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
Recent Blogs By Date
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Inclusive Growth Strategy: Why Diversity and Inclusion Are a Business Advantage
Inclusive Growth Strategy is more than just a corporate buzzword; it’s a powerful approach that embeds Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) into the core of a business, ensuring long-term success. Too often, D&I is viewed as a checklist—something to demonstrate ethical responsibility rather than an integral strategy for growth and profitability. This mindset is exactly why…
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AI Job Market Trends: Are You Ready for the AI Revolution?
The job market is evolving rapidly, with AI-related roles taking centre stage in 2025. From AI Engineers to AI Researchers, industries are integrating AI into their core operations, driving demand for skilled professionals. Organisations are preparing for this shift by bringing in external experts and speakers to equip their teams with the necessary knowledge and…
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Create Inclusive Workplaces with AI for Employees with Disabilities
Creating inclusive workplaces with AI is no longer a vision of the future—it’s happening now. As we’ve seen with the integration of AI in education to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), these technologies are already transforming how we think about accessibility. By adapting tools like real-time transcription, text-to-speech software, and personalised learning…
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Preparing for a Multigenerational Workforce: Why It’s Historic and How Champions UK Can Help
The workplace is on the brink of a historic shift. By 2025, for the first time ever, five generations will work together side by side. This unprecedented dynamic creates a unique opportunity for businesses to unlock the full potential of a multigenerational workforce. At Champions UK, we specialise in helping organisations adapt to this new…
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Entrepreneurial resilience and business transformation
A Room Full of Visionaries I love working in an environment where entrepreneurial resilience and business transformation are valued. Last week, I had the privilege of joining Matt Bull and his incredible community at Action Coach as a guest motivational speaker. The room was filled with passionate entrepreneurs, all navigating their own journeys in business,…
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AI and Workplace Inclusion
The Transformative Power of AI: Shaping the Future of Inclusion Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than just the latest tech trend; it’s a force driving AI and Workplace Inclusion, it’s a force that’s redefining industries, reshaping the way we work, and, most importantly, creating new opportunities for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), particularly in AI…
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Breaking the Chains of Stigma: Living with Hidden Disabilities
In a world that often focuses on what it can see, living with a hidden disability is both a challenge and an opportunity to educate others. Hidden disabilities come in many forms, from chronic illnesses and mental health conditions to physical impairments that aren’t immediately visible. My journey has been shaped by a hidden disability,…