Gina Martin: No Offence, But… - How to Have Difficult Conversations for Meaningful Change

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Tackling 20 of the most enduring conversation stoppers, the new collection by Gina Martin, No Offence, But… equips readers with the knowledge, tools, and context to respond with confidence. Today two of the book's contributors, Aja Barber and Ben Hurst, join acclaimed gender equality campaigner, speaker, and writer Gina in an event that helps us unpick frustrating phrases, understand why they are harmful, and feel empowered to change the conversation.

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