Diversity, Inclusion & Mentoring

Professional Standards, Inclusion and Mentoring

Inclusion benefits us all. Throughout my career I have worked to address representation across organisations, mentoring individuals and teams to overcome obstacles while advancing business goals.

I have delivered international presentations on increasing diversity, coached executives on their D&I responsibilities, and provided one-to-one mentoring to emerging leaders.

From Nottingham to the C-Suite A personal narrative about navigating barriers, backing yourself, and building a career at the highest levels of global business — with a Caribbean heritage, a Midlands upbringing, and a relentless belief in growth

Part 1 Sebastian Wilson speaks on the process and the mindset required to reposition your life for success. Working in the industrial factories in Nottingham UK, to working for the biggest Investment banks in the world. Sebastian discusses how his Caribbean heritage and strong guidance from his family has had a huge impact on his career

Part 2 Sebastian shares his experience during the 2008 financial crash. He gives insights into some of the pivotal moves he made that propelled his career. Sebastian fought his formal education; he was faced daily with obstructive challenges. Today he has a national multi-million-pound property portfolio alongside his other corporate interests including Investment banking

Part 3 Sebastian continues to share his experiences, pivoting through his career, retraining, and changing sectors. Sebastian also discusses his access and realisation while working with senior C -Suite colleges and not seeing many black people at this level. Sebastian tells how this drove him to be part of the change he wanted to see

In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Sebastian Wilson, an accomplished Leader, property investor, serial founder, keynote speaker, model, mentor and DJ. With such a multifaceted career and hugely successful milestones, Sebastian peels back the layers of his career so far and discusses the importance of hard work and humility and the power of authenticity and relationships.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qINJDr1X6h1H42LpzdEvA?si=cvysiWnWRTmzuh5VNo_tOQ

Sebastian Wilson's story is not just one of personal triumph; it's a powerful testament to the indomitable human spirit. As we unpack his journey from the early days of recognising educational hurdles to becoming a tech transformation titan, we unveil the layers of a man whose essence was shaped by a family of pioneers. His Windrush generation parents set a foundation of resilience and innovation, which he carries into his work.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237550/episodes/14939952

What I do

Executive coaching to all career levels
International presentations on Technology, Professional Standard and diversity
One-to-one mentoring of emerging leaders
Digital Transformation

Partnerships

The King's Trust

Mentor

UKBlackTech

Ambassador

Foundervine

Advisor

The Reach Society

Associate

"Sebastian makes things happen and gets things done, underpinned with strong values, pioneering work on diversity and inclusion for Black employees in technology and operations."

Global D&I Initiative Colleague · Colleague, HSBC

" I met Sebastian through the HSBC D&I networks where he was delivering the award winning ‘In Their Shoes’ initiative. Thanks to his approachable manner (which is an understatement) I was able to connect with him for guidance on a matter that was invaluable. So much so that I asked him to mentor me in a new role I had just begun. Since then Sebastian has helped pushed me out my comfort zone to make key connections in my new dept, asked the right questions to help me work out my objectives and aspirations and above all given me confidence to make a plan and take the next steps. Sebastian has a clear drive to develop and get things done. He is brilliant at diving into detail whilst keeping the bigger picture in mind at all times. Thank you for everything Sebastian. "

Suzannah Mason · Head of Portfolio Management, Data Change & Products

"Mr Wilson is an exceptional executive with a robust leadership experience in technology and banking. I had the pleasure of working with Mr Wilson at HSBC and he supported my career development by providing hands-on mentorship and support across several exciting projects with senior stakeholders globally. Any financial institution or technology company would benefit from Mr Wilson in senior leadership. "

Philip Ndikum · Founder & CEO | Harvard MIT Oxford AI Research Alum