional EDI for Inclusive Workplaces
We recognise the importance of intersectionality—how overlapping identities like race, gender, disability, and socio-economic background shape unique experiences. Our strategies are multi-dimensional, addressing inclusion at every level. By building diverse talent pipelines and supporting leadership diversity, we ensure representation throughout the organisation.
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Fostering Belonging and Retention
Creating a culture of belonging is essential for retaining diverse talent. We design equitable recruitment and development strategies that empower employees to thrive. By cultivating environments where individuals feel valued and connected, we help organisations drive both personal fulfilment and long-term loyalty.
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Diversity as a Driver of Innovation
Diverse teams fuel creativity, productivity, and innovation. We help organisations harness the power of diversity to solve complex challenges, adapt to change, and maintain a competitive edge. By aligning EDI initiatives with strategic objectives, we enable organisations to build inclusive, resilient, and high-performing cultures.
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Meet Our Founder
Abigail brings over a decade of experience in advancing fairness and equity in the workplace. As a trusted advisor, she has worked with senior leaders to deliver impactful EDI, cultural transformation, and talent development initiatives.
With qualifications as an NLP and business coach and a CIPD Level 7 certification in HR Management, Abigail combines advanced communication and coaching skills with deep EDI expertise. Her data-driven, holistic approach helps organisations not only meet EDI standards but excel as inclusive and innovative workplaces.
Empower Diversity is here to help your organisation embrace EDI as a strategic advantage and unlock its full potential.
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About us
Our Services
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EDI Data Analysis
Our expertise lies in conducting comprehensive EDI audits, utilising Equality Impact Assessments to ensure organisational compliance while identifying key areas for improvement. We can also collect and analyse your internal EDI data, benchmarking your organisation's progress against industry standards. This allows us to provide insights and recommendations, helping you plan the next steps in your EDI journey and align your efforts with best practices.
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Strategic EDI Consultancy
We collaborate closely with leaders across organisations to conduct a thorough analysis of their systems, policies, and processes through an EDI lens. This approach ensures holistic growth, addressing both strategic objectives and operational effectiveness. By examining existing frameworks, we identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, enabling organisations to enhance their EDI initiatives meaningfully.
Our methodology is bespoke, tailored to meet the specific needs and challenges of each organisation. We work alongside stakeholders to ensure that our recommendations resonate with their unique context, goals, and workforce demographics.
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EDI Training and Development
We offer a variety of training programmes designed to create significant and lasting change, focusing on promoting diversity, enhancing leadership skills, improving team dynamics, and cultivating an inclusive work environment.
Our training packages encompass a broad range of areas, including Recruitment, Talent Development, Culture Change, and tailored training solutions to meet specific organisational needs.
Among our specialised training topics are identifying and addressing microaggressions, understanding code-switching, and exploring intersectionality, ensuring that participants gain valuable insights and practical tools to foster a more inclusive workplace.
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