Jan Gooding
@kiloranbay.bsky.social
Executive Coach. Speaker. Advisor. Chair of PAMCo & Utopia. Columnist at The Media Leader. Ambassador of Stonewall. jangooding.com She/Her
Another excellent evening at the annual dinner of the Cambridge University LGBT+ Alumni Association simply celebrating being ourselves…
November 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Another excellent evening at the annual dinner of the Cambridge University LGBT+ Alumni Association simply celebrating being ourselves…
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Rules forcing trans people to use birth-sex facilities delayed ⬇️
Rules forcing trans people to use birth-sex facilities delayed
Rules forcing trans people to use birth-sex facilities delayed
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October 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Rules forcing trans people to use birth-sex facilities delayed ⬇️
My latest column in @themedialeader.bsky.social looking into how dissatisfaction with the increasing ineffectiveness of advertising has led to the movement led by @nickmanning64.bsky.social and Brian Jacobs - 'Advertising, who cares' - is gaining such momentum. uk.themedialeader.com/the-movement...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
My latest column in @themedialeader.bsky.social looking into how dissatisfaction with the increasing ineffectiveness of advertising has led to the movement led by @nickmanning64.bsky.social and Brian Jacobs - 'Advertising, who cares' - is gaining such momentum. uk.themedialeader.com/the-movement...
My latest column in @themedialeader.bsky.social exploring the huge impact of weight loss drugs in UK. uk.themedialeader.com/the-rollerco...
The rollercoaster ride of the 'fat jab'
This weight-loss revolution could have implications for the future of food-and-drink brands, let alone the heath of the nation.
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September 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
My latest column in @themedialeader.bsky.social exploring the huge impact of weight loss drugs in UK. uk.themedialeader.com/the-rollerco...
People often laugh when I say never underestimate the power of a good nights sleep as one of my leadership tips. Read my column in @themedialeader.bsky.social if you want to learn more.... uk.themedialeader.com/do-not-under...
Do not underestimate the power of sleep
Focusing on sleep is a key factor in building resilience for increasingly exhausted leaders. It doesn’t cost anything to develop good sleeping practices and it is within our control.
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August 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
People often laugh when I say never underestimate the power of a good nights sleep as one of my leadership tips. Read my column in @themedialeader.bsky.social if you want to learn more.... uk.themedialeader.com/do-not-under...
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I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
July 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
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I have had death threats for my work on trans rights. I have been stalked. I have had people try and have me thrown out of my University. I am by no means alone, and lots of trans-inclusive academics have spoken publicly about the violence and harassment they face. But no mention of that here.
UK universities have failed to protect gender-critical academics, report finds
UK universities have failed to protect gender-critical academics, report finds
Report’s author raises ‘stark concerns about barriers to academic freedom’
UK universities have failed to protect gender-critical academics from bullying and career-threatening restrictions on their research, according to a report.
The report, by Prof Alice Sullivan of University College London, recommends that students and staff “taking part in freedom-restricting harassment should face consequences commensurate with the seriousness of the offence”. Continue reading...
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July 2, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I have had death threats for my work on trans rights. I have been stalked. I have had people try and have me thrown out of my University. I am by no means alone, and lots of trans-inclusive academics have spoken publicly about the violence and harassment they face. But no mention of that here.
The current pushback against making further progress in gender equality at work and the advocacy for predetermined roles based on the accident of birth sex is bewildering. My article in @themedialeader.bsky.social published today. uk.themedialeader.com/men-still-wi...
Men still win at work, so why the pushback? - The Media Leader
Equality within the workplace benefits both people and profit — yet there is push for tides to turn back towards traditional roles.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The current pushback against making further progress in gender equality at work and the advocacy for predetermined roles based on the accident of birth sex is bewildering. My article in @themedialeader.bsky.social published today. uk.themedialeader.com/men-still-wi...
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In Praise of Kim Leadbeater
Regardless of how today's vote goes, she has shown us a politics of compromise, compassion and decency. We should treat it as proof of concept for a better kind of politics.
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Regardless of how today's vote goes, she has shown us a politics of compromise, compassion and decency. We should treat it as proof of concept for a better kind of politics.
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In Praise of Kim Leadbeater
The Labour MP has provided a vision of what politics can be: practical, empathetic, consensual and rational.
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June 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
In Praise of Kim Leadbeater
Regardless of how today's vote goes, she has shown us a politics of compromise, compassion and decency. We should treat it as proof of concept for a better kind of politics.
iandunt.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
Regardless of how today's vote goes, she has shown us a politics of compromise, compassion and decency. We should treat it as proof of concept for a better kind of politics.
iandunt.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
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Judgement Day for the EHRC: How the equality watchdog turned into a toxic culture war campaign group
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Judgement Day for the EHRC
How the equality watchdog turned into a culture war campaign group
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June 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Judgement Day for the EHRC: How the equality watchdog turned into a toxic culture war campaign group
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This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊
June 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊
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The thing about the Rule of Law is it applies to everyone or no-one
The second thing about the Rule of Law is if you don’t agree with a decision then you appeal it, you most certainly don’t attack the judge for applying it
The third thing about the Rule Of Law is without it, you have chaos
The second thing about the Rule of Law is if you don’t agree with a decision then you appeal it, you most certainly don’t attack the judge for applying it
The third thing about the Rule Of Law is without it, you have chaos
March 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The thing about the Rule of Law is it applies to everyone or no-one
The second thing about the Rule of Law is if you don’t agree with a decision then you appeal it, you most certainly don’t attack the judge for applying it
The third thing about the Rule Of Law is without it, you have chaos
The second thing about the Rule of Law is if you don’t agree with a decision then you appeal it, you most certainly don’t attack the judge for applying it
The third thing about the Rule Of Law is without it, you have chaos
Congratulations to WACL for delivering an uplifting 'Festival of Talent' Conference and thank you to Amanda Mackenzie for being so candid about mistakes made in your career and how to learn the lessons and not repeat them. Photo Credit: Bronac McNeill
May 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations to WACL for delivering an uplifting 'Festival of Talent' Conference and thank you to Amanda Mackenzie for being so candid about mistakes made in your career and how to learn the lessons and not repeat them. Photo Credit: Bronac McNeill
Some reflections from me on the reality of ageism published in @themedialeader.bsky.social today. uk.themedialeader.com/the-one-unav...
The one unavoidable discrimination we’re guilty of - The Media Leader
Let's be frank: we all get older. Does the industry need to consider the missed opportunity of both hiring and targeting older generations?
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May 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Some reflections from me on the reality of ageism published in @themedialeader.bsky.social today. uk.themedialeader.com/the-one-unav...
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... We had some dealings with Melanie Field at the EHRC - as the current grim Tory appointed regime was solidifying its hold. She had to work for them. Till she couldn’t any more.
She knows what she’s talking about.
She knows what she’s talking about.
Court ruling on ‘woman’ at odds with UK Equality Act aim, says ex-civil servant
‘Clear premise’ was to give trans and biological women same sex discrimination rights, says official who helped draft act
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April 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... We had some dealings with Melanie Field at the EHRC - as the current grim Tory appointed regime was solidifying its hold. She had to work for them. Till she couldn’t any more.
She knows what she’s talking about.
She knows what she’s talking about.
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It's never about the science. It's always about having a legal basis for your fear and hatred of other people.
My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
www.scientificamerican.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's never about the science. It's always about having a legal basis for your fear and hatred of other people.
Marina Hyde sums the whole thing up perfectly as usual. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What’s more vacuous than an endless vacuum? It’s Lauren Sánchez and Katy Perry’s party in space | Marina Hyde
The all-female Blue Origin flight on Monday broke boundaries and set records in the spouting of girlboss gibberish, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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April 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Marina Hyde sums the whole thing up perfectly as usual. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sending my love and solidarity to my trans friends today whose every day lives just got a whole load harder. Whilst, ironically, not making a single cis woman safer. And a Supreme Court judgement that completely erases intersex people.
April 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Sending my love and solidarity to my trans friends today whose every day lives just got a whole load harder. Whilst, ironically, not making a single cis woman safer. And a Supreme Court judgement that completely erases intersex people.
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To my trans niece, whom I love, to my trans friends, whom I love, to all the gorgeous trans people who read my books and come to my events, I can only say that my love doesn't cease, neither does my voice.
April 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
To my trans niece, whom I love, to my trans friends, whom I love, to all the gorgeous trans people who read my books and come to my events, I can only say that my love doesn't cease, neither does my voice.
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For five years, Syd endured conversion practices, was made to undergo exorcisms and told she needed to be "cured" just for being herself.
No one should have to go through what Syd did. Yet, conversion practices are still happening across Great Britain.
Read Syd's story ▶️ bit.ly/4cw1njU
No one should have to go through what Syd did. Yet, conversion practices are still happening across Great Britain.
Read Syd's story ▶️ bit.ly/4cw1njU
April 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
For five years, Syd endured conversion practices, was made to undergo exorcisms and told she needed to be "cured" just for being herself.
No one should have to go through what Syd did. Yet, conversion practices are still happening across Great Britain.
Read Syd's story ▶️ bit.ly/4cw1njU
No one should have to go through what Syd did. Yet, conversion practices are still happening across Great Britain.
Read Syd's story ▶️ bit.ly/4cw1njU
I'm proud to report that yesterday I completed the 10K @stonewalluk.bsky.social Equality Walk in Brighton. Thank you everyone who sponsored me. It sure helped keep my aching legs moving!
April 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I'm proud to report that yesterday I completed the 10K @stonewalluk.bsky.social Equality Walk in Brighton. Thank you everyone who sponsored me. It sure helped keep my aching legs moving!
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As a I watch the huge backlash against the work being done to make workplaces more inclusive and workforces more diverse, I have been trying to use the extensive criticism to acknowledge the practices that may have been misplaced.
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Now is the time for pragmatism over puritanism - The Media Leader
If you want to drive change, learning that people are actively working against you can be hard, but they may have a point. By listening to them and making adjustments, you can still make progress.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
As a I watch the huge backlash against the work being done to make workplaces more inclusive and workforces more diverse, I have been trying to use the extensive criticism to acknowledge the practices that may have been misplaced.
@themedialeader.bsky.social
uk.themedialeader.com/now-is-the-t...
@themedialeader.bsky.social
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