Lived Experiences - Gender Identity with Ben Pechey
ted Learning is committed to helping organisations become more inclusive places to work, enabling people to be their authentic selves at work, each and every day. In the first in our series on 'lived experiences' Ben Pechey talks to Justin from ted about their lived experience of being non-binary, what it means for them, some of the challenges and battles they face in going about their life, and their hopes for the future. About Ben Pechey Ben Pechey is a non-binary writer, presenter, content creator, LGBTQIA advocate, diversity & inclusion consultant and author. They have written and produced content for The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Refinery 29 and Diva Magazine. They have also worked with brands such as Manolo Blahnik, Condé Nast, Dr. Martens, The NSPCC, Virgin Atlantic and many more to educate and improve awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community. They are the author of The Book of Non-Binary Joy. Ben is also a TEDx speaker, with their talk focused on ensuring trans and non-binary people can find joy every day. https://www.benpechey.com/ About Justin Smith-Essex Justin is the Group MD of Squaricle Group & the founder of ted Learning. He specialises in designing and delivering training in customer service, equality and diversity, management fundamentals, team building & presentation skills. He is passionate about engaging learning and the use of drama to put people on the receiving end of an experience. https://www.tedlearning.co.uk