Testimonials

Client

 

“If you’re looking for someone to advise, support, moderate, or even just soundboard your DEIB strategy (and not just around LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts but all inclusion efforts), I unequivocally recommend that you reach out to Geff. He is the knowledgeable and capable advisor you seek!”

Client

 

"Geffrye hosted an engaging and educational lunch and learn on the topic of allyship at our organisation. The talk was well received by all in attendance, and Geff’s knowledge and transparency made for a truly enjoyable session."

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"Geff hosted an incredible educational event for our organisation, on the subject of allyship. The talk was informative, engaging and catered for everyone - whether they had previous knowledge on the subject or not. He gave us an overview on allyship and plenty of practical tips that we could take away with us. The event was a hit with all those that attended and we’d love to work with Geff again!"

Client

 

"Geffrye provided my organisation (global markets/ investment banking) with a tailored session on inter generational approaches to mental health and well-being with intersectional angles on minority experiences seamlessly woven in.

The content thoroughly researched with academic evidence. It was also precisely delivered, with purpose and audience impact at the forefront of Geff’s design. Geffrye also worked hand-in-hand with us to tie back to the firm’s tools and resources, while providing his own expert insights.

The feedback has been immediate and overwhelmingly positive across the board, from entry level colleagues to Executive leadership - I cannot recommend Geff highly enough as an expert keynote speaker and consultant."

Client

 

"We availed of Geffrye's services here at northern trust to educate people on the importance of being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

 

This event was broadcast across our Limerick, Dublin and London offices which received quite a large number of partners attending and resulted in very positive feedback from those in attendance.

 

Geffrye was a dream to deal with very organised coordinated and presented very well. I would highly recommend availing Geffryes services."

Client

 

"We hired Geff to speak on psychological safety during our Employee Resource Groups annual National Coming Out Day panel. He was so amazing! He spoke from personal and professional experience, explaining the importance of psychological safety and being out in the workplace. It was such a great topic and he did such an amazing job. We look forward to working with him again in the future."

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Client

 

"Linklaters sought strategic guidance from The Inclusion Imperative in relation to our UK LGBT+ strategy. We were hugely impressed by Geff’s passion, logical approach, in-depth knowledge, practical insights, and persuasive communication style at all levels. We have hugely benefitted from his advice already, and look forward to working with him in the future."

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Client

 

"I asked Geffrye to join us at PSA London to share his talk on Inclusion for Pride Month. Speaking to a room full of speakers, especially via zoom is a challenge for anyone, but Geffrye was amazing. Great topic, relevant and poignant - and noted as a thoroughly nice guy too. Thank you Geffrye, you made a great difference!"

Client

 

"Geff's expertise and enthusiasm for education and change is impressive. His delivery style is engaging, it brings to life the practical insightful inclusion content he delivers."

Client

 

“What sets Geff apart is his deep knowledge and understanding of business, and how inclusion has to   be integral to support performance at the individual, team and organisational levels.

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I'm not sure I have met another consultant who is better able to understand how to help organisations move beyond performative inclusion.”

Client

 

"I have worked with Geffrye on a few of our LGBTQIA+ conferences - and Geff is an incredible speaker! Very knowledgeable and engaging, he provided a really valuable contribution to our programme. Geff also chaired one of our events, and he very skilfully facilitated the discussions, making the day highly engaging and very smooth from the organiser's perspective! I highly recommend working with Geff, it has been a true pleasure.”

Client

 

"I've known Geff for many years and we recently worked with him on an inclusion event. The event was high profile and global; a collaboration with our Exec Committee and one of our key accounts.
Geff offered sage advice in development of the initiative, leveraged his network for additional support and provided compelling insights and meaningful takeaways during the event itself. Additionally, Geff continues to add value through sharing regular DEI updates and resources."

Client

 

"Geff spoke at an event I held in the City for various clients from prominent Financial Services companies and Investment Banks. Everyone who attended said they had learned something and would apply the advice in their every day. Geff was a pleasure to deal with and even assisted with elements of the event outside his required input, truly appreciated. I have worked with Geff a few times over the course of our careers and we will certainly do so again. Continue the good (and necessary) work Geff!"

Client

 

"Geffrye is a fantastic speaker - very insightful, knowledgeable, experienced and of course passionate about all topics he covers, particularly LGBTQ issues, intersectionality, workplace culture, the power of staff networks, and the wider ED&I spectrum! He was a pleasure to work with on our anti-LGBTQ+ workplace misconduct webinar."

CNN News Editor | United Nations Global Affairs Representative

 

"I am privileged that Geffrye had been one of strong mentor and top voices leader over the years, who have impressed me with his invaluable experiences and advices through speaking, training, coaching, mentoring, and helping to raise awareness in LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

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Geffrye has reinvented his own distinctive methods to deliver his effective values and approaches as a revolutionary tool to the world [...]. He is focusing on the contemporary model for workplace effectiveness, psychological safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

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A perfect model of DEI implication, vision and mission."

Corporate Lawyer | DEI Thought Leader | Non-Executive Director and Trustee | Stonewall Role Model of the Year 2018

 

“The visibility with which Geff put LGBTQ+ equality on the agenda in the otherwise conservative and often difficult to change world of banking is inspiring. In the process, Geff is changing the banking industry and the City as a whole. The impact of Geff’s visibility and actions is not just for a day or a month but will be felt for years to come. In my experience, a lot of people find it easy to pay lip-service – Geff is one of the very few who takes action.”

Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion EMEA at Macquarie Group | Top 10 'Exceptional Inclusion' nominee, British LGBT Awards 2021

 

“Geff has boundless and infectious passion for LGBTQ+ inclusion. What sets him apart is that he is committed to ALL LGBTQ+ people, not a subset. Geff is a truly intersectional practitioner and creates change so that everyone can better succeed. He is also a great mentor and teacher, happy to meet people wherever they are on their journey.”

MD & Senior Partner at BCG | People Chair London/Amsterdam/Brussels | Member of leadership team of Pride@BCG | Founder & Chair of GiveOut | Board member of OutRight

 

“Geff is one of the most high energy and high impact executives I have encountered in the area of LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion.  Geff is deeply committed to helping the LGBTQ+ community. I genuinely could not hope to encounter an LGBTQ+ executive who is doing more for our community.”

Google UK Top 10 Black Role Models | Yahoo Finance EMpower & LGBT+ Top 100 | Co-founder, Pride in the City | Inclusion Advocate, TLC Lions

 

“I recently noticed that Geff has left his role at Macquarie to embark on his next professional journey – continuing to look for ways to inspire and support others.

 


I have known Geff for a number of years. We initial met during a Pride in the City event, when Macquarie hosted an event as part of a Pride in London sponsorship package. I was impressed that someone so senior took such a hands-on role to the coordination of the event. I was also impressed with the turnout at the event, as it was diverse, not just across the LGBT+ community, but it was also full of women and people of colour, something as many of you know is lacking at LGBT+ events at times. 


 

I have to say, he is not a man of few words. He has his hands in so many pies, driving success wherever he decides to place his focus. I have been lucky enough to receive some of it, via the various mentorship discussions we have held over the years which have continually challenged me to strive for more. He is a true leader who does not just strive for personal success, but extends a hand to those below him to pull them up. 



 

Thank you Geff for all you have done, it is truly a pleasure knowing you and I look forward to seeing what you achieve in the years to come across the UK and in support of the LGBT+ community."

Britain's 4th most influential disabled person, Shaw Trust Power List 2020 | Co-founder, London Bi Network

 

"I have worked with Geff for several years in the LGBT+ diversity arena in my capacity as co-founder and former co-chair of the London Bi Network, the first (and so far only) bi-focused professional network in the UK.



 

Macquarie was a founding firm of the network, and provided us with vital support needed to get off the ground. Geff was instrumental in championing our formation and the support we received from Macquarie. However, what has made Geff’s support of our network particularly notable is the sustained commitment he has given post-launch and over several years – from inviting the network to speak on the unique issues facing bi people at work to Macquarie’s LGBTQ+ network numerous times, to championing the inclusion of the first bi float in the Pride in London Parade.



 

Geff has been a great advocate for inclusion within the workplace across the LGBTQ+ spectrum and through his openness and work with external initiatives such as ours, has demonstrated the importance both of being authentic and true to yourself at work, as well as working to ensure others can do the same, whether they face the same difficulties as you or not."