Insights and reflections
This is what I call the Jamie McAnsh insights space. I want to bring together the thinking behind my work as a speaker and advocate for inclusion.
Here, I share reflections shaped by lived experience, adventure, resilience, mental health, and workplace culture, alongside practical insight drawn from real work with organisations across the UK and beyond.
Some pieces are deeply personal. Others are focused on leadership, inclusion, and systems. All are written with one aim in mind: to help people and organisations think differently, act with intention, and build environments where individuals can genuinely thrive.
From insight to impact
Alongside reflection and lived experience, I also share how these ideas are applied in the real world.
The content below is shaped by work on keynote stages, public platforms, and within organisations, as well as through partnerships and practical tools designed to support real change.
This is where insight moves beyond reflection, connecting values, action, and impact in ways that are grounded, relevant, and human.
Some of the professional organisations Jamie has worked with
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Mental strength from climbing Kilimanjaro
Mental strength from climbing Kilimanjaro. When people think of climbing a mountain like Kilimanjaro, they picture breathtaking views, personal triumph, and ticking off a bucket list goal. But for me, climbing Africa’s highest peak wasn’t about the summit photo. It was about confronting the limits of my mind far more than the limits of my…
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Sopra Steria Accessibility and Inclusion: A Guest Speaker’s Perspective
When I was invited to speak at Sopra Steria in June 2025, I knew the conversation would be about more than technology. It was about people, accessibility, and the courage to design a world where everyone belongs. The briefing call set the stage perfectly. We spoke about the reality that 96% of websites remain inaccessible…
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Wellbeing And Employee Performance
The Business Case for Mental Health: Why Wellbeing and Employee Performance Drive Profit in the Modern Workplace For too long, wellbeing and employee performance have been overlooked or labelled a “nice-to-have,” something optional, reactive, or reserved for companies with extra budget. However, that mindset no longer reflects the realities of high-performing businesses today. Employee wellbeing…
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The Power of Listening: How One Question Changed My Life
The power of listening. In the darkest moment of my life, it wasn’t a solution that saved me. It wasn’t advice, a treatment plan, or a rescue mission. It was one question. And someone who stayed long enough to hear the answer. This is a story about the power of listening, not just hearing, but…
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Inclusive AI in the workplace
AI, Inclusion, and the Secret to Building Smarter, Fairer Workplaces Inclusive AI in the workplace is transforming how organisations approach growth, innovation, and equity. In today’s fast-paced world of innovation and enterprise, success is no longer just about staying ahead. It is about staying human. of innovation and enterprise, success is no longer just about…
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Five Years with The Motivational Speakers Agency
Building Impact with the UK’s Biggest Organisations For the past five years I’ve had the privilege of being represented by The Motivational Speakers Agency, one of the UK’s leading platforms for keynote speakers. It’s been a partnership that has opened the door to some of the largest organisations in the UK, and it has shaped…
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Resilient Leadership Through Change: Speaking with Shell About Purpose and Performance
It started with a friendly call and a shared curiosity about what resilient leadership through change really looks like. Shell’s global travel and commercial operations team had invited me to speak at their internal event, and straight away, I felt something familiar in their theme “Purpose and Performance: Resilient Through Change.” It wasn’t just a catchy…
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Beyond Box-Ticking: Making Inclusive Leadership a Strategic Advantage in Inclusive Workplace Culture
Why is an inclusive workplace culture an advantage? Inclusion isn’t a one-off policy or a quick training session. It’s a mindset, a strategy, and, above all, a responsibility. Over the years, I’ve seen many organisations fall into the trap of treating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as a tick-box exercise. But the truth is, when…
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My Life Through Inclusive Technology
Inclusive technology isn’t just something I advocate for, it’s something I live and breathe every single day. As someone who is neurodivergent, accessibility and flexibility are essential to how I function in both personal and professional spaces. I’ve spent years navigating the barriers that many of us face in the workplace, especially those that aren’t…