Speaking That Creates Lasting Change.


When organisations recognise and support unpaid carers, talented people stay.

Managers gain confidence.

Leaders make better decisions.

People no longer feel they have to choose between caring and career.

They’re not investing in a keynote.

They’re investing in a better future for their people.

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That’s the conversation I help organisations start.

Every Conversation Has a Purpose

No two organisations are the same, and neither are their audiences.

Whether you’re bringing together senior leaders, line managers, HR professionals or unpaid carers themselves, every keynote is designed around the people in the room and the change you’re looking to create.

Explore some of the conversations organisations invite me to lead.

For Senior Leaders


The Caring Edge

The leadership advantage of recognising hidden carers.


Great leaders don’t just manage performance, they understand the realities shaping it.

This keynote explores how recognising hidden carers strengthens leadership, builds trust and helps organisations retain talented people. Leaders leave with practical insight and greater confidence to support their teams without needing to have all the answers.

A fresh perspective on inclusive leadership.
Greater confidence to recognise hidden carers.
Practical ways to lead with empathy, clarity and confidence.

For HR, People and Wellbeing Teams


Beyond Flexible Working

Why policies alone don’t create carer-inclusive workplaces.


Support doesn’t begin with a policy. It begins with a culture where people feel safe enough to use it.

This keynote explores how organisations can bridge the gap between policy and practice, helping create environments where unpaid carers feel recognised, supported and able to thrive.

Practical ideas to strengthen workplace culture.
Greater confidence to support unpaid carers effectively.
A clearer understanding of what meaningful support looks like in practice.

For Line Managers


Hidden in Plain Sight

Recognising the unpaid carers already in your workforce.


Many unpaid carers never identify themselves at work, yet their caring responsibilities influence how they show up every day.

This keynote helps managers recognise the signs that someone may be quietly balancing work and unpaid care, and respond with confidence, curiosity and compassion.

Greater awareness of hidden caring responsibilities.
Confidence to start supportive conversations.
Practical approaches that build trust within their teams.

For Conferences and Organisation-wide Events


Bridging Caring and Career

Creating workplaces where people no longer have to choose between caring and career.


Every organisation has people quietly balancing work with unpaid caring responsibilities.

This keynote explores what’s possible when organisations choose to recognise, support and value those employees, creating workplaces where talented people can continue both their careers and their caring responsibilities.


A deeper understanding of unpaid care in today’s workforce.
A shared vision for creating more inclusive workplaces.
Practical ideas that can be put into action immediately.

For Employee Carer Networks


Permission to PAUSE

Supporting unpaid carers to care for themselves as well as those they love.


Caring for yourself isn’t separate from caring, it is part of caring.

Built around the PAUSE Framework, this practical and encouraging session gives unpaid carers permission to prioritise their own wellbeing through realistic, sustainable approaches that fit alongside everyday life.

Practical ways to protect their wellbeing.
A renewed sense of permission to care for themselves.
Everyday tools they can begin using immediately.

Where Experience Meets Evidence

Ola Soneye’s perspective has been shaped by lived experience, leadership, transformational coaching and a commitment to understanding what genuinely helps unpaid carers and the organisations that support them.

Rather than speaking from a single viewpoint, she brings together personal experience, professional practice and evidence-informed approaches to help organisations move beyond awareness to meaningful action.

Every keynote reflects this unique combination, helping audiences leave with practical insight, greater confidence and tangible next steps.

Every attendee rated this session either 9/10 or 10/10.

Ola ran a session for the British Red Cross, focusing on the challenges of balancing work and unpaid care. She expertly tailored the session to our needs, using case studies to illustrate the daily experiences of carers. The interactive format enhanced engagement, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

Becca Sakin, British Red Cross

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Whether you’re planning a keynote, workshop, panel discussion or conference session, every conversation is tailored to your audience, objectives and the change you’re looking to create.

If your organisation is ready to better recognise and support unpaid carers, I’d be delighted to discuss how I can support your event.