Keynote Guest Speaker
Felicity Guest is an award-winning advocate, researcher, and Internationally Accredited Financial Abuse Specialist whose work exposes how economic abuse, gender bias, and workplace culture intersect to harm women — particularly single mothers and survivors of domestic violence.
Her keynote talks are powerful, evidence-based, and deeply human. Drawing on lived experience, national policy involvement, and over a decade of advocacy, Felicity equips audiences to recognise hidden harm, challenge systemic inequality, and build safer, more equitable workplaces.
Speaking Topics
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The Hidden Bias: Single Mothers in the Workplace
Single mothers face unspoken prejudice in the world of work. Behind every “flexibility request” or absence is often a system that punishes caregiving and rewards availability. Felicity exposes how workplace structures, from HR policies to daily attitudes, reinforce inequality and push mothers to the margins.
Key insights:
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The unseen barriers facing single and primary caregivers.
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How organisational culture penalises parenting.
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Policy gaps that deepen financial and emotional insecurity.
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What employers can do to level the field and retain top female talent.
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Domestic Violence Doesn’t Stay at Home
Domestic violence has ripple effects that reach far beyond the home. Victims often bring the trauma, fear, and instability into the workplace, which silently affects performance, attendance, and well-being.
Key insights:
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How abuse impacts concentration, productivity, and team morale.
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The business case for supporting victims — from reduced absenteeism to increased engagement.
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Implementing trauma-informed workplace practices.
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Why a safe workspace is not only ethical, but profitable.
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When Workplaces Harm: How Corporate Systems Compound Vulnerability
Felicity challenges the uncomfortable truth: workplaces themselves can contribute to harm. Poor HR handling, lack of empathy, and inflexible systems often retraumatise employees already struggling with abuse or caregiving pressures.
Key insights:
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How workplace policies can unintentionally perpetuate abuse.
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Understanding “institutional gaslighting” in corporate environments.
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Shifting from compliance to compassion: practical strategies for HR and leadership.
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Building safer workspaces that protect both people and performance.