Wide Open Voices
Business Coaches
Wide Open Voices
15 Elmgrove Rd, Bristol
# Wide Open Voices
Wide Open Voices is a Bristol-based inclusion consultancy founded by Dr Matt Jacobs PhD, specialising in helping organisations build genuinely inclusive cultures where every employee feels valued and can be their authentic self.
The business works with leaders, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs to move beyond surface-level diversity initiatives. Rather than treating inclusion as someone else's problem, Dr Jacobs facilitates uncomfortable but constructive dialogue that engages the entire organisation in designing inclusive solutions together. This collaborative approach recognises that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to inclusion challenges.
What sets Wide Open Voices apart is Dr Jacobs' unique positioning. As a white, middle-class man with 25+ years of inclusion experience—both academically and in practice—he understands the concerns and questions faced by traditionally privileged groups engaging with this work, whilst possessing deep theoretical knowledge. His heart-driven, evidence-based approach focuses on collective problem-solving rather than blame or shame.
The consultancy serves organisations of various sizes through bespoke programmes rooted in dialogue and learning. Whether addressing systemic barriers or developing inclusive leadership capabilities, the work centres on ensuring all voices contribute to shaping the future of inclusion within organisations.
Wide Open Voices is a Bristol-based inclusion consultancy founded by Dr Matt Jacobs PhD, specialising in helping organisations build genuinely inclusive cultures where every employee feels valued and can be their authentic self.
The business works with leaders, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs to move beyond surface-level diversity initiatives. Rather than treating inclusion as someone else's problem, Dr Jacobs facilitates uncomfortable but constructive dialogue that engages the entire organisation in designing inclusive solutions together. This collaborative approach recognises that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to inclusion challenges.
What sets Wide Open Voices apart is Dr Jacobs' unique positioning. As a white, middle-class man with 25+ years of inclusion experience—both academically and in practice—he understands the concerns and questions faced by traditionally privileged groups engaging with this work, whilst possessing deep theoretical knowledge. His heart-driven, evidence-based approach focuses on collective problem-solving rather than blame or shame.
The consultancy serves organisations of various sizes through bespoke programmes rooted in dialogue and learning. Whether addressing systemic barriers or developing inclusive leadership capabilities, the work centres on ensuring all voices contribute to shaping the future of inclusion within organisations.
Services offered
1-1 coachinggroup coachingfacilitated dialogue sessionsaction learning setskeynote talksEDI strategy developmentstaff trainingresearch and evaluation