Activism Consultancy Speaking
After years of personal and professional experience, Tate founded Tate Smith Consulting in May 2023 to equip brands and businesses with policies and specialist advice on trans inclusion.
Shining light on the unsaid
Passionate about improving trans male visibility, Tate’s ‘Lunch and Learns’ have become a necessary educational tool for multiple corporations. Tate speaks with both warmth and directness debunking common myths surrounding trans people and educating on how to best implement and improve on LGBTQIA+ inclusive policies.
Tate’s expertise includes transitioning in the workplace, inclusive language, gender equality, allyship and rethinking masculinities.
Driving Social Change
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Admired for his glass-half-full method to his campaigning, Tate is a leading advocate for trans+ people and equality worldwide. Whether its volunteering with UN Women UK as a CSW Delegate, creating educational social content or having his story on display in the Science Museum, Tate is using his platform to drive change and create vital representation for trans+ people.
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Opting for sharing his lived experiences as opposed to rigid training, Tate engages international audiences with his open approach to educating others on the realities of living as a trans person and addressing taboo topics to spark important conversations. From luxury hospitality, to conferences and household brands, Tate's voice knows no bounds.
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Tate has aided major corporations like Clifford Chance and Anglo American in developing their transgender policies, particularly the inclusion of top surgery in their private healthcare insurance. No matter the size of the business, Tate seeks to create safe work environments for trans+ people and extends his expertise to healthcare, as evidenced by his advisory contributions to the NHS-approved OBS UK Study.
of trans people have hidden their identity at work for fear of discrimination.
Don’t be the reason why.
51%
Stonewall LGBT+ in Britain Trans Report 2018
How Can Tate Support You?
Activation
Effective marketing strategies are built on authenticity and research, Tate’s campaign support will ensure your activations are vehicles for change.
Innovation
Tate will help you become architects of change, guiding your organisation to harness the transformative power of diversity for unparalleled innovation.
Education
By training your teams effectively, you foster a workplace where employees comprehend the significance of transgender inclusion, leading to greater empathy and respect.
Policy
Tate specialises in crafting workplace policies that go beyond compliance, empowering organisations to embrace, support, and thrive through inclusivity.
Proud to BE TRUSTED BY industry leaders
Tate's work has been recognised by leading media outlets such as The Atlantic, Huffington Post and PinkNews.
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Whether you’d like to explore your options or you know exactly what you need, get started with Tate on a free introductory call.