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Jude Guaitamacchi

Jude Guaitamacchi

Jude Guaitamacchi AWARD WINNING SPEAKER, CAMPAIGNER & HISTORY-MAKER | MENTAL HEALTH & RESILIENCE ADVOCATE | TEDX SPEAKER THE FIRST NON-BINARY MODEL FOR HARRODS | FOUNDER OF TRANS SOLIDARITY ALLIANCE CAMPAIGNER & INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR 2024 | GUARDIAN PRIDE POWER LIST 2024

Jude Guaitamacchi
Jude Guaitamacchi's Biography

Award winning motivational speaker and campaigner Jude Guaitamacchi has worked with global audiences for over a decade, delivering talks on mental health, resilience, wellbeing, LGBTQ+, gender diversity. They have an impressive range of clients including international schools, leading global brands and businesses including the Soho House Group, TikTok, Universal, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Deloitte, Ogilvy, Aiglon School Switzerland, Marlborough College, St Pauls. Jude has overcome adversity battling trauma and mental health issues throughout their childhood. Turning their pain into power as a young adult Jude became a storyteller, inspiring audiences all over the world, with the aim of helping people find strength in vulnerability, embrace their authenticity, empower themselves and truly embody who they are. Highly acclaimed for their work in an interview with The Daily Mirror, Dame Kelly Holmes named Jude as one of her personal heroes. Dannii Minogue commented on Jude's work telling them “I am inspired so much by what you’ve achieved and never slowing down”. A testimonial from Deloitte mentioned "that their talks were among the best they'd heard". Global DEI manager at Allianz Commercial said "They offer so much knowledge and wisdom helping others to discover and embrace their authentic selves, find strength in vulnerability, connect to others despite differences and truly empower themselves" A director at GWI said "Jude was honestly SPECTACULAR!!!!”. Jude started their career as a public speaker in 2013 with the Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme, delivering talks on peer pressure, self esteem and resilience to young people in schools around Europe. They spoke along side Mitch Winehouse, telling their story and blossoming journey recovery. They developed their career as an independent speaker and worked with organisations such as the Self Esteem Team, delivering talks on mental health, stress and self-esteem before becoming an educator and advocate on LGBTQIA+ gender diversity awareness and inclusion.  For 11 years Jude has been inspiring people of all ages, cultures, backgrounds and professionals. By speaking openly and sharing their vulnerability, they have a profound ability to engage and connect with audiences by speaking the universal language of the heart. Their transgender experience was a brief but eye opening stage of their experience giving them huge insight in the way society has shaped us all.  Jude was named one of the Top 21 Activists Globally by Pink News in 2023 and won Campaigner of the Year 2024 in the Bank of London Rainbow Honours. Jude made history with their ground breaking global initiatives and campaigns championing trans positive narratives and empowering allies. Their latest campaign #TransYouthAreLoved was the biggest celebrity endorsed trans solidarity campaign of all time and saw over 60 celebrities across TV, film and music sending video messages of support for trans youth. Emma Bunton, Dannii Minogue, David Tennant, Elliot Page, Jessie Ware, Will Young, Mae Martin were a few public figures who were involved. The campaign made mainstream press including ITV news and went viral on social media with video messages viewed by millions of people worldwide.  Jude has organised the lead of three major Pride parades with their campaigns including Pride in London and Brighton Pride.  Jude is the founder of  Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, a national advocacy network advancing the rights and conditions of trans people in the UK. They made history chairing the first all-trans panel in UK Parliament. The event was hosted by Kate Osborne MP and Caroline Nokes MP and attended by MPs and lords in the Houses of Parliament. TSA is an umbrella organisation convening LGBT+ organisations and trans activists working in partnership with cis allies to create positive change for trans people in the UK. Their projects include a series of expert briefings in Parliament and media engagement strategies. TSA has given official statements to national media including ITV News. TSA’s historic briefing was officially recognised by LGBT History Month. As an internationally signed model, Jude has represented global brands. Trailblazing non-binary representation, in 2020 Vogue Italia quoted them as “paving the way for non-binary representation in the world of fashion is one of Jude’s many noble goals” after their biggest achievement saw them as the first non-binary face of Harrods for their H Beauty campaign where Jude’s tagline was 'My Beauty is Being Myself'. Jude writes for UK national media including Metro, Attitude, Cosmopolitan, Pink News and has been featured in Vogue Italia, Forbes, TMZ, The Independent, VICE, BBC News, Dazed, BBCThree. Jude was highly commended at the European Diversity Awards 2023 and Rainbow Honours 2023. They were featured in the Guardian’s Pride Power List 2024. Through their work as a speaker, trainer and consultant they work alongside organisations and teams coaching and nurturing them as they grow. Their talks and training programmes are tailored to individual needs, and range from 1-3 hours. Jude can support you on your journey to becoming an organisation where colleagues thrive and customers and communities feel seen. TALKS: Mental health & wellbeing in the workplace  A workshop designed to support people on their journey towards wellbeing in the workplace and beyond. The session explores intersectionality and the various experiences that influence mental health as well as some of the barriers accessing support within different communities. This interactive session offers audiences the opportunity to self-reflect, identify their own challenges, look at ways to empower themselves and invest in their own wellbeing in a contained and confidential space.  Diversity drives innovation and wellbeing is the key for workplace productivity. For an organisation to truly thrive it must centre wellbeing, viewed through an intersectional lens. Jude draws on their own lived experience of overcoming adversity, trauma and mental health issues to embark on a journey of recovery and self-discovery. Jude offers enormous insight into deconstructing an acquired belief system and learning what it means to stay true to yourself in the face of adversity and oppression. Jude has a powerful ability to engage audiences of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and professions by speaking the universal language of the heart. Themes include Intersectionality and understanding of mental health within communities.  Self-reflection exercise: understanding our difficulties in the work place.  Social conditioning and the way society has shaped our thoughts, beliefs and attitudes. Identifying shame/self-limiting beliefs. The mask we live in - in the pursuit of acceptance and belonging  Empowering ourselves through self-awareness  Courageous conversations and finding strength in vulnerability  Discovering more of ourselves and embracing authenticity  Fostering meaningful connections in the workplace Reducing stress through mindfulness techniques  Self-reflection exercise: How confident do you feel in supporting yourself? Resources and support pathways LGBTQIA+ & Gender Diversity Awareness: Jude is an expert LGBTQIA+ & trans awareness speaker and trainer with a wealth of experience empowering audiences with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to help foster a more inclusive workplace, creating a culture that    understands and supports trans+ clients and colleagues. Deepening understanding and empathy for trans and non binary people's experiences in the workplace and in the world Jude is passionate about telling stories - using case studies and their own personal experience to bring inclusion to life, working through interactive scenarios to give you the confidence you will need in your own world. Inclusive organisations are more successful, profitable and have stronger brands. What it’s like to be trans+ and non-binary today (recent findings and data) The journey of change from unconscious bias to conscious inclusion Distinctions between sex, sexuality, and gender identity.  Broadening an understanding of LGBTQIA+ terminology. Understanding gender beyond the binary, defining trans & non-binary identities. Inclusive language, applying gender-neutral pronouns and the importance of pronouns visibility. Processes for social/medical transition and gender-affirming care. Tackling indirect and direct discrimination, looking at common microaggressions. Addressing the fear of getting it wrong and what to do when mistakes are made. Debunking myths and misinformation. The Gender Recognition Act & protections for trans people within the Equality Act 2010. Tailored case studies and workshop-style exercises for break out groups. Support pathways for professionals and families. Additional resources, watch lists, read lists & online resources.

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Jude Guaitamacchi Keynote Topics
How Do We Break Through Our Own Fear Of Getting Things Wrong?

In this keynote, our speaker Jude Guaitamacchi addresses the fear of making mistakes when it comes to inclusion and diversity. They explain how embracing vulnerability and curiosity can transform fear into growth.

Audiences are encouraged to move past hesitation, ask questions, and take meaningful steps toward building truly inclusive cultures.


How Do We Move Through A Journey Of Change Together As A Team Or A Whole Organisation?


In this talk, Jude Guaitamacchi explores how teams and organisations can navigate change collectively. They highlight the importance of empathy, resilience, and open dialogue in times of transformation.

Our speaker equips audiences with tools to embrace change not as individuals alone, but as cohesive and supportive communities.


Expanding Our Understanding Of Sex, Gender And Sexuality Beyond The Binary

In this session, Jude Guaitamacchi challenges conventional binary notions of sex, gender, and sexuality. They provide a deeper understanding of diverse identities and experiences that exist beyond traditional frameworks.

Audiences leave with greater awareness, compassion, and the confidence to foster inclusive environments.


Telling Stories Of Generational Change - From S28 To Gen Z - Breaking Through All The Boundaries And Binaries

In this keynote, Jude Guaitamacchi reflects on the progress made across generations, from Section 28 to the openness of Gen Z. They share powerful stories that illustrate how boundaries and binaries are being challenged.

Our speaker inspires audiences to recognise the role of history in shaping the present and to continue driving forward generational change.


Understanding Gender Diversity

In this talk, Jude Guaitamacchi offers a clear introduction to gender diversity, explaining the spectrum of identities and experiences. They highlight why understanding gender is essential for inclusion and equality.

Audiences gain practical insights into how to respect and support gender-diverse colleagues, customers, and communities.


LGBT+? A Run Through Of The Current Acronym

In this session, Jude Guaitamacchi unpacks the evolving LGBT+ acronym, clarifying its meaning and the communities it represents. They explain the importance of language in visibility and respect.

Our speaker ensures audiences leave with a stronger grasp of terminology and the confidence to use it appropriately in inclusive practice.


A Guide To Social And Medical Transition

In this keynote, Jude Guaitamacchi provides an accessible guide to the realities of social and medical transition. They share personal experiences and professional insights to demystify the process.

Audiences gain understanding of the challenges and support systems that can make transition journeys safer and more empowering.


Trans & Non-Binary Identities

In this talk, Jude Guaitamacchi explores the experiences of trans and non-binary people, highlighting both the struggles and the strengths of these identities. They explain how visibility and allyship can make a profound difference.

Our speaker inspires audiences to champion inclusion and embrace trans and non-binary identities as essential parts of a diverse society.


Understanding Gender-Neutral Pronouns

In this keynote, our speaker Jude Guaitamacchi explains the importance of gender-neutral pronouns and how they foster respect and inclusion. They provide practical advice on language use and why pronouns matter in everyday interactions.

Audiences leave with clarity and confidence to use affirming language that makes colleagues, customers, and communities feel seen.


The Equalities As It Relates To LGBTQ+ People

In this talk, Jude Guaitamacchi explores how equality legislation and practices impact LGBTQ+ individuals. They highlight progress made, ongoing challenges, and the importance of embedding equality across organisations.

Our speaker equips audiences with knowledge and strategies to create workplaces and communities where equal rights are truly lived.


Evolving Attitudes And Using Affirming Language

In this session, Jude Guaitamacchi discusses how societal attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people are evolving. They emphasise the power of affirming language in shaping culture, belonging, and well-being.

Audiences gain practical tools to adopt inclusive language that empowers individuals and signals authentic allyship.


A Guide To Social And Medical Transition

In this keynote, Jude Guaitamacchi provides an open and accessible guide to transition journeys. They explain the distinctions between social and medical transition and share insights into the challenges people face.

Our speaker offers guidance on how organisations and individuals can provide meaningful support throughout these journeys.


Living As LGBTQIA+ Today - Key Findings

In this talk, Jude Guaitamacchi presents key findings and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people today. They highlight both the progress achieved and the systemic barriers that remain.

Our speaker inspires audiences to recognise the realities of LGBTQIA+ life and to commit to advancing inclusion.


Tackling Direct And Indirect Discrimination

In this session, Jude Guaitamacchi explores the different forms of discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people. They distinguish between direct and indirect discrimination, providing real-world examples.

Audiences gain strategies to identify, address, and prevent discrimination in their organisations and communities.


Moving Beyond The Fear Of Getting It Wrong

In this keynote, Jude Guaitamacchi revisits the common fear of “getting it wrong” in inclusion efforts. They encourage audiences to move past hesitation and lean into learning, empathy, and action.

Our speaker empowers participants to embrace mistakes as part of growth and to lead with authenticity in building inclusive spaces.


Support Pathways For Professionals, Parents & Families

In this talk, Jude Guaitamacchi highlights the importance of support networks for LGBTQ+ individuals. They share how professionals, parents, and families can play a vital role in fostering resilience and acceptance.

Our speaker provides audiences with clear pathways for creating safe, supportive environments where LGBTQ+ people can thrive.

Jude Guaitamacchi
Jude Guaitamacchi's Biography

Award winning motivational speaker and campaigner Jude Guaitamacchi has worked with global audiences for over a decade, delivering talks on mental health, resilience, wellbeing, LGBTQ+, gender diversity. They have an impressive range of clients including international schools, leading global brands and businesses including the Soho House Group, TikTok, Universal, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Deloitte, Ogilvy, Aiglon School Switzerland, Marlborough College, St Pauls. Jude has overcome adversity battling trauma and mental health issues throughout their childhood. Turning their pain into power as a young adult Jude became a storyteller, inspiring audiences all over the world, with the aim of helping people find strength in vulnerability, embrace their authenticity, empower themselves and truly embody who they are.

Highly acclaimed for their work in an interview with The Daily Mirror, Dame Kelly Holmes named Jude as one of her personal heroesDannii Minogue commented on Jude's work telling them “I am inspired so much by what you’ve achieved and never slowing down”. A testimonial from Deloitte mentioned "that their talks were among the best they'd heard". Global DEI manager at Allianz Commercial said "They offer so much knowledge and wisdom helping others to discover and embrace their authentic selves, find strength in vulnerability, connect to others despite differences and truly empower themselves" A director at GWI said "Jude was honestly SPECTACULAR!!!!”.

Jude started their career as a public speaker in 2013 with the Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme, delivering talks on peer pressure, self esteem and resilience to young people in schools around Europe. They spoke along side Mitch Winehouse, telling their story and blossoming journey recovery. They developed their career as an independent speaker and worked with organisations such as the Self Esteem Team, delivering talks on mental health, stress and self-esteem before becoming an educator and advocate on LGBTQIA+ gender diversity awareness and inclusion. 

For 11 years Jude has been inspiring people of all ages, cultures, backgrounds and professionals. By speaking openly and sharing their vulnerability, they have a profound ability to engage and connect with audiences by speaking the universal language of the heart. Their transgender experience was a brief but eye opening stage of their experience giving them huge insight in the way society has shaped us all. 

Jude was named one of the Top 21 Activists Globally by Pink News in 2023 and won Campaigner of the Year 2024 in the Bank of London Rainbow Honours. Jude made history with their ground breaking global initiatives and campaigns championing trans positive narratives and empowering allies. Their latest campaign #TransYouthAreLoved was the biggest celebrity endorsed trans solidarity campaign of all time and saw over 60 celebrities across TV, film and music sending video messages of support for trans youth. Emma Bunton, Dannii Minogue, David Tennant, Elliot Page, Jessie Ware, Will Young, Mae Martin were a few public figures who were involved. The campaign made mainstream press including ITV news and went viral on social media with video messages viewed by millions of people worldwide.  Jude has organised the lead of three major Pride parades with their campaigns including Pride in London and Brighton Pride. 

Jude is the founder of  Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, a national advocacy network advancing the rights and conditions of trans people in the UK. They made history chairing the first all-trans panel in UK Parliament. The event was hosted by Kate Osborne MP and Caroline Nokes MP and attended by MPs and lords in the Houses of Parliament. TSA is an umbrella organisation convening LGBT+ organisations and trans activists working in partnership with cis allies to create positive change for trans people in the UK. Their projects include a series of expert briefings in Parliament and media engagement strategies. TSA has given official statements to national media including ITV News. TSA’s historic briefing was officially recognised by LGBT History Month.

As an internationally signed model, Jude has represented global brands. Trailblazing non-binary representation, in 2020 Vogue Italia quoted them as “paving the way for non-binary representation in the world of fashion is one of Jude’s many noble goals” after their biggest achievement saw them as the first non-binary face of Harrods for their H Beauty campaign where Jude’s tagline was 'My Beauty is Being Myself'.

Jude writes for UK national media including Metro, Attitude, Cosmopolitan, Pink News and has been featured in Vogue Italia, Forbes, TMZ, The Independent, VICE, BBC News, Dazed, BBCThree.

Jude was highly commended at the European Diversity Awards 2023 and Rainbow Honours 2023. They were featured in the Guardian’s Pride Power List 2024.

Through their work as a speaker, trainer and consultant they work alongside organisations and teams coaching and nurturing them as they grow. Their talks and training programmes are tailored to individual needs, and range from 1-3 hours.

Jude can support you on your journey to becoming an organisation where colleagues thrive and customers and communities feel seen.

TALKS:

Mental health & wellbeing in the workplace 

A workshop designed to support people on their journey towards wellbeing in the workplace and beyond. The session explores intersectionality and the various experiences that influence mental health as well as some of the barriers accessing support within different communities. This interactive session offers audiences the opportunity to self-reflect, identify their own challenges, look at ways to empower themselves and invest in their own wellbeing in a contained and confidential space. 

Diversity drives innovation and wellbeing is the key for workplace productivity. For an organisation to truly thrive it must centre wellbeing, viewed through an intersectional lens.

Jude draws on their own lived experience of overcoming adversity, trauma and mental health issues to embark on a journey of recovery and self-discovery. Jude offers enormous insight into deconstructing an acquired belief system and learning what it means to stay true to yourself in the face of adversity and oppression.

Jude has a powerful ability to engage audiences of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and professions by speaking the universal language of the heart.

Themes include

  • Intersectionality and understanding of mental health within communities. 
  • Self-reflection exercise: understanding our difficulties in the work place. 
  • Social conditioning and the way society has shaped our thoughts, beliefs and attitudes.
  • Identifying shame/self-limiting beliefs.
  • The mask we live in - in the pursuit of acceptance and belonging 
  • Empowering ourselves through self-awareness 
  • Courageous conversations and finding strength in vulnerability 
  • Discovering more of ourselves and embracing authenticity 
  • Fostering meaningful connections in the workplace
  • Reducing stress through mindfulness techniques 
  • Self-reflection exercise: How confident do you feel in supporting yourself?
  • Resources and support pathways

LGBTQIA+ & Gender Diversity Awareness:

Jude is an expert LGBTQIA+ & trans awareness speaker and trainer with a wealth of experience empowering audiences with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to help foster a more inclusive workplace, creating a culture that    understands and supports trans+ clients and colleagues.

Deepening understanding and empathy for trans and non binary people's experiences in the workplace and in the world Jude is passionate about telling stories - using case studies and their own personal experience to bring inclusion to life, working through interactive scenarios to give you the confidence you will need in your own world.

Inclusive organisations are more successful, profitable and have stronger brands.

  • What it’s like to be trans+ and non-binary today (recent findings and data)
  • The journey of change from unconscious bias to conscious inclusion
  • Distinctions between sex, sexuality, and gender identity. 
  • Broadening an understanding of LGBTQIA+ terminology.
  • Understanding gender beyond the binary, defining trans & non-binary identities.
  • Inclusive language, applying gender-neutral pronouns and the importance of pronouns visibility.
  • Processes for social/medical transition and gender-affirming care.
  • Tackling indirect and direct discrimination, looking at common microaggressions.
  • Addressing the fear of getting it wrong and what to do when mistakes are made.
  • Debunking myths and misinformation.
  • The Gender Recognition Act & protections for trans people within the Equality Act 2010.
  • Tailored case studies and workshop-style exercises for break out groups.
  • Support pathways for professionals and families.
  • Additional resources, watch lists, read lists & online resources.

Jude Guaitamacchi is ready to inspire your teams!
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Jude Guaitamacchi testimonials

Christina Murdock

DEI Manager UK & Europe Soho House Group

We couldn’t recommend working with Jude more! We trailblazed adapting Jude’s Gender Diversity training to all our hospitality teams and had resounding success. We continue to hear it’s our team’s favourite training and they especially loved hearing Jude’s powerful lived experiences alongside practical tips for how to navigate gender diversity in the workplace

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