At Red Lotus, we don't just talk about social mobility -
we create it.
With 20 years of corporate leadership combined with lived experience, Jo drives transformation that empowers individuals and builds workplaces where talent thrives - never just survives.
Why? Because social mobility is no longer optional. It’s a business imperative.
Expert in socio-economic diversity, Jo partners with businesses to hardwire social mobility into strategy - unlocking hidden talent, driving retention and delivering culture that performs.
The Social Mobility Crisis
Only 10% of senior leaders come from working-class backgrounds - yet they make up 37% of the workforce.
Your inclusion strategy may cover gender, race and disability. Socio-economic background? Still the blind spot, holding back top talent and costing UK employers £39billion a year in lost potential.
Blocked Progressions
Talent from lower-income backgrounds take longer to progress - or leave before they ever get the chance. Only 1 in 10 senior leaders come from working-class backgrounds, despite representing over a third of the workforce.
Failing Engagement
Employees know when the system isn’t fair - your attrition data proves it. Employees from working-class backgrounds earn less for the same roles. But organisations with truly inclusive teams? They lead on innovation, loyalty, and performance.
ESG response
Poor social mobility costs the UK billions every year in lost talent and growth.
Investors and regulators are asking tough questions.
Are you ready to answer them?
Jo helps you make social mobility a measurable part of your strategy.
Jo works with progressive leaders to make social mobility a strategic priority - embedding it across culture, capability and leadership. No token gestures. Just measurable, lasting impact.
Keynotes & Thought Leadership
Jo brings lived experience to the stage, combining vulnerable story telling with strategic insight to help rethink what is possible.
Consultancy &
Advisory
Jo helps organisations future-proof their workforce through socially mobile talent, delivering solutions that go beyond good intentions to deliver real results and impact.
Leadership
Development
Jo creates bespoke and tailored programmes built for high potential individuals from lower opportunity backgrounds to unlock the potential of your hidden talent.
The Red Lotus Difference
Turn social mobility from hidden risk into strategic advantage
Most D&I strategies miss a critical factor: socio-economic background. Jo doesn't just identify the gap - she helps to close it. A unique blend of lived experience, leadership expertise and data-driven insight creates lasting change that moves the business needle.
Lived Experience Meets Leadership Expertise
Jo doesn't consult from theory alone. Her journey through social mobility challenges fuels her mission, giving unmatched authenticity and insight.
Tailored, Data-Driven Solutions
Jo uses hard data to uncover social mobility gaps, then crafts bespoke, scalable interventions - not generic programmes.
Embedded Change, Not Side Projects
Social mobility is woven into your culture, leadership and talent pipeline - making it a strategic muscle, not a one-off initiative.
Real Impact, Measurable Outcomes
Jo delivers on what matters: reduced attrition, diverse leadership, improved innovation and clear ROI.
Anticipating Your Questions:
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How does this fit with our existing D&I work?
Jo amplifies your strategy by targeting socio-economic barriers often left untouched, making your inclusion efforts more complete.
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What’s the real business value?
Social mobility drives engagement, retention and leadership diversity - all proven to boost financial performance.
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Is this sustainable?
Jo builds your leaders’ capabilities to own and embed social mobility long-term so change lasts.
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