Beyond Equality
Dan Simpson is an experienced writer, facilitator, and creativity coach with a focus on the arts, heritage, education, and commercial sectors. Since May 2010, Dan has worked as a freelancer, providing one-on-one support and collaborating with diverse clients. Dan currently serves as an educator at Beyond Equality, engaging with boys and young men on topics of healthy masculinity. Previous roles include sessional lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, where Dan led the 'Writing for Spoken Word' module, and freelance facilitator for organizations such as First Give and Future First, focusing on public speaking and alumni workshops. Dan's early career included marketing and digital roles at Apples and Snakes and administrative support at Year One Consulting. Academic credentials include an MA in English Literature from Queen Mary University of London and a BA in English Literature from the University of Kent.
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Beyond Equality
When it comes to talking about gender inequality at work, more often than not, men are not seen as part of the solution. But the gender pay gap, workplace sexual harassment, maternity discrimination, and unfair hiring & promotion practices will not be overcome by women simply trying harder nor by women “leaning in”. Men must be part of this change. But how? Engaging men in conversations about gender equality can seem daunting - there are lots of potential crossed-wires, insensitivities and awkward language that can make it feel like it’s too much of a minefield to be worth taking on in the first place. And often men don’t see the ways that they too can significantly benefit from more equal and inclusive workplaces. We know that half of the battle is getting past men feeling defensive or like masculinity is under attack. That’s where we come in. --- Beyond Equality runs equality, inclusion and masculinites workshops with men and boys in schools, universities and workplaces.